Benjamin Peters is a financial advisor at Burton Enright Welch with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Burton Enright Welch since 2014, following three years at Napa Valley Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, Peters is a co-founder of PICKMOTO, a mobile applications business, where he contributes to task management, bug tracking, and outreach. Burton Enright Welch serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension plans, and business entities, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm applies a documented, four-step disciplined investment process and manages diversified portfolios with approximately $1.55 billion in assets under management.

Peter Burton is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience, currently with Burton Enright Welch since 2010. The firm is based in Walnut Creek, CA, and Burton provides financial planning services including life insurance analysis and referrals to estate planning attorneys. Burton Enright Welch serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $1.246 billion in assets. The firm employs a disciplined four-step investment process combining active and passive strategies, offering tailored portfolio management and specialized planning services.

Brian Gemmer is a financial advisor at Gemmer Asset Management LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Gemmer Asset Management since 2006. Gemmer Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and small businesses. The firm manages just over $2.3 billion across approximately 1,270 clients, focusing on asset allocation and longer-term holdings primarily through no-load mutual funds and ETFs, with periodic portfolio rebalancing and a dedicated Social Strategy to limit fossil fuel exposure.

Ian Castille is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Capital Advantage, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade, Banc of America Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Investments. He is also a California Notary Public. Capital Advantage, Inc. provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm uses fundamental and technical analysis combined with macroeconomic indicators and treats cash as an asset class for defensive positioning.

Dean Leonard is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Castle Rock Wealth Management, LLC. His prior experience includes over two decades at WHJR Associates and extensive tenure at Royal Alliance Associates, INC. Leonard is also a licensed insurance agent involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance, accident and health, and long-term care products. Castle Rock Wealth Management provides fiduciary investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing discretionary portfolios that include stocks, bonds, ETFs, options, and other securities. The firm serves approximately 2,024 clients across six offices, offering comprehensive financial planning and utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis in its investment approach.

Kameron Jackson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Liberty Wealth Management, LLC in Oakland, CA, with three years of industry experience. He has been with Liberty Wealth Management since 2022 and previously worked at The Utility Reform Network. Outside of advising, he is involved as an insurance agent with Lifetime Planning Marketing, Inc., and participates as a member of SL8 Investments, LLC, a privately held investment company. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients with investment management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party managers. The firm offers educational seminars and utilizes a combination of centrally developed and adviser-developed strategies, including access to private market investments and affiliated alternative-asset opportunities.

Daoud Kayoumi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals, develop personalized plans, and provide investing guidance. He focuses on ensuring clients understand where their money is invested, the performance of their investments, and associated costs. Prior to his current role, Daoud held positions including Account Executive at Salesforce from 2022 to 2023, Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2022, Financial Advisor at Equitable from 2019 to 2021, and Branch Service Specialist at Union Bank from 2017 to 2018. He holds a California Insurance License.

Claudina Campbell is a financial advisor at Willow Grove Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® and Series 65 designations. Her prior roles include positions at Coldstream Wealth Management, Paracle Advisors LLC, and Brighton Jones LLC. Willow Grove Advisors, LLC is a fee-only SEC-registered investment adviser serving primarily individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with technical and economic analysis, offering discretionary portfolio management and access to private fund investments.

Marla Schroeder is a financial advisor at Contravisory Investment Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial sector, she worked in education at Orinda Union Schools and Moraga Schools for a combined total of over ten years. Contravisory Investment Management serves both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $702 million across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative and technical research system to guide its investment strategies and is notable for its dual role as both investment manager and sponsor of private pooled vehicles that utilize long-short strategies.

Colin Taylor is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Advantage, Inc. since 2011 and previously worked at Catalyst Financial Planning & Investment Management Corporation from 2007 to 2011. Capital Advantage, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside macroeconomic indicators to guide investment decisions and treats cash as an asset class for defensive positioning.

Jared Wegrzyn is a financial advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning, LLC and Heyman Investment Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with MFA Financial Planning and Lifetime Planning Marketing, Inc., where he engages in financial sales and insurance services. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients with investment management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager programs. The firm offers a combination of centrally developed and adviser-developed strategies, including private market investments and affiliated alternative-asset management.

Wayne Freeman is a financial advisor with Dixon Financial Services in Lafayette, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Dixon Financial Services since 1995 and also affiliated with Assante Capital Management since 2001. Dixon Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, trustees, charitable organizations, business owners, and corporations. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using mutual funds and ETFs within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework and manages approximately $1.086 billion in assets across five advisors.

Jessica Schafer is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. King Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at American Investors Company and Alamo Capital. In addition to her advisory role, she owns an independent insurance agency specializing in life and health insurance sales. J.P. King Advisors, Inc. is an employee-owned SEC-registered investment advisory firm managing approximately $889.7 million for around 450 client family relationships. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Keley Petersen is a financial advisor at Willow Grove Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Willow Grove Advisors since 2009. Willow Grove Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $300 million for about 187 client relationships, primarily individual and high-net-worth investors. The firm combines technical and economic analysis with strategic asset allocation and trading strategies, offering customized portfolio management and private placement due diligence for suitable clients.

Andrew Kirchner is a financial advisor at Elevation Wealth Partners, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including ZRC Wealth Management, Assetmark Financial, Envestnet, and FDx Advisors. Elevation Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm provides fee-only discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, emphasizing asset allocation and long-term, academically informed investment strategies.

Walter Au is a financial advisor with Dixon Financial Services in Lafayette, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Dixon Financial Services since 2000 and has been with Assante Capital Management Inc. since 2001. Dixon Financial Services serves individuals, trustees, charitable organizations, business owners, and corporations by providing investment advisory services focused on individualized investment policy statements, portfolio management through asset allocation, and coordination with clients’ professional advisors. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using mutual funds and ETFs within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework and manages approximately $1.086 billion in client assets.

Brian Baylis is a financial advisor at Bell Investment Advisors Inc with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Bell Investment Advisors since 2007. Bell Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that provides discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes investment recommendations based on clients’ circumstances and conducts ongoing account monitoring while considering market and economic trends.

John Kenny is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Illumination Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he held roles at Savvy Investments & Planning LLC and MML Investor Services. Illumination Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans by providing comprehensive Financial Life Management that integrates financial planning and ongoing investment management. The firm employs client-specific investment policy statements and a strategic asset allocation approach with tactical adjustments, monitoring portfolios regularly with a focus on long-term allocation.

Ariana Alisjahbana is a financial advisor at North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 65 credentials with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BrightPlan and Rocket Lawyer, as well as experience in travel and at Alibaba Group. North Berkeley Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to a diverse client base, utilizing a customized asset allocation process that incorporates both passive and active strategies along with ESG options. The firm manages approximately $830 million in client assets and emphasizes maintaining client custody with reputable custodians such as Charles Schwab.

Jennifer Mitchell is a financial advisor at Castle Rock Wealth Management, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including First Allied Advisory Services and Round Hill Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an arbitrator for FINRA and is a youth soccer referee with the Mustang Soccer League. Castle Rock Wealth Management provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages over $500 million across approximately 1,882 clients through a team of eight advisors, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with active trading strategies.