Lee Coburn is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he leads a team serving high net worth and ultra high net worth clients. His practice focuses on retirement and multi-generational planning, concentrated stock and executive compensation strategies, liquidity event planning, charitable giving and family foundations, and sustainable and values-based investing. Lee holds the Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC) designation and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Lee holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Pennsylvania and has a background in behavioral finance from the Harvard Kennedy School. Before his financial career, he was a Division I Lacrosse co-captain, experience that informs his disciplined and team-oriented approach to client service. He has served as a member of the Merrill Financial Advisor's Advisory Council to Management (ACTM), representing Merrill Advisors in liaison to senior leadership. Beyond his professional work, Lee is committed to mentorship and leadership in his community. He founded Merrill's East Bay Women's Exchange and BAWLers (Bay Area Women Leaders), forums that foster connection and professional development for women. He serves on the Merrill SF/East Bay Board and has coached youth soccer and lacrosse. His personal interests include golfing, running marathons, soccer, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Winston Thomas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley & Co Inc since 2016. 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, including customized financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models in its advisory process.

Haocheng Cai is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA as well as at Citigroup and Morgan Stanley prior to his current role. 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 uses research and analytics to evaluate managers and options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad platform.

Ryan Winters is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and manager of Sakura Holdings LLC, a real estate investment entity. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis models.

Gregory Wiggins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. Their advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, serving plan sponsors with tailored investment solutions and acting as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Elisabeth Andreason is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Her career at Morgan Stanley includes roles with Morgan Stanley & Co., Incorporated, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Christopher De Meyer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including JP Morgan Chase Bank, Frost Bank, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a personal rental property with his spouse. 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 client relationship model that combines non-discretionary advisory recommendations with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from Schwab’s Center for Financial Research.

Gail Isaacson is a financial advisor with Cetera in Danville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2004 and has owned and operated Isaacson and Company, a tax, accounting, and bookkeeping practice, since 1977. Outside of her advisory and accounting work, she is involved in sales of Medicare supplement and Part D policies and operates a machine quilting and embroidery business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, providing investment solutions across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Luis Sovero is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. He has a long tenure within the Wells Fargo organization. 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 and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Shackelford is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored advice through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing the use of Ameriprise-managed accounts and algorithmic support in its recommendations.

Walton Edward "Buzz" Brown, Jr. is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Oakland, California. He has been managing investments and providing financial guidance to both individual and institutional clients since 1998. In his role, Buzz focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial situations and goals. He works closely with clients navigating significant life changes such as sudden wealth, approaching retirement, and those in need of stock option, tax minimization, and estate planning strategies. Additionally, he has particular expertise supporting women who are newly divorced or widowed. Buzz holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Pepperdine University and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A third-generation Californian, he has deep roots in both Northern and Southern California and resides in the Lincoln Highlands District of Oakland. Beyond his professional commitments, Buzz participates actively in community service through volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include adventure sports such as rock climbing, skydiving, and bungee jumping, as well as biking, cooking, gardening, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Vanessa Campos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2012, including roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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 combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis with a centralized due-diligence framework.

Andrew Parrott is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Clifford Square Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as president of the Lamorinda Rugby Football Club and as secretary of the Lafayette Water Polo Foundation board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Jamie Lunge is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Nathaniel Hintz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Insight Wealth Strategies, Mutual Securities, and Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. 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 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michael Isola is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with RBC Capital Markets and has worked at both RBC Capital Markets since 2012 and City National Bank since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as secretary treasurer of Oakland Land & Cattle Company, a nonprofit private hunting club in California. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Hok In Un is a Series 66 licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Tumi Inc. from 2016 to 2020. He has held positions at both JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Patrick Greening is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1990 following a career in hospitality management. Patrick specializes in providing comprehensive wealth management strategies to individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and working as a Retirement Benefits Consultant focusing on retirement plans such as 401(k), 403(b), Defined Benefit, and Non-Qualified Retirement Plans. Patrick holds an Associate's Degree from Macomb Community College and a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University. He is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certificant, a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), and a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). His approach emphasizes aligning financial strategies with clients' short and long-term goals, encompassing areas such as debt and home financing, estate planning, and wealth transfer. Outside of his professional work, Patrick has been involved in coaching youth rugby and soccer, served on the board of the East Bay United Soccer Club, and is a member of the American Cancer Society Relay for Life Team in South San Francisco. He enjoys cooking, fishing, gardening, hiking, hunting, skiing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Shawn Sladek is a Wealth Management Advisor and the founder and leader of The Sladek Thompson Group, a wealth management team based in The San Francisco Bay Area. He has been with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management since 1997 and has received national recognition, including being named on Forbes’ “America’s Top Wealth Advisors State by State” list for five consecutive years from 2018 to 2022. Shawn specializes in providing personalized, strategic financial advice to high-net-worth individuals. His expertise includes discretionary portfolio management, stock option analysis, retirement planning, hedging and monetization of concentrated equity positions, life insurance analysis and funding, as well as wealth preservation and transfer services. He also regularly speaks at Merrill’s advanced training programs on topics such as wealth planning, asset allocation, and estate planning. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Business from The University of Arizona and has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, administered by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ in conjunction with The Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Shawn and his family are active in philanthropy, dedicating significant time to organizations including The Food Bank of Contra Costa County where they reside. He also participates in community organizations such as the San Ramon Valley Little League and the University of Arizona Rugby Club.

Shelley Cairns is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Pleasant Hill, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Shelley is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, where she offers bank products including deposit and credit services. 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 an ESG eligibility framework.