Garrett W. Bates is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Lafayette, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers access to proprietary research and capital markets solutions.

Crystal Norris is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. She is also the owner of Crystal Clear Wealth Management, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that operates a multi-manager platform, serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Mason Arnold is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Fidelity Investments, DXC Technology, and Avetta LLC. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Roberto Garfias is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, and various Wells Fargo entities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of solutions supported by research and analytics, including consulting and discretionary services for retirement plans.

Belma Mirvic is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pleasant Hill, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA before joining Edward Jones in 2019. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a network of around 23,701 advisors, offering a range of investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated products under a fiduciary standard.

Scott Symank is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has professional experience beginning in 2025 with Clearwater Analytics and joined Morgan Stanley in 2026. His background includes four years at Clemson University and prior roles in education. 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 and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Aaron Hannigan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at Cetera Financial Group and has been involved as a volleyball coach at De La Salle High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, incorporating structured financial planning tools and various investment strategies managed through its large-scale platform.

Dwight Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Advantage Wealth Advisors and National Planning Corporation. He is based in Alamo, California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, combining advisory platforms with non-advisory financial activities and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Lu Hao is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2023, he worked at China Merchants Bank from 2014 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Marie Meister is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2013 and holds the Series 66 designation. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight from a dedicated Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Ming Lo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 18 years at TD Ameritrade, Inc. He is based in San Ramon, CA. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management alongside brokerage and custody services. Schwab’s integrated structure combines centralized supervision and multi-asset investment guidance with access to alternative investments and cash-sweep solutions.

Scott Danilson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Danville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis in its approach, with a centralized consulting team supporting advisors like Danilson in delivering tailored recommendations.

Scott Edington is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he and his team specialize in providing wealth management strategies tailored to corporate executives, business owners, and retirees. They focus on key areas such as executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Edington works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans aimed at preserving and growing wealth, mitigating taxes, supporting loved ones, and facilitating charitable giving. His approach is founded on the principle that clients' goals are the central focus of their financial strategies. He emphasizes empowering clients to make better decisions through flexible strategies adaptable to changing market conditions. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and attended Butte College without earning a degree, and he completed high school at Granada High School. Edington is also engaged in his community, following Merrill's tradition of participation by volunteering with local organizations.

Samer Georges is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop strategies tailored to their individual priorities and evolving goals. His approach emphasizes transparency and partnership, helping clients navigate financial options with clarity and confidence to create informed plans aligned with their values. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2024, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant. Prior to that, Samer worked at JPMorgan Wealth Management as a Private Client Advisor from 2021 to 2024 and as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Samer enjoys spending time at the beach, social events with friends, watching movies, playing soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Brendan Noonan is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. His career includes over a decade at Sgc Financial and Securian Financial Services, as well as roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services. He operates as an independent contractor with Summit Financial Group based in San Ramon, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses analytical tools for tailored, non-discretionary advice and supports a broad advisor network with specialized offerings including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Steven Cline is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Cline is also a music composer. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Dharma Westphal is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, Dharma has held various roles within Primerica Financial Services and has experience outside finance including work with The Dance Center and Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm. Outside of advisory work, Dharma is an independent contractor for Twitch Interactive, dedicating several hours monthly. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for trading and emphasizes a tiered wrap fee structure.

Gerard Soriano Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Alamo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Andrew Thiermann is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including MML Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and NY Life Securities LLC. Thiermann is also active as an insurance broker with Lenox Advisors, specializing in life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. 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 with a structured, collaborative approach using firm-approved analytical tools.

Michael Tran is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.