Ernest Collins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, Bank of America, and Merrill. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Luke Mc Kernan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently started his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in various roles including at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and Ahmed's Moving Express, Inc. 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 and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and models to support tailored client plans.

Wahab Shah is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Citibank and Wells Fargo. 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 through a non-discretionary program.

Karen Dunphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that include both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Tonu Viitas is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 17 years before joining OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for the Estonian Society of San Francisco, a nonprofit organizing community events. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services with a model-based investment process that includes portfolio optimization, discretionary management, third-party manager options, and a range of custodial and legacy programs.

Brett Williams is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at American Investors Company. Williams also operates Williams Estate Planning, a business focused on estate planning services. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Nicole Lai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in Orinda, California, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016 and previously at UBS. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and broad retail and institutional services.

Joshua Park is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., joining both in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside finance, he was involved with I.S. Kim's Martial Arts from 2020 to 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver non-discretionary, customized asset allocation advice and investment manager searches.

Patrick Sinclair is a financial advisor at Stifel with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Sinclair holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and is based in Walnut Creek, California. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Rachel Endo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her industry experience in 2023. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Mary Kay Cosmetics for fifteen years and operated The Ranch Pet Resort & Spa for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a broad range of advisory services through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Freddie Vidrio is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has accumulated 26 years of experience in the financial services industry, with extensive expertise in complex guidance and in-depth retirement planning. Prior to his current role, Mr. Vidrio served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2012 to 2018. His career includes roles as Vice President Financial Advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC from 2012 to 2013 and at Chase Investment Services Corp from 2010 to 2012. Additional experience includes serving as Financial Advisor at CUNA Brokerage Services, Inc. from 2009 to 2010 and U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2003 to 2009. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Personal Banker at US Bank and as a Teller at Bay View Bank. Mr. Vidrio holds a California Insurance License.

Ron Silva is a CFP® with 32 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and previously worked at National Planning Corporation, Sterling Financial Services, Inc., and OSAIC. Silva also operates Silva Financial Planning Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Christine Meyer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, with prior roles at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Beyond Bowls, reselling dough bowls at an outdoor marketplace in Danville, California. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver diversified model portfolios.

Chih Han Goh is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Leandro, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Deputy Principal at Fremont Chinese School, a weekend language school in Fremont, CA. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Knoll Jr. is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes positions at Northwestern Mutual and Morgan Stanley, as well as work outside the industry in the restaurant sector. He serves as a board member of the University of Oregon Alumni Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers to match clients with appropriate investment models and offers ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Michael Khaw is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with 23 years of experience in wealth planning. He assists clients with wealth accumulation and distribution, focusing on tax efficiency to enhance return on investments. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science degree from San Diego State University, where he majored in Biology and minored in Finance. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) charterholder and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) professional. He is also a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael has been married for 28 years to his wife Jennifer, who holds a PhD in Clinical Social Work and is an adjunct professor. They have two daughters, Lauryn, who began attending Duke Law in Fall 2022, and Jessica, who is a sophomore at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Michael and his wife are adjusting to life as empty nesters and enjoy traveling. He also has personal interests in biking, billiards, chess, hiking, racquetball, woodworking, yoga, and recently started playing pickleball and bocce.

Maria Dominguez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 4 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021, having worked concurrently at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2003. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, acting as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice, and includes a discretionary 3(38) investment management option for clients who delegate authority.

Travis Tam is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors for 11 years. He is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Monu Ahluwalia is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2009. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Chelsie Lui is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held roles at Meta, Burberry, and other companies across various sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it maintains formal advisory roles with multiple registered investment companies.