Jake Merenda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carmel, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined the firm in 2026. Prior to his current role, he gained experience in various positions including roles at Oracle NetSuite, Addison Group, and Alacrinet, as well as time spent as a full-time student. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Todd Doleshal is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2023 and previously spent 11 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Doleshal is involved with Doleshal-Seregos LLC, a real estate rental business. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third‑party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms.

Jeffrey Newman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carmel, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 1996 to 2003 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a mix of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Vince Dimaggio is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 when recommending strategies.

Nicandro Albert is a financial advisor at Stifel with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Stifel in 2023, he worked at AJ Houston Financial Services and Matthew Albert Tile. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing analysis and allocation guidance based on forward-looking capital market assumptions.

Kathleen Huggins is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Monterey, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. Huggins serves on the board of directors for ImPower, Inc., a nonprofit organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and nonprofits. The firm provides tailored investment strategies, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through multiple advisory programs.

Alanna Cuizon Jittayasotorn is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Cream. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and providing a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Richard Bassman is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, Metlife Securities Inc., New England Securities, and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Pelino is a CFA® charterholder with 45 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services since 2013. Based in Carmel, CA, he supports his wife's real estate activities by assisting with maintenance for a vacation rental property at Lake Tahoe. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, using proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Mark Sears is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monterey, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 11 years at UBS Financial Services Inc. Aside from his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor of a rental property business in Salinas, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and investment modeling techniques.

Jared Frieg is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Larissa Lea is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC/Pence Financial and Garrone Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in tax preparation and financial services through Aubuchon Tax and Financial Services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products.

Joseph Martello II is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Monterey, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and at City National Bank since 2016. He serves on the board of the Hospice Giving Foundation, assisting with fundraising efforts to support community grief services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized advisory programs that combine discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Rebecca Tegerdal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds the Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. She worked at UBS Financial Services from 2005 to 2013 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of finance, she has a minority ownership interest in a plumbing business where she handles bookkeeping. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Kristen Sutherland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Kevin Richardson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Monterey, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He worked at Merrill from 1997 to 2010 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, Richardson is a radio broadcaster for San Jose State University football and the Bay Area Panthers indoor football team. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a wide range of strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Justina Marie Bowker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. She has worked at UBS since 2018 and has experience in various roles including part-time retail sales at House of Cardoon and managing office operations for a local sailing business. Bowker is also the owner of Seamaid Glass, a small business that makes and sells handmade jewelry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a range of financial products and services.

Eric Le Towt is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monterey, CA. He has 25 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Investments, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved as a general partner and sole proprietor in property management activities in Carmel and Carmel Valley, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers its services through a comprehensive platform including its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Lauren Cortright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models to support its advisory services.

David Reineking is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. 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.