Margaret Ring Wiersma is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Rick Felix is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY llc since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

John Brackett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding 49 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including BAR Financial, LLC, where he served as Regional Director for 16 years, and has recent involvement with B&B Ranch & Cattle, LLC. His career includes over a decade with Cetera Wealth Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets with a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Emily Bach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has served at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Patrice Rainer is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Rainer serves as Vice President of the Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals, incorporating proprietary models and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Robert Steinhorn is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Alamo, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1994 and serves as CEO of Steinhorn Consulting, providing consultation on defined contribution versus defined benefit retirement plans. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a range of investment types.

Sharron Scoggins is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 after a one-year tenure at JP Morgan Securities, LLC. 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, technology-supported planning process that integrates scenarios and market estimates.

Traci Bilas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process.

Zubair Hakimi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in Fremont, California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Saumya Batra is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, Saumya held various roles at Wells Fargo entities from 2017 to 2023. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its roles as a commodity pool operator, advisor to registered investment companies, and use of AI and systematic methodologies in portfolio management.

Ann Chen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Charles Schwab, Fremont Bank, New York Life Insurance, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance. 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Francisco Barajas is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2017. He initially joined Fidelity Investments in 2013, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Francisco worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2006 to 2013. Since 2006, Francisco has worked with numerous clients on investment planning, retirement planning, income protection, estate planning considerations, and financial conversations. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in income protection and estate planning. Francisco is committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals through wealth planning and values the success of his clients as integral to his own.

Dean Thompson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

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.

Jonathan Brown is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at IFP Securities, Independent Financial Partners, and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in independent insurance brokering and also works as a driver for Lyft, DoorDash, and Uber. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides ongoing advice based on a combination of investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools.

Georgina Jui is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1988, except for a brief period at TD Ameritrade from 2023 to 2024. 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, written advice policies, and alternative investment due diligence.

Mohammad Shams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Castro Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he provides part-time transportation services with Uber in San Francisco. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines extensive assets under management with research-driven investment approaches and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

David Traverso is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Priti Manglik is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank. She is based in Pleasanton, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and models such as Monte Carlo simulations. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.