Rupal Patel is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of solutions including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management supported by proprietary research and capital market insights.

Linda Kime is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Livermore, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she has interests in oil well royalties through HG Energy II Appalachia LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Timothy Score is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1994. In his role, he focuses on assisting clients with a broad range of financial planning needs, including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, retirement income, and portfolio management services. He also serves as the Syndicate Coordinator in the office, a position he has held since 2009. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and his Master of Business Administration from Southern Oregon University. He obtained the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) certification in 2004 and completed the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Longevity Training Program at the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology in 2015. Timothy has contributed to the development of new advisors through his mentorship in the Professional Development Program. His professional designations include CFP and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional duties, Timothy is actively involved in his community and enjoys spending time with his family. He has coached youth sports and volunteered extensively at swim meets. His personal interests include baseball, genealogy, golfing, music, reading, table tennis, traveling, and attending events involving his grandchildren.

Josh Grassel is a Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with high net worth clients and their families to work towards achieving their financial goals. He helps clients develop, maintain, and update their financial plans as their needs and objectives change over time. Josh has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing from Investment Consultant to Financial Consultant, and currently serving as Vice President, Financial Consultant since 2023. Prior to Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise from 2013 to 2014, and held positions at Citibank as a Personal Banker and Financial Associate between 2011 and 2013. He holds a California Insurance License.

John Greening is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on connecting clients with tailored financial plans that align with their personal ambitions and priorities. His work encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. John utilizes a holistic approach to financial planning, leveraging resources from Merrill Lynch and the banking services of Bank of America. He aims to help clients manage their finances efficiently with acceptable levels of risk, placing clients at the center of the planning process to provide personalized service. He holds an active Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). John earned a Bachelor's Degree from California Polytechnic State University, Pomona. In his personal time, he enjoys boating, camping, cooking, fishing, and hiking.

Daniel Tichenor is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. He has prior experience at UBS Financial Services from 2008 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a trust in Los Osos, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to both individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of investment solutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jared Dannis is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. He has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of advising, Dannis operates as an independent life and health insurance agent under a sole proprietorship and serves as a trustee of an immediate family member’s irrevocable trust. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on diversified portfolio construction using various asset classes and third-party platform solutions.

Raymond Abraham is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the ChFC® designation and has 43 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and also works with Ready Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member, benefactor, and volunteer leader for The Baun Project, a Christian missionary organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing access to multiple investment strategies and program options across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Shane Westhoelter is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in San Ramon, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Continuity Partners Group and Gateway Financial Advisors, where he also serves as an independent insurance agent. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in various business ventures, including authorship, non-profit board membership, retail operations, and music promotion. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement services with a range of portfolio management options and affiliated proprietary strategies.

John Pulley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Xiao Feng Wu is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Wu worked at several major financial institutions including LPL Financial, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Wells Fargo Clearing, JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Merrill, Citibank, and East West Bancorp. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base mainly 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 blend of non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Gregory Anderson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bryce Sadosky is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2016, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank since 2017. He is based in Walnut Creek, CA. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment program.

Ivana Block is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and its parent company, Bank of America N.A., since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, Ivana is a co-owner of a family rental property business. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Diana Chan is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic. She spent 32 years with Woodbury Financial Services before joining Osaic in 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she holds licenses to sell fixed insurance products and fixed indexed annuities. Osaic serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Nina Chung is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that integrates advanced modeling tools.

Adam Sadowy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at Starbucks for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates SUDS Laboratory LLC, a biotech-related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad investment menu with insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Vincent Sommese is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, he worked in education for 14 years and held various roles including a position with the Oakland Athletics in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Michael Benjaminson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an insurance business under the DBA MDB Wealth Group, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kate Holloway is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch in 2007 with the Institutional Advisory Division in San Francisco before joining the Fish Group in 2008. Kate focuses on multi-generational households and specializes in areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, as well as women and wealth. Kate earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Davis, with a major in English and a minor in Sociology. She holds professional designations as a Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Her approach centers on putting clients at the center of the wealth management process by delivering education, planning, and investment strategies tailored to their personal goals. Outside of her professional role, Kate volunteers with Muttville Senior Dog Rescue, where she fosters and provides hospice care for senior dogs. She enjoys hiking around San Francisco, knitting and crocheting, and baking for family, friends, and community events.