Catharine Dombrowski is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with multiple entities including Dombrowski Wealth Management, Lone Tree Investments & Wealth Management, and Accel Consulting. She is also the managing partner of Dombrowski & Associates CPAs LLP, a CPA firm, and owns Lone Tree Funding & Mortgage, a mortgage loan origination business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform.

Phillip Jerome is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2006. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationship models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research.

Jennifer Napper is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2018 and previously held positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Metlife Securities Inc. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Nityesh Arumugam is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasant Hill, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Co, and Lenox Advisors. He is also active as an insurance broker, focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides structured, collaborative financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved software and offers specialized planning services including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Corinna Lam is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, Lam is involved in real estate property management as a landlord in multiple locations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Esteban Zuno is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and Chase Investment Services Corp. Zuno is also associated with Redwood Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

David Tucker IV is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at City National Bank and has a background that includes education at the University of Oregon. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients through various advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm employs tailored investment strategies implemented via a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Michael Dooher is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. He is also an administrator of a personal trust. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes matching clients to program models or discretionary managers using third-party asset managers and advisory platforms.

Michael Cawthon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023, following prior roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and Insight Wealth Strategies. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and services that include the use of scenario modeling and a structured discovery process.

Ned Milin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a football coach at De La Salle High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and data-driven modeling techniques.

Arlen Menicucci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and having 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Union Bank and its affiliated investment services from 2008 to 2023, followed by positions at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Advisors, and BMO Bank NA before joining LPL Financial in 2026. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, and supports advisors with research, technology, and diverse investment strategies.

Craig Bacharach is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Bacharach serves as a trustee for several family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Alexander Glasson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior background includes roles at Pioneer Venture Group and Techstars, as well as academic work at the University of Denver. 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 large team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering non-discretionary recommendations supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Duncan Hong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a vote-by-mail extractor for the Contra Costa County Election Office and is a notary public in Napa, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm employs an IPS-driven advisory approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and offers a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Yo Oh is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked at Bank of America, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Diablo Choral Artists and Trinity Lutheran Church, where he contributes to musical performances. He also owns a drop-shipping e-commerce business and performs vocal concerts through a sole proprietorship. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stephen Nykamp is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience currently with Fisher Investments since 2024. He previously worked at Empower Advisory Group and Personal Capital Advisors, where he spent a decade. Fisher Investments serves a global client base including institutional and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management across equities, fixed income, and blended mandates. The firm uses a centralized investment approach incorporating quantitative and qualitative analysis and employs tax-aware and risk management strategies.

Bruce Meyers is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and with City National Bank since 2017. Outside of advising, he occasionally engages in freelance sports writing. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with customizable investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers, supported by a range of portfolio management and financial planning services.

Michelle Pollak is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Orinda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Pollak serves on the Boards of Directors for the Sleepy Hollow Parents Club and Friends of Ruwenzori, dedicating several hours monthly to these community organizations. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its institutional platform.

Teddy Ottens Seibert is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in vineyard maintenance and is a member of TwiningVine, a wine industry organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerances while offering institutional trading capabilities alongside wealth management.

Mark Kalinowski is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2013. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.