Benjamin Wong is a CFP® professional with 39 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Cetera and has held positions at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and The Pacific Center For Financial Services over the course of his career. Outside of advisory work, he sells fixed insurance products including life, health, annuities, and long-term care insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Justin Mace is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Investments and Charles Schwab. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of services supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Anthony Ferretti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Corte Madera, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 6 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2003. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dwight Carlson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1993. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor investment plans and provides a broad range of financial services including discretionary portfolio management and fee-based financial planning.

Essam Ibrahim is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2023, with a prior tenure at AIG Financial Advisors beginning in 2005. Outside of advising, he owns a mortgage brokerage business and provides tax preparation services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by a model-driven investment process and maintains a complex affiliate network along with multiple lending and cash-management programs.

Aaron Sellers is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Megan Linford is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with individuals and their families to create, implement, and monitor financial plans aimed at achieving their personal financial goals. She has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2023 and Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, Megan worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2018. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Megan is interested in family activities, golf, spending time at the lake, parenthood, and caring for pets.

Jeffrey Semp is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2009. In this role, he provides clients with access to Fidelity's investment platform and collaborates closely with his team to support clients' financial goals. With over 24 years of experience in financial planning, Jeffrey has developed expertise in assisting individuals and families in achieving their financial objectives. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2002 to 2009. Jeffrey holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys biking, sailing, surfing, tennis, and traveling.

Mohammad Qureshi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Global Philanthropy Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a used car wholesale business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Engstrom is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he works closely with clients to understand their personal and financial goals, analyze their current financial situation, and develop tailored plans to help them achieve their definition of success. He continues to monitor and update these plans to ensure clients remain on track toward their objectives. John has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2016 to 2019 and as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2013 to 2016. Earlier in his career, he was an Account Executive at Accredited Home Lenders from 2003 to 2005. He holds a California Insurance License.

Alfonso Madrigal Pantoja is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a Receiving Associate at Home Depot on weekends. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mohsin Hafeez is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Morgan Stanley from 2010 to 2013. He is involved in education through ownership of GLOBAL MINERVA ALLIANCE and teaches financial analysis and corporate finance courses at Golden Gate University, Hult International Business School, and UC Berkeley Extension. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Harish Kumar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Fairfield, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and SafeAmerica Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by technology and research tools.

Keith Seibert is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the wine industry through TwiningVine LLC, where he grows grapes, produces wine, and maintains a vineyard. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and utilizes proprietary research and model-based strategies to tailor client plans.

Joel Faber is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2019, he worked at Summit Financial Group and Summit Brokerage Services for over 16 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is active in his community as the treasurer of Contra Costa Christian Schools and a youth soccer coach. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Craig Zaron is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2010. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Christina Lira is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2016, with a brief tenure at Citibank in 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Maria Bymakos is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she worked with Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is typically model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and various insurance and trust services.

Shelley Cole is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms, including VOYA Financial Advisors and her own Cole & Cole Financial Advisors. Outside of financial advising, she is involved in real estate sales and management through Cole and Cole Group and works as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across multiple program structures.

Philip Rice is a financial advisor at Warm Springs Advisors Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Private Wealth Partners from 2014 to 2019. Warm Springs Advisors offers discretionary asset management and modular financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes long-term, value-oriented equity selection and uses strategic asset-allocation adjustments, managing approximately $131 million across a small number of client accounts.