Candace Mcconnell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the Miller Creek School Home & School Club in San Rafael, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis methods.

Ian Goertz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at 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 approach 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.

Sherry Roozrokh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a retail clothing business, designing and implementing low-volume apparel products. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Theresa Currier is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023, she worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation for 12 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non‑discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Russell Huebschle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and research.

Lavanya Palakurthi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. Prior to that, she was with Bank of America Corporation and Merrill from 2002 to 2020. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Michael Mercado is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2011, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he owns MILARO INVESTMENTS, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, athletes, and clients with special needs.

Matthew Topielski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fremont Bank and First Republic Bank. Outside of advising, he is involved in music and receives royalties as an artist and musician. 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 a range of advisory services including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

James Deak is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011, including time at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he owns TN&LG, LLC and serves on the finance committee of Cantare, providing input on financial reports and budgeting. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products through a large network of advisors.

Mehul Khivesara is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at multiple firms including Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and Adero Partners. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Joshua Fishman is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fisher Investments and other advisory firms, including Personal Capital Advisors Corporation and Empower Advisory Group. Fisher Investments serves institutional and private clients worldwide, offering discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process with a five-member committee, integrates tax-aware strategies, and manages risk through various defensive tactics and targeted trading.

Clifford Wichmann III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously worked at Robert Half for one year. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Reza Abcari is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Charles Schwab since 2019. His previous experience includes roles at AXA Advisors and The Entrust Group. Outside of his advisory work, he manages rental properties inherited by his family. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

David Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Republic Bank, and LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with modern portfolio theory principles in its investment approach.

Ronald Arrajj is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Bloomberg LP in various capacities from 1993 to 2024. He serves as executor and trustee for several family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, using Wells Fargo research and tools to develop tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Christopher Coghlan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. 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 solutions. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Georgiana Andersen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2015. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Alexander Holguin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Amazon and TD Ameritrade. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, offering specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Alexander Teodoro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. before joining Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., where he has been affiliated since 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is a certified SCUBA diving instructor with Marin Diving Center. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Gregory Nikolaieff is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Novato, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, personalized recommendations through a centralized consulting team.