Nicholas Ventimiglio is a financial advisor with Giving Tree Wealth Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He is a co-founder of Giving Tree Wealth Advisors and has prior experience at Fortune Financial Services, Inc., as well as operating his own advisory firm, Nicholas Ventimiglio, CDFA. Ventimiglio is also involved in developing a financial software company called Trade Wrangler, Inc. Giving Tree Wealth Advisors manages approximately $138 million for about 217 clients, including individuals, qualified retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm uses model-based asset allocations with institutional funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and third-party money managers, offering discretionary portfolio management and a range of fiduciary and financial planning services.

Daniel Quesada is a financial advisor with Oak Tree Securities, Inc. in Brentwood, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Oak Tree Securities since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life insurance sales through Lakeview Financial on a commission basis. Oak Tree Securities provides estate and financial advisory services to individuals, couples, executives, small business owners, retirees, and fiduciary entities, focusing on diversified investment allocations managed on a non-discretionary basis without market timing.

Louis Dagen is a CFP® and ChFC® with 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Auspicious Financial Planning, LLC since 2018 and previously worked with Raymond James Financial Services from 2014 to 2018. He also owns a noninvestment-related support company. Auspicious Financial Planning provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical/charting analysis across a range of investment vehicles and strategies, managing approximately $278 million in assets.

Landon Blodgett is a financial advisor at Blodgett Wealth Advisors, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Mercer Advisors, Insight Capital Management, Fisher Investments, and Charles Schwab. Blodgett Wealth Advisors, LLC manages approximately $251 million for about 103 clients, serving individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, employing a multi-method investment process and a variety of asset allocation strategies tailored to client objectives.

Junmin Chang is a financial advisor at Cannon Beach Financial Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cannon Beach Consultants Inc since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, Chang is the managing partner and president of Redwood Investments - Tiger Investment Group, where he serves on the investment committee and acts as treasurer for the investment club. Cannon Beach Financial Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high net worth clients, and small businesses. The firm employs a dual-strategy investment approach utilizing both core and active management techniques, supported by fundamental, technical, quantitative, and qualitative analysis.

Devin Blodgett is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Blodgett Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2021. Prior to this, he worked at Intersect Capital LLC for six years. Blodgett Wealth Advisors manages approximately $251 million for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm employs a multi-method investment process and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside comprehensive financial planning and retirement consulting.

James Salter is a financial advisor at Blossom Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Blossom Wealth Management since 2009, following nine years at KW Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, Salter is an independent insurance agent specializing in term and life insurance products. Blossom Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-generation family office services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm manages a substantial asset base with a small team, employing a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options, while also offering tailored financial planning and family office services.

Faraz Sattar is a financial advisor with Accretive Wealth Management, LLC in San Ramon, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 13 years of industry experience, having been with Accretive Wealth Management since 2012. Accretive Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as small business and institutional clients. The firm uses multiple methods of analysis and manages exposure across public and private markets, with a particular focus on private placements, private equity, private real estate, private debt, hedge funds, REITs, and qualified opportunity zone investments.

Tejpartab Anand is a financial advisor at Accretive Wealth Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked as a derivatives trader and in financial services roles at OneAmerica and Cornerstone Financial Partners. Anand has been with Accretive Wealth Management since 2021. Accretive Wealth Management serves individual, small business, and institutional clients by offering investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting services. The firm employs analytical approaches including charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and manages portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Jack Holland is a financial advisor at BOLT Wealth Management LLC in Brentwood, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in education and other fields including positions at Liberty Union School District, Grand Canyon University, and Gold Coast Appliance Repair. BOLT Wealth Management LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, small businesses, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm provides customized financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan advice, educational workshops, and tax preparation, managing approximately $41.3 million for about 121 clients.

Michael Redlick is a financial advisor with Investment Growth Management, Inc. He holds nine years of industry experience and has operated Redlick Appraisals as a residential appraiser since 2009. His appraisal work is conducted as a sole proprietor and is separate from his advisory activities. Investment Growth Management is a small, long-established registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolio management tailored to client goals and provides regular communications and educational presentations beyond standard reporting.

John Kim is a financial advisor with Giving Tree Wealth Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and ownership of Kim Financial Advisors, Inc. He also operates as a sole proprietor. Giving Tree Wealth Advisors manages approximately $138 million for around 217 clients, including individuals, qualified retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive and hourly financial planning, and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services, utilizing model-based asset allocations across various custodial platforms.

George Salter II is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and currently serves at Blossom Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2009. He previously worked at KW Securities Corporation from 2013 to 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in term and life insurance products. Blossom Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-generation family office services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm manages a substantial asset base with a small team and employs a range of strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options, providing tailored financial planning and investment management.

Craig Braemer is a CFP® and CFA® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Blossom Wealth Management, LLC since 2018, following a 20-year tenure at Highmark Capital Management, Inc., and prior experience at Union Bank of California, N.A. Braemer serves as a director in the local San Francisco chapter of the National Association of Investors Corporation, where he teaches financial literacy and investment concepts. Blossom Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, multi-generation households, and employer plan sponsors. The firm combines ETF-based asset allocation with concentrated equity strategies and incorporates sustainability considerations into tailored investment approaches, offering family-office-style services alongside a research subscription product for other advisors.

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.

Dennis Blodgett is a financial advisor at Blodgett Wealth Advisors, LLC in Brentwood, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Intersect Capital LLC for 20 years before joining his current firm in 2021. Blodgett Wealth Advisors, LLC manages approximately $251 million for over 100 clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities, implementing portfolios with a range of asset types and employing multiple analytical methods alongside tailored asset allocation strategies.

Melissa Kielberg is a financial advisor at Delta Investment Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Delta since 2019, following five years at Prosperity Financial Group, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is registered as an insurance agent. Delta Investment Management provides discretionary investment management and consulting services to individuals, institutions, trusts, and pension plans, also serving as a subadvisor to other firms. The firm offers a range of strategies including systematic ETF rotation, concentrated equity mandates, and alternative investments, integrating financial planning into its asset management services.

Jonathan Becker is a financial advisor with California Financial Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Foothill Securities, Inc. from 2014 to 2016 and has been associated with Maloon, Powers, Pitre & Higgins DBA CFA since 2006. California Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses with investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting. The firm focuses on asset allocation, mutual fund and ETF analysis, and third-party manager due diligence, managing approximately $2 billion in assets with a team of 11 advisors.

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.

Robert Agorastos is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Insight Wealth Strategies, LLC since 2013 and previously held roles at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Mutual Securities, Inc. Insight Wealth Strategies provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm employs a long-term, model-driven investment process utilizing low-cost ETFs, individual stocks, and alternative holdings, supported by fundamental, technical, quantitative, and sector analysis.