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Janna M

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Janna Magdaleno is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., having previously been with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Magdaleno is also involved in business activities with TNT Land Holdings LLC and Terra Nova Trading Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Brandon W

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Wells Fargo Advisors

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.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Jaime Z

Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Jaime Zapata is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, and has one year of experience with the firm. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent Financial Professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies tailored to client objectives.

Wealth management Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Retirement income strategy Annuities Self-Employed
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Nicholas K

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Fidelity

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.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning
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John B

Series 63

Walnut Creek, CA

UBS Financial Services

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.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Alicia T

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Morgan Stanley

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.

General estate planning guidance
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Chris G

Series 66

Concord, CA

LPL Financial

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.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Laura L

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Merrill

Laura Lashinsky is a financial advisor at Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2019 and previously was employed by the Lafayette School District from 2016 to 2019. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Anthony A

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Merrill

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.

Wealth management College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Retirement income strategy
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Matthew C

Series 66

Danville, CA

OSAIC

Matthew Costello is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years. Costello also owns a sole proprietorship involved in insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a broad range of investment products.

Annuities Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Private / alternative investments Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Douglas N

Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Wells Fargo Advisors

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.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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David R

Series 63, Series 65

Brentwood, CA

LPL Financial

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.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Andrew R

Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Wells Fargo Advisors

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.

Divorce financial planning Planning for children with special needs Business exit / sale strategy Cash flow / budgeting Founder/Business Owner
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Michael R

Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Ameriprise

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.

Retirement income strategy Income planning Social Security optimization Retirement withdrawal strategies Approaching retirement
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Adam K

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

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.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Mark L

Series 63, Series 65

Walnut Creek, CA

Cetera

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.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Katherine E

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Raymond James & Associates

Katherine Egan is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Walnut Creek, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Finley Technologies and Receipt Bank. Egan serves as secretary and board member of Grateful Gatherings, a nonprofit that assists families in the San Francisco Bay Area with housing and transitioning out of homelessness. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Distefano P

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Merrill

Distefano Palma is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Advisors, Supreme, and The North Face. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Sultan R

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Merrill

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.

Wealth management General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Income planning General tax planning
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Dennis S

Series 66

Walnut Creek, CA

Merrill

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.

Wealth management Options & derivatives strategies Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Business ownership considerations Founder/Business Owner Executive
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