Mark Brown is a financial advisor at Merrill with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Brown serves as an advisory board member for the Walnut Creek Library Foundation and as president of the Walnut Creek Historical Society, where he coordinates local history education and community events. Merrill, along 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, and institutions.

Perry A. Novak is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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 analytics.

Jennifer Schneidermann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a variety of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling.

Matthew Ware is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental property in Antioch, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and broad investment capabilities, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kenneth Chan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support its investment strategies.

Andres Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2022. Prior to his current role, his work history includes positions in education and hospitality sectors. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a structured investment approach supported by research and due diligence.

Linh Le is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Linh assists elderly individuals through her work with Santa Clara In Home Support Services. 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 based on an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mariah Lininger is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her previous roles include work with the County of Yolo District 4 County Supervisor's Office and various positions at the University of California, Davis, and Feather River College. 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, and institutional investors.

Nicholas Tarrab is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial since 2004. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services such as fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management.

Raymundo Othon Galvez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jackson Joyce is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2023. In this role, he collaborates closely with clients to analyze their portfolios and assist them in making informed financial decisions aligned with their life and family goals. Jackson's experience at Fidelity Investments spans several roles, including Investment Consultant (2022-2023), Planning Consultant (2021-2022), and Financial Representative (2020-2021). This progression reflects his ongoing commitment to supporting clients in their financial planning and investment needs. He holds a California Insurance License, which complements his financial advisory capabilities.

Louis Hudson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Scott Geller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, and Merrill prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Gordon Williams is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ownership as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by structured planning tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

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.

Ryan Amador is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 26 years of experience in the banking and financial industry, he works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their long-term goals. Ryan leverages the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking services of Bank of America to provide comprehensive wealth management solutions. His areas of focus include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and socially responsible investing, among others. Ryan's approach begins with understanding each client's unique financial objectives to deliver tailored strategies aimed at helping clients pursue their goals through thoughtful portfolio and income planning. Ryan holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned his High School Diploma from Santa Monica High. Outside of his professional work, Ryan participates in community volunteering and enjoys personal interests such as baseball, billiards, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, music, reading, skiing, and swimming.

Michael Inman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to that, he was with AXA-Advisors, LLC for two years and worked at Chico State University for four years. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 and discretionary investment guidance, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operations.

Jack Caswell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Rafael, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Mirador, Inc., Rookie Road, Inc., and Fiddlehead Brewing Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

John D'amico is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining UBS in 2019, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. 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, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.