Brendan Noonan is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. His career includes over a decade at Sgc Financial and Securian Financial Services, as well as roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services. He operates as an independent contractor with Summit Financial Group based in San Ramon, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm uses analytical tools for tailored, non-discretionary advice and supports a broad advisor network with specialized offerings including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Dharma Westphal is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, Dharma has held various roles within Primerica Financial Services and has experience outside finance including work with The Dance Center and Summerfield Waldorf School and Farm. Outside of advisory work, Dharma is an independent contractor for Twitch Interactive, dedicating several hours monthly. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options. The firm uses third-party asset managers and BNY Mellon Advisors for trading and emphasizes a tiered wrap fee structure.

David Hoang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens with qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Daniel Beltran is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at United Planners' Financial Services of America and Vitucci & Associates, among others. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance agency under the name Plantran Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and various institutional platforms, supporting advice through discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Michael Herberger is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021, previously serving at VOYA Financial Advisors and Osaic FA, Inc. Michael is also an independent insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Cade Mayer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, he worked at Lululemon and as an independent golf instructor. Mayer is also associated with Protected Investors of America in a marketing capacity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Ian Tang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Ian works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ian also engages in community service through volunteer work, reflecting the Merrill tradition of local involvement. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys fishing, golfing, softball, and spending time with his family.

Steven Pugh is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 18 years and Mass Mutual Investors Services for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for a high school junior varsity baseball team and manages office duties at a dental practice. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform emphasizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed investment programs.

Chase Young is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to offer various insurance products, including accident, health, disability, long-term care, traditional life insurance, and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform.

Akash Chauhan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative in 2021 and joined Fidelity Investments the same year. At Fidelity, he has served in multiple capacities including Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Investment Consultant. As a Certified Financial Planner®, Akash works closely with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. He emphasizes understanding clients' current financial circumstances to present appropriate ideas and strategies. Akash holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has interests in baseball, comedy, food, football, and traveling.

Lacey Wedell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2006, including seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Shyamali Mukherjee is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to her advisory role, she has worked at Sandia National Lab since 2010. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, money-manager programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Milad Javaherian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His previous roles include seven years at Morgan Stanley and three years at Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Daniel Chane is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in the financial industry, including previous roles as a Market Leader at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2021 and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2014. His approach involves helping clients plan for their financial goals with a holistic perspective. Daniel focuses on educating, coaching, and mentoring clients to take a responsible approach toward overcoming financial concerns and pursuing their objectives. He emphasizes the importance of clients feeling understood and confident in their investment decision-making processes. Daniel holds a California Insurance License.

Margaret Ring Wiersma is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

John Brackett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding 49 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including BAR Financial, LLC, where he served as Regional Director for 16 years, and has recent involvement with B&B Ranch & Cattle, LLC. His career includes over a decade with Cetera Wealth Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets with a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Patrice Rainer is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license, with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Protected Investors of America from 2013 to 2016. Rainer serves as Vice President and Board Member of the Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of Financial Professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base with services spanning multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Rolando Sapantay Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. for the past 10 years. Merrill, along with Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes strategic asset allocation and tax-aware strategies, supported by the Bank of America group’s broad financial infrastructure.

Saumya Batra is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2024, Saumya held various roles at Wells Fargo entities from 2017 to 2023. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is notable for its roles as a commodity pool operator, advisor to registered investment companies, and use of AI and systematic methodologies in portfolio management.

Francisco Barajas is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2017. He initially joined Fidelity Investments in 2013, progressing through positions including Investment Consultant and Financial Consultant. Prior to his tenure at Fidelity, Francisco worked as a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2006 to 2013. Since 2006, Francisco has worked with numerous clients on investment planning, retirement planning, income protection, estate planning considerations, and financial conversations. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in income protection and estate planning. Francisco is committed to helping clients achieve their financial goals through wealth planning and values the success of his clients as integral to his own.