Thomas Gutshall is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Salinas, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held various positions including work at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of home security, automation, and loan products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm uses model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Joseph Arellano Jimenez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Salinas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company. He also has experience in real estate with DealMakers Realty and served at the Monterey County Office of Education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Diana Colmenares is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Kendall Wealth Partners, and Income Works, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she assists with data entry for a local CPA firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting client implementation through various advisory programs.

Marcus Guerra is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Hollister, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at WestPac Wealth Partners and various positions outside the financial sector. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and discretionary strategies. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Melissa Paddock is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2020 and previously held roles at RBC Capital Markets and the Pebble Beach Company. Paddock is the sole owner and CEO of Paddock Financial Planning Inc., a support company. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Inessa Ilina is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for a combined 10 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Jason Adams is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He has been involved in the financial services industry since 2020, having previously served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and as a Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2023. His experience focuses on retirement plans, tax-efficient investing, and investment allocation. Jason emphasizes a professional approach that values simplicity, transparency, and trust to assist clients in making informed financial decisions. He holds a California Insurance License.

Davyere Reed is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. Prior to this position, he served as an Investment Consultant and Workplace Planning Associate at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and 2022 to 2023 respectively. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Reed worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2021 to 2022. With expertise in investment planning, tax-efficient investing, and income planning, Reed focuses on understanding his clients' current financial circumstances and future goals to build tailored financial plans. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his capability in providing comprehensive financial advice. Outside of his professional work, Reed has interests in cars, food, and skiing.

Haley Hitchman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Hastie Financial Group. 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 financial planning and advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Paul Gregory III is a Senior Financial Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the Monterey, CA branch office. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1997 and leads an eight-person team that serves high net worth families, businesses, institutions, and endowments. Paul's focus includes delivering a broad range of financial services, strategies, and guidance tailored to address retirement planning, legacy planning, institutional and corporate benefit services, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. Paul holds multiple professional designations, including Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS®). He leverages his expertise to assist plan sponsors and employees with compliance to ERISA requirements and employee education on retirement benefits, social security, Medicare, debt management, and other related topics. Paul earned a high school diploma from Grace Davis High School and a bachelor's degree from California State University Stanislaus. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys golfing, music, and spending time with his family. He and his wife Dominique have been married since 2002 and have three children.

Paul Chase is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in photography as a hobby and has written a short story intended for publication. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers diverse financial planning and advisory programs, leveraging research and multiple management approaches to support client portfolios.

Semen Solgan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2019, following six years with Cuso Financial Services and ongoing involvement with Bay Federal Credit Union since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting.

Henry Nigos is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 25 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge since 2009. Outside of his primary role, he serves as an independent insurance agent and is president of Nigos Investments Inc. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a range of portfolio management strategies.

Michael Willis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and also operates Willis Financial Management, which offers income tax preparation and fixed insurance services alongside investment management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Ryan McCormick is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2009, he has built extensive experience in addressing a wide range of financial planning needs, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. He approaches client relationships by first understanding each client's unique financial situation and goals to develop tailored strategies that best fit their needs. Ryan's professional background includes involvement in managing concentrated portfolios, income replacement, efficient distribution strategies, and succession planning. He collaborates closely with clients' professional teams to manage tax exposure and estate planning. His approach focuses on connecting all aspects of a client's financial life to prioritize and pursue their most important goals. Ryan holds the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Ryan graduated from San Francisco State University in 2002 with a B.S. in Business Finance. He serves on several nonprofit boards, including Jacob's Heart Childrens Cancer Support Services and the Old Monterey Business Association. He and his wife, Rosanna, live in Monterey and are outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the local area's natural beauty. Ryan has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list in 2024, 2025, and 2026, and as part of the KBMD Wealth Management Group's "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" in 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Susan Kendall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Her career includes over two decades at Commonwealth Financial Network and long-term involvement with Kendall Wealth Partners. She is also a CPA and provides tax and accounting services through her own practice. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Felicia George is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Watsonville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2000 and has been involved with PFS Investments Inc. since 2012. Outside of her advisory work, she has been affiliated with Corralitos Community Church since 2018. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by external asset managers.

Carlos Fullen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2013. Based in Salinas, CA, he has worked within both J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Elizabeth Kirkpatrick is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She holds the position of Senior Vice President and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certificant. Elizabeth has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management for over 40 years, working closely with clients to achieve their personal financial goals. Her expertise includes retirement planning, trust and estate planning services in collaboration with family tax accountants and attorneys, corporate cash management, individual wealth preservation and insurance planning strategies, business strategies and transition planning, business retirement plans, banking, and credit and lending services provided through Bank of America, N.A. She focuses on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and women and wealth. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Outside of her professional work, she has personal interests in golfing, pickleball, tennis, and yoga.

Kayla Franco is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates directly with Financial Consultants as part of the Fidelity Wealth Management Team. In her role, she partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs, priorities, and preferences. Kayla has been serving as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2026. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial planning. Her approach focuses on understanding clients' values to drive their short- and long-term financial goals and emphasizes building strong, lasting relationships with clients and their families. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kayla enjoys spending time at the beach, outdoor adventures, painting, theater, and traveling.