Edwin Ascencio is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Bank of America, Citibank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, among others. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jason Meinerding is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Charles Schwab. Wells Fargo Clearing specializes in retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, providing tailored investment solutions and acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Jackson Yates is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA from 2021 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Yates is involved with Sweetwater Spectrum, serving on its finance committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and employer-based agreements.

William Roland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 23 years before joining LPL Financial in 2021. Roland also conducts non-variable insurance sales, including life, health, and long-term care insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Deidre Mc Aloon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and models to assist clients in financial planning.

Jeffrey James is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Merrill since 1994, also working at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory roles, he is vice president of the Sonoma-Marin Fair Board and serves on the advisory board of the Farm Bureau Foundation of Sonoma County. He is also the owner of Stony Point Vineyards. Merrill serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm emphasizes a diverse set of investment strategies governed by its CIO and platform oversight, with integration alongside Bank of America affiliates to support comprehensive financial services.

James Carabini is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sonoma, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendations, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

John Cowles is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding the Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he manages and operates Blue Star Wine Country Tours, a wine tour company based in Sonoma, California, which he runs occasionally on weekends. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, all operating under a fiduciary standard.

Sherif Abdel Hamid is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Advisory Cloud, and Bank of West. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

John Ringgenberg is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2020. Prior to that, he was employed at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2012 to 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Richard Ogg is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Avantax and Total Administrative Services Corporation in addition to his current role. Outside of advising, he teaches Social Security classes at Santa Rosa Junior College and serves as a board member and counselor at Santa Rosa Bible Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, providing advisors access to affiliated and third-party managers along with various program structures and investment strategies.

Matthew Lightner is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a recreational vehicle rental business in Sonoma, California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment and advisory solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports a large network of financial advisors across the United States.

Shaan Raja is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC for seven years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Arley Maldonado Herrera is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2026. In this role, he assists clients with financial planning by collaborating with them to understand their long-term and short-term goals and build customized financial plans aimed at meeting their unique needs. He aims to ensure that clients feel confident and comfortable with their financial strategies. Prior to his current role, Arley held several positions within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant from 2025 to 2026 and Planning Consultant from 2023 to 2025. Before joining Fidelity, he worked at Charles Schwab as a Financial Consultant Partner and Investment Consultant between 2022 and 2023. He has also held roles at Patelco Credit Union, including Member Solutions Specialist and Senior Member Service Representative from 2020 to 2022. Arley holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has an interest in movies.

Aleia Coate is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 66. She has nine years of industry experience, including 19 years at Umpqua Bank before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Ole Times Barber Shop in Cotati, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its services through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Michael Galletti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2011. His current role at Wells Fargo Clearing began in 2021. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, tailoring services to plan objectives and risk tolerances while acting as an ERISA fiduciary.

Blake Schmidt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017 and was previously with Alpha Wealth Management and Rosso Pizzeria. Schmidt holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jason Turner is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Bank of America prior to joining J.P. Morgan. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a recreational game official and umpire. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Matthew Hills is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held roles at Red Hills Consulting and General Construction Group. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicholas Nicholson is a Wealth Management Advisor and founding member of The Nicholson Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a financial advisor since 1993 and works with a collaborative team to support families with multigenerational wealth management, helping clients across generations understand and align their financial and life goals. Nicholas specializes in legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He provides clients with probability analyses to help determine retirement feasibility and tailors personalized strategies focusing on asset allocation and risk tolerance. He serves as a primary contact for clients' complete financial needs, including lending services and investment guidance. Nicholas holds a Bachelor's Degree from Santa Clara University and holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER4 (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst4 (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor4 (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He mentors younger financial advisors, speaks Russian fluently, and resides in Windsor with his wife and three sons.