Maxwell Balbin is a financial advisor at Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management Inc. and RBC Capital Markets, LLC. Prior to his financial career, he spent several years in engineering roles at Langan Engineering and Environmental Services and AECOM. Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, pooled vehicles, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with diversified investment vehicles and offers services across three tiers, ranging from basic reporting to advanced planning and private equity evaluations.

Arek Puzia is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Pathwise. He has held roles at Pathwise Wealth Partners and ACCLARO Wealth Management. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Puzia is a professor at Diablo Valley College, where he teaches Financial and Managerial Accounting. PathWise provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as pension plans. The firm’s investment approach is long-term and allocation-driven, integrating comprehensive due diligence and tax coordination, with an investment team that includes licensed CPA/CFPs engaged in academic instruction.

Alisha Bhardwaj is a financial advisor at Trillium Investments with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 16 years before joining Trillium Investments in 2019. Trillium Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment approach integrates macroeconomic analysis with value-oriented security selection, tax efficiency, and strict risk management.

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.

Timothy Corriero is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Gemmer Asset Management LLC since 2017. He was previously with Geometric Wealth Advisors, LLC for one year and has been involved with Healey Timber since 2003. Outside of financial advising, he is the Managing Director of FIA Timber Partners, LLC, which manages investment funds for institutional and high net worth investors. Gemmer Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and small businesses, focusing on separately managed accounts. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and longer-term holdings, using predominantly no-load mutual funds and ETFs, and includes a Social Strategy to limit fossil fuel exposure.

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.

Thomas McCormick is a financial advisor at American Investors Company with over 50 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at American Investors Company since 1989, also spending 11 years at Straube Associates, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a tax preparation and attorney business. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and brokerage services, including asset management, financial planning, and 401(k) consulting, with a multi-revenue model that includes both fees and commissions.

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.