Drew Lyon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His career includes multiple tenures at Wells Fargo Clearing and a period at RBC Capital Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership in a rental property in Austin, Texas. 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 IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Margaret Ring Wiersma is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Kisa Konrad is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She brings a collaborative and empathetic approach to financial planning, aiming to make complex concepts accessible and understandable for her clients. Her professional philosophy centers on easing the anxiety often associated with conversations about finances and retirement planning. Prior to her current position, Kisa worked as a Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Securities from 2019 to 2021 and as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2015 to 2019. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial consulting and client advisement. Outside of her professional career, Kisa has interests in comedy, fitness, music, photography, reading, and traveling.

John Brackett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding 49 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including BAR Financial, LLC, where he served as Regional Director for 16 years, and has recent involvement with B&B Ranch & Cattle, LLC. His career includes over a decade with Cetera Wealth Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving 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 and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets with a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Emily Bach is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has served at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Patrice Rainer is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. Rainer serves as Vice President of the Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers a range of investment solutions through a network of independent Financial Professionals, incorporating proprietary models and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Robert Steinhorn is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Alamo, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 1994 and serves as CEO of Steinhorn Consulting, providing consultation on defined contribution versus defined benefit retirement plans. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a range of investment types.

Tammie Kim is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and currently works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Since 2024, she has served as treasurer for the Stone Valley Middle School Education Fund. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Erin Beable is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, supported by structured discovery and analysis tools, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Stephen Valentine is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Stephen partners with individuals, families, and business owners to create tailored strategies designed to help them pursue their financial goals while navigating important life milestones. His approach emphasizes education, personalized advice, and client service. With six years of experience in the financial services industry, Stephen provides guidance to clients through various financial situations and life transitions. Prior to becoming a Financial Advisor, he worked as a Banker with Chase Bank and as a Client Service Associate with Morgan Stanley. These roles helped establish his foundation in banking, investing, and client service, which inform his holistic approach to financial planning. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys cooking, playing pickleball, traveling, hiking, and spending time with his wife and family.

Rolando Sapantay Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. for the past 10 years. Merrill, along with Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes strategic asset allocation and tax-aware strategies, supported by the Bank of America group’s broad financial infrastructure.

Saumya Batra is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, Saumya held various roles at Wells Fargo entities from 2017 to 2023. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its roles as a commodity pool operator, advisor to registered investment companies, and use of AI and systematic methodologies in portfolio management.

Ann Chen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Charles Schwab, Fremont Bank, New York Life Insurance, and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance. 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Francisco Barajas is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2017. He initially joined Fidelity Investments in 2013, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Francisco worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2006 to 2013. Since 2006, Francisco has worked with numerous clients on investment planning, retirement planning, income protection, estate planning considerations, and financial conversations. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in income protection and estate planning. Francisco is committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals through wealth planning and values the success of his clients as integral to his own.

Minh Thanh Van Nguyen is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, based in Walnut Creek, CA, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, Nguyen worked at PRUCO Securities and has business experience with Feng Cha Teahouse Corporate and Quoc Vinh LLC. Outside of finance, Nguyen works as a barista at Starbucks Coffee Company. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio management, and access to third-party asset management programs within an integrated platform that includes brokerage and insurance products.

Dean Thompson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Wenjun Luo is a Financial Advisor based in Orlando, Florida, specializing in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. At Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, Wenjun focuses on helping individuals and families develop short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals by taking the time to understand their unique needs and priorities. Fluent in Mandarin, Wenjun serves clients from diverse cultural backgrounds and is equipped to provide financial guidance that reflects their specific situations. Wenjun holds professional designations as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Throughout his work, he offers expertise in financial planning, investment management, retirement planning, and asset preservation. In addition to providing personalized financial advice, Wenjun can connect clients to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, lending, and small business solutions. Outside of his professional role, Wenjun has personal interests in pickleball, skiing, and tennis. He is actively involved in the Orlando pickleball community, reflecting his engagement both professionally and personally within the local area.

Harold Hendricks is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee for a family investment trust. 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 manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Paul Granucci is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for the 2004 G Revocable Trust. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Georgina Jui is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 43 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab since 1988, except for a brief period at TD Ameritrade from 2023 to 2024. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, written advice policies, and alternative investment due diligence.