Dwain Jefferson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2015, as well as at Bank of America from 2018 to 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Ashley De Benedetti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, following prior roles at Kestra Investment Services, LLC and Signator Investors 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 including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jill Guintu is a financial advisor at OSAIC with over 31 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, she worked for SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in essential oil product consulting and owns a yacht marketing and maintenance business. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of financial advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing firm-provided tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that include various asset types across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jenna Byrd is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017 and has prior experience at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MSI Financial Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers specialized services including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Jesse Johannesen is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Walnut Creek, California, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Technology Opportunity Partners and Cowen and Company. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring planning engagements as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Newton Ilawole is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an associate broker agent with Spec Homes Realtors on a limited, non-soliciting basis and operates as a general insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple investment vehicles.

Irene Michael is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she owns the Lovers Point Inn hotel in Pacific Grove, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and resources.

Asha Mendes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2016 and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. In addition to her advisory role, Mendes is a commissioned notary public in California. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Chris Millis is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1999. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Olsen is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. He has over 20 years of experience working closely with clients and their families to help grow and protect their wealth, make well-informed investment decisions, and simplify their financial lives. Prior to his current role, he was Vice President at Fisher Investments from 2005 to 2016, and a Financial Adviser at American Express Financial Advisers from 2002 to 2005. Michael holds a California Insurance License, which supports his expertise in wealth planning and financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests that include beach activities, family activities, fitness, golf, parenthood, and traveling.

Michael Kinslow is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing comprehensive financial advice and wealth planning services to families, tailoring strategies to fit their unique ambitions and priorities. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. Michael holds an Associate's Degree from Diablo Valley College and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He works closely with clients to create personalized plans that address goals such as funding education, planning for retirement and healthcare costs, and managing long-term family objectives. Outside of his professional role, Michael enjoys cooking, reading, traveling, watching movies, and spending quality time with his family, including his wife Michelle and their two daughters, Kylie and Addison.

William Blick is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. His role focuses on guiding clients towards their families' financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University. William has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Retirement Management Advisor (RMA). These credentials support his comprehensive approach to wealth management, integrating advanced strategies in retirement, philanthropy, and business exit planning. William is involved in several community activities, including serving with the Lazerex Cancer Foundation and coaching youth sports such as lacrosse and at St. Isidore School. He has held leadership roles as the former Board Chair of The Athenian School and as a former Trustee of the ValleyCare Hospital Foundation. He resides in Danville, California with his wife Marilyn and their two daughters.

Nick Antonio is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2010. He has 28 years of experience in the financial services industry, working with wealthy families to develop customized financial plans aimed at wealth accumulation and distribution. His approach emphasizes education, proper planning, and disciplined money management to help clients pursue their financial goals. Prior to his current role, Nick worked as a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate at UBS Financial Services from 2005 to 2010, an Investment Consultant at TD Waterhouse from 2004 to 2005, and a Financial Advisor at Salomon Smith Barney from 1998 to 2002. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nick has interests in beach activities, family activities, fitness, and motorcycles.

Michael McGrath is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and includes a range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Leslie Kollar is a financial advisor at Stifel with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill, RBC Capital Markets, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Jpmorgan Chase Bank before joining Stifel in 2023. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Jacob Schiller is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 9 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2013. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Karen Goodwin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement-income recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edwin Galindo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 7 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2002. Outside of advising, Galindo serves as a consultant for University and Student Services and is the owner and operator of a martial arts gym in Hayward, California. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Avery Tannenbaum is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at OSAIC Wealth, Equitable Advisors, Ascend Financial Group, and prior experience with CMG/Diversified Mortgage Group and Seattle University. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services and employs advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios.

Ian McGee is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise since 2020, following 15 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.