Shane Westhoelter is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in San Ramon, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Continuity Partners Group and Gateway Financial Advisors, where he also serves as an independent insurance agent. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in various business ventures, including authorship, non-profit board membership, retail operations, and music promotion. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a network of independent financial professionals. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and retirement services with a range of portfolio management options and affiliated proprietary strategies.

John Pulley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Darren Wollrich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools including Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates.

Randall Ng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and JP Morgan Chase Bank. 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.

Diana Chan is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic. She spent 32 years with Woodbury Financial Services before joining Osaic in 2024. In addition to her advisory role, she holds licenses to sell fixed insurance products and fixed indexed annuities. Osaic serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Hanneke Finones is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she was involved in a dental practice, Chew & Finones DDS Inc. DBA Nest Dental, from 2012 to 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors. The firm provides tax-efficient services, access to separately managed accounts, and maintains affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Ellen Sheldon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Securian Financial Services. Outside of finance, she is involved in a family propane business, Keene Propane Corporation, which she co-owns with her siblings. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Rozita Rahaei is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2017, as well as Wells Fargo Bank from 2012 to 2017. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Gabrielle Bechwati is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years at the firm and a total of four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard and various roles outside finance such as at Lacrosse Academy OC and Chapman University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory and managed account services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios supported by Schwab’s research and due diligence.

Adam Sadowy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at Starbucks for four years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates SUDS Laboratory LLC, a biotech-related business. 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 IPS-driven process is grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broad investment menu with insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Vincent Sommese is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2021, he worked in education for 14 years and held various roles including a position with the Oakland Athletics in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Lindsey Frogge is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to her current role beginning in 2019, she worked at American Fidelity Assurance Company and has been employed within various J.P. Morgan entities since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Lilly Zoltak is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several major firms including Citigroup Global Markets and Wells Fargo Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Michael Benjaminson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, formerly LINSCO/PRIVATE LEDGER CORP., since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an insurance business under the DBA MDB Wealth Group, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Joseph Stern III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a comprehensive range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery processes and planning tools but does not offer individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Darwin Ching is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. Based in San Francisco, CA, he focuses on providing wealth management services within the firm. 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, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools to support clients’ financial goals.

Todd Ringoen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Hillsborough, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the KLEF radio station and provides guidance for the University of Oregon Alumni Association. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Alice Wilms is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at New York Life and Thrivent Financial, in addition to consulting and self-employed roles. Wilms serves on the board of Save World Children, a nonprofit where she focuses on building partnerships and raising awareness. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Gen Tri is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2022. In this capacity, Gen partners with clients by educating and empowering them to understand their financial situation and make sound decisions to pursue their lifelong goals. Gen has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Central Relationship Manager, Retirement Solutions Representative, Premium Service Representative, and Financial Representative. This extensive experience reflects a deep understanding of financial consulting and client relationship management. Gen holds a California Insurance License. Outside of professional responsibilities, Gen has interests in fitness, food, snowboarding, tennis, and traveling.

Deepa Venkatachalam is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. She currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Wells Fargo and Morgan Stanley. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence combined with an ESG eligibility framework.