Margarita Perry is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Greenbrae, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients from individual investors to institutions, offering tailored investment strategies through various advisory programs and a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Jason Dilena is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2024. Prior to joining Merrill, he had roles at Churchill Management Group and several other organizations, including experience during his time at Loyola Marymount University. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Sebastian Heidgger Jr. is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at Heidgger, Inc., IMC World Trade Corporation, and HTC Automotive, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and a centralized operational structure.

Philip Scarborough Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cirrus Research LLC and Citibank before joining Ameriprise in 2019. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Lois Leynse is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Oakland, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience, including over 27 years with Avantax Advisory Services. In addition to her advisory work, she has operated the Financial Fitness Center since 1993, specializing in tax preparation and supervision. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Stephanie Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, incorporating various modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Reno Petrini is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients' individual financial situations and goals. He takes the time to understand clients and their families, helping them design and implement customized approaches that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. Reno provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience and lending solutions of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Reno's expertise encompasses legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, retirement income, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. He holds several professional designations, including Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Arizona State University. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Reno participates in community volunteer work in line with Merrill's tradition of community involvement. His personal interests include basketball, camping, cooking, hiking, and spending time with his family.

Eric Englund is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and City National Bank since 2023. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual and institutional clients with tailored advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm uses a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers and offers integrated capital markets and alternative investment solutions.

Steve Stevens is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Advisor Group Inc., and Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment due diligence.

Louise Fung is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. She has been associated with LPL Financial since 2010 and Jackson Square Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Ryan Ta is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ernst & Young LLP and Novogradac and Company LLP. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm uses a range of advisory models often implemented through third-party managers and emphasizes customized matching of client needs to investment solutions.

Talyn Mitchell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he has been involved with Saint Mary’s College of California in various roles. 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.

Kim Shearer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Juan Flores Rodriguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Berkeley, CA, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Bank, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Man Tai is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering advice on asset allocation, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm applies a quantitative asset-allocation process combined with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Terri Brown is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Kyle Patrick is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in Mill Valley, CA. He has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously held positions at Bank of America and Merrill. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of investment, custody, and capital markets solutions.

Rick Felix is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Louis Wellmeier is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sausalito, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Vida Private Wealth LLC, Golden Gate University, Wilusz And Associates, and Inspired Legacies. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and operates an extensive network of advisors and branch offices, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Laurie Dederian is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and centralized operational infrastructure.