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 industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Travis is based in Walnut Creek, CA. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Chelsie Lui is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work experience includes roles at Meta, Louis Vuitton, and Hanover Walnut Creek. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, with oversight controls and the use of advanced methodologies such as AI in research.

Colin Sneddon is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Provident Credit Union, and involvement with organizations such as Marin Soccer Camps and Unity In Marin. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm leverages its integration with Bank of America to offer a wide range of products and services beyond standard investment management.

Ian Epstein is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2004. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm uses a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and offers sub-advisory and retirement plan services.

Jing Yang Guo is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Peoria, Arizona. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios alongside alternative investment options.

Mick Rognlien has served as a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Walnut Creek, California since 2011. In this role, he focuses on collaborating with individuals and families who are growing their wealth and managing demanding careers. Mick assists clients in achieving their financial goals through transparent and purposeful communication, offering services such as personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Mick began his career in Financial Services in 1998. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) credential, and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University and a Master's degree from Saint Mary's College of California. Outside of his professional work, Mick is involved in youth coaching and engages in various outdoor activities including biking, hiking, and adventure sports. He resides in the East Bay with his wife and two sons.

Benjamin Hearnsberger is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2026, and has prior experience at Bank of America, Merrill, and Destinational Wealth Management. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Marc Larhette is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and previously spent 17 years at Woodbury Financial. Larhette is involved in employee benefits education as Chair of the Education Committee for the International Society of Certified Employee Benefits and serves as an officer and part-owner of BAMCO Financial and Insurance Services, a company providing employee benefit services. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through an extensive network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs diversified portfolio construction tools and supports multiple platform transitions and third-party services.

Jason Selzer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Merrill Lynch. Outside of advising, he owns an online T-shirt sales business operating on eBay. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, providing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions tailored to client objectives.

Craig Rochin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally provides clients with life insurance through Ohio National Life under the Flight Financial Group. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Nancy Vonhof is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds the Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to assist in financial decision-making.

Caroline Cherezian is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Catherine Bradford is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020 and previously spent five years at TIAA-CREF. She also teaches certified financial planning courses as an instructor at UC Berkeley Extension. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services using a multi-manager platform with options including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Ming Chen is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several rental properties in California and Nevada. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset, model portfolio investment approach.

George Noceti is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Noceti serves as an auctioneer for charity events. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial advisory and planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning tools and investment modeling, serving clients through a range of programs without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Hisashi Sano is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC prior to joining LPL Enterprise. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory and brokerage services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management programs through an integrated platform.

Thomas Morris is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2024 and 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Leonora Hoffmann is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. She partners with clients and their families to help work toward financial confidence through personalized planning and guidance, aiming to build lifelong relationships founded on trust and service. Leonora has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, progressing through positions including Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Financial Consultant I before her current role. She holds a California Insurance License which supports her advisory capabilities. Outside of her professional work, Leonora enjoys family activities, fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, skiing, and traveling.