Stacie Giddings is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at several firms including Guardian Wealth Advisors and TD Ameritrade Institutional. 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 models and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure.

Elizabeth Murphy Jinich is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Mill Valley, CA, and has 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1990. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies managed by internal teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

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.

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.

Leonard Tallerico is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1985 and brings over 39 years of experience navigating client portfolios through various market cycles. Leonard employs a planning-based approach combined with discretionary portfolio management to assist clients in achieving their financial goals and objectives. Leonard’s expertise covers a broad range of client focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, socially responsible and ESG investing, and portfolio management services. He integrates personalized wealth management strategies with insights from Merrill and lending solutions from Bank of America to create plans tailored to clients' priorities and aspirations. Leonard holds a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Santa Clara University and began his career on the professional staff of Price Waterhouse in San Francisco from 1981 to 1985. He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR, Personal Investment Advisor, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. In addition to his professional work, Leonard participates in community volunteer activities and values spending time with his family. His personal interests include golfing and hiking.

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.

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.

Margaret Ash is a Financial Consultant currently with Fidelity Investments since 2019. She has 15 years of experience in financial consulting, specializing in portfolio management, retirement planning, and risk mitigation. She holds FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 66 licenses and serves as a fiduciary. Prior to her current role, Margaret worked as a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Union Bank Investment Services from 2017 to 2019, a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2017, a Personal Banker at Bank of America in 2015, and a Financial Representative at Metlife - New England Financial from 2010 to 2015. She also holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Margaret enjoys family activities, fitness, hiking, running, skiing, and traveling.

Brian Chew is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Voya Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

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.

Charles Noriega is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company for nearly a decade. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations in collaborative annual engagements.

Jennifer Kwock Lau is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Festival Opera and is the East Bay Vice President for the UCLA Alumni Association San Francisco Bay Area Network. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Andy Hawkey is a financial advisor with Osaic who holds the CFP® designation and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Osaic since 2002 and has also worked at Pim Financial Services, Inc. since 1990. Outside of advisory work, he is licensed as a life insurance agent and collaborates with third-party specialists on insurance and annuity strategies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that include various asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Evan Eggers is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Corte Madera, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. He previously operated Eggers Consulting for seven years and has worked with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2023. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring engagements as annual collaborative relationships that focus on strategic investment categories rather than specific product selections.

Sam Black is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Jonathan Korzekwa is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at JP Morgan Securities, Charles Schwab, ETrade, and previous tenure at Fidelity. Outside of advisory roles, he has experience in the hospitality industry with F & L Provisions/Omakase and Sorrel Restaurant. Jonathan is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it has a notable advisory presence with multiple registered investment companies and funds.

James Dyer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1993, as well as at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.