David Traverso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 58 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide 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 modeling techniques.

William Caddick Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has an investment-related interest in single-family real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a centralized consulting team supporting advisors in delivering customized, algorithm-assisted retirement income recommendations.

Kyle Ashcraft is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. His career includes multiple terms at Wells Fargo Clearing and Edward Jones. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 financial advisors.

Ian Lee is a financial advisor at Cetera with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 license and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Lee serves on the investment committee for the Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church Foundation and is a member of the stewardship committee at Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to various program platforms and third-party managers.

Shelby Buccellato is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Allison Schwarz is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and previously worked at Russell Investments Implementation Services, LLC and Penserra Securities. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Radhika Srinivasan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with centralized custody and operational support.

Norman Ng is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015 and joined Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. in 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools including Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Griffin Turner is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley and teaching positions at several universities and a high school. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and advisory solutions.

George Arrivas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and earlier at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

James Smith is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has a 15-year tenure with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a specialized Wealth Advisor program. The firm focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Thomas Taylor is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes multiple roles within Cetera entities since 2013. Outside of financial advising, he owns and oversees operations of a retreat and inn in Big Bear City, California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Frederick Lewis is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he spent six years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering and servicing fixed insurance products including fixed and indexed annuities as well as various types of health and life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party money managers and proprietary strategies.

Majid Saber is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. for 13 years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2026. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG criteria where applicable.

Matthew Giacoletti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at V3 Talent Partners, Adams and Martin Group, and several other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad planning menu and utilizes proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, delivering services that cover a wide range of financial needs.

Barry Tague is a CFA charterholder and registered advisor with over 30 years of industry experience. He currently serves at J.P. Morgan Securities, where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at RBI Capital Management and Spring Point Capital. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a structured advisory program.

Benjamin Blake is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016, advising clients from the Oakland, CA area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a wide range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Cathy Zaeni is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Nico Martinez-Mejia is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through positions including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Universal Banker at Bank of the West from 2018 to 2019. Nico holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California, supporting his expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. His approach focuses on understanding clients' individual goals and values to develop tailored financial plans aimed at achieving clarity and confidence in their financial futures. Outside of his professional work, Nico has interests in comedy, fitness, food, golf, outdoor adventures, and pets.

Edward Caballero is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and the Series 66 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch. Caballero is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through his work with 17 Mile Drive Accountancy. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, combining model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational and research tools.