Dean Akazawa is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Akazawa is a finance committee member at Santa Maria Catholic Church and has served as Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council of Santa Maria. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and tools to develop recommendations.

Lilian Senra Vera is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018, following a prior role at Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Toan Ta is a financial advisor with Merrill in Lafayette, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been associated with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2015. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide array of financial products and services.

Michael Riherd is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of investment-related rental properties in the Cayman Islands and California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jensen Dansie is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Badrakhmaa Bukhkhuu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2022, Bukhkhuu worked at Bank of America for three years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

David Ninekirk is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in San Ramon, CA. He has worked with Charles Schwab since 2000 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Paolo Coronel is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2025. He collaborates with clients to help them develop financial strategies tailored to their retirement, wealth management, and overall financial well-being. Paolo leverages Fidelity's broad resources to provide insight and support for important financial decisions. Prior to his current role, Paolo worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. He also has experience as an Associate Advisor and Paraplanner at Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC between 2019 and 2023, and began his career as a Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2018 to 2019. Paolo holds a California Insurance License and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) professional. Outside of his professional work, Paolo has interests in cooking and baking, golf, music, and theater.

Diane Van Nostrand is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Dunhill Financial and Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a FINRA arbitrator, participating in securities dispute resolutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, utilizing structured financial planning tools and strategies developed by its Global Investment Committee. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Connor Gray is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a shoe resale business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing advice and written recommendation reports focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sheena Culp is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has prior experience at Sagepoint Financial Advisors and Wagner, Loftin Investment Services. Outside of her advisory roles, she operates a notary public service at no charge and owns an insurance business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and third-party solutions.

Zenaida Tsung is a Financial Solutions Advisor (FSA) with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she focuses on helping clients develop personalized financial strategies that align with their unique ambitions and priorities. She works with individuals to plan for various financial goals, including funding education, retirement planning, and managing potential healthcare costs. Zenaida's approach involves understanding each client’s personal perspectives to create transparent and straightforward investment plans. Her expertise spans general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas System. Outside of her advisory work, Zenaida is involved with professional organizations including the Hispanic/Latino Organization for Leadership & Advancement (HOLA) and the Merrill Women's Exchange.

Christopher Ellis is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2024, he spent three years at Functional Muscle Fitness and has a background in education, having worked at St. Mary’s College of California and De La Salle High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers fee-based financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and distributes mutual funds and alternative products.

Madison Spiering is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2020 and with Morgan Stanley since 2019. Madison holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

John Vinci is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2022. Prior to UBS, he spent 10 years at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory work, Vinci serves as a basketball league commissioner for Bay Club. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and a range of capital markets services through a large network of advisors.

Shane San Martin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Mark Mathews is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2020, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Merrill. He was also involved with The Blue Light from 2018 to 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser with over $500 billion in assets under management and more than 5,400 financial advisors. The firm provides wealth advisory planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and government entities, delivering advice on a non-discretionary basis supported by an extensive affiliate network.

Jeffrey Coburn is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he spent six years at First Republic Investment Management and affiliated entities. 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 that utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to model investment outcomes.

Charles Kallgren is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as President and Director of the Five Bridges Foundation, a nonprofit organization focused on charitable donations in the Bay Area. Charles Schwab 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 combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Michael Heisick is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations by offering a range of advisory programs that include discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and employs a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.