Melinda Liu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones. Her background includes a variety of roles outside finance, such as positions at Wind Creek Bethlehem casino resort and 99% Food and Beverage, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, delivering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers comprehensive investment and planning services.

Douglas Robbins is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of an antiques and collectibles business operated by his wife. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Melissa Bencomo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. She is based in Livermore, California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm offers non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Richard Schacht is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and sports and entertainment planning, supported by Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools.

Jennie Shaw is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its predecessor Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with a three-year gap between 2017 and 2020 when she was not employed. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Roger Pelphrey is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Danville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with PFS Investments Inc. since 2003 and Primerica Financial Services since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he is a franchise owner of Osteostrong in Houston, TX and Dublin, CA, and works as a soccer referee in Danville. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Arjun Rawat is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. He is based in San Ramon, CA. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Rashid Coleman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Union City, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. Prior to that, he spent seven years at Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to offer non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Lawrence Delano is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Michael Schomaker is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He previously worked at Securian Financial Services Inc. and Minnesota Life for eight years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm employs a non-discretionary, tailored approach utilizing risk profiling and modeling tools to support client goals and offers specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Matthew Koob is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Morgan Stanley in 2025 and has experience working with Northwestern Mutual and Colorado State University prior to his current role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services including estate planning and diversified investment strategies.

Rosalinda Kalani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., and San Francisco Foods Specialties prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a disciplined advisory process supported by centralized due diligence.

Dean Akazawa is a CFP® professional with 40 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2025 and UBS Financial Services from 1997 to 2008. He serves on the finance committee of Santa Maria Catholic Church in Orinda, CA, and is Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus Council of Santa Maria. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold.

Toan Ta is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Bank of America and Merrill 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jensen Dansie is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked in various roles at J.P. Morgan entities since 2014, including both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG factors into its model asset allocations.

Mike Chang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 1999, including 21 years at Charles Schwab Bank in Berkeley, CA. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach includes multi-asset model portfolios with both non-discretionary and discretionary managed account options.

David Ninekirk is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Ramon, CA, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. He has 34 years of industry experience, including over two decades with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank. 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 and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing systems.

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.

Michelle Piper is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dublin, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their advisory approach emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and the use of forward-looking capital market assumptions.

Craig Rosenblatt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and operates his own financial planning and advisory business under the name Rosenblatt Advisors. Rosenblatt is also a licensed CPA providing tax preparation and advice and is involved in fixed insurance sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.