Chad Jorgensen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020 and previously spent eight years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Richmond, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kevin Bacharach is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2010, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. He has partial ownership in BPGE Capital Management LLC, where he contributes a few hours monthly. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries.

Owen Egermayer is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC for two years. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering bundled advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services with a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Adrienne Dobbs is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously at UBS from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Dobbs serves as a trustee or successor trustee for investment-related trusts in California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jared Ines is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for four years and Bank of America NA for eleven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Raul Aguilar Jr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company from 2020 to 2022, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC from 2015 to 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Sara Farner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Prior to that, she was with Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2000. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee to model investment outcomes.

Jeffrey Minamide is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Southern Alameda Buddhist Church. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a disciplined investment process but generally acts in an advisory capacity for retirement accounts unless specifically engaged otherwise.

Sarah Phillips is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and the Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Stephen Witt is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dublin, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Ching Ho is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has a background that includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and HSBC Bank USA. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Gilbert Orozco is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2005, he has developed expertise in legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. Gilbert’s approach involves working one-on-one with clients to create personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals and adapting to changing market conditions. Gilbert holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Mary's College of California and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. He brings extensive knowledge of Merrill’s programs and services to his role, supported by over 18 years of experience focused on client service and relationship development. Gilbert resides in Concord with his wife and two daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, cooking, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Maria Ricciardi Leonard is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1994 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

August Berman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for nine years. Outside of finance, he operates a personal training business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and structured financial planning tools.

Daniel Tang is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015. 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 client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Ernest Collins is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup, Bank of America, and Merrill. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and more than 10,000 advisors.

Luke Mc Kernan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recently started his advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in various roles including at California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo and Ahmed's Moving Express, Inc. 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 and financial planning services that utilize firm-approved tools and models to support tailored client plans.

Wahab Shah is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citibank, Wells Fargo, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, employing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Karen Dunphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services that include both direct individual plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Tonu Viitas is a financial advisor with OSAIC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations, bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2009 and joined OSAIC in 2023. Outside of advisory work, he serves as the treasurer for the Estonian Society of San Francisco, a nonprofit organization supporting the Estonian community in the Bay Area. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers comprehensive brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include a range of securities and alternative investments.