Palash Islam is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Synergy Financial Group since 2020. Prior to that, he worked for 14 years at Kms Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales, offering a range of insurance products as an agent and contractor. Synergy Financial Group provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with proprietary asset-allocation models and employs a variety of investment strategies, including the use of ETFs, mutual funds, derivatives, institutional-grade real estate, and private equity.

Gavin Distasi is a financial advisor with Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2009 to 2017 before joining his current firm. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate member and steering committee participant of Collaborative Practice East Bay, which provides education and outreach on alternative dispute resolution for divorcing couples. He also occasionally plays music. Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, and standalone financial planning. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using model allocations ranging from conservative to aggressive, and offers broad financial planning services including retirement, estate, charitable, corporate, and tax planning.

Michael Yoder is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Yoder Wealth Management in Walnut Creek, CA. He has worked with Commonwealth Financial Network since 2013. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in fixed insurance sales. Yoder Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management, financial consulting, and fee-only variable annuity sub-account management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm manages approximately $331 million across about 74 client relationships, offering customized portfolios with strategic rebalancing and tactical asset allocation supported by fundamental and technical analysis.

Jacob Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Sierra Pacific Private Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm in 2022, he worked at Rigatoni's Fresh Italian Grill and was a student for three years. Outside of his advisory role, Rodriguez serves as president of Papa Fix It, LLC, a handyman business focused on minor household repairs. Sierra Pacific Private Wealth provides wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and corporate retirement plan advisory to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—and plan sponsors. The firm offers individualized asset management with regular reviews and rebalancing, educational seminars, and a broader advisory scope including estate, charitable, and tax planning services.

Sharon Almeida is a financial advisor with Duet Advisory Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work with Private Client Services and Calton & Associates, Inc., as well as founding Cents & Sensibility, Inc. Outside of advising, she serves as treasurer for the Willow Ridge Owners Association and is vice chair for community outreach and fundraising at Tri-Valley REACH, an organization supporting independent living for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Duet Advisory Services LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $316 million in assets, employing a tailored investment approach that includes mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and unaffiliated third-party Independent Managers.

Jeffrey Warren is a financial advisor with Secure Retirement Financial & Insurance Services Corp. in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP for 11 years and Vanderbilt Securities, LLC for 2 years. His responsibilities include preparing retirement income forecasts, managing client communications, and assisting with Medicare, long-term care, and Social Security planning. Secure Retirement Financial & Insurance Services Corp. manages approximately $92.4 million for individuals, pensions, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering actively managed portfolios tailored to client goals and risk tolerance. The firm provides financial planning, retirement advice, and accepts clients through a formal referral program.

Peter Landini is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and has been with RBP Investment Advisors Inc. since 2005. He serves as a Member of the Board and Member of the Audit Committee for iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC, the sponsor of several commodity and Bitcoin trusts. RBP Investment Advisors provides wealth management and financial planning primarily to individuals, trusts, estates, and business entities, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with a tactical asset allocation approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm operates with a small team and maintains a formal conflict-management process related to Mr. Landini’s outside board role.

Rachna Bijlani is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at BRsquared L.L.C. since 2018. She previously worked at Waddell & Reed and affiliated insurance carriers from 2015 to 2018. BRsquared L.L.C. provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, tailoring services to client goals, tax considerations, and risk tolerance. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and both long- and short-term strategies, managing a small client roster through a compact advisory team.

Pamela Jacobs is a Certified Financial Planner® at Monvia Financial L.P. in Walnut Creek, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms including Whitehall-Parker Securities, Frontier Wealth Strategies, and Sowell Financial Services. Jacobs is co-owner of Ohana Opportunities LLC, a consulting business evaluating investment opportunities. Monvia Financial L.P. provides fee-based investment management and financial planning primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth and non-HNW households, as well as retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, utilizing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios, and supports both individual wealth management and ERISA plan advisory services.

Eric Lai is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Archvest Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2014 and previously worked at Grossman Financial Management from 2020 to 2021. Archvest Wealth Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as various institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and family office services, managing approximately $330 million in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Nicholas Bell is a financial advisor with Dunvegan Associates Inc. in Oakland, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has two years of industry experience. He has been with Dunvegan Associates since 2010. Dunvegan Associates is an independent registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio and wealth management services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals and trusts. The firm uses a research-driven approach combining fundamental and technical analysis, emphasizing balance-sheet strength and dividend yield in equity selection, and considers duration and after-tax yield in fixed-income choices.

Jamie Carey is a CFP® with 31 years of industry experience and currently serves as President of Carey Wealth Management in San Ramon, CA. He has led Carey Wealth Management since 2015 and previously worked at APW Capital, Inc. from 2015 to 2025. Carey also presides over Carey Consulting Wealth Management, where he provides investment management and financial advice. Carey Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plan sponsors, offering comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm employs an individualized advisory process and manages portfolios using a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, stocks, and bonds, with quarterly account reviews.

Michael Sall is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Warbler Advisory, Inc. since 2023 and has been involved with Warbler Labs Inc. since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Coinbase, Inc. and several other companies. Heron Finance offers internet-based investment advisory services to U.S. accredited investors and registered investment advisors through a single online platform. The firm uses an algorithmic approach to construct personalized private market portfolios, allocating across various strategies and asset classes such as private credit, private equity, infrastructure, and real estate.

Beau Fisher is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience, affiliated with LPL Financial and operating Fisher & Wiens Wealth Management since 2005. His career includes roles at both LPL Financial and his independent advisory firm, Fisher & Wiens Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of Bay Valley Suns Sports Club, a semi-professional soccer team based in Danville, CA. LPL Financial provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, institutions, and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a variety of investment delivery options supported by an in-house research team, combining large-scale advisory operations with non-advisory product activities such as insurance and credit services.

David Eisenhauer is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Greykasell Wealth Strategies, Inc., where he has worked since 2024. Prior to this, he spent over a decade at Northwestern Mutual in various roles. Eisenhauer is vice president of the board for the nonprofit School of Imagination and has partial ownership in Succession Planning, LLC, which offers a web-based succession cash flow analysis tool. Greykasell Wealth Strategies serves high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, focusing on clients with significant investable assets. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term investment approach using globally diversified portfolios constructed from ETFs, mutual funds, debt, alternative investments, and selected managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Rajesh Bijlani is a financial advisor at BRsquared L.L.C. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Trinet Inc and Devero Inc/Netsmart. Outside of his advisory role, he is a Notary Public and an Enrolled Agent providing tax preparation services to individuals and companies. BRsquared L.L.C. offers discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, using a range of analytical methods and both long- and short-term investment strategies tailored to client goals, tax considerations, and risk tolerance.

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® professional with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Pathwise Wealth Partners, LLC. He also teaches Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting at Diablo Valley College. PathWise provides investment advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services, focusing on long-term discretionary portfolio management with strategic asset allocation using diversified mutual funds, ETFs, and other securities.

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.

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.