Andrew Mayer is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in San Francisco. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 1983, he has focused on helping clients build, manage, and transfer wealth. Over his more than 38 years of experience, Andrew has developed expertise in guiding clients through various market environments and addressing key client priorities such as growing assets and creating lasting income in a tax-efficient manner. In 2018, Andrew’s practice became multi-generational when his son Matthew joined Merrill Lynch. Together with Elizabeth Murphy-Jinich, a Registered Senior Wealth Management Client Associate, they form the Mayer Group, a team committed to understanding each client’s individual circumstances and applying established financial strategies to help clients achieve their financial goals confidently. Andrew holds a Bachelor's Degree from Skidmore College and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Andrew and his wife have lived in Marin County for over 30 years, where they raised their two children. Outside of work, Andrew’s interests include golf, cooking, and bluegrass music.

Karen Jaffe is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, where she has worked since 2018. She has eight years of industry experience, including two years at Collabera Inc before joining Morgan Stanley. 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, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client goals.

Grace Greening is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Greening-Messinger Group, a family practice dedicated to serving the complex needs of high-net-worth individuals and families. She began her career at Merrill in 2019 as a Financial Advisor Development Intern before transitioning into a full-time role in 2020. In her current role, Grace works closely with clients and their families to deliver personalized advice across investment management, financial planning, and strategies for preserving and transferring wealth across generations. Grace earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the University of Oregon. She holds multiple professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Outside of work, Grace leads an active lifestyle enjoying boating, cooking, hiking, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling. She appreciates cultural experiences and time spent outdoors, which contribute to her commitment to understanding clients' priorities and creating personalized financial strategies.

Robert Samuels is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has been with Charles Schwab since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated operational structure, and a formal approach to alternative investments and cash-sweep services.

Josephine White is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2005 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a board member of the Rotary Club of Alameda, where she participates in community service activities including tree planting, food distribution, scholarship funding, and support for immigrants. 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 various organizations.

Alex Baldwin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Fidelity Investments. Baldwin is also involved as an officer in a nonprofit organization focused on education, environmental conservation, and youth services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, emphasizing structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored planning services.

Alexander Gallup is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cosentus and Avitus Group, as well as experience in entertainment and production companies. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and institutions.

Karen Harootenian is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning solutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm‑approved tools and research.

Elizabeth Strong Coover is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Novato, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Spc and Sigma Financial Corporation spanning over two decades. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by various model portfolios, research resources, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Richard Beaumont is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Beaumont has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that includes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Gregory Mccormac is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and over two decades at Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers both non-discretionary and discretionary services, including a Plan Level Investment Selection 3(38) option, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Kathryn Hannigan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Boardwalk Investment Group, Inc. and involvement with De La Salle High School and Vibe Volleyball Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers comprehensive service through its wide range of retail and institutional offerings.

Cara Zeller is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, where she has worked since 2009. She has 18 years of industry experience. 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 and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gregory Hunter is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has held various roles within Avantax and Cetera since 2007 and operates multiple tax and accounting businesses as managing partner and president. Hunter also provides fixed indexed annuities sales and financial planning services through his own entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a multi-manager platform with access to a broad range of program options and third-party managers.

Peter Barry is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2018, previously working at Dipsea Capital. 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, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and advisory services through various specialized programs and leveraging a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Samantha De Vito is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Taylor Wood is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC in 2019, Wood worked at Merrill and held positions in the wine industry at Buena Vista Winery and Rams Gate Winery. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a variety of advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, combining in-house and third-party investment managers to tailor strategies based on clients’ risk profiles.

Karen Mcleland is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates a Jazzercise franchise in Dublin, CA, where she serves as a certified aerobic instructor. 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 services. The firm’s 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.

Ava Williams is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Skipolini's Italian and was affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

William Farber is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Concord, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.