John Pacelli is a CFP® professional with 48 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with Osaic and has previous experience at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Kestra Financial Services, Inc., and D/A Financial. He holds a license to offer disability and traditional life insurance, as well as fixed and fixed indexed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to deliver customized portfolio management and financial planning.

Marcial Vargas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, accumulating eight years in those roles. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning with written recommendation reports and ongoing advice tailored to dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Joseph Wang is a financial advisor at Cetera with 15 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent four years at Citigroup. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Srivani Ravikumar is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2005, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Thomas Butler is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity, where he focuses on building long-term relationships with clients by understanding their individual and family financial goals. He is part of a specialized group aimed at providing a comprehensive and detailed financial planning experience for clients. He has held the position of Vice President and Senior Lead Private Client Adviser at Bank of the West from 2011 to 2019. Prior to that, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2006 to 2011 and at Morgan Stanley from 2005 to 2006. He holds a California Insurance License.

David Gilchrist is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a select group of high-net-worth families, executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals, providing comprehensive wealth-planning strategies that address complexity, preserve capital, and support long-term financial objectives. His approach is client-centric and emphasizes understanding clients' financial situations alongside their professional and personal lives to inform sound financial decisions. David specializes in areas including divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Prior to joining Merrill, he gained experience in accounting at an estate-planning law firm and as a tax auditor for the City of Los Angeles Office of Finance, applying this background to help clients with tax-aware strategies within their wealth plans. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Loyola Marymount University and a certificate in Accounting from UCLA. Additionally, he has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute in conjunction with Yale University. Outside of his professional role, David enjoys golfing, hiking, pickleball, reading, running, soccer, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

Christopher De Meyer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Chase Bank, Frost Bank, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a personal rental property with his spouse. 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 offers a client relationship model that combines non-discretionary advisory recommendations with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from Schwab’s Center for Financial Research.

Shawn Henley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory work, he is a sole proprietor of a rental home business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and models while providing both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Hans Reese is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently practicing at LPL Financial since 2006. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. In addition to his advisory role, he is associated with Legal Shield in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of customizable strategies and technology tools.

Lili Huang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including New York Life Insurance Company and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Walton Edward "Buzz" Brown, Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Oakland, California. He has been managing investments and providing financial guidance to both individual and institutional clients since 1998. In his role, Buzz focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial situations and goals. He works closely with clients navigating significant life changes such as sudden wealth, approaching retirement, and those in need of stock option, tax minimization, and estate planning strategies. Additionally, he has particular expertise supporting women who are newly divorced or widowed. Buzz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A third-generation Californian, he has deep roots in both Northern and Southern California and resides in the Lincoln Highlands District of Oakland. Beyond his professional commitments, Buzz participates actively in community service through volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include adventure sports such as rock climbing, skydiving, and bungee jumping, as well as biking, cooking, gardening, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Matthew Weaver is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, where he has worked since 2016. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Sorrento Pacific Financial, LLC and Bedell Frazier Investment Counselling, LLC. He also has concurrent roles with Fremont Bank and its related entities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Meiting Lin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2026, Lin worked at Citibank and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Hok In Un is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Tumi Inc. from 2016 to 2020. He has held positions at both JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Howard Hertz is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera since 2021. He has held roles with Avantax Insurance Agency, Tri-Valley Tax & Financial Services, and other related businesses. In addition to his advisory work, he is president and owner of Tri-Valley Tax & Financial Services and is an enrolled agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Steven Gee is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Voya Financial Advisors and Wiline Network. In addition to his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services via a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and a range of program options.

Ricardo Martell Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured tools and the Global Investment Committee’s resources, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Allen Lipscomb is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. He is also an advisor with Blue Oaks Management, LLC, an Ameriprise Financial Franchise. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with specific asset thresholds, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Meghan Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Martha Madrid is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 1979. With over 40 years in the financial industry, she focuses on providing a comprehensive approach to wealth management that begins with understanding each client's unique financial situation and personal priorities. Martha helps clients develop customized and flexible strategies that can adapt to changing market conditions, leveraging the investment insights of Merrill and the banking services of Bank of America. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, and addressing the financial needs of women and wealth. Martha holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed her high school education through the State of New Jersey Department of Education. She lives in the Bay Area and balances her professional responsibilities with personal interests such as traveling, cooking, tennis, dancing, sewing, and watching movies. Martha is also committed to community involvement, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill's tradition of service.