Stella Chay is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with various divisions of Fidelity since 2015. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves multiple registered investment companies while employing systematic investment methodologies.

Jeneen Slack is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior work includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Summit Financial Group, and Cetera Advisors. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as an independent contractor for Summit Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment programs and utilizes various portfolio strategies supported by research and operational tools.

Andrew Rubio Mendoza is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. He has also worked in community and retail sectors, including the YMCA East Bay and Road Runner Sports. 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 access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Yahweh Khao Sok is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked at NYLife Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. He serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the nonprofit Futures Explored, which supports programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Mary Kennon is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2021. Her prior work includes roles at OM3, Inc., Ogden Contract Interiors, Inc., and Pequod's Pizza. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a broad range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Kurt King is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he has reported involvement in non-investment-related real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to produce personalized recommendation reports delivered in partnership with advisors like King.

Raymond Preston Jr. is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors. Preston also serves as a successor trustee for his immediate family. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Taylor Wan is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, JP Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Charles Schwab. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management services. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, providing a broad range of services including futures commission merchant activities, principal trading, and affiliated banking programs.

Mark Jongeward is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving in Walnut Creek, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership through MESA LLC. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm provides written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support client planning.

Mackenzie Sitzwohl is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, Sitzwohl worked at Victory Financial Planning and The Standard Insurance Company. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their planning process employs firm-approved tools and modeling techniques, offering tailored financial plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone programs.

Ma Rosanne Fernandez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020. Prior to this, she worked at J Jill and was unemployed for a period before joining Morgan Stanley. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Nishant Shailendra is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets and various divisions of Morgan Stanley dating back to 2003. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of ProPhoto, a contract photography business, and serves as a board member and Social Chair for the Oak Grove Swim Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serving approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kathy Sowl Chelini is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and RBC Dain Rauscher Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Trevor Coons is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Cybercoders and held positions at Gong and LendingClub. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including fund advisory and portfolio management. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios that utilize mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Felton is a financial advisor at Osaic with 34 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2009 to 2024 before joining Osaic. In addition to his advisory work, he operates Michael Felton Insurance Services, where he conducts risk analysis and reviews insurance coverage as part of comprehensive financial planning. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of affiliated advisers to provide integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various investment types.

Karl Arias is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank for 18 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jeffrey Miller is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc since 2009 and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Miller serves as a high school swim coach. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual and provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs including wrap and money-manager services, along with educational seminars.

Michael Chong is a CFP® with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Contra Costa Christian Schools, Big King Inc., Diablo Divorce, Ameritas Life Insurance/Union Central, Monument Impact, Waddell & Reed, and various insurance carriers. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Big King Inc., a business entity maintained for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad suite of non-advisory financial services.

Brian Lopipero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2020 to 2022, and at Ecolab from 2014 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a small business selling baseball cards on eBay. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Deborah Tharp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at various divisions within Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and firm-supported investment tools.