Chi Wu is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Conor Corken is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2021, he worked at Security Monster and spent ten years in full-time education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Jakub Urban is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2010, with prior roles at Banc of America Investment Services, Wells Fargo Investments, Piper Sandler & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program framework.

Scott Aster is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, from 2001 to 2011 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 supports more than 14,000 financial advisors with both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Erik Ziegelman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Republic Bank, Levi Strauss & Co., and Mechanics Bank. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG criteria and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

James Laporte is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1995 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research and lending programs to support client needs.

Campbell Judge is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Ameritas Investment Company, Boom Planning, and Fidelity Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and participant-level retirement advice, supported by extensive resources and technology.

Kelly Tucker is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2016 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with 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 supported by proprietary tools and analysis.

Francisca Sanchez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, delivering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Nancy Laroco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Martinez, California, and has 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2012, including her current role since 2020, and previously worked at Luu Enterprises from 2015 to 2017. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis delivered through a centralized retirement-income consulting team, and emphasizes the use of Ameriprise Managed Accounts alongside affiliated investment products.

Fay Clinton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets with over 14,000 advisors nationwide.

Morgan Hathaway is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2022. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in tutoring and caregiving roles and was a student at UC Davis and Diablo Valley College. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement income planning advice based on proprietary research and third-party data.

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 at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Citigroup Global Markets. Novak is based in Walnut Creek, California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to support diversified portfolio strategies and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

Ben Szeto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 credential and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms in the financial sector, including Wells Fargo Bank NA and Chase Investment Services Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property ownership in San Francisco. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Jennifer Buich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2004. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services for individuals near or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Clark Cole is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Business Wire and Navis. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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 at Wells Fargo Clearing with 43 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes six years at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research-driven investment evaluation with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.