Blake Welpton is a Wealth Management Advisor with over 25 years of experience in the financial industry. He is dedicated to helping clients achieve their long-term financial goals through a comprehensive and personalized wealth management process. Blake offers expertise in investments, wealth and risk management, retirement planning, long term care, education, divorce, and estate planning services. He provides clients with access to the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking services of Bank of America. Blake holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's degree from California State University San Francisco. His approach emphasizes personalized service aimed at making the financial aspects of life easier for his clients. Outside of his professional work, Blake enjoys basketball, billiards, boating, bowling, football, gardening, spending time with family, swimming, and traveling. He is active in the community, supporting organizations such as Beyond Emancipation and Children's International.

Sean Sato is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, serving in various capacities including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Sean focuses on helping clients make informed financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Sean holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to advise clients on insurance matters as part of comprehensive financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Sean enjoys cooking and baking, exploring food as a foodie, playing golf, engaging in outdoor adventures, spending time with pets, and traveling.

Edward Padnos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been in the financial industry since 2026, with prior experience at Lenox Advisors, Inc., MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of finance, his background includes work in education and political campaign offices. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion.

Danilo Garcia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Danilo worked at UBS Financial Services and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his financial services career, he operates Danilo Jacob LLC, which provides personal training, boxing training, and mental skills training. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Alexandra Wlassowsky is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LPL Financial, Citigroup Global Markets, and a period of self-employment before joining her current firm. MassMutual 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 financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using collaborative, goal-focused planning processes and a range of investment programs.

Yu Chen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Mass Mutual Investors Services. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Troy Rouleau is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and twelve years at Scottrade, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing tools such as asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Bobbie Zerby is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services. She has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018 and also holds a role at MassMutual Life Insurance Company dating back to 2017. Outside of her advisory work, she is the CEO of Bobbie Zerby Inc., an S corporation related to her advisory and insurance business. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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, using firm-approved software for goal analysis and providing collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Adam Mazzaro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at US Bank NA, Bank of New York Mellon, and Personal Capital Advisors. Adam currently serves at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services primarily through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Darrell Pitts is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

William Fay III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. Prior to his current roles, he was involved with KHORA Community of Athens for one year. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Terry Boldt Degunto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured planning process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that include but are not limited to, financial planning, investment advisory, and brokerage through its extensive network of advisors.

William Peters Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 that utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Shiqi Wang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 6 years of industry experience. Wang has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Outside of financial advising, Wang is involved in a pole and dance studio focused on art, culture, and fitness activities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning arrangements.

Niraj Baxi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors Inc. Baxi is also the owner of Baxi Insurance & Financial Services, a sole proprietorship focused on client solicitation and maintenance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct portfolios tailored to client risk tolerances.

Yvonne Gray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a successor in an estate-related business in Bend, Oregon. 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 that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Margret Nasry is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience before joining the firm. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Plastikon Industries Inc, Lenme Inc, and Orange Telecommunication. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, plans, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide set of financial products and services.

Robert Bowen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Executive Incentive Programs, Inc., and Woodbury Financial Services. Bowen is also engaged as an employee benefits and insurance agent, focusing on life, health, disability, and employee benefits. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Pamela Thalund is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she utilizes her extensive experience in financial services to assist clients in developing and maintaining personalized financial plans aimed at achieving their unique goals. Her career in the financial industry spans several decades, including roles such as Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2012 to 2021, Senior Manager at TD Ameritrade Institutional from 2008 to 2012, and various leadership positions at TD Waterhouse and Waterhouse Securities dating back to 1992. Pamela holds a California Insurance License, supporting her ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. Pamela emphasizes building personal relationships with clients to understand their individual situations and collaborates with them to implement strategies and investments tailored to their needs.

Robert Oconnor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds the Series 66 credential and has less than one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at TikTok and various educational institutions. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services supported by research, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions.