Thomas Alderson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at various Ameriprise entities since 2016, with a brief period away from the industry in 2016–2017. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies.

Tate Peterson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he held roles at Mariner Independent, LPL Financial, Ideal Financial Advisors, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of financial services, he was involved with the Human Optimization Center and Fire and Ice Therapies, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Wai Chi Wong is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab since 2000, with a brief tenure at OptionsXpress, Inc. in 2017. Based in Danville, CA, his career has been focused within a leading national firm. 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 guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a distinctive operational structure that integrates advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Scott Norris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. since 2007. 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.

Gerald Gee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. 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 comprehensive investment research.

Tabitha Balthasar Baguio is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and ULTA Beauty. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services, managing roughly $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 advisors.

Mark Martin is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Vivek Patel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and First Republic Securities Company, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market outcome models in its advisory process.

William Abraham is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has held roles at Ready Wealth Advisors and Cetera Wealth Services and is involved in multiple financial services ventures. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a deacon at Life Church and as a troop chaplain with Trail Life USA, both faith-based organizations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios and strategies.

Michael Weintraub is a Series 63-licensed advisor with over 56 years of experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. His career includes roles at Ascension Benefits & Insurance Solutions since 2010, NWF Advisory Services, Inc. since 2009, and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1994. He serves on the board of the Diablo Regional Arts Association, a local Center for the Arts. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios that can include a range of investment products.

Christopher Spence is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 credential and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC since 2018 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailors investment strategies to clients’ risk profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party managers.

Christopher Symank is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets over his career. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Yitao Huang is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 12 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and New York Life Insurance Company. Additionally, Huang is a California Notary Public providing services to clients and acquaintances. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs firm-approved software to analyze client goals and delivers written recommendations within collaborative annual planning engagements.

Ryan Conners Copeland is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 22 years of experience in private client asset management, having started his financial services career in 2000 with a New York-based wealth management firm operating out of the San Francisco office. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2009, Ryan has focused on developing strategies and providing advice for individuals, their families, and their businesses by understanding their short- and long-term financial goals. He collaborates closely with clients' tax and legal advisors to integrate tax and estate planning for long-term investment success. Ryan holds a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification earned in 2005 and maintains Series 7, 31, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations. He is involved professionally as a member of the East Bay Estate Planning Council and the Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley, having also served on the latter’s board. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California at Davis, where he double majored in History and Political Science and received academic honors including multiple appearances on the Dean’s list and membership in the Phi Alpha Theta History honor society. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ryan resides in Orinda with his wife and two children. He contributes to his community as a youth baseball coach and is active in coaching youth soccer as well.

Chuck Wong is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. His prior roles include positions at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory, Charles Schwab & Co., TD Ameritrade, and BancWest Investment Services. Outside of finance, he holds a 50% ownership interest in a vending machine business. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joshua Morgan III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at HSBC Private Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Donald Daniels is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and concurrently with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to 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 and investment management capabilities.

Susan Davitz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Stacey Archbell is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She brings extensive experience from her background as a business owner and her work with clients in Silicon Valley and the San Francisco East Bay. Stacey specializes in working with families, high net worth individuals, business owners, and executives to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving long-term financial goals. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, and retirement income planning. Stacey holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics from the University of Portsmouth, UK, and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE) in Physics from Brunel University, London, UK. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, as well as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her international upbringing includes spending her high school years in Hong Kong, reflecting a broad cultural perspective. Committed to community involvement, Stacey volunteers with organizations such as the Girl Scouts and is a member of the British Benevolent Society. She and her husband Ian reside in Sonoma, where they enjoy gardening, cooking, and exploring the countryside.

Terri Detre is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of advising, she serves as a notary public in Martinez, CA. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.