Jeffrey Breininger is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, following a five-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. He serves as a board member of Blue Alliance, a nonprofit organization. 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 and estate planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and offers diversified investment solutions alongside institutional and retail services.

Mark Porter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in El Sobrante, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a Herbalife distributorship focused on health and vitamin products. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Konstantinos Grigorakis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and previously held roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

James Watts Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of advising, he has a 50% ownership in Watts Development, LLC, a real estate business based in Atlanta, GA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gilbert Orozco is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2005, he has developed expertise in legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Gilbert’s approach involves working one-on-one with clients to create personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals and adapting to changing market conditions. Gilbert holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Mary's College of California and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. He brings extensive knowledge of Merrill’s programs and services to his role, supported by over 18 years of experience focused on client service and relationship development. Gilbert resides in Concord with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, cooking, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Eric Ethington is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Comerica Securities, Charles Schwab, and Wells Fargo Investments. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Pei Fen Lee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Chase, Bank of America, and Fanale Drinks. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Barbara Jolliffe is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic. Her prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and Royal Alliance Associates. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in tax preparation and consulting through Jolliffe Enterprises. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Aaron Hudson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on assisting corporate executives with strategies for concentrated stock positions, restricted stock transactions, and liquidity events. Aaron also works with non-profit organizations and families, offering tailored wealth management strategies that align with specific client objectives. Before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2019, Aaron worked as a client service associate at Morgan Stanley. His professional approach emphasizes attentive and accessible service, aiming to build long-lasting client relationships through careful listening and understanding of each client's financial goals. His areas of focus include corporate executive services, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. Aaron earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California system and completed an Accredited Certificate Program from the American College of Financial Services. He has professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of work, Aaron enjoys baseball, basketball, boxing, football, golfing, music, photography, and spending time with his family.

Spencer Ziemer is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Exchange Bank, and various soccer organizations, as well as ownership of Spencersells LLC, where he sources and sells vintage items online. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Warren is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Passport Capital and Coastland Capital. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Colin Sneddon is a financial advisor at Merrill holding the Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Bank of America, Provident Credit Union, and involvement in community and sports organizations such as Marin Soccer Camps and Michigan Stars Football Club. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jing Yang Guo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Peoria, Arizona. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment options.

Kent Matson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing tailored wealth management services to individuals, families, and companies. He leverages Merrill's resources to develop personalized financial strategies that consider each client's risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and overall investment goals. Kent's services include retirement planning, executive compensation strategies, stock option management, college savings, estate planning collaboration with attorneys and CPAs, liability management, and coordinating risk management strategies involving life and long-term care insurance. Kent has been with Merrill since 2010, following a tenure as a financial advisor at Axa Advisors where he specialized in qualified retirement plans (401k/403b). He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation from The College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp. Additionally, he has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Kent earned his bachelor's degree from San Francisco State University. In addition to his professional work, Kent is committed to community involvement, reflecting Merrill’s tradition of supporting the communities it serves. His personal interests include adventure sports, biking, billiards, chess, cooking, and music.

Zachary Blumenthal is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity and has previously worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory work, he has worked as an Uber Eats delivery driver. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative and algorithmic methods in its investment process.

Nancy Vonhof is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds the Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to assist in financial decision-making.

Sam Chouli is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, LPL Enterprise, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through affiliated entities.

Molly Keller is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she supports clients and Financial Consultants with retirement planning-related needs. She works with clients to understand their current financial situations in relation to their general goals, values, and needs, then conducts analyses to build tailored plans by exploring suitable strategies. Molly has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, initially serving as a Financial Representative before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2021. She holds a California Insurance License.

Scott Aster is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, from 2001 to 2011 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports more than 14,000 financial advisors with both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Catheryne Diprete is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.