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.

Matthew Koob is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and has experience working with Northwestern Mutual and Colorado State University prior to his current role. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including estate planning and diversified investment strategies.

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 with LPL Financial in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been involved with The Jaz Team since 2018 and participates in AMO Soccer Academy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools.

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 possessing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank for a combined total of 10 years. Brown is also involved with The WOWM Group LLC as an associate financial advisor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a retirement income service focused on written recommendations and annual planning advice that emphasizes dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Dean Akazawa is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2025 and UBS Financial Services from 1997 to 2008. He serves on the finance committee of Santa Maria Catholic Church in Orinda, CA, and is Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council of Santa Maria. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold.

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 at Wells Fargo Clearing with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2016, he worked at Merrill from 2004 to 2011 and at AllianceBernstein L.P. from 1997 to 2004. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a combination of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Badrakhmaa Bukhkhuu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Bukhkhuu worked at Bank of America and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to develop model asset allocations, including ESG considerations.

Diane Van Nostrand is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Dunhill Financial, Citigroup Global Markets, and UBS Financial Services. She also serves as a FINRA arbitrator, participating in the resolution of securities-related disputes. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, including comprehensive financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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® certified financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial Advisors and Wagner, Loftin Investment Services. Culp also serves as a notary public and owns a sole proprietorship selling insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing various programs such as Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager options.

Zenaida Tsung is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies that align with their unique ambitions and priorities. She works with individuals to plan for various financial goals, including funding education, retirement planning, and managing potential healthcare costs. Zenaida's approach involves understanding each client’s personal perspectives to create transparent and straightforward investment plans. Her expertise spans general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System. Outside of her advisory work, Zenaida is involved with professional organizations including the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement (HOLA) and the Merrill Women's Exchange.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, he spent three years at Functional Muscle Fitness and has a background in education, having worked at St. Mary’s College of California and De La Salle High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and distributes mutual funds and alternative products.

Madison Spiering is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and with Morgan Stanley since 2019. Madison holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Shane San Martin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo firms since 2001, including Wells Fargo Investments and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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.

Mark Mathews is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase and Merrill. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with The Blue Light from 2018 to 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing fact-finding interviews, risk profiling, and software-driven analyses to build tailored plans.