Melanie Pitnick is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Carmel, CA. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2014, she has been dedicated to providing personalized financial advice and guidance, aiming to help clients prepare for financial transitions throughout their lives. She works as part of a nine-person team in the Carmel branch, combining the resources of a global financial institution with a boutique-like client experience. Over her career, Melanie has developed expertise in designing customized wealth management plans for affluent individuals. Her services include tax minimization strategies, estate planning, retirement income needs analysis, and tailored asset allocation approaches. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Melanie earned her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Neuroscience from the University of Colorado at Boulder and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at the College for Financial Planning. She is active in the Carmel community, serving on the board of the Carmel Community Girls Softball Program and coaching a youth softball team. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her pets, and engaging in outdoor activities.

Christopher Boyns is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Monterey, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Prior to his current roles, he was involved with Bronco Wine Company and Caddie Services LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Boyns serves as a board member and finance committee member for Ducks Unlimited, an environmental nonprofit. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering plans through structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Alex Minelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America prior to joining J.P. Morgan. 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 asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and broad derivatives capabilities.

Jacob Torres is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He brings over 15 years of experience in the financial industry to his role, where he collaborates with clients to develop strategies aligned with their long-term financial objectives. His work centers on guiding clients through every stage of their financial journey. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Jacob held roles at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Private Bank, including positions as Wealth Management Associate, Trust Associate, Private Banking Associate, and Personal Banker. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional life, Jacob has interests in fishing, movies, museums, photography, and traveling.

Andres Gomez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he has pursued unpaid acting and modeling since his teenage years and continues to develop this creative interest alongside his advisory role. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies, with implementation conducted on a non-discretionary basis.

John Mera is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Monterey, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firm since 2006 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2003 to 2006. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third‑party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jennifer Metcalf serves as Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She collaborates with clients to develop efficient financial plans aimed at providing peace of mind, placing clients at the center of the relationship. Jennifer holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and a Bachelor's degree in Finance, cum laude. Her career spans over two decades in the financial industry, including positions as a Financial Advisor at RBC Wealth Management, Merrill Lynch, John Hancock, and MetLife Financial Services, as well as a Compliance Manager at John Hancock. She is licensed with the California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Jennifer engages in personal interests such as camping, football, hiking, photography, and singing.

Frank Koucky III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and previously spent eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing. He operates a separate business entity named Blair Financial Group, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, combining advisory platforms with non-advisory financial activities and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Randall Green is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 credentials and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he owns several automotive-related businesses including Vintage Autosports LLC and Scuderia Furia LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations delivered through advisory and brokerage programs.

Michael Wallensack is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he spent 17 years at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap‑fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

William Yakobovich is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth Inc with 54 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC and NPB Financial Group, LLC. Outside of advising, he owns Unique Luxury Travel LLC, a business selling cruise and vacation travel services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party investment managers through a multi-advisor platform.

Steven Keller is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he provides investment and financial planning services to clients, leveraging his expertise to support their financial goals. Steven holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), reflecting his qualifications in the field. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Eastern Nazarene College.

Candice Sagehorn is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 2011, including a role at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB from 2020 to 2021. 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 both non-discretionary guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining integrated custody and brokerage services.

Christopher Laver is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as the executor of the Katie Clancy estate. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Catherine Horan Walker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Investments and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is a part-owner of a rental property in Los Angeles shared with her spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to offer both brokerage and advisory solutions, supporting a wide range of financial products through bank and insurance affiliates.

Dorothy Belville is a CFP® with 45 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. She has been associated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and has operated her own firm, Belville Financial Advisors, since 1985. Outside of her advisory work, she is the executive director of Sauver Ranch, a sanctuary for abused animals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multi-manager platforms and various program structures.

Craig Brinton is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to address a broad range of financial goals, including college education planning, retirement income, legacy planning, and family wealth management strategies. Craig collaborates with business owners, agricultural executives, physicians, and attorneys, guiding them through personalized investment strategies, retirement planning, and fiduciary responsibilities related to company retirement plans. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA™), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P®), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Craig earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of the Pacific and works alongside the SBR Team to provide comprehensive wealth planning services, including trust or individual portfolios, 529 college plans, charitable gifting, insurance, and debt planning. Outside of his professional work, Craig supports various local nonprofit organizations and is involved with community groups such as The Salvation Army, Rotary, and the Boys and Girls Club. His personal interests include biking, fishing, and golfing.

David Rutberg is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS and its predecessor Painewebber since 1998 and began his career at Security Pacific Investment Division in 1988. Rutberg holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a successor trustee for the R. L. A. Trust in Carmel, California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm integrates proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Gaspich is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 50 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2001. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Caroline Duddy is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her financial services career in 2017 and currently assists clients in building wealth management strategies tailored to their individual needs. Caroline approaches wealth management with a comprehensive perspective, emphasizing informed decision-making and attentive listening. Her expertise spans wealth management and transfer, retirement planning, and asset preservation, supported by over 50 combined years of investment experience within her team. Caroline holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Loyola Marymount University. Caroline is involved in community organizations including Delta Delta Delta and The Stanford Fund.