Kristoffer Conrad Pingul is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their individual needs. His approach includes ongoing advice and portfolio adjustments to align with clients' changing situations. His expertise encompasses employee benefits planning, retirement income, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kristoffer earned a High School Diploma from Davis Senior High School, an Associate's Degree from Solano Community College, attended San Francisco State University without degree completion, and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at The American College of Financial Services. Kristoffer speaks Tagalog and English and is affiliated with the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ). His personal interests include billiards, bowling, golfing, reading, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, volleyball, watching movies, and woodworking.

Barbara Ernst is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Allstate Financial Advisors, LLC and Allstate Insurance Co for over a decade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Justin Gomez is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Napa, CA. He has 11 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charities. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Barry is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2009 to 2010 and at Merrill from 2008 to 2009. Barry holds an inactive attorney license from the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Joseph White is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Benicia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes seven years at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and four years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as a one-year position at Amazon. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes ESG considerations in its recommendations.

Michael West is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He has a long history in tax preparation and accounting, operating his own tax services business since 1996, and is involved in managing and investing in various rental properties. West also serves as president of Rich Island Inc, which operates a duck club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Maxim Sparks is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Napa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Hog Island Oyster Company and DigiTrade Ltd., as well as time spent as a full-time student and traveling. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment analyses to support client goals.

Vanessa Campos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities in various roles since 2016. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process leverages centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, using forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Ron Herring is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services based in Napa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Painewebber Incorporated since 1987 and UILIC since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as head coach for the Napa Valley Basketball Alliance, a youth basketball program. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and custody solutions.

Premnauth Persaud is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America. He also serves as a Senior Premier Relationship Manager with BMO Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple account types.

Melissa Bruner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fairfield, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she has a minority ownership interest in a tax and accounting firm. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet net-worth thresholds and utilizes Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Thomas Taylor is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes multiple roles within Cetera entities since 2013. Outside of financial advising, he owns and oversees operations of a retreat and inn in Big Bear City, California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Lindsey Stone is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Sonoma, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Charles Daniels III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Harvest Financial, LLC, First Allied Securities, Inc., First Allied Advisory Services, Inc., and Cetera affiliates since 1999. He is also active as an insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with various program options and over $256 billion in assets under management.

Emmanuel Rojas is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019, following three years with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and integrates advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services within its distinctive operational structure.

John Enders is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Morgan Stanley, including their Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Robert Lockhart is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 12 years before joining Raymond James in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of Align Financial Inc., a support company affiliated with his firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and analytical tools, supports institutional consulting, and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Eric Medina is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo Clearing, where he accumulated several years of experience before joining his current firm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting with client-directed decision-making. The firm’s advisory process involves centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate ESG considerations.

Chris Silva is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Pouneh Lomboy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Concord, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Lomboy has indirect involvement in two privately owned businesses related to real estate and fitness, both operated by her husband. 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 investment strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.