Michael McGrath is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and includes a range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

Karen Goodwin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement-income recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Edwin Galindo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 7 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2002. Outside of advising, Galindo serves as a consultant for University and Student Services and is the owner and operator of a martial arts gym in Hayward, California. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Avery Tannenbaum is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at OSAIC Wealth, Equitable Advisors, Ascend Financial Group, and prior experience with CMG/Diversified Mortgage Group and Seattle University. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services and employs advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios.

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.

Daschel Grammer is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in San Ramon, CA. He has held positions at firms including Summit Financial Group and Securian Financial Services Inc. Grammer serves as an independent contractor at Summit Financial Group through Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

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.

David Liebowitz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Danville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a vacation condo at Seascape Resort. 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 and offers a broad range of products and services supported by proprietary research and trading platforms.

Kelsey Wheaton is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, overseeing the Dublin branch. In this role, she leads a team of Financial Professionals to provide client services and support their professional development. Kelsey has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Senior Relationship Manager, Financial Consultant, and Assistant Branch Leader before her current position. Prior to Fidelity, she worked as a Flagship Client Service Associate at The Vanguard Group. She holds a California Insurance License.

Francesco Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of experience at the firm and a total of 10 years in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 strategies from internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party style managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mc Rae Grace is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Grace worked at Equitable Advisors for two years and has a varied background including roles outside of finance. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

Kimberly Damiani is a Certified Financial Planner® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She has worked at Raymond James since 2023 and previously held roles at Summit Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Damiani serves on the board and investment committee of the Three Valleys Community Foundation, contributing to the foundation’s investment oversight. 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, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

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.

Jaime Fukumae is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has previously worked at LPL Financial and operates his own CPA practice and insurance agency. Fukumae also serves as a board member of the East Bay Youth Athletic League. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and custody platforms.

William Finnegan is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Lafayette, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Royal Alliance Associates since 2018, previously was with SII from 2016 to 2018, and has been associated with Double Diamond Financial since 2004. Outside of his advisory roles, he is an assistant boys' basketball coach at a high school in Oceanside, CA. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, through a large network of financial advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with various portfolio management tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and third-party solutions.

Tracy Parker is a financial advisor at Merrill with 29 years of industry experience. She has held her position at Merrill since 1996 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a family-run LLC that holds cellular site properties. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Brendan Stone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fremont Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Allen Lund Company. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, with investment management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.