James Patrick is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill. He has been with UBS since 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Terry Boldt Degunto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include but are not limited to, financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage through its extensive network of advisors.

Benjamin Garrison is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2021, he has assisted individuals, families, and business owners in navigating complex financial decisions. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, and small business strategies. Benjamin emphasizes a personalized approach, focusing on understanding each client's unique goals and adapting strategies to life changes and market conditions. Benjamin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Oregon State University. He has also earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. During his time at Oregon State, he served as team captain of the men’s rowing team and was a four-year varsity letterman as the varsity coxswain. He remains active in his alumni rowing community and is a member of the Oregon State Men's Rowing Alumni and Oregon State University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional role, Benjamin enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities such as basketball, camping, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, skiing, and soccer.

Shiqi Wang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 6 years of industry experience. Wang has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Outside of financial advising, Wang is involved in a pole and dance studio focused on art, culture, and fitness activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning arrangements.

Phylos Tobler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Novato, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at E.K. Riley Investments, LLC and JHS Capital Advisors, LLC before joining LPL Financial in 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Eric Bradford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Bank. He is also a commissioned notary public in California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, supported by technology tools and a large network of advisors.

Theresa Chao is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Charles Schwab since 2004, including 12 years at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure and multi-asset model portfolios.

Aracely Flores Chavez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Sandra Griffin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2022 and previously was with Robert W. Baird & Co from 2019 to 2022. Prior to her financial services career, she was involved with A Lady's Touch Inc from 2016 to 2019. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Molly Mckenna Redfield is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2017. Prior to this, she worked at Groupon and attended the University of Colorado Boulder. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools along with input from its Global Investment Committee to support client financial plans.

Marianah Cecchi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, and Amazon. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, leveraging research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in their investment approach.

Alphonse Alexandre is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2021. He brings nearly two decades of experience in financial advisory roles, having worked at several prominent firms including Merrill Lynch and Citibank. His professional background encompasses a range of positions, from Financial Advisor to Financial Solutions Advisor and Personal Banker. Throughout his career, Alphonse has developed expertise in helping clients prepare for and navigate significant life events through personalized financial planning. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Prior to his current role, he held various positions at Merrill Lynch from 2007 to 2021 and at Banc Of America Investment Services in 2006-2007. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Alphonse enjoys family activities and is interested in sports such as golf, soccer, table tennis, and tennis.

Matt Richardson is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He focuses on understanding his clients and collaborating with them to address both immediate and long-term financial questions and concerns. His approach emphasizes integrity, transparency, and collaboration to help clients reduce uncertainty and work towards their most important financial goals. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Matt worked in Institutional Fixed Income Sales at JP Morgan Chase from 2018 to 2023 and at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License.

Jeffrey Wold is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2004, having been recruited from Smith Barney. In his role, Jeffrey utilizes a comprehensive process to understand clients' financial situations and design customized strategies. His approach focuses on organizing, prioritizing, and helping clients realize their financial goals. His client focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Family Wealth Management Strategies, Legacy Planning, Liquidity Management, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Socially Responsible and Values-Based Investing, as well as Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy. Jeffrey holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his high school diploma from Redwood High School. Outside of his professional work, Jeffrey enjoys outdoor activities such as boating, camping, fishing, hiking, scuba diving, skiing, swimming, and spending time with his family. He is also a PADI Scuba Instructor.

Winston Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services throughout his career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

George Aarsheim is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Corte Madera, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to rejoining Charles Schwab in 2025, he spent several years in full-time education and worked at Instacart and Marin Country Club. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Kenneth Lauranzano is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also an owner of a rental property in Summerville, South Carolina. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support client asset allocation and planning decisions.

Scott Caldwell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Greenbrae, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial (formerly LINSCO Private Ledger) since 2000. Caldwell also co-manages Sweetwater Farm LP, a limited partnership established for tax purposes, alongside his brother. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset management, with advice delivered primarily through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Walton Edward "Buzz" Brown, Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Oakland, California. He has been managing investments and providing financial guidance to both individual and institutional clients since 1998. In his role, Buzz focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial situations and goals. He works closely with clients navigating significant life changes such as sudden wealth, approaching retirement, and those in need of stock option, tax minimization, and estate planning strategies. Additionally, he has particular expertise supporting women who are newly divorced or widowed. Buzz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A third-generation Californian, he has deep roots in both Northern and Southern California and resides in the Lincoln Highlands District of Oakland. Beyond his professional commitments, Buzz participates actively in community service through volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include adventure sports such as rock climbing, skydiving, and bungee jumping, as well as biking, cooking, gardening, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Emily Chan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Anselmo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. for 10 years before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Outside of her advisory work, Chan provides pro bono financial advice and planning to low-income immigrants through the nonprofit Serving Others Worldwide (S.O.W.). Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored recommendations. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.