Stevan Hoffman is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge since 2014, following prior roles at MSI Financial Services, Inc. and Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns a European Wax Center franchise and serves as its treasurer. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Linh Wong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Securities LLC, LPL Financial, East West Bank, and Cetera Investment Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Qimeng Li is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. They hold the Series 66 designation and have worked at both Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers and supports account administration, trading, and custody.

Robert Mount is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2013 and has been self-employed in retirement planning since 1987. Outside of his advisory role, Mount serves as president of a homeowner association board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program structures.

Jeffrey Snyder is a CFP® with over 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab, where he has worked since 2021, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a range of integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Yingzhi Xi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2020, Yingzhi held roles at Wells Fargo Bank and worked at the University of California and De Anza College. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with an emphasis on eligible strategies and ESG considerations.

Jeffrey Snyder is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2016 and previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services. Outside of advisory work, he is a sales agent for Gateway Insurance Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to a variety of platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Masihulla Nawabi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He has held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates both quantitative and qualitative research, including an ESG eligibility framework, and offers access to derivatives and commodities capabilities not commonly available in other institutional programs.

Stephane Johnston is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been assisting clients since 2020. He specializes in wealth planning using a goals-based planning approach to help clients achieve their financial objectives. Prior to this role, Stephane served as a Vice President Senior Private Client Advisor at Bank of the West from 2016 to 2020 and as an Investment Counselor at Fisher Investments from 2014 to 2016. Stephane holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he engages in various personal interests including family activities, golf, running, soccer, traveling, and volunteering.

Paul Westcott is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fremont, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Edward Jones, his work experience includes roles at Anduril, Carvana, and Angelo Gordon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, with an emphasis on fiduciary standards and a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

David Carlisle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2014 and at THRIVENT Financial since 2015, totaling 11 years in the industry. He is active in youth development as Committee Chairman for Cub Scouts Pack 914 and as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts Troop 924 in Livermore. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a large network of advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across a broad range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority.

Ian Staley is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, Transamerica Financial Advisors, and Emmett A. Larkin Company. He is also the owner of Staley Financial Services, a sole proprietorship focused on life insurance sales and case design. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various account types.

Spencer Jung is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for four years and has held positions at O'Brien Wealth Partners, Northeastern University, and Grantham, Mayo & Van Otterloo. Outside of advising, he sells life, disability, and long-term care insurance products. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform that offers brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach featuring asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and various managed account programs across a complex network of affiliated firms.

Sebastien Alezeau is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and has also worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Phillip Hohn is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Hohn Group, which provides customized, objective guidance to clients with a focus on creating personalized wealth management strategies that prioritize risk-averse investment portfolios and streamlined financing options. The group serves technology executives, high-net-worth individuals, and small business owners across 16 states. Phillip offers expertise in areas such as portfolio management, retirement planning, education and estate planning, concentrated stock exit strategies, and corporate retirement plan asset management. With over four decades of industry experience, Phillip and his team emphasize a holistic and individualized approach to wealth management, tailoring strategies to each client's unique goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. The group extensively supports clients with stock option and Employee Stock Plan Services, particularly assisting Silicon Valley technology executives since 1998. Phillip holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Phillip earned his High School Diploma/GED from Chabot College. He is bilingual in Persian and English. Outside of his professional focus, Phillip engages in community volunteer work and enjoys personal interests such as biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, reading, woodworking, traveling, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Sean Sato is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, serving in various capacities including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Sean focuses on helping clients make informed financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Sean holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to advise clients on insurance matters as part of comprehensive financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Sean enjoys cooking and baking, exploring food as a foodie, playing golf, engaging in outdoor adventures, spending time with pets, and traveling.

Winky Li is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she collaborates with financial consultants to help clients leverage Fidelity's resources and planning tools to work towards their financial goals. Prior to this, she served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. Her professional experience also includes roles as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo (2020-2021), a Relationship Manager at Bank of America (2019-2020), and a Lending Officer at East West Bank (2017-2019). Winky holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in the financial services industry. Outside of her professional career, she enjoys attending concerts, social events with friends, kayaking, photography, theater, and traveling.

Usha Gurazada is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Her other business activities include sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through well-known providers.

Amber Tamara Nguyen is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the Stimpfig Wealth Management Group in 2014 and has over a decade of experience serving clients. Amber helps develop, implement, and track customized wealth management strategies designed to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals while managing investment risk. She works with clients on retirement planning, funding education expenses, and creating legacies for future generations. Amber holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned her bachelor's degree from the California State University System.

Jessica Tufte is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Craft and Fire Taproom, as well as a registered administrative assistant role at Rosenblatt Advisors. She is also a commissioned notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.