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 financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lake Oswego, OR, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

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.

Christopher Boyns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monterey, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Prior to his current roles, he was involved with Bronco Wine Company and Caddie Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Boyns serves as a board member and finance committee member for Ducks Unlimited, an environmental nonprofit. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering plans through structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Frank Koucky III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. He also operates a separate business under the name Blair Financial Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from proprietary and third-party research.

George Rimmele is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2011, including his current role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 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 provides a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Michael Wallensack is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 53 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and its predecessor firms since 2009. 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 solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Dorothy Belville is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has been associated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has operated her own firm, Belville Financial Advisors, since 1985. Outside of her advisory work, she is the executive director of Sauver Ranch, a sanctuary for abused animals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

David Rutberg is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS and its predecessor Painewebber since 1998 and began his career at Security Pacific Investment Division in 1988. Rutberg holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a successor trustee for the R. L. A. Trust in Carmel, California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Gaspich is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2001. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Timothy Cass is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He specializes in providing ESOP and ESPP services, along with personal assistance to CEOs and CFOs, primarily within the healthcare industry. With 36 years of experience in the financial services sector, Timothy began his career at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter, where he worked for 20 years before joining Merrill in 2006. His expertise includes managing personal investments for corporate executives and assisting with filing and stock clearance needs. He holds a Series 7 and 66 FINRA registration and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Timothy earned his High School Diploma/GED from Irvine University. Outside of his professional role, Timothy enjoys biking, golfing, running, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Carter Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Carmel, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the automotive sector and served with the California Highway Patrol. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and more than 15,000 branches. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Crystaline Kopriva is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans and offers fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets and custody services.

Sandra Taitingfong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Monterey Bay Charter for three years before joining Wells Fargo in 2017. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Leigh Jeter Stanford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Golden State Wealth Management, LPL Financial, Hilltop Securities, and Charles Schwab. He serves on the board of directors for an animal welfare assistance group in Monterey, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a discretionary investment option, with a broad product menu that notably incorporates insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kawa Najim is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monterey, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2024, Najim worked at Bank of America and Merrill, where he spent 15 and 19 years respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and investment modeling in its financial planning process.

Jordan Hill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Hill held roles across various sectors including education and technology, with positions at Stevenson School, Central Coast College, and Carahsoft Technology Corporation. Outside of his financial career, he was involved with multiple volleyball clubs over several years. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, and operates under a fiduciary standard while providing comprehensive investment and overlay services.

Luisa Garcia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, following two years at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Julie King is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. She has also worked at Pierce King, P.C., a professional law corporation, since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and technology-driven strategies.