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 two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Republic Bank from 2010 to 2023. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program.

Deepa Venkatachalam is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Ramon, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has seven years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisor, and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Sarah Vancoops Bush is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2001 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

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 previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services INC for six years and Stark Miller Financial Benefits Group for twelve years. Outside of her advisory role, she manages client services at BAMCOFINACNCIAL AND INSURANCE SERVICES INC and performs bookkeeping as a sole proprietor. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with a range of portfolio management programs and is notable for its scale, affiliate network, and private equity ownership.

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 at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 21 years. Outside of his advisory role, he manages Trailblazer Wealth LLC and Waldron Partners LLC, and oversees term life insurance operations through Eggers, LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services using a model-based investment approach, supported by tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.

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.

Naomi Evans Jalloh is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Deyoe Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, she is a general partner and managing member of Black Sheep Acquisitions, a real estate-related business in Oakland, California. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Haden Licon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2023 and has also served as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative within the company. Prior to his roles at Fidelity, Haden worked as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2022 to 2023 and as a Member Service Specialist at Unify Financial Credit Union in 2022. Haden is licensed with a California Insurance License, enabling him to serve clients with their insurance needs in addition to his financial advisory services. He is dedicated to helping clients develop and implement financial plans that provide security and allow them to focus on other priorities. Haden values being reachable and responsive, facilitating well-informed decision-making. Outside of his professional work, Haden enjoys boating, comedy, fitness, football, golf, and traveling.

Edward Comar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasant Hill, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with an LLC that facilitates employee expenses and retirement plan options. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and an algorithm-driven approach.

Nicholas Economos is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience providing financial advice and portfolio management services to high net-worth individuals, businesses, endowments, and foundations. Nick manages his own personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He focuses on areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and serving women and wealth. Nick graduated cum laude from California Polytechnic State University with a bachelor's degree in Business, concentrating in Finance, while playing varsity soccer. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list annually from 2018 through 2024. His team has been trained by the Ritz Carlton leadership group to provide attentive and high-quality client service. Outside of his professional work, Nick is a four-time Ironman triathlete and enjoys basketball, biking, golfing, running, soccer, and swimming. He lives in Alamo, California with his wife Melissa and their three children. He is involved with organizations such as Compassion International, New Life Church, Build a Bike, Invest in Hope (Helping our Patriots everywhere), and Monte Vista High School.

Ali Kazemi is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, LPL Financial, Sagepoint Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Sentinel Financial Group and works as an associate with In-Home Supportive Services, providing personal care to eligible individuals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment program options and access to third-party money managers.