John Aaron is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has held various roles within Avantax and its affiliated entities since 2010 and currently owns an accounting and tax preparation firm, Hawkes Hastings & Aaron Accountancy Corporation, which provides tax planning, bookkeeping, and financial statement services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management strategies and third-party money managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Steve Stevens is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Advisor Group Inc., and Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment due diligence.

Andrea Devincenzi is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach 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.

Steven Pugh is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for a junior varsity high school baseball team, providing coaching and sportsmanship instruction. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Michelle Bricker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2020. Prior to that, she was with Transamerica Capital Inc and Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Invesco Distributors, Inc. for a combined eight years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by various model portfolios and research resources.

Mitchell Lum is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Enfusion and time spent at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach. The firm’s offerings include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alexandra Pastor is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Fiduciary Trust Company International. 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 non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due-diligence framework.

Pema Lakar is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 13 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing tailored financial plans supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Salomon Cazares is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked in various roles within JPMorgan entities and Santa Clara County. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Mary Geong is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Agency and served on the California Board of Accountancy for four years. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a trustee for Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s philanthropy board and is the treasurer of the Piedmont Asian American Club, a nonprofit focused on educational and cultural activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

George Pieper is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as First Republic Bank and Techtronic Industries in sales roles. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant registrations.

Diann Robinson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Robinson also serves as a trustee and holds power of attorney for family trust matters. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources to guide its investment approach, offering a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicholas Billeci is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has been in this role since 2017. Prior to this, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2017, and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2013 to 2015. His work centers on partnering with clients to create financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their unique family needs, emphasizing clear and timely communication. Nicholas holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, he has interests that include fitness, golf, movies, music, pets, and traveling.

Rico Rodriguez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2012. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Alli Page is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. Prior to this role, she worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2024 to 2025. Alli has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, including roles as a Senior Premier Banker at Wells Fargo Bank (2021-2024), Personal Banker at Citi Bank (2020-2021), Relationship Banker at City National Bank (2016-2017), and Personal Banker at Wells Fargo Bank (2014-2016). She holds a California Insurance License. Alli emphasizes developing genuine relationships with clients to understand their goals, priorities, values, and life circumstances. This approach enables her to partner with clients to create financial strategies that support their well-being and provide clarity and confidence throughout the process. Outside of her professional work, Alli has personal interests that include art, family activities, fitness, social events with friends, painting, and traveling.

Garrett Baker is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he partners with clients to help them work toward their financial goals, focusing on areas such as investment strategy, retirement planning, and income protection. Prior to this, he worked as a Customer Relations Specialist II at Guidestone Financial Resources from 2011 to 2012. Garrett holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and maintains a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has personal interests that include baseball, biking, golf, family activities, and parenthood.

Richard Rosenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Rosenberg Wealth Management as an investor relations professional. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research.

Adam Massey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Massey operates a photography services business as an independent contractor. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Olff is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2010. He has 18 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Olff is president of Strategic Business Consultants, a business consulting firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment solutions through a network of independent financial professionals using various discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Eric Gross is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasant Hill, CA, where he has worked since 2013. He also serves as president of his own investment advisory firm, Eric F Gross Inc, which he established in 2023. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses detailed client data and analytical tools to deliver comprehensive financial plans, with additional offerings such as estate and employer-sponsored planning programs.