John Mccarthy is a financial advisor at Stifel with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2011. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Christopher Micco is a Brokerage Services Advisor II at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in client relationship building through customer service, strategic wealth planning, and professional investment management. Christopher has over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System. Christopher is a lifelong Bay Area resident and enjoys playing tennis, cooking, and traveling in his personal time.

Stephen Besse is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates since 2014. He is located in Walnut Creek, CA, and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of a family cabin held in an LLC for tax and liability purposes. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting with a generally non-discretionary approach.

Sumit Mahay is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and various business ventures in home improvement and other industries. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and advisory strategies but generally does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Colleen Cusick is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 30 years of experience with Merrill Lynch, preceded by work at a large public accounting firm. Colleen specializes in building long-lasting client relationships and developing customized wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs. Her approach includes estate planning services, retirement income planning, wealth transfer strategies, college education planning, and tax-efficient estate planning. Colleen holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designations. She earned a bachelor's degree from Miami University and a master's in business administration from Ohio State University. As a Portfolio Manager, she manages personalized investment strategies on a discretionary basis, focusing on disciplined investment processes, investment manager selection, and asset allocation review. Outside of her professional role, Colleen and her husband enjoy outdoor activities such as jogging, gardening, hiking, skiing, and traveling to exotic destinations.

Nicolette Frandsen is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She has been with Wells Fargo & Co. since 2008. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process 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.

Jack Whitney is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation. He has been in the financial industry since 2026, with experience at Lenox Advisors and MassMutual Life Insurance Company LLC. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver collaborative, goal-oriented recommendations.

Mitchell Sauberman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a trust based in Pleasanton, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and models developed by its Global Investment Committee.

Laurelle Daniels is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS since 2012, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory work, Daniels is a consultant for a skincare business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management solutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Courtney Chynces is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Merrill, Jackson National Life Distributors, and United Planners Financial Services. She also serves as a board member for the Oakridge Village Homeowners Association. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through thousands of financial professionals, managing a multi‑billion dollar asset base across various platforms and custodians.

Allen Leung is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. 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 employs research and analytics to inform its investment approach and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jenner Stimpfig is a Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2006 and currently serves as the Resident Director of the Pleasanton office, overseeing 24 Financial Advisors and over $3.425 billion in assets and liabilities as of April 1st, 2024. Jenner's team focuses on creating and updating financial plans that align with clients' goals and life events, serving individuals, families, company owners, executives, and retirees. With 22 years of industry experience, Jenner specializes in wealth management, retirement benefit consulting, and employee financial wellness programs. He holds several professional designations, including the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Additionally, he holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System. Beyond his professional role, Jenner is involved with the Gratitude Network and dedicates time to nonprofit and community-based organizations. He resides in Danville with his wife and two daughters.

Richard Disho is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following prior roles at Steiner Group and OMNI Global. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Nate Linford is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2020, progressing through roles including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant before his current position beginning in 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nate worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor and Financial Advisor at Merrill and Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2020. In his role, Nate focuses on understanding each client's unique circumstances, goals, and preferences to develop comprehensive financial plans. His approach leverages Fidelity's brand, technology, and investment strategies to support investors across different life stages. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nate's personal interests include biking, golf, parenthood, skiing, snowboarding, and surfing.

Marit Bailey is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work history at First Republic Securities Company and VII Peaks Capital. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market simulations.

Matthew Corrado is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1989. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers proprietary research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets solutions.

Daniel Grover is a Certified Financial Planner® with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 2021. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management and Wingspan Insurance Group. He is a member of the board of directors for Lafayette Partners in Education, a nonprofit supporting local public schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management offerings to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Abhijit Talathi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Fremont Bank, Marina Landing Family Dentistry, and Cisco Systems Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with a dental practice as outside employment. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tina Fletcher is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has 45 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets from 1993 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment models as part of its advisory services.

Judith Feuer is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Robert Half International from 2015 to 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.