Conor Corken is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, he worked at Security Monster and spent ten years in full-time education. 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 and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jakub Urban is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Scott Aster is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Berkeley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo affiliates since 2011, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Catheryne Diprete is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s analyses. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

James Laporte is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1995 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research and lending programs to support client needs.

Campbell Judge is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Fidelity Investments and Ameritas Investment Company. His prior roles span both employee and self-employed positions. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Kelly Tucker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range 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 proprietary tools and analysis.

Starrett Dalton is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc. for over three decades. Dalton is also an owner and agent involved in fixed annuity contracts. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable investors through a broad network of affiliated advisers and platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation, risk tolerance, and multiple investment strategies.

Nancy Laroco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Martinez, California, and has 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including her current role since 2020, and previously worked at Luu Enterprises from 2015 to 2017. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting 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 delivered through a centralized retirement-income consulting team, and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise Managed Accounts alongside affiliated investment products.

Griffin Barash is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 20 years of industry experience. He worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc for 12 years before joining OSAIC in 2024. Barash also owns a sole proprietorship focused on fixed insurance research and sales. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporations, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, and access to third-party investment platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Morgan Hathaway is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2022. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in tutoring and caregiving roles and was a student at UC Davis and Diablo Valley College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Cristofer Lopez Vargas is a CFP® certificant with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Corte Madera, CA, having held positions at Fidelity Investments and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC among others. 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 both non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Denise Easterby is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Corte Madera, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Principal Securities Inc., and law offices specializing in legal services. She previously worked at Principal Life Insurance, where she continues to receive residuals from former insurance product engagements. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Mark Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Brown serves as an advisory board member for the Walnut Creek Library Foundation and as president of the Walnut Creek Historical Society, where he coordinates local history education and community events. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Perry A. Novak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party analytics.

Jennifer Schneidermann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling.

Matthew Ware is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental property in Antioch, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and broad investment capabilities, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kenneth Chan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment strategies.

Pamela Regatuso is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and previously operated her own fiduciary advisory firm for 11 years before joining Fidelity. She has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and oversees delegated management with attention to conflicts of interest.

Linh Le is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Linh assists elderly individuals through her work with Santa Clara In Home Support Services. 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 options based on an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.