Rolando Sapantay Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill for the past 10 years. 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 diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Minh Thanh Van Nguyen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Walnut Creek, CA, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Nguyen worked at PRUCO Securities and has business experience with Feng Cha Teahouse Corporate and Quoc Vinh LLC. Outside of finance, Nguyen works as a barista at Starbucks Coffee Company. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, and access to third-party asset management programs within an integrated platform that includes brokerage and insurance products.

Wenjun Luo is a Financial Advisor based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. At Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Wenjun focuses on helping individuals and families develop short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals by taking the time to understand their unique needs and priorities. Fluent in Mandarin, Wenjun serves clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and is equipped to provide financial guidance that reflects their specific situations. Wenjun holds professional designations as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his work, he offers expertise in financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, and asset preservation. In addition to providing personalized financial advice, Wenjun can connect clients to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, lending, and small business solutions. Outside of his professional role, Wenjun has personal interests in pickleball, skiing, and tennis. He is actively involved in the Orlando pickleball community, reflecting his engagement both professionally and personally within the local area.

Harold Hendricks is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Harold also serves as co-trustee for his mother’s trust. 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 advisory approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Paul Granucci is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee of the 2004 G Revocable Trust. 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 including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Nicholas Coufal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2021. Prior to that, he was with ICONIQ Capital LLC from 2019 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm integrates institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Brittany Ormondroyd is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2018 and previously at American Honda Finance Corporation from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she operates SconnieLass & Co., a small candle and home fragrance business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Rachelle Nguyen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Danville, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously operated as a self-employed professional. Outside of advising, she serves on the board of the National Charity League, Inc., and is secretary of The Women’s Empowerment Network at Ameriprise Financial. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to deliver tailored non-discretionary recommendations supported by a centralized consulting team.

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. Prior to Merrill, he held positions at Bank of America, Mass Mutual Investors Services, NYLife Securities LLC, and engaged in roles outside finance including work with Flares Bridal And Formal. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Rachel Harris is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s program integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide set of investment products and services.

Jennifer Hamilton is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She is also the president and owner of HamBar Investments, Inc., which operates a restaurant and bakery in Brentwood, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Rajani Gangalvoi is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2021, she worked at Wells Fargo in various roles from 2015 to 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as vice president and board member of the nonprofit Tri Valley Kannada Sangha. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash management services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and has a distinctive operational model that supports a broad range of client needs.

Jennifer Nelson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Waicheuk Chan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999, including time when the firm operated as AXA Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

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 roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and City National Bank. He also serves as a trustee in a family trust. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, offering customized portfolio management through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers and programs tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Kara Belasco is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2011. Kara is involved in her community as the treasurer of a youth soccer club in Danville, CA. Additionally, she assists a nonprofit with document management on a volunteer basis. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Cortland Golightly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Insight Wealth Strategies, Mutual Securities, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. He is also involved with Golightly Wealth Advisors, an S-Corp operating under the name Element Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

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.