Bryce Sadosky is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2017. He is based in Walnut Creek, CA. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment program.

Diana Chan is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic. She spent 32 years with Woodbury Financial Services before joining Osaic in 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she holds licenses to sell fixed insurance products and fixed indexed annuities. Osaic serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Nina Chung is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that integrates advanced modeling tools.

John Fuller is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2024. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, Fuller is engaged in writing a book titled *Cash Flow – The Holy Grail of Finance*. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendation reports. The firm serves clients with significant investable assets and integrates algorithmic automation with advisor input to tailor retirement income strategies.

Michael Benjaminson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005 and previously worked at Osaic FA, Inc. from 2001 to 2005. Benjaminson operates MDB Wealth Group, Inc., which focuses on non-variable insurance activities. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kate Holloway is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch in 2007 with the Institutional Advisory Division in San Francisco before joining the Fish Group in 2008. Kate focuses on multi-generational households and specializes in areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, as well as women and wealth. Kate earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Davis, with a major in English and a minor in Sociology. She holds professional designations as a Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach centers on putting clients at the center of the wealth management process by delivering education, planning, and investment strategies tailored to their personal goals. Outside of her professional role, Kate volunteers with Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, where she fosters and provides hospice care for senior dogs. She enjoys hiking around San Francisco, knitting and crocheting, and baking for family, friends, and community events.

Alice Wilms is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at New York Life and Thrivent Financial, in addition to consulting and self-employed roles. Wilms serves on the board of Save World Children, a nonprofit where she focuses on building partnerships and raising awareness. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Vincent Franceschi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Republic Bank for 13 years. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Deepa Venkatachalam is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence combined with an ESG eligibility framework.

Sarah Vancoops Bush is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2001, including Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Samantha Dozier is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Benchmark Mortgage. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jean Quinlan Riggi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

Helen Draper is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services Inc. and Stark Miller Financial Benefits Group. Outside of her advisory role, Draper serves as a Client Services Manager at BAMCOFINACNCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES INC and works as a bookkeeper in a sole proprietorship. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage diversified portfolios across multiple investment types on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Alfred Steingraf is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to that, he worked briefly at Campaign Monitor in 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Peter Waldron is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds a Series 66 license and has 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 21 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Trailblazer Wealth LLC and serves as a manager and general partner of Waldrone Partners LLC, as well as owning and managing term life insurance activities through Eggers, LLC. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a variety of integrated brokerage, advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to deliver tailored portfolio management solutions.

Carla Koren is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets from 1997 to 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the finance and investment committees for Girls Inc. of Alameda County and is a member of the finance committee at Temple Sinai. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling while primarily acting in an advisory capacity.

Muhammad Afzal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. 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 sources.

Neelofar Hossaini is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has held various roles within Wells Fargo entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory work, she is an authorized signer for a local hair salon’s business accounts in case of emergencies. 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 services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Lacour is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs for both individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive planning but does not provide individual security recommendations through its standalone financial planning program.

Steven Kay is a financial advisor at Cetera with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2013, as well as Pension Planners Securities, Inc. from 2003 to 2008. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in fixed life and health insurance through his business, Steve Kay Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party and affiliated investment solutions.