Douglas Kaminski is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a landlord. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering comprehensive wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its integrated wrap fee programs. Schwab provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-based due diligence to support client investment decisions.

Virgil Threlkeld is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alamo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advantage Wealth Advisors, First Allied Advisory Services, Cetera Wealth Services, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. Threlkeld’s professional background includes a decade at Advantage Wealth Advisors, which operates as a DBA under LPL Financial. 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 wide range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Andrey Movsesyan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings 20 years of experience in financial services, having started his career at Citibank in 2005 and subsequently working at Wells Fargo Private Bank, Abbot Downing (formerly Wells Fargo Family Wealth), First Republic Bank, Prudential Financial, and BBVA Global Wealth. Throughout his career, he has assisted teams in managing investments for institutional and individual clients with assets ranging from $1 million to $1 billion. Andrey holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and an MBA from San Francisco State University. He has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Market Technician (CMT), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income planning, and tax minimization. Residing in Danville, California, Andrey enjoys spending time with his wife, Anastasiia, and their two children, Katerina and Viktor. The family often spends time outdoors, particularly at their cabin in Groveland, near Yosemite National Park. He is actively involved in his community and serves as a board member for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California.

Lisa Ferrante is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Brentwood, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of her advisory role, she owns rental properties in Bradenton, FL that are professionally managed. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Vener Lansang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2014, including its predecessor firm. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations.

John Saylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and has also operated Saylor Insurance & Financial Services since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Credit Risk Management, LLC. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Mcgregor is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he spent over 30 years with Avantax Investment Services and related affiliates. In addition to his advisory work, he manages tax preparation and accounting services through his own firms and serves in fiduciary roles for clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, charities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform that supports diverse investment strategies and program structures.

James Collini is a financial advisor with Stifel in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Collini serves as a board member for Friends of Camp Concord, a nonprofit that raises funds to send underprivileged children to summer camp, and is president of the Charles Reid Foundation, which organizes an annual Christmas event for poor children. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to offer asset allocation and planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Jonathan Negrete Torres is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2026. He has held various roles at Fidelity since 2022, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and High Net Worth Associate. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he worked as a Registered Administrative Associate at LPL Financial from 2021 to 2022. Jonathan holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. His approach involves listening to clients and understanding their financial priorities to create customized strategies that align with their life goals. Outside of his professional work, Jonathan's interests include family activities, fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, and soccer.

Janna Magdaleno is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Terra Nova Trading Inc. and TNT Land Holdings LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory approach combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

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 and one year of industry experience. He has been associated with Cambridge Investment Research since 2016. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and provides access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies.

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.

Timothy Cecchin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory career, he co-owns a residential rental property with his wife. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

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 three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Legion Technologies and Cornerstone and also operates Garrigan Consulting & Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

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.

David Roche is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Brentwood, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and having 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for 16 years and held various roles at Morgan Stanley from 1997 to 2009. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through its large network of investment adviser representatives.