Zachary Unger is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America and Pacific Premier Bank, along with earlier positions connected to California Polytechnic State University. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Hinckley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Alamo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, offering a wide range of investment products and services supported by proprietary research and capital markets expertise.

Fabiana Filips is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in delivering financial planning services tailored to individual and household needs. She focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals by developing customized investment management strategies that reflect their unique objectives and values. Fabiana’s expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing, among other areas. Her foundational approach centers on transparency, trust, and a commitment to clients’ financial well-being. Fabiana utilizes Merrill’s research and resources alongside her industry knowledge to empower individuals and families to take charge of their financial futures. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and received her Bachelor's degree from Lehman College, having previously attended Brooklyn College. Fabiana is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional role, Fabiana enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, biking, dancing, music, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family. She values building long-lasting client relationships and supporting community involvement.

Brett Oland is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025, he worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC, Fisher Investment, and TD Ameritrade. Before his financial services career, he held positions at Monkey Sports, Braum's, A-Game Grill, and Allen Sports Association. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary managed account options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Sean Parks is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank National Association since 2015. 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 supported by structured discovery processes and sophisticated modeling tools.

David Cohen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 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 menu.

Thomas Nowrouzi is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on understanding clients' goals to help build a clear path toward financial security. He has experience in various financial roles, including serving as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2023 and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2018 to 2020. His areas of expertise include planning for retirement, investment strategies, and navigating complex financial decisions. Thomas holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, food, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, and traveling.

Riley Gabriel Lee is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in developing and implementing long-term investing plans tailored to the specific goals of his clients. His work focuses on delivering practical and personalized advice through a goals-based approach, leveraging the resources available at Merrill to help families and businesses achieve financial confidence. Riley and his team assist clients in areas including education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He emphasizes a deep understanding of each client's goals, priorities, and approach to work and life to provide guidance that aims to bring clients closer to their financial milestones. Riley holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Northern Arizona University and is a member of the Northern Arizona University Alumni Association. Outside of his professional commitments, Riley enjoys hiking, music, running, swimming, and tennis, and values spending time with his family.

Brian Wibert is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when making recommendations.

John Wells is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors holding a Series 65 credential. He has one year of industry experience, having joined Wells Fargo Advisors in 2025. Prior to his financial advisory role, his background includes positions at Rhumbix, Inc. and Gusto, Inc., as well as experience in design education at Parsons School of Design. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored planning using proprietary research and tools, serving clients through a network of financial advisors with a range of specialized planning options.

William Robinson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Rafael, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2023, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2013 to 2023. Outside of advising, he is involved in property management as a partner in real estate ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and employer-sponsored arrangements.

Marcos Palma Garcia is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Northwestern Mutual, New York Life, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Palma Gardening LLC, a landscaping company. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Areeya Vesvoranan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with three years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and a bakery and cafe, as well as teaching positions at Florida International University and Miami Palmetto Senior High School. Outside of finance, she is involved with Thai Tamarind Restaurant in Belmont, CA, where she assists with customer service duties. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options that cover retirement, education, risk management, and specialty areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, with implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Russ Bizhko is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Lafayette, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

David Kramer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 48 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as chairman of finance for a condominium homeowners association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Kathleen Ortiz is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Sagepoint Financial. Ortiz has been with Raymond James since 2018. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipalities, offering financial planning and advisory services supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Maria Potter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Corte Madera, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2014. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 a combination of non-discretionary advice and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, with an emphasis on multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Jackson Roberts is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Financial Life Insurance and Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with JDR Group Holdings, LLC, a family-owned holding company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, manager selection, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary process that incorporates quantitative modeling and ESG considerations.

Besart Morina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Unionbanc Investment Services for six years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Nicholas Spangler is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans that reflect their unique values and vision for the future. He focuses on understanding clients' lifestyle and retirement goals to create strategies tailored to their individual priorities. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Nicholas worked as a Financial Planner at Marina Capital from 2018 to 2021 and at Securities America Advisors from 2014 to 2018. He began his career as a Financial Advisor at MassMutual, where he worked from 2011 to 2014. Nicholas holds a California Insurance License.