Charles Moore is a financial advisor with Liberty Wealth Management, LLC in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Liberty Wealth Management since 2018, previously at AE Financial Services and Liberty Group, LLC. He is also the owner of Moore Financial Advice, an investment-related financial firm based in San Francisco. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm uses a blend of centrally developed models and advisor-developed strategies, employing quantitative and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios while integrating third-party managers and coordinating with outside professionals.

Joel Malakoff is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving at Malakoff Wealth since 2010. He also maintains a long-term association with LPL Financial and Malakoff & Associates, Inc. in Danville, CA. Malakoff Wealth provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, trusts, nonprofit organizations, banks, business entities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm delivers written financial plans with periodic reviews, focusing on fundamental analysis and manager evaluation, and refers clients to LPL Financial for investment implementation and portfolio supervision.

Jason Qiu is a financial advisor at Echo45 Advisors LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Echo45, he held various roles outside of finance, including positions in the food service industry and at the University of California Riverside. Echo45 Advisors serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities with comprehensive wealth management and financial planning services. The firm combines multiple analytical methods and a range of investment strategies, offering both discretionary management and an automated digital advisory service through Betterment Securities.

Ryan Kelley is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bell Investment Advisors Inc since 2019 and previously held roles at ALPS Distributors, Inc. and Seafarer Capital Partners LLC. Ryan is based in Orinda, CA and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Bell Investment Advisors is a team-based SEC-registered adviser serving individual clients, trusts, and institutional accounts. The firm provides investment management and financial planning, employing diversified strategies primarily through ETFs and no-load mutual funds, with customized investment policy statements and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Jon Henderson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 25 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Echo45 Advisors LLC, where he has worked since 2020, following prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an artisan woodworking business and operates Echo45 Tax & Estate, a tax preparation and estate planning service. He is also a candidate for governor and serves as principal officer of his political campaign committee. Echo45 Advisors LLC provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, professional fiduciaries, and business entities. The firm manages diversified portfolios using a range of investment vehicles and offers wealth management, retirement plan consulting, financial planning, and estate-planning services, supported by affiliated service relationships and distinctive subsidiaries including Echo45 Tax & Estate and Echo45 Aviation LLC.

Eugene Binunsky is a financial advisor at Burton Enright Welch with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm in 2026, he worked at Deloitte Tax LLP for four years and held various academic roles at the University of California – Davis and California Polytechnic State University. Burton Enright Welch provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, families, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm manages diversified portfolios through a disciplined four-step process and acts as a fiduciary while overseeing roughly $1.55 billion in assets across approximately 612 client relationships.

James Luippold is a financial advisor at Castle Rock Wealth Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee for Christ the King Church in Pleasant Hill and coaches an 8U baseball team, where he also manages the team’s finances. Castle Rock Wealth Management provides investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $521.8 million for nearly 1,900 clients through a team of eight advisors, employing both fundamental and technical analysis combined with active trading strategies and comprehensive portfolio management.

Nancy Woodall is a CFA® and CIC credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Meridian Investment Counsel, Inc. since 2004. Meridian Investment Counsel provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, trusts, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a tax-aware, conservative growth approach through fundamental security analysis, asset allocation, and long holding periods, managing portfolios on a fiduciary basis with in-house discretion.

David Phillips is a financial advisor with Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial, LLC and National Planning Corporation alongside his current role at Valley Wealth Strategies. Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC provides customized investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach supplemented by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing over $1.2 billion in assets with a significant portion handled on a non-discretionary basis.

Claire Hollander is a financial advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Liberty Wealth Management since 2020. Prior to her advisory role, she held positions in legal and governmental organizations, including the Office of the Oakland Mayor and several law offices. Outside of her advisory work, she hosts The Clear Cut Podcast, an investment-related and lifestyle show. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a combination of centrally developed and advisor-developed investment strategies, uses both quantitative and fundamental analysis, and offers services such as financial planning, third-party manager referrals, and educational seminars.

Laurent Harrison is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Bell Investment Advisors Inc in Orinda, CA, where he has worked since 2010 and has 15 years of industry experience. He serves as Chairman of the Board of Advisors for Software Next Door, Inc., providing business strategy and planning advice to the company’s senior management. Bell Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm offering discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes investment recommendations based on client-specific factors and provides ongoing account monitoring while incorporating market and economic research.

Jorge Madrigal is a financial advisor at Penserra Wealth Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has held roles at several Penserra entities since 2008, as well as at Cheevers & Company since 2016. Madrigal is also president of a registered investment advisor, a position he has held since its founding. Penserra Wealth Management, founded in 2024, provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches and investment strategies, serving its clients with a mix of asset allocation methods and instruments.

Samaya Patel is a financial advisor at Blume Capital Management, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Blume Capital, she worked at Cisco Systems and has academic experience from the University of California, Berkeley. Blume Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension plans, charitable foundations, and private investment funds. The firm emphasizes long-term investing with a value-oriented equity allocation and broad diversification, using mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments for qualified clients.

Peter Reidenbach is a financial advisor at Blume Capital Management, Inc. in Berkeley, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Blume Capital Management since 2011. Blume Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable foundations, and private investment funds. The firm emphasizes long-term investing with a value-oriented equity allocation and broad diversification, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments for qualified clients.

Mark Bertoli is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience and is currently with Castle Rock Wealth Management, LLC in Walnut Creek, CA. He has worked at Private Client Services, First Allied Securities, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Outside of his advisory role, he mentors at a fintech start-up, Your Capital Inc. 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 for nearly 1,900 clients through a team of eight advisors and employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside active trading strategies.

Brendan Fraleigh is a financial advisor at Moment Private Wealth with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Moment Private Wealth in 2024, he worked at ICONIQ Capital and held various roles related to the University of Notre Dame. Moment Private Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm focuses on long-term, low-cost, diversified asset allocation grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, with many client accounts managed on a discretionary basis.

Bryce Brown is a financial advisor at Penserra Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Perigon Wealth Management and Burleson & Company. He also serves as a commander in the California Army National Guard, where he is involved in personnel and equipment management as well as engineering projects. Penserra Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser that offers discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a range of analytical approaches and investment strategies, serving clients with approximately $15 million in discretionary assets under management.

Scott Gemmer is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Gemmer Asset Management LLC, a firm he has been associated with since 1993. Gemmer Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and small businesses, managing over $2.3 billion across approximately 1,270 clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and long-term holdings, primarily using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and incorporates a Social Strategy that limits fossil fuel exposure. Gemmer operates as a 100% employee-owned firm and collaborates with Personal Financial Advisors and unaffiliated sub-advisors.

Cory Degraaf is a financial advisor at Dixon Financial Services with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Dixon Financial Services since 2023 and has prior experience with Buckingham Strategic Partners/Loring Ward, Lyft, and Home Goods. Dixon Financial Services serves individuals, trustees, charitable organizations, business owners, and corporations by providing personalized investment advisory services focused on strategic asset allocation and ongoing portfolio management. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets with a team of five advisors and uses a disciplined approach involving Modern Portfolio Theory, Dimensional Fund Advisors funds, and financial simulation programs to support client planning and reporting.

Kim Berger is a financial advisor at North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, Kim worked for ten years at Grifols Diagnostics. Outside of financial advising, Kim serves as Secretary for pHionics, Inc., a company that manufactures and sells water equipment. North Berkeley Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $710.6 million in assets, offering comprehensive financial planning and investment management with a focus on long-term, total-return portfolios that blend passive and active strategies and include options for ESG and carbon-screened investments.