James Jenkins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and modeling tools, while clients are responsible for plan implementation and updates.

Eduardo Munoz Perez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Merrill Lynch (Bank of America) for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

David Boland is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America. He is based in Carmel By The Sea, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including discretionary portfolio management and capital markets activities.

Lauren Stiteler is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Imelda Renteria is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Carmel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment plans.

Antone Mercurio is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc, Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Frank Dyer is a financial advisor at Stifel with 46 years of industry experience. He has held his role at Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2008. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Monterey, California. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Michael Mccloud is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for 16 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in multi-family real estate ownership in Salinas, California. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

John Giammanco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Monterey, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for seven years before joining Ameriprise in 2023. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of Sahara Sun Tanning, a retail business in Monterey. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice through a centralized team. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation, withdrawal strategies, and Social Security planning, with recommendations supported by proprietary research and third-party data.

Herbert Harrison Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and over 44 years of industry experience. He 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 through more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sandra Dee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2018, following five years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a group fitness instructor at Gold's Gym and In Shape Health Clubs. 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, and institutional investors.

Elliot Ichinose is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2016, with prior experience at Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory role, he has sole proprietorship involvement in rental property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning through dedicated Financial Advisors and specialized groups such as Estate Planning Strategies.

Kelly Le Ho is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2014 and has held her current role since 2019. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a notary public in the state of California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, with over $671 billion in assets under management and more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Cydney Crampton is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at both City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, where she has been employed since 2008. Crampton serves as the elected Secretary of the Board for the Foundation of California State University, Monterey Bay. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Matthew McConnell is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes 16 years at American Century Investment Services, Inc. before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB in 2019. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Tyler Jaques is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2016. He has 16 years of experience in the industry. 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 brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Deborah Josue is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Monterey, California, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, she worked at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square for four years. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved as a brand ambassador for a jewelry business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

John Giammanco is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Salinas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Shine, Coastal Dispensary, New Level Collective, and Genuine Restaurant Concepts. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized retirement-income consulting team and uses a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to generate tailored recommendations.

Michael D'allaird serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, beginning his career at Morgan Stanley in 1998, moving to Smith Barney, and joining Merrill in 2008. Michael manages personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual stocks and bonds, Merrill model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. Michael's expertise encompasses corporate executive services, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. He works closely with clients and their families to understand multiple perspectives and align financial strategies with their goals and core values. His approach emphasizes education, risk mitigation, and fostering lasting client relationships. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of work, Michael enjoys golfing, tennis, and traveling.

Alex Minelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and broad derivatives capabilities.