Kent Johansson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2007. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Adam Messinger is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2003 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Samantha Gruwell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 credential. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and has prior experience working for Pixar Animation Studios for 13 years. Outside of finance, she operates Samantha Gruwell Weddings, an entrepreneurial venture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Alejandro Saavedra is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 in its investment recommendations.

James Agrusa is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance brokering with Blue Shield of California and Kaiser Permanente. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Vincent Dinneen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2022 and began owning and operating Enhanced Financial Group, a financial services firm, in 2024. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and custodial relationships.

William Fox is a financial advisor at Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years at Merrill and three years previously at Bank of America. Before entering financial services, he worked in automotive sales at San Leandro Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram for three years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ed Choe is currently the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has developed a career in financial services spanning over a decade, with previous roles including Director and Market Leader at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2022, Vice President and Market Sales Manager at Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2015, Assistant Vice President and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch between 2011 and 2013, and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2010 to 2011. Ed holds a California Insurance License and focuses on helping clients, teammates, and the communities they serve. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he engages in activities such as golf, music, outdoor adventures, tennis, traveling, and volunteering.

Christian Lopez Ruiz is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and California State University: East Bay. Outside of traditional financial roles, he has engaged in various self-employment activities including ridesharing and delivery services. 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 combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ryan Chand is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been involved with The Jaz Team since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is also associated with AMO Soccer Academy. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and model portfolios.

Malgorzata Suligowska Rees is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship involved in property management in London, UK. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide 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 employs a structured financial planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Samuel Eisenberg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at BlackRock Financial Management for 21 years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Kristeena Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA before joining Ameriprise in 2020. Brown is also involved with The WOWM Group LLC as an Associate Financial Advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes tailored written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Elliott is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Walnut Creek, CA, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he has held positions in hospitality and retail, including at Appellation Lodi Wine & Roses Resort & Spa, where he continues to work as a banquet server. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Lilian Senra Vera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following a prior role at Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 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.

Michael Riherd is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of investment-related rental properties in the Cayman Islands and California. 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 options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Badrakhmaa Bukhkhuu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2022, Bukhkhuu worked at Bank of America for three years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Diane Van Nostrand is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Dunhill Financial and Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a FINRA arbitrator, participating in securities dispute resolutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, utilizing structured financial planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Connor Gray is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a shoe resale business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing advice and written recommendation reports focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sheena Culp is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has prior experience at Sagepoint Financial Advisors and Wagner, Loftin Investment Services. Outside of her advisory roles, she operates a notary public service at no charge and owns an insurance business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and third-party solutions.