Jeffry Bratzler is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with BCN Financial, Inc., where he has worked since 2004, and has prior experience at Quest Securities, Inc., Crown Capital Securities, LP, and LPL Financial. Bratzler holds a Notary License and has engaged in non-variable insurance activities. BCN Financial provides retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily to participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans, members of police and fire associations, and various institutional clients. The firm’s investment process emphasizes mutual funds and ETFs with a market-timing approach and is notable for its regular client reporting and focus on specialized client segments.

Marla Schroeder is a financial advisor at Contravisory Investment Management, Inc. with one year of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial sector, she worked in education at Orinda Union Schools and Moraga Schools for a combined total of over ten years. Contravisory Investment Management serves both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $702 million across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative and technical research system to guide its investment strategies and is notable for its dual role as both investment manager and sponsor of private pooled vehicles that utilize long-short strategies.

Colin Taylor is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Advantage, Inc. since 2011 and previously worked at Catalyst Financial Planning & Investment Management Corporation from 2007 to 2011. Capital Advantage, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis alongside macroeconomic indicators to guide investment decisions and treats cash as an asset class for defensive positioning.

Emmanuel Comes is a financial advisor with American Investors Company in San Ramon, California. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with American Investors Company since 2011. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, hourly consultations, financial planning, and retirement plan services, operating with a combined broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser structure.

David Hart is a CFA® charterholder with 34 years of industry experience. He currently works at Grant Private Wealth Management and has held prior roles at Blaylock Van, LLC, CINCaP Investment Group, Inc., and Ross, Sinclaire & Associates, Inc. Grant Private Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment strategies based on clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance, and is notable for offering public educational seminars and workshops at no charge.

Jared Wegrzyn is a financial advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Creative Planning, LLC and Heyman Investment Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with MFA Financial Planning and Lifetime Planning Marketing, Inc., where he engages in financial sales and insurance services. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, and institutional clients with investment management, financial planning, retirement plan services, and access to third-party manager programs. The firm offers a combination of centrally developed and adviser-developed strategies, including private market investments and affiliated alternative-asset management.

Kayla Fernandez is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has worked at California Financial Advisors since 2020 and previously held roles at 1440 Multiversity, Presidio Bank, Santa Clara University, and the University of Oregon. Outside of finance, she has experience in the hospitality industry through her work at Palacio Restaurant. California Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing over $2 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, employing an investment approach focused on asset allocation, mutual fund and ETF analysis, and due diligence of third-party money managers.

Nicholas Venezia is a financial advisor at California Financial Advisors with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Colliers International and Page Mill Winery, as well as self-employment. California Financial Advisors serves individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting. The firm’s investment approach focuses on asset allocation, mutual fund and ETF analysis, and due diligence of third-party managers, managing approximately $2 billion in assets.

Wayne Freeman is a financial advisor with Dixon Financial Services in Lafayette, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Dixon Financial Services since 1995 and also affiliated with Assante Capital Management since 2001. Dixon Financial Services provides investment advisory services to individuals, trustees, charitable organizations, business owners, and corporations. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation using mutual funds and ETFs within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework and manages approximately $1.086 billion in assets across five advisors.

Ryan Dennehy is a financial advisor at California Financial Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Maloon, Powers, Pitre & Higgins, LLC since 2017. Prior to his advisory career, he was affiliated with CalPoly State University for four years. California Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages over $2 billion in client assets and employs a team-based approach with specialized investment strategies tailored to clients’ objectives and tax considerations.

Jessica Schafer is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. King Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at American Investors Company and Alamo Capital. In addition to her advisory role, she owns an independent insurance agency specializing in life and health insurance sales. J.P. King Advisors, Inc. is an employee-owned SEC-registered investment advisory firm managing approximately $889.7 million for around 450 client family relationships. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management, serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Keley Petersen is a financial advisor at Willow Grove Advisors, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Willow Grove Advisors since 2009. Willow Grove Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $300 million for about 187 client relationships, primarily individual and high-net-worth investors. The firm combines technical and economic analysis with strategic asset allocation and trading strategies, offering customized portfolio management and private placement due diligence for suitable clients.

Andrew Kirchner is a financial advisor at Elevation Wealth Partners, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including ZRC Wealth Management, Assetmark Financial, Envestnet, and FDx Advisors. Elevation Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and estates. The firm provides fee-only discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, emphasizing asset allocation and long-term, academically informed investment strategies.

Walter Au is a financial advisor with Dixon Financial Services in Lafayette, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Dixon Financial Services since 2000 and has been with Assante Capital Management Inc. since 2001. Dixon Financial Services serves individuals, trustees, charitable organizations, business owners, and corporations by providing investment advisory services focused on individualized investment policy statements, portfolio management through asset allocation, and coordination with clients’ professional advisors. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using mutual funds and ETFs within a Modern Portfolio Theory framework and manages approximately $1.086 billion in client assets.

Brian Baylis is a financial advisor at Bell Investment Advisors Inc with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Bell Investment Advisors since 2007. Bell Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered firm that provides discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes investment recommendations based on clients’ circumstances and conducts ongoing account monitoring while considering market and economic trends.

John Kenny is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Illumination Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he held roles at Savvy Investments & Planning LLC and MML Investor Services. Illumination Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans by providing comprehensive Financial Life Management that integrates financial planning and ongoing investment management. The firm employs client-specific investment policy statements and a strategic asset allocation approach with tactical adjustments, monitoring portfolios regularly with a focus on long-term allocation.

Ariana Alisjahbana is a financial advisor at North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC, holding CFP® and Series 65 credentials with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at BrightPlan and Rocket Lawyer, as well as experience in travel and at Alibaba Group. North Berkeley Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to a diverse client base, utilizing a customized asset allocation process that incorporates both passive and active strategies along with ESG options. The firm manages approximately $830 million in client assets and emphasizes maintaining client custody with reputable custodians such as Charles Schwab.

Jennifer Mitchell is a financial advisor at Castle Rock Wealth Management, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including First Allied Advisory Services and Round Hill Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an arbitrator for FINRA and is a youth soccer referee with the Mustang Soccer League. 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 across approximately 1,882 clients through a team of eight advisors, utilizing a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with active trading strategies.

Michael Dixon is a financial advisor with Dixon Financial Services, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at Assante Capital Management Inc. since 2001 and has been president and officer of Dixon Financial Services since 1990. Dixon Financial Services serves individuals, trustees, charitable organizations, business owners, and corporations by providing investment advisory services focused on individualized Investment Policy Statements and ongoing portfolio management using a strategic asset allocation approach. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets with a team of five advisors and emphasizes quarterly account reviews, financial simulations, and educational events for its clients.

Erny Malakoff is a financial advisor with Malakoff Wealth based in Castro Valley, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and offering 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at LPL Financial spanning over three decades and leadership positions at Master Wealth, LLC and Malakoff & Associates. He also serves as a preacher at a Masonic residence outside of his financial advisory work. Malakoff Wealth provides financial planning and consulting services primarily to individuals, trusts, nonprofits, banks, business entities, and pension plans, delivering written plans and periodic reviews without managing client assets. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis and manager evaluation, recommending diversified allocations and offering advice through hourly, fixed-fee, or retainer engagements rather than discretionary portfolio management or percentage-of-AUM fees.