Ricardo Martell Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following three years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in Oakland, CA, he is part of a large team serving a diverse client base. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Donna Mccusker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. She has held various roles within Morgan Stanley entities since 1997 and holds a Series 63 designation. In addition to her advisory work, she serves on the San Rafael Fire Commission, where she attends monthly meetings to discuss fire department activities and community service improvements. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including financial and estate planning, using structured planning tools and analysis provided by its Global Investment Committee.

Meghan Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Martha Madrid is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 1979. With over 40 years in the financial industry, she focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client's unique financial situation and personal priorities. Martha helps clients develop customized and flexible strategies that can adapt to changing market conditions, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, and addressing the financial needs of women and wealth. Martha holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed her high school education through the State of New Jersey Department of Education. She lives in the Bay Area and balances her professional responsibilities with personal interests such as traveling, cooking, tennis, dancing, sewing, and watching movies. Martha is also committed to community involvement, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill's tradition of service.

David Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2018 and has prior work experience with Target and Sonoma State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Justin Allen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2020, with prior roles outside the financial sector. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 models with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a formal due diligence process for alternative investments.

Stuart Reilly is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. He serves as Vice Commodore and is a board member of the San Francisco Yacht Club, a sailing club nonprofit. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs with customizable portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Michael Mohaghegh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Investments and Banc of America Investment Services. He volunteers with the Foundation for Financial Planning, assisting individuals in financial hardship with understanding financial aid and unemployment benefits. 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 combines research and analytics with both brokerage and advisory solutions and manages approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

James Lippitt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rachel Klase is a Planning Consultant at the Larkspur Investor Center, where she collaborates with Financial Consultants to assist clients in progressing toward their financial goals and utilizing Fidelity's platform effectively. She focuses on creating tailored experiences by thoroughly understanding each client's financial situation through detailed data gathering and personalized discussions. Rachel has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, starting as a Relationship Manager before transitioning to her current role in 2020. She holds a California Insurance License, supporting her work in financial planning and client service.

James Babson is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2021. Prior to Schwab, he was employed at Aberdeen Asset Management Inc. and Aberdeen Fund Distributors, LLC from 2016 to 2020. 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 related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

David Traverso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 58 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

William Caddick Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has an investment-related interest in single-family real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a centralized consulting team supporting advisors in delivering customized, algorithm-assisted retirement income recommendations.

Keith Bernardy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Novato, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Bernardy also operates Bernardy Financial Group as a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Matthew Sattler is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Corte Madera, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and IntegenX Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he rents out a room in his primary residence. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and managed-account services, delivering investment guidance via a combination of non-discretionary advice and discretionary separately managed accounts.

Benjamin Blake is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016, advising clients from the Oakland, CA area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Annie Reese is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA. Her prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of finance, she has experience with Mercy Ships International and student activities at Texas A&M University. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

William Lukach is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Charles Terrazas is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a senior member of the team Reilly, Terrazas, Krone and Associates. He has been with Bank of America since 1981, beginning his career as an Institutional Fixed Income Sales Representative and later joining the Ultra High Net Worth Sales Group in 2005. In his current role, he manages and advises key individual accounts and develops proprietary portfolio strategies for a diverse group of clients including Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, physicians, attorneys, entertainment and sports personalities, and multiple generations of successful families. Mr. Terrazas's expertise includes fixed income portfolio construction and management, institutional sales, and developing investment strategies in multi-currency fixed income markets. He started his career providing guidance to Foreign Central Banks and later worked in London with Credit Suisse First Boston. His experience also includes roles in institutional fixed income trading. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor designation and earned a Juris Doctor degree from Golden Gate University School of Law. He lives in Mill Valley with his wife, Camille, and has interests in baseball, golf, tennis, and spending time with his family.

Race Stowell serves as a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing as a Retirement Benefits Consultant. He focuses on assisting plan sponsors in developing effective retirement plan strategies to meet participant retirement objectives. His client expertise includes divorce transition planning, institutional and corporate benefit services, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. With over 30 years of experience in retirement plan advisory for corporations, Race holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a graduate of the University of California system. Race’s approach emphasizes aligning wealth planning with clients’ personal priorities and goals, aiming to simplify the complexities of investing and provide transparent, customized plans. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include dancing, hiking, music, reading, running, spending time with family, surfing, traveling, and writing.