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 has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2003 and operates Teodoro Wealth Management as his primary business. Outside of finance, he works as a SCUBA diving instructor on a part-time basis. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Kyle Branham is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2019, he worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO and co-owner of GameStars, a third-party platform for video games, and serves as Director of Analytics at SpikeWeek.com, where he develops statistical models and writes about fantasy football. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, with access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers.

William Fraser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role 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 wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Elizabeth Roberts is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 48 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as executor and co-trustee for her mother’s estate. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process incorporating firm-approved tools and market analyses.

Tracy Murphy is the Regional Managing Director for the Pacific Northwest Region of Merrill Private Wealth Management, headquartered in San Francisco. In this role, she oversees the activities of more than 35 private wealth teams across thirteen cities. She focuses on optimizing the client experience by leading initiatives that address the complexities associated with significant wealth. Tracy fosters a collaborative and consultative culture that centers on the needs of ultra-high-net-worth clients, connecting individuals, couples, and families with advice and services that support their financial goals and legacies. She is also responsible for attracting and developing top advisory talent within her region, promoting an environment that values growth, creativity, and dedication. Tracy joined Merrill in 2000 and has progressively taken on increasing leadership roles. Her previous positions include Managing Director of the Venture Services Group, which provides operational support, transactional services, and strategic advice to company founders, venture capitalists, and private equity partners. She has also overseen the Wealth Management divisions in Northern California’s East Bay, as well as markets in Oregon and Southern California. Tracy earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Southern California. In addition to her professional responsibilities, Tracy is active in community organizations and is a member of Battery Powered, a group focused on supporting people and projects that strengthen society. Within Merrill, she serves on the Market Executive Strategy Council and has previously served on the Diversity and Inclusion Council. Tracy resides in Mill Valley, California, with her husband, Greg, and their two daughters.

Douglas Kaminski is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a landlord. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering comprehensive wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its integrated wrap fee programs. Schwab provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-based due diligence to support client investment decisions.

Anagha Madrigal is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 and Series 65 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional organizations. The firm offers various financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and multiple management approaches.

Dareal Harmon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, BMO, J.P. Morgan, and First Republic, among others. Outside of finance, he is a business owner of several brands and works as a caregiver through in-home supportive services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Virgil Threlkeld is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alamo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Advantage Wealth Advisors and LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Benjamin Lam is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with UBS since 2016. Lam jointly owns several rental properties with his spouse, though he does not participate in their management. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary asset allocation models and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of financial services including fee-based planning, portfolio management, and capital markets support.

Andrey Movsesyan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings 20 years of experience in financial services, having started his career at Citibank in 2005 and subsequently working at Wells Fargo Private Bank, Abbot Downing (formerly Wells Fargo Family Wealth), First Republic Bank, Prudential Financial, and BBVA Global Wealth. Throughout his career, he has assisted teams in managing investments for institutional and individual clients with assets ranging from $1 million to $1 billion. Andrey holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and an MBA from San Francisco State University. He has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Market Technician (CMT), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income planning, and tax minimization. Residing in Danville, California, Andrey enjoys spending time with his wife, Anastasiia, and their two children, Katerina and Viktor. The family often spends time outdoors, particularly at their cabin in Groveland, near Yosemite National Park. He is actively involved in his community and serves as a board member for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California.

Qui Hua is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Scott Poland is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Cerrito, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in Richmond, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA 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.

Ron Freund is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Emeryville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes nearly three decades with The Social Equity Group, as well as roles at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. Freund also provides research services to The Social Equity Group, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

Vener Lansang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2014, including its predecessor firm. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations.

John Saylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and also operates Saylor Insurance & Financial Services, a separate business active since 1999. Additionally, he is involved with Credit Risk Management, LLC, focusing on property and casualty risk. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Bryan Matheney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he has limited involvement in a real estate investment LLC formed to purchase property in Star, Idaho. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers recommendations on a non-discretionary basis and integrates institutional advisory capabilities with affiliated brokerage and investment management services.

James Collini is a financial advisor with Stifel in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Collini serves as a board member for Friends of Camp Concord, a nonprofit that raises funds to send underprivileged children to summer camp, and is president of the Charles Reid Foundation, which organizes an annual Christmas event for poor children. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to offer asset allocation and planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.

Jonathan Negrete Torres is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2026. He has held various roles at Fidelity since 2022, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and High Net Worth Associate. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, he worked as a Registered Administrative Associate at LPL Financial from 2021 to 2022. Jonathan holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. His approach involves listening to clients and understanding their financial priorities to create customized strategies that align with their life goals. Outside of his professional work, Jonathan's interests include family activities, fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, and soccer.