Yahweh Khao Sok is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC. He serves as Treasurer and a board member for the nonprofit Futures Explored, which supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy and fundraising. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Cassandra Pate is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Rafael, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at Starbucks Coffee Company for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Christel Robbins-Whittier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2019. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 1998, with previous positions including Retirement Planner, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Senior Investment Data Analyst. Her experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management within the firm. Robbins-Whittier holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in the financial services sector. She is committed to partnering with clients and their families to work towards their financial goals. Outside of her professional career, she has personal interests that include cars, family activities, movies, pets, Pilates, and traveling.

Paul Schieber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Principal Funds Distributor. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. 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.

Alexander Taft is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Mill Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 36 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1989. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Matthew Mayer is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Mayer Group, operating within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works alongside a team of specialists, including his father and client associate Elizabeth, providing goals-based wealth management to accomplished professionals, families, and business owners. Matthew's primary focus is on wealth planning, assisting clients with family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, as well as retirement income. In September 2022, he earned the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation from The American College of Financial Services. He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Colorado. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew enjoys cooking, golfing, music, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family. He lives in Petaluma with his wife Alexandria and their two dogs.

Deborah Tharp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various divisions within Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and firm-supported investment tools.

David Bail is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds a Series 63 designation and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley in various capacities since 2009, including his current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in agricultural planning and development through Farm DHB LLC and participates in retail and online sales activities as a partner in ReUseBricks.com LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning supported by proprietary tools and investment research, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Valerie Krebs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Mechanics Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and J.P. Morgan Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and various investment strategies.

Yaochao Wei is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Merrill in 2016, Wei worked for two years at Sincere Home Decor. Outside of advisory work, Wei is a co-owner of a family rental property. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

William Schrader is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 63 designation and having 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1989 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized custody and advisory functions with multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.

Siulieng Chea Jerez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Andrew Mayer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in San Francisco. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1983, he has focused on helping clients build, manage, and transfer wealth. Over his more than 38 years of experience, Andrew has developed expertise in guiding clients through various market environments and addressing key client priorities such as growing assets and creating lasting income in a tax-efficient manner. In 2018, Andrew’s practice became multi-generational when his son Matthew joined Merrill Lynch. Together with Elizabeth Murphy-Jinich, a Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate, they form the Mayer Group, a team committed to understanding each client’s individual circumstances and applying established financial strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals confidently. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Skidmore College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Andrew and his wife have lived in Marin County for over 30 years, where they raised their two children. Outside of work, Andrew’s interests include golf, cooking, and bluegrass music.

Karen Jaffe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, where she has worked since 2018. She has eight years of industry experience, including two years at Collabera Inc before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client goals.

Robert Samuels is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated operational structure, and a formal approach to alternative investments and cash-sweep services.

Josephine White is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2005 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a board member of the Rotary Club of Alameda, where she participates in community service activities including tree planting, food distribution, scholarship funding, and support for immigrants. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizations.

Elizabeth Strong Coover is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Novato, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Spc and Sigma Financial Corporation spanning over two decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by various model portfolios, research resources, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Peter Barry is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2018, previously working at Dipsea Capital. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and advisory services through various specialized programs and leveraging a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Taylor Wood is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2019, Wood worked at Merrill and held positions in the wine industry at Buena Vista Winery and Rams Gate Winery. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies based on clients’ risk profiles.

Lenore Rostoni is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Rafael, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2013, including a brief period with National Planning Corporation in 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.