Christopher Owen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and broker of JSF Benefits Inc., an insurance agency specializing in group and individual life, health, and disability insurance. 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 variety of financial planning and advisory programs, combined with research support and a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Emma Taylor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing, where she has been since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Anthony Zeller is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, Zeller participates as a diver on the Alameda County Sheriff's Office Dive Team, assisting in search and recovery operations. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Brett Oland is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025, he worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC, Fisher Investment, and TD Ameritrade. Before his financial services career, he held positions at Monkey Sports, Braum's, A-Game Grill, and Allen Sports Association. 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 managed account options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

David Cohen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 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 services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Thomas Nowrouzi is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on understanding clients' goals to help build a clear path toward financial security. He has experience in various financial roles, including serving as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2023 and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2020. His areas of expertise include planning for retirement, investment strategies, and navigating complex financial decisions. Thomas holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, food, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, and traveling.

Riley Gabriel Lee is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing and implementing long-term investing plans tailored to the specific goals of his clients. His work focuses on delivering practical and personalized advice through a goals-based approach, leveraging the resources available at Merrill to help families and businesses achieve financial confidence. Riley and his team assist clients in areas including education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He emphasizes a deep understanding of each client's goals, priorities, and approach to work and life to provide guidance that aims to bring clients closer to their financial milestones. Riley holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Northern Arizona University and is a member of the Northern Arizona University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional commitments, Riley enjoys hiking, music, running, swimming, and tennis, and values spending time with his family.

Robert Winder is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Heroes Bar and Grill and B&K Painting. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

William Robinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Rafael, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2023, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2023. Outside of advising, he is involved in property management as a partner in real estate ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and employer-sponsored arrangements.

Maria Potter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Corte Madera, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, with an emphasis on multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Jackson Roberts is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with JDR Group Holdings, LLC, a family-owned holding company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, manager selection, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary process that incorporates quantitative modeling and ESG considerations.

Besart Morina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Unionbanc Investment Services for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Nicholas Spangler is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans that reflect their unique values and vision for the future. He focuses on understanding clients' lifestyle and retirement goals to create strategies tailored to their individual priorities. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Nicholas worked as a Financial Planner at Marina Capital from 2018 to 2021 and at Securities America Advisors from 2014 to 2018. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at MassMutual, where he worked from 2011 to 2014. Nicholas holds a California Insurance License.

Xiao Meng Qi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Her approach to financial advising integrates asset allocation from a top-down perspective and meticulous selection of stocks and bonds from the bottom up. She emphasizes sector rotation to rebalance portfolios in alignment with clients’ goals and expectations. Ms. Qi holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and an educational background that includes a Master’s Degree from Claremont Graduate School, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Fudan University in Shanghai, China. She values a personalized, one-on-one approach to developing financial strategies tailored to help clients pursue their long-term goals. In addition to her professional work, Ms. Qi participates actively in community volunteer organizations. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, hiking, music, photography, and traveling.

Mario Diaz is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including at R&R Craftails Inc and Oakland Pro Soccer LLC. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, oversight of sub-advisers, and its formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Lindsey Hanley is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, she spent 22 years at Woodbury Financial Services. Hanley also operates Hanley Wealth Management and Blue Pacific Advisors as sole proprietorships. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage portfolios tailored to client needs.

Blake Winters is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Financial Dimensions Group, Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott, and The Vanguard Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Winters is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a wide investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Patricia Mitchell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning using structured processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Anthony Martino is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Rafael, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at firms including MML Investors Services, LLC, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, Lenox Advisors, and Rare Society. He also operates as an insurance broker for Lenox Advisors, specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base including charitable funds and registered investment companies, with a noted role in constructing model portfolios and employing systematic methodologies supported by AI and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Colin Wells is a financial advisor with Stifel in San Rafael, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2017, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing analyses and guidance to support client decision-making.