Perlita Gudilano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of advising, she operates an online franchise business based in Manila, Philippines. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analyses.

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.

Raymond Lederer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2008 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches an Introduction to Business Survey course at Las Positas Community College. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Edward Harris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Leandro, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016 and also serves as a private banker in wealth management at Fremont Bank since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven investment approaches.

Gerald Guintu is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Outside of his primary advisory role, he owns DR Yachts LLC, which involves marketing charter services and vessel maintenance. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs a variety of investment tools and platforms to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client preferences.

Carlina Phan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Patelco Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Patelco Financial Solutions, a business related to her LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from various sources.

Gareth Crossley is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 1998. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation from the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp., and the Wealth Management Advisor (WMA) title, which demonstrates his expertise in advanced wealth management strategies. Gareth is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served in the Marine Corps for seven years, leaving as a Captain. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He lives in Danville, CA, with his wife Tiffiny and son Tristan. Gareth and his family enjoy spending time outdoors and exploring different parts of the world.

Martin Warner is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in personalized wealth management strategies, helping clients pursue goals such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, retirement planning and income, portfolio management, and individual and corporate investment strategies. Martin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Saint Mary's College of California and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He supports clients by developing financial strategies tailored to their long-term objectives. Additionally, Martin maintains a commitment to community involvement through volunteer work with local organizations, reflecting the Merrill tradition of community participation.

Cristania Gourdet is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Leandro, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at US Bank from 2015 to 2019 before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Frederick Ferber is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Diego Andres Clavijo Arnez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked in various roles including positions at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Jackson's Hardware, and Banana Republic. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax efficiency analysis in its advisory approach and maintains a centralized team to deliver these services.

Ryan Minkin is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America, Golden 1 Credit Union, and the University of California, Davis. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bobby Chung is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. Prior to this, he gained experience as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2018, and as a Financial Specialist at PNC from 2013 to 2015. Bobby works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develops personalized strategies tailored to their unique needs. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his ability to provide comprehensive financial and insurance guidance. Bobby emphasizes building lasting relationships with clients based on trust, integrity, and exceptional service, offering knowledgeable guidance and ongoing advice. Outside of his professional work, Bobby enjoys biking, participating in family activities, social events with friends, parenthood, and spending time with pets.

Thomas Fezler is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Fezler serves on the Board of Directors for Holy Spirit CYO and is involved with the Holy Spirit School Board’s Finance Committee. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service uses research and algorithmic tools to provide tailored recommendations within a defined investment universe.

Nathaniel Hurst is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entity since 2014. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, delivering tailored, research-driven recommendations that incorporate tax efficiency and Social Security strategies. The firm combines algorithmic tools with advisory oversight to produce non-discretionary retirement plans, focusing on clients who maintain assets within Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Micah Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Empire Pavers and Empire Medical. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in a for-profit reseller business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by research and model portfolios.

Stephen Lee is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2021 and is the owner of Redwood Wealth, a financial services firm. Prior to his financial advisory career, he was employed at the New York City Department of Small Business Services from 2015 to 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.