Derek Cushman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oppenheimer and Archer Huntley Financial Services Inc. He has also worked in financial aid and various other industries, including a five-year tenure at DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, with a financial planning process that employs structured discovery and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Taryn Horne is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Pouneh Lomboy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Concord, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Lomboy has indirect involvement in two privately owned businesses related to real estate and fitness, both operated by her husband. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Steven Ching is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He has held various roles within Wells Fargo-affiliated entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing a family trust and has ownership interests in several real estate ventures. 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 solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kevin Gunn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Larkspur, CA, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at BMO Investment Services, JP Morgan Securities LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and several other financial firms dating back to 2009. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party model portfolios, and incorporates technology tools to support its advisors.

Richard Montoya is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients and their families to develop and maintain comprehensive multi-generational wealth plans. He is part of a Wealth Management Team dedicated to addressing client service and planning needs. Richard has professional experience spanning several roles in the financial services industry. Before joining Fidelity Investments in 2022, he worked as a Registered Client Associate at Wells Fargo from 2021 to 2022, a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2019 to 2021, and a Relationship Banker at Chase Bank from 2015 to 2019. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Richard has interests in fishing, football, and military service.

John Wackowski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns a rental property in Lafayette, California. 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. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Cody Rasmussen is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jhfn Sii before joining OSAIC in 2018. Rasmussen serves as a Major in the United States Military Reserves, performing duties as an Operations Officer for an Emergency Operations Cell. He is also involved as a managing associate in a sole proprietorship insurance brokerage specializing in life, annuities, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates brokerage and advisory services with financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing a variety of asset-allocation tools and investment options to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Aura Scurtu is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In her role, she focuses on understanding her clients' financial goals and developing comprehensive financial plans with strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. Prior to her current position, she was a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2018 to 2022. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in providing financial and insurance solutions to her clients. Outside of her professional career, Aura has interests in art, family activities, fitness, hiking, music, and parenthood.

Ning Guo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading The Kang Group, a Houston-based team focused on serving business owners, entrepreneurs, and families with wealth connected to operating businesses, liquidity events, and long-term planning. He specializes in business sales, tax-aware strategies, and coordination of trust and estate planning, particularly addressing the intersection of family, business, and cross-border considerations. Ning also provides culturally informed guidance to first-generation families managing significant wealth decisions. With over 15 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Ning brings a multifaceted perspective to complex financial planning. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Houston-Victoria. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ning is active in the community, having served six years on the board of the Asian Chamber of Commerce and holding leadership roles with the Riverstone Home Owner Association and Sunrise Youth Soccer Club. He is fluent in Chinese, English, and Mandarin and resides in Houston with his family. Outside of his professional work, Ning’s personal interests include golfing, reading, soccer, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

David Garcia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various roles since 2012. 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 range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Marc Steinberg is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2008, with previous roles including Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2011 to 2018, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2010 to 2011, and Client Sales Officer, Licensed (Trader) at US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management from 2008 to 2010. Marc holds a California Insurance License. He approaches his work with professionalism, transparency, and care, aiming to build trust and deliver value to clients through comprehensive financial planning and personalized service.

Stacy Hering Astor is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked for SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a corporation that sells individual and group insurance products and serves as a trustee managing funds for beneficiaries. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Eric Cline is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment services alongside its financial planning capabilities.

Christian Dominguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Life Insurance Company, Principal Securities Inc, TruWest, and Princor Financial Services Corporation. Outside his advisory work, he is involved with FAST TRACK FINANCIAL, LLC, a non-investment-related business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting various investment strategies through a large network of advisors.

Scott Klein is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2008, following prior roles at AXA Advisors and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of advisory services, Klein is involved in health and long-term care insurance brokerage activities. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs. The firm’s approach involves matching clients to investment models or discretionary managers, often through third-party asset managers and specialized advisory programs.

Sean Anderson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in security services and law enforcement for several years, including a position with the California Highway Patrol. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a comprehensive discovery process to deliver tailored financial plans.

Scott Goggin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012, currently serving the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association 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 and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

William King III is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC since 2016. 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.

Matthew Foreman is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.