Kim Meek is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2020. She has over 27 years of experience in financial planning, focusing on helping clients understand and achieve their individual priorities and goals through an approach grounded in trust and integrity. Prior to her current role, Kim worked at Fisher Investments from 1999 to 2020 in positions including Investment Counselor and Vice President as well as Vice President, Client Services. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Kim's personal interests include family activities, social events with friends, gardening, outdoor adventures, and sailing.

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.

Ryan Freed is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019, including roles at Charles Schwab Bank and previously at Bank of America and Merrill. His background also includes various positions outside traditional wealth management, such as involvement with athletic organizations and educational institutions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence, supported by a large scale and integrated operational structure.

Stella Chay is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with various divisions of Fidelity since 2015. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves multiple registered investment companies while employing systematic investment methodologies.

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.

Sheri Benjamin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mill Valley, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Cammarano Insurance Services, focusing on non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Jennifer Bottalico is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James & Associates in Belvedere Tiburon, CA, for 10 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and municipal advisory services.

Mark Lavan is a Certified Financial Planner® with 25 years of experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2001. He serves as a board member for Summit Adventure, where he assists in steering the organization and fundraising efforts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional clients, through a nationwide network of financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Yahweh Khao Sok is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, he worked at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLife Securities LLC. He serves as Treasurer and a board member for the nonprofit Futures Explored, which supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through advocacy and fundraising. Merrill, alongside its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

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.

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.

Cassandra Pate is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Rafael, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2018 and previously worked at Starbucks Coffee Company for five years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Christel Robbins-Whittier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2019. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 1998, with previous positions including Retirement Planner, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Senior Investment Data Analyst. Her experience spans various aspects of financial planning and client relationship management within the firm. Robbins-Whittier holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in the financial services sector. She is committed to partnering with clients and their families to work towards their financial goals. Outside of her professional career, she has personal interests that include cars, family activities, movies, pets, Pilates, and traveling.

Paul Schieber is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Santa Rosa, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Principal Funds Distributor. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

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.

Nishant Shailendra is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several entrepreneurial ventures including a contract photography business, and serves as Social Chair for the Oak Grove Swim Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a firm that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and processes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Kathy Sowl Chelini is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and RBC Dain Rauscher Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Trevor Coons is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Cybercoders and held positions at Gong and LendingClub. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and portfolio management. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.