Ali Poswal is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He places importance on forming strong relationships with clients and their families to maintain trust, reliability, and competency. Ali has accumulated experience in the financial services industry through his previous positions, including Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2022, Financial Consultant at E*Trade from 2016 to 2018, and Assistant Vice President, Private Banking Manager at Technology Credit Union from 2012 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ali enjoys family activities, exploring food, football, hiking, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Phillip Cardinale is a financial professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera and its predecessor firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Castlerock Insurance Group and serves as a trustee for the Rose McWalters Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Terrance Feeney is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Terry Feeney Fine Art, a business focused on selling fine art. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ramshaa Anand is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Ramshaa held roles at AXA Advisors, Fuli Investment, and American Eagle Outfitters. Outside of finance, Ramshaa operates Ramshaa's Driving School, Inc. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by Bank of America’s broader corporate platform.

Ellen Neumark is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Monique Tsenter is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Walnut Creek, CA. She has six years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Island Stylz. Tsenter is also the founder of the Rise Jamaica Foundation, a nonprofit focused on disaster relief and community assistance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Jason Dondero is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he is employed at PH Tax & Wealth Solutions CPAs, Inc., where he provides accounting and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Dylan Schoeben is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Rafael, CA, and has eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he provides astrological readings through his sole proprietorship, offering written reports on birth charts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual 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 structured planning tools and proprietary investment models in its advisory process.

Jason Norrish is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley prior to joining Merrill. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Moises Ramirez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Capstone Logistics, and Amazon. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Brendan Dempsey is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Corte Madera, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He has also been associated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2011. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Cereghino is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 1996 and has over 30 years of experience in private client wealth management. David earned a B.S. in Finance from the University of San Francisco and started with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management early in his career. He initially built his practice in San Francisco, advising Silicon Valley executives with a focus on managing concentrated equity positions. In 2009, David transitioned to the Walnut Creek office, where he now works with high-net-worth families and business owners. His expertise includes developing customized wealth strategies aligned with clients' goals, emphasizing cash flow planning, risk mitigation, and tax reduction. He collaborates with the broader Bank of America platform to provide integrated solutions across investment management, banking, lending, insurance, and estate planning. David earned a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and is an alumnus of Bellarmine College Preparatory. He lives in Moraga, California with his wife, Shannon, and enjoys traveling, basketball, boating, football, hiking, music, and surfing.

Carmen Goldsmith is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Walnut Creek, CA. She has been with MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2002. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset-allocation software to deliver written financial recommendations.

Joshua Estes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, combining tailored financial planning with various investment and estate planning strategies.

Allison Stong is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS from 2011 to 2017 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm‑approved tools, with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets under management.

Karen Lee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She is based in Pleasant Hill, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary wealth management services supported by an in-house manager solutions team.

Clinton Newman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at BNY Mellon for 10 years before joining Mass Mutual in 2020. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning relationships.

Heidi Weir is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Corte Madera, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at EF Legacy Securities, LLC and Edelman Financial Services LLC. She has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated bank since 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 brokerage with access to multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investments.

David Dunn is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Danville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked at Oppenheimer for 16 years before joining Raymond James & Associates in 2023. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and maintains public-finance and municipal capabilities alongside its retail advisory services.

Sean Perez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, previously serving as an Investment Consultant and a Financial Representative. In his current role, Sean focuses on assisting clients and their families by leveraging Fidelity's products and services to help them advance toward their financial goals. Sean holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. His professional approach centers on understanding clients' unique financial journeys and providing tailored coaching to meet their needs. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Sean engages in family activities, fitness, social events, parenthood, running, and volunteering.