Carson Curtis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise since 2017, including prior roles at Foresters Financial Services. Based in Walnut Creek, CA, he currently serves clients through Ameriprise’s institutional platform. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and annual retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ricardo Martell Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Taylor Wagner is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014, currently serving at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in Walnut Creek, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm delivers tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christina Dwyer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at First Republic Investment Management since 2013 before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2023. 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 in its recommendations.

Carolyn Sellick is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non‑discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

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.

Sean Armstrong is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. He brings over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a background that includes roles such as Branch Manager at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab, Registered Representative at Wellington Securities, and Account Executive at Dean Witter Reynolds. Sean specializes in financial planning and investment management, emphasizing personalized, one-on-one relationships. He works closely with clients to understand their comprehensive financial situations, enabling interactive planning and scenario analysis to develop adaptable financial plans that evolve with clients' goals. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Sean enjoys biking, cooking and baking, participating in family activities, playing golf, hiking, and scuba diving.

Paula Best is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 63 license with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC since 2014 and also held roles at Wingspan Insurance Group, LLC and M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. from 2013 to 2018. She is based in Walnut Creek, California. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a range of products and proprietary research to tailor investment solutions.

James Schmidt is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on developing financial strategies tailored to wealthy individuals and business owners, providing comprehensive advice to help clients pursue their long-term goals through personalized or defined strategies. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, services for defined benefit plans, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy and liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. James holds several professional designations including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a bachelor's degree from Michigan State University. Outside of his professional role, James is the founder of the "Fore Our Schools" foundation, which raises funds for local schools. His personal interests include boating, fishing, golfing, hunting, and traveling.

Shelley Hancock is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jeffrey Hastings is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Avantax and leadership positions in his own accounting and tax preparation firms. He is actively involved in tax planning and compliance services and provides trustee services for client trusts. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm supports a variety of program structures and custodial relationships while overseeing more than $256 billion in assets under management.

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.

Magnus Du Borg is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He is currently affiliated with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank, having previously worked at Morgan Stanley and its private banking divisions for over a decade. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate investment as a passive capital partner in several entities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored investment strategies through multiple advisory programs, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers and providing a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

David Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2018 and has prior work experience with Target and Sonoma State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Nickolas Prieto is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations and has worked at UBS since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Osborne Partners Capital Management and Brouwer & Janachowski. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a range of products supported by proprietary research and a broad service platform.

Justin Allen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm is notable for its scale and integrated structure, combining brokerage, custody, and advisory services with access to alternative investments and multi-asset model portfolios.

Stephan Choulos is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jacquelyn Hernandez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Hernandez serves as a board member for Benicia Youth Football, a community youth sports organization. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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 range of individual and institutional clients.

Premnauth Persaud is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. He also serves as a Senior Premier Relationship Manager at BMO Investment Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a large national network.

Daoud Kayoumi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals, develop personalized plans, and provide investing guidance. He focuses on ensuring clients understand where their money is invested, the performance of their investments, and associated costs. Prior to his current role, Daoud held positions including Account Executive at Salesforce from 2022 to 2023, Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2022, Financial Advisor at Equitable from 2019 to 2021, and Branch Service Specialist at Union Bank from 2017 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License.