Brian Wang is a CFA® charterholder with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Advantage, Inc. since 2021, following roles at Consilium Wealth Management and Allianz Global Investors. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm uses a team-based approach, combining fundamental and technical analysis, and manages portfolios with a range of investment vehicles while maintaining regular client reviews.

Monica Padilla is a CFP® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been with American Investors Company since 1990 and has operated as a sole proprietor since 1985. Outside of advising, she provides tax preparation services seasonally and acts as a trustee and trust planner for personal clients. American Investors Company serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and conducts evaluations of third-party money managers while acknowledging ERISA fiduciary duties for retirement advice.

John Bargmann is a financial advisor at The Pacific Center For Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with his current firm since 1997, previously working at Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services. He serves as a board member for the Micki Rainey Scholarship Fund. The Pacific Center For Financial Services advises individuals, high-net-worth families, family trusts, and retirement accounts by providing financial planning, consulting, and investment management services. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets and operates a Managed Account Program focused on diversified, asset-allocation-based portfolio management using mutual funds, stocks, ETFs, and bonds.

Craig Frieders is a financial advisor with RB Capital Management, LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been associated with RB Capital Management and Crofton Capital Management since 2005 and is also involved in AmeriEstate Legal Plan Inc., assisting clients with estate planning. Outside of advisory work, he owns an independent insurance agency focused on term life and long-term care insurance. RB Capital Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, corporations, trusts, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation, diversification, and customized portfolios, integrating hedged strategies and managed fixed-income solutions while primarily managing assets in-house.

James Sutton is a financial advisor with Echo45 Advisors LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley before joining Echo45 Advisors in 2020. Sutton is also a passive investor in property technology and land development companies through Land Club LLC and Land Club Sutter Creek LLC. Echo45 Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary investment management, and financial planning services. The firm combines multiple analytical methods and employs a variety of portfolio strategies, including custom indexing, alternative investments, and digital assets, supported by affiliated tax and estate services and integrated fintech solutions.

Eric Loofbourrow is a financial advisor with American Investors Company, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with American Investors Company since 2015. Outside of finance, he has experience as a self-employed piano and organ player. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services including asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and seminars, operating with a combined broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser structure.

Chad Franck is a financial advisor at The Pacific Center For Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at the firm since 2001, with prior experience at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC from 2013 to 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a licensed mortgage broker involved in arranging first and second mortgages, including FHA loans. The Pacific Center For Financial Services serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family trusts, and retirement accounts by providing financial planning, consulting, and investment management services. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets and utilizes a Managed Account Program focused on diversified, asset-allocation-based portfolios using mutual funds, stocks, ETFs, and bonds with a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Joseph Mcdonough is a financial advisor at Lewis Asset Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at BlackRock and Mechanic's Bank. Lewis Asset Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and standalone financial planning, focusing on long-term trading and diversified portfolios that typically include exchange-traded funds and no-load mutual funds.

Scott Horton is a Certified Financial Planner® with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. King Advisors, Inc. since 2008 and is a shareholder and vice president of the firm. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship selling annuities and other insurance products. J.P. King Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm emphasizes risk management and strategic asset allocation through globally diversified portfolios, primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs.

Sean O'Brien is a financial advisor at Echo45 Advisors LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Central Valley Advisors, Raymond James Financial Services, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of advising, he serves as a volunteer board member for the Salvation Army in Sacramento. Echo45 Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with comprehensive wealth management, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines multiple analytical methods with various portfolio implementation strategies and offers both automated and customized investment services.

Brian Stormont is a Certified Financial Planner® at Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Mutual Securities, Inc., Lincoln Financial Advisors, Valic Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs proprietary portfolio models primarily using low-cost, diversified ETFs and individual stocks, supported by a multi-disciplinary investment process that includes fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis.

Dawnalizabeth Henke is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Capital Advantage, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Capital Advantage since 2006. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and manages portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income, with regular account reviews and a team-based approach.

Michael Lin is a financial advisor with New Insight Wealth Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 15 years before joining New Insight Wealth Advisors and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of his financial advisory role, he owns and directs Michael Lin Workshop, a video and media production business. New Insight Wealth Advisors provides discretionary asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process utilizing a broad range of instruments and offers ongoing portfolio monitoring and periodic rebalancing.

Jonathan Gonzalez is a financial advisor at J.P. King Advisors, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. J.P. King Advisors, Inc. is an employee-owned investment advisory firm managing approximately $889.7 million for around 450 family client relationships. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, emphasizing risk management and strategic asset allocation through globally diversified portfolios overseen by an Investment Committee.

David Espineira is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Burton Enright Welch since 2015. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.246 billion in assets for around 610 clients, using a disciplined four-step investment process that combines active and passive strategies with ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Peter Fogarty is a financial advisor at Orca Investment Management, LLC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining Orca in 2026, he worked at Paulson Investment Advisors LLC and has been associated with Paulson Investment Company since 2015. Orca Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, retirement plans, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to deliver tailored investment strategies ranging from conservative capital preservation to equity-centric growth.

Ryan Kosakura is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with ZRC Wealth Management since 2014. Kosakura is based in Walnut Creek, CA, and is part of a six-advisor team at Elevation Wealth Partners, LLC. Elevation Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and institutional accounts by providing fee-only discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and long-term, academically informed investment strategies, supported by integrated tax and accounting services.

Elliot Kallen is a financial advisor with Prosperity Financial Group, Inc. in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Prosperity Financial Group since 2000 and also works with Prosperity Wealth Management and Fortune Financial Services. Kallen serves as president of Prosperity Financial Group, where he is involved in retirement planning, benefits administration, and asset management. Prosperity Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $503 million in discretionary assets for several hundred clients through a team of seven advisors. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and financial planning, utilizing sub-advisory relationships and regular portfolio reviews.

Gerwin De Haan is a financial advisor at Burton Enright Welch with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at APS Management Group, Inc. and Cal Poly Pomona. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts and estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm manages approximately $1.246 billion in assets and employs a disciplined investment approach combining active and passive strategies with ongoing monitoring and tailored portfolio management.

Anthony Jurado is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Lodestar Private Asset Management LLC since 2016. Prior to Lodestar, he spent ten years with LPL Financial. Lodestar Private Asset Management provides personalized financial planning and investment management services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and certain pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy using both passive and active investments, emphasizing tax considerations in taxable accounts, and manages approximately $1.34 billion in assets across five advisors.