Joshua Schefers is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC and has previously worked with LPL Financial and National Planning Corporation. He also operates Zuk Financial Group. Valley Wealth Strategies, LLC serves individuals, families, trusts, small businesses, and charitable organizations by providing customized investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach and manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Adrian Azofeifa is a financial advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at OBI Capital and in educational roles at San Diego State University and Moreau Catholic High School. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent with Lifetime Planning Marketing, Inc., a privately held insurance field marketing association. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, and employee-benefit plan services, utilizing a combination of centrally developed models and adviser-developed strategies to construct diversified portfolios that incorporate mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, real estate, and private market investments.

Frederic Devinney is a Series 63-licensed financial advisor with American Investors Company in Walnut Creek, CA, where he has worked since 1994. He has 59 years of industry experience, including operating as an independent insurance agent specializing in term life insurance. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, financial planning, 401(k) consulting, and uses a combined broker-dealer and SEC-registered adviser structure.

William Dagley is a financial advisor at Private Wealth Partners, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Private Wealth Partners since 2005. Private Wealth Partners, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pensions, corporations, and bank trust departments. The firm manages approximately $1.98 billion in assets and employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis across multiple asset classes, including equities, ETFs, fixed income, and alternatives, while utilizing both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Roger Coit is a financial advisor at American Investors Company with 55 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with American Investors Company since 1994. In addition to his advisory role, Coit is involved in several business activities related to real estate consulting and managing real estate enterprises in Walnut Creek, CA. 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 operates as both a registered broker-dealer and an SEC-registered adviser, offering a range of services including asset management, financial planning, 401(k) consulting, and seminars.

Anthony Castelli is a financial advisor at Penserra Wealth Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with affiliated Penserra entities since 2008. Penserra Wealth Management, founded in 2024, provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and economic analysis, implementing strategies that include ETFs, mutual funds, options, and alternative investments.

Gregg Clarke is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Meritas Wealth Management, LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he mentors in the Financial Planning Association’s Residency Program, developing and delivering case studies to CFP® professionals and candidates. Meritas Wealth Management provides fee-only investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation and long-term, buy-and-rebalance portfolios primarily using no-load mutual funds and institutional share classes.

Stanislav Godsky is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC. He has worked with AE Financial Services, LLC since 2018 and has been involved with Lifetime Planning Marketing, Inc. for over a decade as a licensed insurance agent. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm combines centrally developed models with advisor-developed strategies, offering diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, real estate, and private market investments, and integrates third-party managers while providing client education programs.

Spencer O Donnell is a financial advisor with O'Donnell Financial Services, LLC in San Rafael, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Independent Financial Group, LLC and The Don Room, El Cortez. O'Donnell Financial Services, LLC provides wrap asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers a range of investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary mandates, including sub-advisory services.

Anita Singh is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as an advisor at Meridian Investment Counsel, Inc. in Lafayette, CA, with five years of industry experience. She has been with Meridian since 2022 and also has a long-standing role with Arbonne. Outside of her advisory work, she provides bookkeeping services for a workers' compensation law firm in Walnut Creek. Meridian Investment Counsel offers discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals, families, trusts, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a tax-aware, conservative growth strategy with fundamental security analysis and in-house portfolio management.

Jasin Carlen is an advisor at Alpha Wealth Management and Planning LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with LPL Financial since 2010. In addition to his advisory role, he provides non-variable insurance focusing on long-term care, life, and disability coverage. Alpha Wealth Management and Planning serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering investment management, financial planning, and specialized advisory services. The firm uses a primarily long-term investment approach that incorporates multiple types of analysis to build diversified portfolios, with ongoing account review and tax-efficient strategies.

David Gemmer is the founder of Gemmer Asset Management LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, where he has worked for over 40 years since 1992. He has an interest in Crew Wine Co., dedicating less than 5% of his time to this business. Gemmer Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and small businesses, managing over $2.3 billion across approximately 1,270 clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and longer-term holdings using no-load mutual funds and ETFs, with a dedicated Social Strategy to limit fossil fuel exposure, and commonly works through unaffiliated sub-advisors who manage client relationships.

Lee Geiger is a financial advisor at Penserra Wealth Management with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Screaming Eagle Trading, Inc. and MOBIUS DESIGN, INC. since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Geiger is a self-employed novelist, dedicating approximately 10 hours per month to this pursuit. Penserra Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser providing discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a combination of analytical approaches and implements diverse investment strategies including strategic asset allocation, ETFs, mutual funds, options, and certain alternative investments.

Stephanie Nehmens is a financial advisor at North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining North Berkeley Wealth Management, she worked at Arta Finance, Finix Payments, Secfi Securities, Homepoint Financial, LendingClub, and JP Morgan Chase & Co. North Berkeley Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm employs customized asset allocation strategies primarily using institutional mutual funds and ETFs, with options for ESG-focused investing and the use of sub-advisers or separately managed accounts in certain cases.

Daniel Nakahara is a financial advisor at North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with North Berkeley Investment Partners, LLC since 2015. North Berkeley Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management, emphasizing long-term, total-return oriented portfolios that combine passive and active strategies, with options for ESG and carbon-screened investments.

Robert Wells is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Selby Wealth Management and has previously worked at John W. Brooker & Co., CPAS, PC and Keating Consulting Group. Outside of finance, he has been involved in music licensing and performance since 1993 and works as a Music Licensing Consultant for Austin City Limits Enterprises, managing music publisher relations and licensing. Selby Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and acts as a fiduciary for retirement accounts under ERISA/IRC.

John Hayman is a financial advisor with Capital Advantage, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Advantage since 1998. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a team approach, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, and manages portfolios with a range of investment vehicles including mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, and fixed income.

Valerie De Vol is a financial advisor at Assembly Wealth with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at WrapManager, Inc. from 2005 to the present. Assembly Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, standalone financial planning, and third-party manager services, utilizing a combination of asset allocation, specialized strategies, and wrap fee program structures.

Julian Goodman is a financial advisor at Stonebridge Financial Group with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous experience at firms such as Equitable Advisors, Blair Martin Financial Professional, and Beacon Pointe Advisors. Stonebridge Financial Group serves individuals, families, business owners, and employer plan sponsors, offering discretionary wealth management, financial consulting, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative analysis, modern portfolio theory, and occasional charting to manage diversified portfolios across various asset classes.

Christopher Rose is a CFP® with four years of industry experience. He is currently with Aptus Financial, LLC and previously worked at Waypoint Wealth Partners, Your Financial Pharmacist, CJR Financial LLC, and StubHub. Aptus Financial provides flat-fee financial planning and advisory services to individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored defined-contribution plans. The firm focuses on passive, long-term indexing and client education, operating a distributed team and offering fixed-fee planning alongside subscription-based ongoing support.