Joseph Caselle is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and proprietary research to tailor investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Donn Levine is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and the Series 63 license, and has 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, Minnesota Life, and Sgc Financial. Outside of his advisory career, he coaches girls' golf at Castilleja High School and is the author of the book "Outwit the Yips." Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

Craig Blackwood is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis, with a broad range of investment and planning services.

Nicole Simoni is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Brentwood, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of her advisory work, she serves on the Board of Directors for the LUHSD Athletic Hall of Fame. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Whalen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets dating back to 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by proprietary tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through employer-based agreements.

Wassana Bright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate-linked financial planning services.

Sarah Lee is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Urban Outfitters, Allbirds, and the University of California, San Francisco. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jordan Haynes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory and brokerage services alongside investment management capabilities.

Robert Shwedel is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at WELLS FARGO Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Adam Lyon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services since 2017 and previously spent three years at Northern Trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Tommie Murphy Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill, where he worked for nine years each before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2020. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Hongjuan Zhang is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. for nine years. 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 support diversified investment options and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Bruce Lin is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Daniel Albert is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

Jesus Jerez Pedroza is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Michael Byrne. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research.

Adam Koplan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing rental property in Moraga, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through financial advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Erik Pulley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and having 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates proprietary tools and market modeling methods.

Steven Serotte is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasant Hill, CA. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63, 65, and 66, with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lenox Advisors, Inc. since 2002 and MML Investors Services, Inc. since 2001, also affiliated with MassMutual since 1996. Outside of advisory work, he is an insurance agent specializing in individual and group life and health insurance. Mass Mutual 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, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars, with planning engagements structured as annual, collaborative relationships using firm-approved analytical tools.

Bobby Klarman is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with families to help them transform complex financial goals into clear, actionable plans. He focuses on strategic retirement planning, investment strategies, and comprehensive income plans to support clients in making informed decisions for their financial future. Bobby began his career at Fidelity Investments as a Financial Representative in 2021 and has held several positions within the company, including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant, before his current role starting in 2025. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Bobby enjoys bowling, gardening, golf, parenthood, and traveling.

Megan McNealy is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 28 years of experience. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and an Investment Professional. Megan leads the McNealy & Associates team, specializing in working with Senior Corporate Executives who have complex financial circumstances and limited time. Her services include wealth preservation strategies, concentrated position management, 10b5-1 trading plans, and comprehensive financial planning aimed at achieving lasting financial freedom. Megan graduated cum laude from Cornell University and earned her Master's degree from Northwestern University. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, she was a third-generation member of the Chicago Board of Trade. Her work highlighting leadership and well-being has been featured in various business publications, and she has been recognized on Forbes' Top Women Wealth Advisors Best in State list for multiple years. In addition to her professional work, Megan is involved in community activities such as being a certified handler/dog team member with the Alliance of Therapy Dogs and volunteering with Virgin Unite's 100% Human at Work initiative. She resides in Northern California with her family and pets.