Mariah Lininger is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her previous roles include work with the County of Yolo District 4 County Supervisor's Office and various positions at the University of California, Davis, and Feather River College. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Nicholas Tarrab is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services such as fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management.

David Spencer is a ChFC® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2022. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch for over a decade. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Broadway Endeavor, LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning and access to model portfolios, and operates one of the largest advisory platforms with over 22,800 advisors.

John Greiten is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Martinez, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, delivering written recommendations that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a combination of research, modeling, and algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated consulting team to support its advisory process.

Gordon Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ownership as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Hallie Hart is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2016 and previously spent 16 years at Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she founded and operates Stick Your Wings Out, an educational blog and advocacy group focused on supporting parents of children with exceptional needs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a mix of brokerage and advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, supported by proprietary research and capital market resources.

Frank Lizotte is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial, The Golden 1 Credit Union, and Bank of the West. Lizotte has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2014, currently based in Alamo, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 delivers recommendations on a non-discretionary basis, combining large institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services.

Patrick Cronin is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 39 years of experience in the financial advisory field, including more than 30 years with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies designed to help clients build a strong financial foundation. His advisory services cover areas such as family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Patrick earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where he was a member of the 1980 NCAA Baseball Championship Team. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Patrick emphasizes working closely with clients to tailor financial strategies that reflect their unique objectives, maintaining a commitment to integrity and respect throughout the process. Outside of his professional work, Patrick is involved with the PGAHOPE Foundation and helps run a golf tournament supporting disabled veterans. He enjoys gardening, golfing, hiking, reading, and spending time with his family. Born and raised in Oakland, California, he currently resides in Danville, California, with his wife Erica and their three daughters.

Robert Johnson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for a decade. He serves as Secretary on the board of the Dry Ridge Ranch Homeowners Association. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across a wide range of investment types.

Michael Inman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to that, he was with AXA-Advisors, LLC for two years and worked at Chico State University for four years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 and discretionary investment guidance, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operations.

John Zimmermann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including four years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. based in Walnut Creek, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Ryan Freed is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank and previously at Bank of America and Merrill. His background also includes various positions outside traditional wealth management, such as involvement with athletic organizations and educational institutions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence, supported by a large scale and integrated operational structure.

Jeneen Slack is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Summit Financial Group, and Cetera Advisors. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as an independent contractor for Summit Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment programs and utilizes various portfolio strategies supported by research and operational tools.

Andrew Rubio Mendoza is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He has also worked in community and retail sectors, including the YMCA East Bay and Road Runner Sports. 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 combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Mary Kennon is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. Her prior work includes roles at OM3, Inc., Ogden Contract Interiors, Inc., and Pequod's Pizza. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a broad range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Kurt King is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he has reported involvement in non-investment-related real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to produce personalized recommendation reports delivered in partnership with advisors like King.

Raymond Preston Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Preston also serves as a successor trustee for his immediate family. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Taylor Wan is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Charles Schwab. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management services. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing a broad range of services including futures commission merchant activities, principal trading, and affiliated banking programs.

Mark Jongeward is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving in Walnut Creek, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through MESA LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support client planning.

Mackenzie Sitzwohl is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, Sitzwohl worked at Victory Financial Planning and The Standard Insurance Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process employs firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, offering tailored financial plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone programs.