Gary Lamusga is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, he spent 34 years at Securian Financial Services, Inc. Lamusga serves as a board member for the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Collaborative Practice of East Bay, and is involved with the Fallen Heroes organization and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm with a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Aasher Malik is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and 2023 respectively. His professional experience also includes roles at JPMorgan Chase, where he worked as a Lending Development Officer from 2021 to 2022 and as a Vice President and Branch Manager from 2011 to 2021. Mr. Malik holds a California Insurance License. He approaches financial consulting with a focus on simplifying the planning process for clients, emphasizing a personable approach centered around the client and their important relationships.

Purnima Kashyap is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their priorities and future goals. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, she served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021. Her approach involves understanding what matters most to her clients and their families, utilizing available tools and resources to build strong financial strategies. Purnima holds a California Insurance License, supporting her ability to provide comprehensive financial advice.

Peter Valvur is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing and four years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and a distinctive inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Brandon York is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank prior to joining RBC in 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

Daniel Sanom is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Rudgear Estates Swim Team and acts as Treasurer for a local soccer club's daughters’ team in Walnut Creek, CA. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Raymond Adair Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasant Hill, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. Since 2012, he has been associated with both MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a magic and stage hypnosis performer. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools and collaborative annual planning relationships.

James Ingenluyff is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2017, including its subsidiary Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and previously at Paradigm Management Services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver these services through a centralized consulting team, primarily serving clients with substantial assets under management at Ameriprise.

Teresa Wong is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

Techen Hwang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and also has experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Derek Cushman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Oppenheimer and Archer Huntley Financial Services Inc. He has also worked in financial aid and various other industries, including a five-year tenure at DoorDash. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, with a financial planning process that employs structured discovery and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Taryn Horne is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Pouneh Lomboy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Concord, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Lomboy has indirect involvement in two privately owned businesses related to real estate and fitness, both operated by her husband. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

John Wackowski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of advisory work, he co-owns a rental property in Lafayette, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Cody Rasmussen is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Jhfn Sii before joining OSAIC in 2018. Rasmussen serves as a Major in the United States Military Reserves, performing duties as an Operations Officer for an Emergency Operations Cell. He is also involved as a managing associate in a sole proprietorship insurance brokerage specializing in life, annuities, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates brokerage and advisory services with financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers, utilizing a variety of asset-allocation tools and investment options to construct portfolios tailored to client needs.

Aura Scurtu is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In her role, she focuses on understanding her clients' financial goals and developing comprehensive financial plans with strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. Prior to her current position, she was a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2018 to 2022. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in providing financial and insurance solutions to her clients. Outside of her professional career, Aura has interests in art, family activities, fitness, hiking, music, and parenthood.

Ning Guo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading The Kang Group, a Houston-based team focused on serving business owners, entrepreneurs, and families with wealth connected to operating businesses, liquidity events, and long-term planning. He specializes in business sales, tax-aware strategies, and coordination of trust and estate planning, particularly addressing the intersection of family, business, and cross-border considerations. Ning also provides culturally informed guidance to first-generation families managing significant wealth decisions. With over 15 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Ning brings a multifaceted perspective to complex financial planning. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the University of Houston-Victoria. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ning is active in the community, having served six years on the board of the Asian Chamber of Commerce and holding leadership roles with the Riverstone Home Owner Association and Sunrise Youth Soccer Club. He is fluent in Chinese, English, and Mandarin and resides in Houston with his family. Outside of his professional work, Ning’s personal interests include golfing, reading, soccer, table tennis, traveling, and watching movies.

David Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach 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.

Marc Steinberg is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2008, with previous roles including Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2011 to 2018, Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2010 to 2011, and Client Sales Officer, Licensed (Trader) at US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management from 2008 to 2010. Marc holds a California Insurance License. He approaches his work with professionalism, transparency, and care, aiming to build trust and deliver value to clients through comprehensive financial planning and personalized service.

Eric Cline is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment services alongside its financial planning capabilities.