Riky Hanan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Claudia Thompson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with over 34 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, she worked at Merrill for 21 years. 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 using firm-approved tools and methodologies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mark Krauth is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Krauth serves on the Board of Directors and the Hope Foundation Committee of Hope Lutheran Church. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Steve Loftin is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic since 2023 and also works at SagePoint Financial, where he has served since 2009. Additionally, he manages client accounts through his sole proprietorship and LLC registered investment advisory businesses. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios.

Elena Richey is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has held various positions including private nanny and work at Hackbright Academy. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers both one-time and ongoing planning engagements and integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Richard Sullivan is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a life and health insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning to provide tailored recommendations across various investment categories.

Cindy Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its advisory process.

Tillman Pugh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 40 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures with Metlife Securities Inc. and United Resources Insurance Services. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring advisory engagements as ongoing, collaborative relationships focused on client goals.

Zachary Van Blake is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at WELLS FARGO Advisors. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes a broader set of financial product offerings than typical large institutional advisers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Andrea Roth is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. 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, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Braden Watson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held various roles including multiple positions at Pace University and six years with the Berkeley Unified School District. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios including mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

James Griffith is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Fidelity divisions since 2015, including Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also serves as a commodity pool operator and advises multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Nicholas Gomez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Newbridge Financial Services Group, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also licensed as a non-variable insurance agent. 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 range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and access to research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Joyce Howell is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Cetera and its affiliates since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, Howell provides retirement lifestyle coaching and serves as an estate plan consultant, gathering data for estate plan documents to be forwarded to attorneys. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through various program structures and custodial relationships.

Michelle Phradichith is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2025 and at other firms including Veritude and REAL Software Systems. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth client base 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 due diligence on alternative investments.

Eric Pearson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of financial products and services.

Adrian Kula is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., AXA Advisors, LLC, and Equitable Advisors. 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 incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Melanie Foster is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Jeremy Lew is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client strategies.

Adam Love Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, tailoring services to plan objectives and risk tolerances, and includes a notable range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.