Nicholas Laughton is a financial advisor at Diversified Capital Group with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Diversified Capital since 2022. Prior to that, he has been affiliated with Mi-GSO PCUBED since 2017. Diversified Capital Group provides discretionary asset and portfolio management services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of analysis methods and strategies, focusing on individualized portfolios with continuous monitoring and periodic rebalancing.

Alvin Yam is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and is a managing member of Paraiba Wealth Management LLC. He worked at Stonemark Wealth Management for nine years before joining Paraiba Wealth Management in 2022. Paraiba Wealth Management LLC is a California-registered investment adviser serving primarily high-net-worth individuals. The firm manages customized model portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers financial planning and retirement-rollover advice while acting as a fiduciary.

James Frazin is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in financial planning. He has been with Communitas Financial Planning PBC since 2011. Communitas Financial Planning PBC provides retirement plan consulting, plan-sponsor services, and investment advisory support focused on pooled and institutional arrangements. The firm emphasizes socially responsible investing by integrating third-party SRI managers and offers educational workshops alongside hands-on pension consulting.

Thinh Nguyen is a CFP® professional affiliated with Fog City Advisors, LLC, with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fog City Advisors, he held positions at CSU East Bay and Laney College. Fog City Advisors is a fee-only firm that offers holistic financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, trusts, non-profits, and business entities. The firm follows a long-term, strategic asset allocation approach using diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with selective use of fixed-income securities and specialized funds.

Viviana Mattos is a financial advisor at Penserra Wealth Management with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Perigon Wealth Management, Burleson & Company, and Triage Consulting Group. Penserra Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser offering portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, concierge administrative services, and sub-advisory solutions. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis, managing approximately $357.2 million in discretionary client assets.

Michael Macdonald is a financial advisor with Financial Transparency, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 40 years of industry experience. He has held various roles including trustee, personal representative, and managing his own financial management firm. Macdonald also serves as trustee of a self-directed profit-sharing plan and is an insurance agent. Financial Transparency provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, retirement plans, businesses, and organizations through a network of independent advisory representatives. The firm employs asset allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the Efficient Market Hypothesis, offering discretionary asset management, financial consultations, and pension consulting across multiple customized investment programs.

Lucas Mc Nulty is a financial advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His work history includes multiple periods at Liberty Wealth Management as well as roles at Tilden Golf Course and various positions during his time at the University of California Los Angeles. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients with investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan services. The firm utilizes a combination of centrally developed models and adviser-developed strategies, offering access to private market investments and affiliated private funds.

Anthony Schliesser is a CFP® affiliated with The Pacific Center for Financial Services in Danville, CA. He has experience with several firms, including Aspiriant and Axa Advisors, and has been with The Pacific Center for Financial Services since 2026. The Pacific Center for Financial Services advises individuals, high-net-worth families, family trusts, and retirement accounts, 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 portfolios using mutual funds, stocks, ETFs, and bonds.

David Hollander is a financial advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been associated with Liberty Wealth Management since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and managing partner of Hollander & Hollander, PC, a law firm specializing in estate planning, litigation, elder law, and tax planning, and he serves on the finance committee of the Julia Morgan School, a private nonprofit institution. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and educational seminars, combining centrally developed models with adviser-developed strategies and access to private market investments through affiliated entities.

Allan Moskowitz is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Mason & Associates, Inc., where he has worked since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Transformative Wealth Management LLC, Protected Investors of America, and Financial West Group. Mason & Associates serves individuals, retirement and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, offering personalized financial planning and investment management through a process based on Modern Portfolio Theory and client-specific Investment Policy Statements. The firm employs an open-architecture platform and routinely engages in private placements and illiquid investments.

Benjamin Cohen is a financial advisor at North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and entering his first year in the industry. His prior work experience includes roles at FE Forbes Company and Enterprise Mobility. North Berkeley Wealth Management provides financial planning and investment management services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, professionals, and organizations. The firm employs a customized asset allocation approach, combining passive and active strategies with documented investment policies and offers specialized ESG investment options.

Jennifer Dazols is a CFP® with four years of experience in the financial industry. She has worked at Equita Financial Network since 2023 and previously at Sincerus Advisory from 2021 to 2023. Prior to her financial advisory roles, she spent 13 years at eBay. Equita Financial Network provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and other registered investment advisers. The firm emphasizes market efficiency and strategic asset allocation, using sub-advisers and third-party managers to create tailored portfolios aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Candace Hamilton is a financial advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Foreside Fund Services, Champlain Investment Partners, A.G.P./Alliance Global Partners, and Wamu Investments. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients with investment management, financial planning, 529 college-savings planning, and ERISA retirement plan services. The firm employs a combination of centrally developed and adviser-developed strategies, often utilizing third-party managers and offering access to private market investments and structured offerings.

Scott Bowhay is a financial advisor with Investor Fan who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 47 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC and MSH Capital Advisors. He is also the managing partner of Bowhay Investments LLC, where he provides investment advisory services to individuals and foundations. Investor Fan offers investment management, financial consulting, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates. The firm uses a portfolio approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating fundamental, technical, cyclical, and macroeconomic analysis, and typically reviews client accounts quarterly or more frequently.

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.