Jennifer Leichter is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, delivering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning processes and offers diverse investment and fiduciary services through its large institutional platform.

Barclay Kung is Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in financial consulting, having previously worked at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley between 2017 and 2022, J.P. Morgan as Vice President, Private Client Advisor from 2016 to 2017, Bank of the West as Financial Advisor from 2014 to 2016, and Merrill Lynch as Financial Advisor from 2012 to 2014. Barclay holds a California Insurance License and focuses on partnering with clients to develop tailored wealth strategies. He emphasizes the importance of understanding clients' financial goals to provide personalized service. Outside of his professional work, Barclay has interests in cars, food, parenthood, pets, reading, and traveling.

Farshid Bahramipour is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Moraga, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in Nash Solutions, LLC, a software development firm specializing in marketing assistance. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Angela Spears is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2006 and previously worked at Piper Jaffray & Co starting in 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she has served as an assistant referee for the East Diablo Youth Soccer League. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets offerings.

Alistair Savides is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, First Church of Christ, First Republic Bank, and Litman Gregory Asset Management. 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 through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates a broader range of regulatory registrations and derivatives capabilities.

Nicholas Charbonneau is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this position, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and collaborates with them to develop personalized financial plans. Prior to his current role, Nicholas gained experience at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025. This progression reflects his growing expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has interests that include baseball, beach activities, boating, fitness, golf, and skiing.

Nicole Tom is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its advisory services.

Jacquelyn Mulford is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2007 and concurrently associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with trading, account administration, and custody support.

Mina Luke is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with individuals, families, and professionals, particularly in the technology sector, to help them develop personalized financial strategies. Mina emphasizes a holistic approach to wealth management that goes beyond investment advice, aiming to understand her clients' unique circumstances, goals, and values. Her expertise includes guiding clients through retirement planning, business management, stock-based compensation, and wealth transfer strategies. By establishing one-on-one relationships, she collaborates with clients to craft financial plans focused not only on wealth accumulation and preservation but also on aligning with what matters most to them. Mina holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ain Shams University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is fluent in English, Arabic, and French. Outside of her professional role, she has interests in chess, gymnastics, music, reading, running, soccer, table tennis, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Raymond Carlisle is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Birch Lakes Owners Association, overseeing common areas for commercial office properties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Brendan Hawes is a financial advisor at OSAIC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has recently begun his career in the industry in 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Delicato Family Wines and The Odom Corporation. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, utilizing discretionary strategies and third-party managers across a range of accounts and programs.

Joel Drescher is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has prior experience at Citi Private Bank, Merrill, Millennium Partners, and Drescher Capital. Outside of his advisory role, he is a lecturer at UC Berkeley Haas Business School and co-coaches a youth soccer team in the East Bay area. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of wealth advisors, providing non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates ESG considerations where applicable.

Michael Baird is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bayshore Tax and Consulting, Tony H. Tarabay, CPA, and Securities America. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship offering life insurance and long-term care policy consulting and sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various management strategies and third-party manager options.

David Lawrence II is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that combine broad retail and institutional offerings.

Aaron Peabody is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2023 and was previously with Summit Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Peabody also serves as a broker for fixed insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, along with specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Mary Hanson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012, following positions at VOYA Financial Advisors and MSI Financial Services. Hanson is a board member of the Professional Women's Referral Group and serves as a networking leader for the San Ramon Chamber of Commerce. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and offers various advisory services through proprietary and third-party platforms.

John Keller is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Keller participates in a member expense sharing arrangement with other Ameriprise advisors to support shared business infrastructure. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored recommendations. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

David Minor is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2010. Minor serves on the board of directors for COTAP, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, with a focus on clients who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Heidi Crocker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Prior to her professional financial career, she spent twelve years engaged in homemaking. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Susan Vidalon Suzuki is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors since 2018. Her prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors, Pandora Media Inc., and Santa Clara University. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both third-party program sponsors and proprietary resources.