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 bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank NA. She is also an associate financial advisor managing an advisory business with The WOWM Group LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written Recommendation Reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm's approach integrates proprietary research and third-party data within a managed investment universe.

Nicholas Elliott is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, based in Walnut Creek, CA, and has two years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he has held positions in hospitality and retail, including at Appellation Lodi Wine & Roses Resort & Spa, where he continues to work as a banquet server. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Dean Akazawa is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Akazawa is a finance committee member at Santa Maria Catholic Church and has served as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council of Santa Maria. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop recommendations.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of investment-related rental properties in the Cayman Islands and 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 modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Badrakhmaa Bukhkhuu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2022, Bukhkhuu worked at Bank of America from 2018 to 2021 and briefly at Kirala Sushi. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on approved funds and strategies.

Dianne Jones is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2015, following a year at Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with an emphasis on both strategic and tactical investment approaches.

Mike Chang is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1999 and with Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, leveraging multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Diane Van Nostrand is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Dunhill Financial and Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a FINRA arbitrator, participating in securities dispute resolutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, utilizing structured financial planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

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®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2023. She previously worked at Sagepoint Financial Advisors and Wagner, Loftin Investment Services. Sheena also owns a notary public service offered as a courtesy to clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party money managers to provide integrated brokerage, advisory, and portfolio management services.

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 at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment 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.

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.

Jeffrey Coburn is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he spent six years at First Republic Investment Management and affiliated entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to model investment outcomes.

Charles Kallgren is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and Director of the Five Bridges Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on charitable donations in the Bay Area. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.