Ryan Cassidy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously held roles at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Morgan Stanley. Cassidy is also involved in a business under the name Moraes & Cassidy Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and extensive resources.

Michael Nelson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Citibank/Citigroup, Oppenheimer, and Susquehanna Financial Group. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Margarita Perry is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Greenbrae, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients from individual investors to institutions, offering tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs and a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Sebastian Heidgger Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Heidgger, Inc., IMC World Trade Corporation, and HTC Automotive, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Lightner is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Petaluma, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial services.

Philip Scarborough Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cirrus Research LLC and Citibank before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Elliot Sandvig is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years at the firm and a total of five years in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at Medtronic and Ascent Services Group, as well as research work at the University of California, Davis (Bers Lab). Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Stephanie Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, incorporating various modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Eric Englund is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2023. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm uses a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and offers integrated capital markets and alternative investment solutions.

Talyn Mitchell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Saint Mary’s College of California in various roles. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Kim Shearer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Terri Brown is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Laurie Dederian is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and centralized operational infrastructure.

Thomas Mullen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning services.

Michael Welch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Merrill, as well as Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brett Goldstein is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Interactive Brokers Corp for 13 years. He is based in San Rafael, CA. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations, and offers financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Vanessa Jennings is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2016. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in San Rafael, CA. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Matthew Ricketts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, following 12 years at UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and structured financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jane Sa is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Chase Bank, Edward Jones, and Morgan Stanley. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Rosemarie Halajian is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She joined the firm in 2019 as a Financial Consultant and was promoted to Vice President in 2024. In her role, she works with clients to help them pursue their financial goals. Rosemarie holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in providing comprehensive financial advice. She has experience in financial consulting developed over several years at Fidelity Investments. Outside of her professional work, Rosemarie has interests in art, comedy, hiking, softball, theater, and writing.