Kathy Sowl Chelini is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and RBC Dain Rauscher Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Trevor Coons is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Cybercoders and held positions at Gong and LendingClub. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and portfolio management. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Felton is a financial advisor at Osaic with 34 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2009 to 2024 before joining Osaic. In addition to his advisory work, he operates Michael Felton Insurance Services, where he conducts risk analysis and reviews insurance coverage as part of comprehensive financial planning. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of affiliated advisers to provide integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Karl Arias is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank for 18 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jay Hargis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in public education with Boston Public Schools and Malden Public Schools, as well as at Cbiz. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including portfolio management and fee-based financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Chong is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Contra Costa Christian Schools, Ameritas Life Insurance, Waddell & Reed, and involvement with Big King Inc and Diablo Divorce, the latter being a business entity related to his financial advisory practice. 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 wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Brian Lopipero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2020 to 2022, and at Ecolab from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small business selling baseball cards on eBay. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Sabrina Julian is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she provides organizing services specifically aimed at helping single women manage documents and downsize, and she has served as a past president of the Angels-Murphy Rotary Club, participating in community service projects. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Morgan Becker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Becker serves as a board member for Abate Med, Inc., a biotech drug development company, and is involved with the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce and the Young Leaders Division of the Jewish Community Federation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a range of tailored programs.

John Fraser is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at SoftwareONE and Oracle Corporation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides advisory services across multiple financial products and strategies.

Richard Wald is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1986 and at Bank of America since 2009. Outside of advising, he is a co-manager of a for-profit entity owning residential rental property with his spouse. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through model-based and discretionary investment strategies, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Greg Coburn is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held roles at Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Timothy Hintzoglou is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and Cetera, where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes long-term roles at Avantax Insurance Agency, LLC and Avantax Investment Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of the nonprofit ARM of Care, Inc. and is a trustee for Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church as well as the Ray Matthes 1997 Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, employer-sponsored plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates as a multi-manager platform providing access to a range of investment strategies and program structures with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Marja Rusch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC since 2021 and Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2006. Although she has no industry experience as an advisor, she has over 20 years with Wells Fargo in other capacities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Christine Mccomas is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years with WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sally Jermain is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2024, she worked at LPL Financial for eight years. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a business related to Qigong and Medical Qigong and is involved in a performing arts business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, offering both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platforms.

Peggy Hatch is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Her career at various Fidelity affiliates dates back to 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Stephen Butterfield is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2018 and previously worked at Dublin Mazda and Ascentis. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, combining in-house and third-party managers along with customizable portfolio management options.

Kulwinder Mann is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. Mann holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2008, with concurrent experience at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 various institutional clients. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader corporate platform and offers access to a wide set of products and services.

Grace Greening is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the G/M Group. She began her career at Merrill Lynch in 2019 as a Financial Advisor Development Intern and transitioned into a full-time role in 2020. In her current role, she works with individuals and families to help with wealth planning, establishing inter-generational wealth, and asset management. Grace specializes in areas including college education planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, investment strategy for individuals and corporations, and retirement income. She holds several 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). She earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. Grace grew up in Oakland and has been involved in competitive soccer, which has influenced her ongoing commitment to community engagement. Her personal interests include boating, cooking, hiking, soccer, spending time with her family, and traveling.