Kulwinder Mann is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America since 2016. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Grace Greening is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Greening-Messinger Group, a family practice dedicated to serving the complex needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. She began her career at Merrill in 2019 as a Financial Advisor Development Intern before transitioning into a full-time role in 2020. In her current role, Grace works closely with clients and their families to deliver personalized advice across investment management, financial planning, and strategies for preserving and transferring wealth across generations. Grace earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. She holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Outside of work, Grace leads an active lifestyle enjoying boating, cooking, hiking, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling. She appreciates cultural experiences and time spent outdoors, which contribute to her commitment to understanding clients' priorities and creating personalized financial strategies.

David Reppas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of financial services, his spouse works in quality control for a restaurant franchise. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets services.

Jessica Steffensen is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Cetera, bringing two years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and Avantax Advisory Services and has a background in tax and accounting, managing a tax services firm that provides tax preparation, planning, and bookkeeping. Steffensen also serves as the Chief Financial Officer for a local nonprofit community pool association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, covering diverse program structures and custodial relationships.

Alex Baldwin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments and is involved with the JV Bubby Baldwin Service and Conservation Foundation Corp, which focuses on education, environmental conservation, and community welfare. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning and diverse investment solutions.

Alexander Gallup is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cosentus and Avitus Group, as well as experience in entertainment and production companies. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and institutions.

Karen Harootenian is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning solutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and research.

Ronald Wagner is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Wagner is also president of Wagner Loftin Investment Services LLC, an investment advisory firm he has managed since 1993. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and model-based portfolio management. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate structure, and integrated investment and lending solutions.

Gregory Mccormac is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Bank since 1997 and joined Wells Fargo Clearing in 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources to guide investment selection.

Ysela Madrigal is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, she worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities for a combined 14 years. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program featuring model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Kathryn Hannigan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Boardwalk Investment Group, Inc. and involvement with De La Salle High School and Vibe Volleyball Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers comprehensive service through its wide range of retail and institutional offerings.

Cara Zeller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and had a prior role at Citigroup Global Markets from 2008 to 2009. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Gregory Hunter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has held various roles within Avantax and Cetera since 2007 and operates multiple tax and accounting businesses as managing partner and president. Hunter also provides fixed indexed annuities sales and financial planning services through his own entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a multi-manager platform with access to a broad range of program options and third-party managers.

Samantha De Vito is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with an ESG eligibility framework, supporting its recommendations through centralized due diligence.

Manuel Soliz Jr. is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2009. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Karen Mcleland is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include three years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. She is also a certified aerobic instructor and owns a Jazzercise franchise in Dublin, CA. 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

William Farber is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Concord, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Anna Kathryn Deboisblanc is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, BTIG, LLC, and JMP Securities LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a yoga instructor at CorePower Yoga. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

Arthur Burton is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Securities LLC, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is an owner and partner of Echelon Music Publishing Global, a music publishing business specializing in sync licensing deals. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a planning approach that involves collaborative, annual engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Timothy Shoji is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lafayette, CA, where he has worked since 2016. He has nine years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Kingston Skye Investments, LLC, which invests in a private restaurant, Buddha Boy Foods. 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 utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.