Patrick Cronin is a Senior Financial Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 39 years of experience in the financial advisory field, including more than 30 years with Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He specializes in developing personalized wealth management strategies designed to help clients build a strong financial foundation. His advisory services cover areas such as family wealth management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Patrick earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, where he was a member of the 1980 NCAA Baseball Championship Team. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Patrick emphasizes working closely with clients to tailor financial strategies that reflect their unique objectives, maintaining a commitment to integrity and respect throughout the process. Outside of his professional work, Patrick is involved with the PGAHOPE Foundation and helps run a golf tournament supporting disabled veterans. He enjoys gardening, golfing, hiking, reading, and spending time with his family. Born and raised in Oakland, California, he currently resides in Danville, California, with his wife Erica and their three daughters.

Robert Johnson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc for a decade. He serves as Secretary on the board of the Dry Ridge Ranch Homeowners Association. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across a wide range of investment types.

Winnie Guo is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, JP Morgan Chase, and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she provides in-home care services for family members. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to affiliated discretionary strategies and offers a centralized, integrated platform for custody, brokerage, and investment guidance.

Katrina Hernandez Wright is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals.

Courtney Fisher is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2019 and previously spent two years at the University of Oregon. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Zimmermann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016, including four years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. based in Walnut Creek, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and investment research.

Jeneen Slack is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Summit Financial Group. Slack also serves as an independent contractor financial advisor at Summit Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by extensive research and technology.

Andrew Rubio Mendoza is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He has also worked in community and retail sectors, including the YMCA East Bay and Road Runner Sports. 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 access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Shannon Bosick serves as Vice President and Branch Leader, where she helps lead, coach, and inspire a team of financial professionals dedicated to partnering with families to achieve their financial goals through established standards of care. Prior to this role, she was a Vice President Regional Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2025. Shannon holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in the financial services industry. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys hiking and music.

Mary Kennon is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. Her prior work includes roles at OM3, Inc., Ogden Contract Interiors, Inc., and Pequod's Pizza. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a broad range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Jyoti Sharma is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, Sharma worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, Sharma serves as a board member and officer for the Blackhawk Community Cares Foundation, a civic organization based in Fremont, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools including Monte Carlo simulations to model outcomes.

Kurt King is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he has reported involvement in non-investment-related real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to produce personalized recommendation reports delivered in partnership with advisors like King.

Jon Owens is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Pridewood Financial Compliance from 2013 to 2018. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management using a centralized investment process that combines quantitative and qualitative research, and it manages globally diversified portfolios while employing various risk management strategies.

Raymond Preston Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Preston also serves as a successor trustee for his immediate family. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Taylor Wan is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Charles Schwab. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management services. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing a broad range of services including futures commission merchant activities, principal trading, and affiliated banking programs.

Mark Jongeward is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving in Walnut Creek, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through MESA LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support client planning.

Mackenzie Sitzwohl is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, Sitzwohl worked at Victory Financial Planning and The Standard Insurance Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process employs firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, offering tailored financial plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone programs.

George Kugman is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investment, a role he has held since 2023. He works closely with clients to understand their investment objectives and constraints, partnering with them to create customized plans aimed at achieving their family's financial goals. He leverages Fidelity's resources to support clients in navigating their financial journeys. George has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Financial Consultant VP at Charles Schwab from 2022 to 2023, a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2020 to 2022, a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2020, and a Senior Private Banker at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2005 to 2017. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, George enjoys biking, comedy, fitness, exploring food, watching movies, and scuba diving.

Ma Rosanne Fernandez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020. Prior to this, she worked at J Jill and was unemployed for a period before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Sui Ha Mok is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stanford Health Care and PharMerica. 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 proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.