Antone Mercurio is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network since 2019. Prior to joining Commonwealth, he worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for 11 years. Commonwealth Financial Network supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors, providing a range of advisory programs and services including wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party asset managers. The firm offers a variety of program structures and discretionary model portfolios, alongside operational, trading, compliance, and practice-management support.

Jeremy Connally is a CFP® and ChFC® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services. He previously worked at Farmers Financial Solutions and Farmers Insurance for nine years before joining Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches children's and beginner adult jiujitsu classes at Gracie University Monterey and supports his wife's Farmers Insurance Agency as an agency manager. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

David Humphrey is a CFP® certificant with 33 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Charles Schwab, where he has held roles since 2021 across Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc., Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Charles Schwab Bank. His prior experience includes five years at TD Ameritrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to affiliated discretionary SMA portfolios and offers a multi-asset model investment approach supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Javier Bolante is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2008. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Carmel, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he has ownership interest in a dermatology practice operated by his wife. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Terrie Fuentes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked for Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, with a combined 15 years at those firms, and has over two decades of experience at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for an investment-related trust. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

George Chobany is a CFP® professional with over 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously spent 14 years with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Additionally, he is involved as an agent with Allied WM Insurance Services LLC, providing life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance services. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage diversified portfolios on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Martin Livingston is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carmel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his mother’s trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Cathy Carlone is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carmel, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

Charles Evans is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, LLC, as well as Cisco Systems. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of MECA Worldwide LLC, a business unrelated to investments. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with an emphasis on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Justin Rivera is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities from 2016 to 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Rivera co-owns a business focused on writing, contracting editors, and managing publishing negotiations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, utilizing proprietary research and planning tools. The firm offers tailored, generally discrete planning engagements and integrates advisory services with multiple financial product channels.

Jacob Calderon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Carmel, CA, and has eight years of industry experience. He previously worked for Monterey Peninsula Country Club for four years before joining UBS in 2018. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Allison Ryan is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is the Investment Committee Chairperson for the Vetrans Transition Center in Marina, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christoph Stapleton is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Fortuitous Services, Inc., an S-corporation that assists with administrative and staffing responsibilities related to his practice. Ameriprise serves clients primarily through retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations combining modeling, tax efficiency, and adaptive withdrawal strategies.

Alexander Newman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carmel, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022, he worked in construction with Devcon Construction and Murray and Stafford Construction. He also has a background with the University of Denver. 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 approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, including unique investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Sarah Nadiri is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Before joining Schwab, her work history includes roles at HUB Investment Partners, Regency Investment Advisors, and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. 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 managed-account services. The firm combines non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and operational support.

Itzak Beleche Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Merrill and Bank of America. 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 advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Michael Enz is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the San Benito County Heritage Foundation, participating in meetings and overseeing investment of funds. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a wide range of capital markets resources.

James Jenkins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and modeling tools, while clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Eduardo Munoz Perez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Merrill Lynch (Bank of America) for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Boland is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. He is based in Carmel By The Sea, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including discretionary portfolio management and capital markets activities.