Stephanie Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, incorporating various modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Reno Petrini is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial situations and goals. He takes the time to understand clients and their families, helping them design and implement customized approaches that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. Reno provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Reno's expertise encompasses legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement income, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. He holds several professional designations, including Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Reno participates in community volunteer work in line with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include basketball, camping, cooking, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Eric Englund is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2023. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm uses a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and offers integrated capital markets and alternative investment solutions.

Steve Stevens is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Advisor Group Inc., and Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment due diligence.

Talyn Mitchell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Saint Mary’s College of California in various roles. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Mary Geong is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency and served on the California Board of Accountancy for four years. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a trustee for Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s philanthropy board and is the treasurer of the Piedmont Asian American Club, a nonprofit focused on educational and cultural activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Diann Robinson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Robinson also serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney for family trust matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its investment approach, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kim Shearer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jack Miller Jr. is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2025 and also operates JD Miller CPA, A Professional Corporation, a role he has held since 2009. 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 plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

David Rodriguez Cruz is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. He has worked with various Wells Fargo entities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates an online resale business and is a Notary Public. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research and analytics with a broad range of financial products through bank and insurance affiliates.

Juan Flores Rodriguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Berkeley, CA, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Bank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Terri Brown is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Kyle Patrick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in Mill Valley, CA. He has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of investment, custody, and capital markets solutions.

Rick Felix is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Louis Wellmeier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sausalito, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vida Private Wealth LLC, Golden Gate University, Wilusz And Associates, and Inspired Legacies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and operates an extensive network of advisors and branch offices, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Laurie Dederian is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and centralized operational infrastructure.

Mark Berkman is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he is a general partner providing CPA professional services through his own firm, Mark G. Berkman CPA, which he has operated since 1990. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Brian Gazzano is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pruco Securities, LLC for 20 years and has been involved with Krystofiak & Associates, Insurance & Financial Services, LLC since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Practice Transfer LLC, which owns life insurance policies used to fund buy-sell agreements. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm combines advisory and brokerage services, offering financial planning, access to model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and a variety of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Sharron Scoggins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 after a one-year tenure at JP Morgan Securities, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, technology-supported planning process that integrates scenarios and market estimates.

Traci Bilas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.