Connor Gray is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a shoe resale business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing advice and written recommendation reports focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sheena Culp is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has prior experience at Sagepoint Financial Advisors and Wagner, Loftin Investment Services. Outside of her advisory roles, she operates a notary public service at no charge and owns an insurance business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and third-party solutions.

Zenaida Tsung is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies that align with their unique ambitions and priorities. She works with individuals to plan for various financial goals, including funding education, retirement planning, and managing potential healthcare costs. Zenaida's approach involves understanding each client’s personal perspectives to create transparent and straightforward investment plans. Her expertise spans general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System. Outside of her advisory work, Zenaida is involved with professional organizations including the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement (HOLA) and the Merrill Women's Exchange.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, he spent three years at Functional Muscle Fitness and has a background in education, having worked at St. Mary’s College of California and De La Salle High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and distributes mutual funds and alternative products.

Madison Spiering is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and with Morgan Stanley since 2019. Madison holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Shane San Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Mark Mathews is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase and Merrill. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with The Blue Light from 2018 to 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing fact-finding interviews, risk profiling, and software-driven analyses to build tailored plans.

Jeffrey Coburn is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he spent six years at First Republic Investment Management and affiliated entities. 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 processes and firm-approved tools to model investment outcomes.

Charles Kallgren is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and Director of the Five Bridges Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on charitable donations in the Bay Area. 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 services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Heisick is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and employs a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

Mai Gigliotti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jely Lorenzo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Bank of America. 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 large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Moranville is a CFP® with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services. He also operates Moranville & Associates, which has been active since 1995. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. 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 Jones is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and held roles in various other sectors including TechTronic Industries and education. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and registered investment companies.

Jiani Zhu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at PNC Bank and Regions Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a small rental property business. 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.

Tony Delumen is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2003. Outside of advising, he owns Madison Vineyards, a winery involved in growing and selling wine grapes, as well as producing and selling wine. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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’s planning approach involves annual, collaborative engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Robert Hanlein is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Bank of America, N.A., and OpEx Advisors Business. Hanlein has also held a power of attorney role for a non-investment-related entity in Novato, California. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Diane Poepping is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Merrill, along 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonah Simenauer is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments in Walnut Creek. In this role, he helps clients gain confidence in their financial decisions by providing clear and practical guidance tailored to their individual needs. Prior to his current position, Jonah worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2025 to 2026. Before joining Fidelity, he was a Financial Advisor at LA Pension Planners from 2023 to 2025. Jonah holds a California Insurance License.

Kakhaber Chkheidze is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Martinez, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2006. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, using a centralized consulting team that delivers non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations focused on income sources, Social Security strategies, and tax-efficient withdrawals.