Kate Holloway is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch in 2007 with the Institutional Advisory Division in San Francisco before joining the Fish Group in 2008. Kate focuses on multi-generational households and specializes in areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, as well as women and wealth. Kate earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Davis, with a major in English and a minor in Sociology. She holds professional designations as a Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach centers on putting clients at the center of the wealth management process by delivering education, planning, and investment strategies tailored to their personal goals. Outside of her professional role, Kate volunteers with Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, where she fosters and provides hospice care for senior dogs. She enjoys hiking around San Francisco, knitting and crocheting, and baking for family, friends, and community events.

Alice Wilms is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at New York Life and Thrivent Financial, in addition to consulting and self-employed roles. Wilms serves on the board of Save World Children, a nonprofit where she focuses on building partnerships and raising awareness. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Vincent Franceschi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Republic Bank for 13 years. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Deepa Venkatachalam is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence combined with an ESG eligibility framework.

Sarah Vancoops Bush is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2001, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. Its advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings than is typical for large institutional advisers.

Samantha Dozier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Benchmark Mortgage. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jean Quinlan Riggi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

Helen Draper is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Stark Miller Financial Benefits Group. Outside of her advisory role, Draper serves as a Client Services Manager at BAMCOFINACNCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES INC and works as a bookkeeper in a sole proprietorship. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage diversified portfolios across multiple investment types on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Alfred Steingraf is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to that, he worked briefly at Campaign Monitor in 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Peter Waldron is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds a Series 66 license and has 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 21 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Trailblazer Wealth LLC and serves as a manager and general partner of Waldrone Partners LLC, as well as owning and managing term life insurance activities through Eggers, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to deliver tailored portfolio management solutions.

Muhammad Afzal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Neelofar Hossaini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has held various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is an authorized signer for a local hair salon’s business accounts in case of emergencies. 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 services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Lacour is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs for both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive planning but does not provide individual security recommendations through its standalone financial planning program.

Steven Kay is a financial advisor at Cetera with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2013, as well as Pension Planners Securities, Inc. from 2003 to 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in fixed life and health insurance through his business, Steve Kay Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party and affiliated investment solutions.

Nathan Chan is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Saint Luke's Health System and the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Pharmacy. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a subsidiary of MassMutual that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes annual, collaborative financial planning engagements and offers a range of programs including educational seminars and specialized event-driven planning services.

Kingman Lowe is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary with the WA Sung Service Club and is a partner on the advisory board of the Aptos III Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and a comprehensive approach involving the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Haden Licon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2023 and has also served as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative within the company. Prior to his roles at Fidelity, Haden worked as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2022 to 2023 and as a Member Service Specialist at Unify Financial Credit Union in 2022. Haden is licensed with a California Insurance License, enabling him to serve clients with their insurance needs in addition to his financial advisory services. He is dedicated to helping clients develop and implement financial plans that provide security and allow them to focus on other priorities. Haden values being reachable and responsive, facilitating well-informed decision-making. Outside of his professional work, Haden enjoys boating, comedy, fitness, football, golf, and traveling.

Edward Comar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasant Hill, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with an LLC that facilitates employee expenses and retirement plan options. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and an algorithm-driven approach.

Nicholas Economos is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience providing financial advice and portfolio management services to high net-worth individuals, businesses, endowments, and foundations. Nick manages his own personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He focuses on areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and serving women and wealth. Nick graduated cum laude from California Polytechnic State University with a bachelor's degree in Business, concentrating in Finance, while playing varsity soccer. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list annually from 2018 through 2024. His team has been trained by the Ritz Carlton leadership group to provide attentive and high-quality client service. Outside of his professional work, Nick is a four-time Ironman triathlete and enjoys basketball, biking, golfing, running, soccer, and swimming. He lives in Alamo, California with his wife Melissa and their three children. He is involved with organizations such as Compassion International, New Life Church, Build a Bike, Invest in Hope (Helping our Patriots everywhere), and Monte Vista High School.

Min Deng is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in San Ramon, CA. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is connected to a retail business partnership involved in the application for an Offsale Beer and Wine Retail license in Richmond, CA. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a scale-driven, integrated structure with both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options.