Brandon Wise is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Osano and Multiview. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports & entertainment planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop customized recommendations.

Jaime Zapata is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 65 designation. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016 and with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2025. Jaime is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Nick Klarman is a Financial Consultant who collaborates with clients and their families to develop secure financial plans that encompass retirement planning, investment strategy, and income protection. He emphasizes education to simplify complex financial topics and strives to provide a white-glove experience that facilitates the co-creation of holistic financial plans tailored to individual needs. Nick's professional experience includes roles as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026, and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2023 to 2025. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in income protection and insurance-related financial planning. Outside of his professional work, Nick engages in family activities, social events with friends, golf, and outdoor adventures.

John Bruzzone is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, California, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an Angus cattle ranch involved in basic animal care. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Alicia Taylor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at J.Jill for one year. 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. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools.

Chris Garrigan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Legion Technologies and Cornerstone, as well as managing his own consulting and financial business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Laura Lashinsky is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2019 and previously worked for the Lafayette School District from 2016 to 2019. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies implemented by affiliated managers and integrated within Bank of America’s broader platform.

Anthony Alfisi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ individual financial goals. Anthony collaborates closely with clients to develop flexible financial plans that address changing market conditions and provide access to Merrill’s investment insights as well as Bank of America’s banking and lending solutions. His expertise includes college and education planning, retirement income and personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and strategies for endowments, foundations, non-profits, defined benefit plans, sports and entertainment clients, and both individual and corporate investment strategy. Anthony holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University. Anthony is committed to community involvement and participates in volunteer activities aligned with Merrill’s tradition of service in local communities.

Douglas Neubrand is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been associated with Wells Fargo entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an arbitrator in securities dispute resolution. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services through its network of advisors, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

David Roche is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and third-party research.

Andrew Ross is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and fee‑based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special‑needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Michael Rothschild is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Treasurer for SRVLL. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Adam Koch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. He serves as an instructor for the Passport to Retirement program. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mark Lobdell is a financial professional with 47 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Cetera and its affiliates since 2008. Lobdell also operates Lobdell & Lane Wealth Management, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Katherine Egan is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Finley Technologies and Receipt Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary and board member for Grateful Gatherings, a nonprofit organization assisting families in the San Francisco Bay Area with housing and transitioning out of homelessness. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, institutions, and government entities. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting on a non-discretionary basis, utilizing firm-sponsored wrap programs, model managers, and institutional consulting services.

Distefano Palma is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Palma held roles at Equitable Advisors, LLC and Supreme, and has work experience outside finance including at The North Face and Marshalls. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Sultan Rahimi is a financial advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. He is committed to helping individuals and families build, preserve, and manage wealth through personalized financial strategies that align with their unique goals. Rahimi holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from California State University, East Bay. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His approach is grounded in continuous learning and a disciplined methodology aimed at providing thoughtful advice and clear communication. Outside of his professional work, Sultan Rahimi enjoys biking, camping, cooking, fishing, golfing, hiking, reading, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies. His personal philosophy centers on uncovering what matters to clients and their families to create strategies that pursue their financial goals.

Dennis Sechrest is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds multiple designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®), Merrill Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports and Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™). He is also qualified as a Senior Portfolio Manager capable of managing discretionary investment strategies. Dennis graduated from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1976 with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. He attended the Stanford Executive Program at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University in 1998, where he was elected President of his class. His professional experience spans portfolio management, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and services for defined benefit and contribution plans. He is active in community and professional organizations, including serving on the board of the All Wars Memorial Foundation and participating as a member of the Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Posse, Alameda County Honorary Deputy Sheriffs, the United States Secret Service San Francisco Cyber Fraud Task Force steering committee, and the University of California Rugby Advisory Board. Dennis resides in Alamo, California.

Andrew Jison is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Walnut Creek, CA. He focuses on personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' evolving financial needs and goals. His professional expertise includes corporate benefits, employee benefits planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, and working with clients in the sports and entertainment industries. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Mary's College of California and has obtained the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of the Diablo View Rotary Club and is actively involved in community service. Fluent in English and Spanish, he applies his team's investment philosophy centered on effective risk management, capital growth, preservation, and multiplication to support high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses. Outside of his professional role, Andrew enjoys basketball, music, spending time with his family, and watching movies. He values the importance of family and generational wealth, influenced by his connections to the Filipino community and his educational experiences that underscore hard work and service.

Catharine Dombrowski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple entities including Dombrowski Wealth Management, Lone Tree Investments & Wealth Management, and Accel Consulting. She is also the managing partner of Dombrowski & Associates CPAs LLP, a CPA firm, and owns Lone Tree Funding & Mortgage, a mortgage loan origination business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.