Lars Derr is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 credential and beginning his industry career in 2025. Prior to joining Schwab, he held positions at the Tschetter Group and the Seattle Mariners, and has experience in education and entrepreneurial ventures including PersonalUmbrella.com. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized structure that supports a high client-to-advisor ratio.

Jhonny Kreidi is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Bank of America, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and NYLife Securities. Outside of finance, he has worked in retail at Flares Bridal And Formal. 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. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Rachel Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2013. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Jennifer Hamilton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2023 and is also the president and owner of HamBar Investments, Inc., a restaurant business operating MJ's Downtown Cafe & Bakery since 2010. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Rajani Gangalvoi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and Wells Fargo Clearing and Bank. She serves as vice president and board member of the Tri Valley Kannada Sangha, a nonprofit charitable organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Jennifer Nelson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Blackrock Financial Management, Inc. from 2007 to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets with more than 14,000 advisors and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Mark Loftin is a CFA® charterholder with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2023. He has also been affiliated with Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2009. In addition to his roles at these firms, Loftin manages client accounts through his registered investment adviser LLC. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a model-based investment process focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Waicheuk Chan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor AXA Advisors since 1999. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm uses a range of advisory programs and third-party asset managers, focusing on client risk assessment and personalized investment solutions.

Matthew Forrey is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for a family trust. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, offers a range of advisory programs serving individual investors, institutions, and organizations. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client risk profiles and combines in-house and third-party managers to deliver portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Kara Belasco is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 18 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011 and Bank of America since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as treasurer for a youth soccer team with Mustang Soccer, a nonprofit organization. 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 institutional investors.

Cortland Golightly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with firms including Morgan Stanley, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and Insight Wealth Strategies. Golightly also operates Golightly Wealth Advisors, an S-Corp for tax purposes related to his investment activities. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Timothy Sanchez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant wrestling coach at Northgate High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services for individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques, offering advisory services primarily in a non-fiduciary capacity unless otherwise engaged.

Luke Asher 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 since 2017, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was employed at UBS from 2015 to 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Clayton Sowder is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Investment Advisors since 2026 and previously worked at Cetera Advisors and Retirement Wealth & Tax Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, operating through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Aaron Medema is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2007 and 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 employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

James Skilling is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2012, including time under its prior name, Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs, using a mix of proprietary and third-party investment models delivered through a broad network of Investment Adviser Representatives.

Ashanti Loggins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and totaling 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Michael Kofford is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa, a nonprofit organization. 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 and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Jennifer Strohecker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Jennifer is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools in its planning approach.

Wahid Haidari is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. His background also includes several years in the automotive industry with firms such as AutoNation and Fremont Cadillac, Buick GMC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence and the use of forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations, with an emphasis on customized performance reporting and client decision-making.