Mark Hersman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab since 1994, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and has been involved with Growth Capital Services, Inc., Mazakali LLC, and Portman Enterprises LLC throughout his career. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with multi-asset model portfolios and access to alternative investments. The firm’s large scale and integrated structure provide centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing services to a broad client base.

William Fraser is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Kai Li is a Financial Consultant currently affiliated with Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, Kai provides comprehensive guidance throughout the financial planning process, working closely with clients to understand their objectives and develop long-term strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. Kai has over a decade of experience in financial services, including previous positions as Vice President and Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2017 to 2022, Senior Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2013 to 2017, and Wealth Management Advisor at China Merchants Bank from 2010 to 2012. This extensive background supports Kai's expertise in delivering disciplined and thoughtful financial strategies. Kai holds a CA Insurance License and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP4) professional.

Kenny Heller is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides financial guidance tailored to clients' goals, priorities, and concerns, focusing on strategies for investing, retirement planning, liquidity needs, and managing unexpected events. Kenny connects clients with Bank of America specialists for services such as banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions, adjusting strategies as clients' circumstances evolve. His areas of expertise include equity compensation services, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Kenny holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Justice Studies from San Jose State University. Outside of his professional work, Kenny enjoys adventure sports, biking, boating, fishing, gardening, hiking, photography, reading, skiing, and traveling.

Yvan Fung is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 12 years of experience in finance, including wealth management, loans, and real estate. Yvan works with a range of clients including individuals, families, small businesses, and large corporations, focusing on identifying and defining their financial goals and objectives to create customized wealth management strategies. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Yvan emphasizes an interactive relationship with his clients to help them prioritize and pursue the financial goals that matter most to them. Outside of his professional work, Yvan is involved with community nonprofit organizations and regularly participates in youth programs in the Bay Area. He is connected with groups such as the Asian Youth Service committee, Cal Martial Art Program, and Wa Sung Community Service. Additionally, he contributes to martial arts events nationwide by managing and judging tournaments.

Alwin Weibezahn Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*TRADE Securities LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Douglas Kaminski is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a landlord. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering comprehensive wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its integrated wrap fee programs. Schwab provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research-based due diligence to support client investment decisions.

Dareal Harmon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, BMO, J.P. Morgan, and First Republic, among others. Outside of finance, he is a business owner of several brands and works as a caregiver through in-home supportive services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Virgil Threlkeld is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Alamo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 29 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Advantage Wealth Advisors and LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Patrick Mc Ginty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2023, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2025. His prior experience includes positions at First Republic Securities Company, LLC and First Republic Investment Management, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and models to assist clients in managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets.

Benjamin Lam is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with UBS since 2016. Lam jointly owns several rental properties with his spouse, though he does not participate in their management. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary asset allocation models and research to tailor plans to clients’ goals. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides a broad range of financial services including fee-based planning, portfolio management, and capital markets support.

Andrey Movsesyan is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings 20 years of experience in financial services, having started his career at Citibank in 2005 and subsequently working at Wells Fargo Private Bank, Abbot Downing (formerly Wells Fargo Family Wealth), First Republic Bank, Prudential Financial, and BBVA Global Wealth. Throughout his career, he has assisted teams in managing investments for institutional and individual clients with assets ranging from $1 million to $1 billion. Andrey holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and an MBA from San Francisco State University. He has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Market Technician (CMT), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). His expertise includes education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income planning, and tax minimization. Residing in Danville, California, Andrey enjoys spending time with his wife, Anastasiia, and their two children, Katerina and Viktor. The family often spends time outdoors, particularly at their cabin in Groveland, near Yosemite National Park. He is actively involved in his community and serves as a board member for the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California.

Scott Poland is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Cerrito, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in Richmond, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-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.

Robby Engeldinger is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial, BMO Bank NA, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Arnold, California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Ron Freund is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Emeryville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 42 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes nearly three decades with The Social Equity Group, as well as roles at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. Freund also provides research services to The Social Equity Group, an independent registered investment advisor. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

Vener Lansang is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2014, including its predecessor firm. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations.

John Saylor is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and also operates Saylor Insurance & Financial Services, a separate business active since 1999. Additionally, he is involved with Credit Risk Management, LLC, focusing on property and casualty risk. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Bryan Matheney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he has limited involvement in a real estate investment LLC formed to purchase property in Star, Idaho. 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers recommendations on a non-discretionary basis and integrates institutional advisory capabilities with affiliated brokerage and investment management services.

Kevin Mcgregor is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background that includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and Avantax Insurance Agency. In addition to his advisory work, he operates tax preparation and accounting businesses and serves as a fiduciary managing finances and long-term care matters for clients. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and features a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

James Collini is a financial advisor with Stifel in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Collini serves as a board member for Friends of Camp Concord, a nonprofit that raises funds to send underprivileged children to summer camp, and is president of the Charles Reid Foundation, which organizes an annual Christmas event for poor children. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to offer asset allocation and planning analyses, with clients retaining discretion over implementation.