Joseph Harrison is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lodestar Private Asset Management LLC since 2020 and has operated J. W. Harrison Financial Advisors since 2011. 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 approach combining passive and active investments, focusing on long-term holdings with consideration of tax implications, and manages approximately $1.34 billion in assets across five advisors.

Ashley Souza is a financial advisor at The Pacific Center For Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC for 13 years while maintaining a concurrent role at Pacific Center Financial Services since 2004. Her business activities include life, health, and long-term care insurance sales as part of her advisory work. The Pacific Center for Financial Services provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management to individuals, including high-net-worth families and family trusts. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and long-term diversification through a variety of investment vehicles and conducts regular portfolio monitoring and reviews.

John Nolan is a financial advisor at Malakoff Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Electronics for Imaging, and BDO. Nolan provides investment advisory services through Master Wealth, LLC, an independent investment advisor firm. Malakoff Wealth offers financial planning and consulting services to individuals, trusts, nonprofit organizations, banks, business entities, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm focuses on written financial plans and periodic reviews, referring clients to LPL Financial for investment implementation and portfolio supervision, and emphasizes manager evaluation without discretionary portfolio management or percentage-based fees.

Willard Folsom is a financial advisor with Castle Rock Wealth Management, LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill Lynch from 2013 to 2018 and has been involved with Castle Rock Wealth Management since 2018. Outside of advising, Folsom owns and manages a corn farm and is an investor in a sales training video game company and a private retail club. Castle Rock Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing approximately $521.8 million across about 1,882 clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with active trading strategies, offering comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning through a team of eight advisors.

Jamie Hargrave is a financial advisor with Prosperity Financial Group, Inc. in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Prosperity Financial Group since 2015 and also serves as an independent insurance agent with CSI Financial Group. Additionally, Hargrave is the CEO and founder of Cadence Capital Investments, a commercial real estate investment agency. Prosperity Financial Group, Inc. provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting services for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm operates with a multi-adviser team structure and offers tailored portfolios using a range of investment methods and third-party money managers.

Kellie Raasch is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Malakoff Wealth in Danville, CA. Her previous experience includes multiple roles at LPL Financial, LLC, and positions at KLS Logistics Services and Raasch, Inc. She is also a commissioned notary public. Malakoff Wealth offers financial planning and consulting services to individuals, trusts, nonprofits, banks, businesses, and pension/profit-sharing plans, focusing on written financial plans and periodic reviews without managing client assets or accepting custody. The firm’s approach emphasizes fundamental analysis, manager evaluation, and avoids frequent trading, offering advice through hourly, fixed-fee, or retainer engagements.

Diane Bourdo is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at The Humphreys Group from 1989 to 2025 before joining Treehouse Wealth Advisors, where she is part of a five-advisor team. Treehouse Wealth Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial consulting, and comprehensive wealth planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm’s investment process incorporates technical and fundamental analysis and offers estate, tax-integrated planning, family philanthropy, and trustee oversight services.

Christopher Ruane is a financial advisor at Treehouse Wealth Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at BlackSand Capital and Insight Resource Group. Treehouse Wealth Advisors manages approximately $597 million for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and charitable entities, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial consulting, and wealth planning services, using a mix of technical and fundamental analysis supported by AI tools subject to human oversight.

Cole Durkin is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2018, following two years at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation. Durkin holds a Series 66 license and is based in San Ramon, CA. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, model-driven investment approach using proprietary portfolios alongside independent manager referrals, integrating fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis across diverse asset classes.

Bradley Haupt is a financial advisor with American Investors Company, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 49 years of industry experience. He has been with American Investors Company since 2006 and also operates Allied Tax Planners, where he provides tax preparation, planning, and audit representation services. American Investors Company serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, 401(k) investment monitoring, and conducts evaluations of third-party money managers, combining broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser activities.

Saul Greene is a financial advisor at Kaizen Financial Strategies, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Kaizen since 2018, following prior roles at Cyberpress and Waddell & Reed. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed as an insurance agent. Kaizen Financial Strategies serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and nonprofit organizations by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management. The firm employs a multifaceted investment approach that includes fundamental and technical analysis, and offers managed accounts with advanced strategies such as options and margin.

Timothy Raftis is a CFP® professional with 35 years of industry experience. He is currently with Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at B|O|S, Bank of America, and Merrill. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, model-driven investment process utilizing proprietary portfolios, low-cost ETFs, individual stocks, and alternative holdings, along with a detailed marketing and reporting program.

Kevin Gray is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Lodestar Private Asset Management LLC since 2009. Lodestar provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, small businesses, and certain pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy combining passive and active investments, focusing on long-term holdings and tax considerations in taxable accounts, and manages approximately $1.34 billion in assets across five advisors.

Selma Hackett is a financial advisor at Capital Advantage, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Kids Country. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and employs a team-based approach with multiple advanced professional credentials.

Joyce Moe is a financial advisor at Castle Rock Wealth Management, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked with firms including J.W. Cole Financial and Financial Advisers of America. In addition to her advisory role, Moe serves as a special education teacher and is a board member of the Senior Advocacy Network, a nonprofit organization assisting seniors with legal needs. Castle Rock Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities through portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages client accounts using a range of securities and strategies, including options and borrowing, and serves over 2,000 clients across six offices.

Kathleen Kovar is a financial advisor at Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has worked with several Avantax entities as well as Cetera Wealth Services. In addition to her advisory role, she owns a small vineyard where she produces wine for family, friends, and occasional sale. Avantax Planning Partners, Inc. provides portfolio management, financial planning, and managed retirement plan services primarily through a network of CPA firms and registered advisor representatives. The firm serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, managing roughly $7.57 billion in assets across about 7,500 clients.

Stephen Biggs is a CFP® and CFA® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at The Mather Group, LLC since 2022 and previously spent ten years at Hc Financial Advisors, Inc. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities with integrated financial planning, investment management, tax, and estate planning services. The firm uses an evidence-based investment approach, incorporating risk-based allocation models and tax-synchronized portfolio construction, along with customizable options such as direct indexing and ESG factor portfolios.

Joseph Watson is a financial advisor with Wealth Watch Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has eight years of experience at Wealth Watch Advisors. Watson is also president of Shield Financial & Insurance Services, where he provides clients with insurance solutions for asset preservation, and co-owner and president of Wealth Spring Financial Network, a firm that recruits and mentors agents. He serves on the Board of Advisors for the Institute of Business & Finance and participates in short-term mission work through a local missions committee. Wealth Watch Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and financial institutions. The firm employs a mixed investment approach using third-party model managers and a combination of quantitative, qualitative, and technical analysis, offering services ranging from portfolio management to financial planning and consulting.

Gerardo Garcia is a financial advisor at Encompass More Asset Management LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Verity Asset Management and Appreciation Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Garcia is involved in multiple business activities including serving as president of Garcia Ventures and working with specialty payroll, estate planning, and annuity marketing firms. Encompass More Asset Management primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach that integrates quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, and delegates portfolio management to in-house models and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Iuliia Malysheva is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program, with investment management delegated to its affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale. The firm is notable for its integration within a broad financial services group that includes banking, trust, municipal advisory, and other financial businesses.