Theodore Lum is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience and has worked previously at Merrill, Securities America Advisors, and LPL Financial. Lum is also the sole owner of Lum Global Financial & Insurance Services, a marketing DBA for his insurance agent activities. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes a combination of firm- and third-party models, strategic asset allocation, and multi-manager portfolios to develop client investment strategies across standard risk profiles.

Parker Landolf is a CFP® professional at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with one year of industry experience. His background includes multiple roles at Mercer Global Advisors and prior work at Round Hill Country Club and the University of Redlands. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm applies a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and utilizes a variety of investment vehicles including ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds.

Bora Yucekul is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill and Allegiant Partners. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts and offers a range of implementation options along with financial planning, retirement consulting, tax support, and estate-planning coordination.

James Knight is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Adero Partners, LLC, Vista Wealth Management, and The Portola Group Inc. Knight is also a member of Vista Venture Partners. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans, offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, and employee benefit retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with an “enhanced open architecture” that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds, customizing portfolios to clients’ specific needs.

Sarah Robinson is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC since 2025. She previously worked at Adero Partners, LLC for six years and Hines Warner Wealth Management, LLC for nine years. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans with a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, family office and business management, and employee benefit retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach that incorporates both active and passive strategies, customized to clients' risk tolerance, liquidity, and tax circumstances.

William Baker is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Baker, Brose & Mitsutome Wealth Management LLC, and LPL Financial. He has also engaged in fixed insurance sales and branch management on a limited basis. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model and employs various investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and proprietary technology platforms.

Marcella Jennifer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her work history includes positions at Ameriprise and several educational institutions, including UCLA and the University of California, Berkeley. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Grace Campbell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked with firms including Transamerica Financial Advisors and Inheritguard LLC. Campbell resides in San Ramon, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers various advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Phillip Cardinale is a financial professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Cetera and its predecessor firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Castlerock Insurance Group and serves as a trustee for the Rose McWalters Trust. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that provides a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Ramshaa Anand is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 registration and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at AXA Advisors, Fuli Investment, and American Eagle Outfitters, as well as entrepreneurial experience running Ramshaa's Driving School, Inc. since 2014. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ryan Keyser is a financial advisor with Merrill in Brentwood, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and Workday. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ellen Neumark is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 11 years. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Monique Tsenter is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in Walnut Creek, CA. She has six years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and entrepreneurial ventures such as Island Stylz. Tsenter is also the founder of the Rise Jamaica Foundation, a nonprofit focused on disaster relief and community assistance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

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.

Jason Norrish is a financial advisor at Merrill with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several financial firms, including Wells Fargo Clearing, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Norrish is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Brandon Herrera is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in March 2018, focusing primarily on the management and business development of the corporate cash segment. Prior to Merrill, Brandon spent nine years with Bank of America’s Commercial Banking team, where he served as a Treasury Sales Officer addressing the working capital needs of clients across for-profit healthcare, professional sports, not-for-profit healthcare, and institutional sectors. Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree from California Polytechnic State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He resides in Clayton, California with his wife and three children. In addition to his professional work, Brandon is involved in coaching his sons in soccer and baseball and organizes a significant annual fundraiser barbecue for the local swim team. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, boating, camping, fishing, football, and hiking.

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.

David Cereghino is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 1996 and has over 30 years of experience in private client wealth management. David earned his B.S. in Finance from the University of San Francisco and early in his career built a practice in San Francisco advising Silicon Valley executives on strategies for managing concentrated equity positions. Since 2009, he has been based in Merrill's Walnut Creek office, serving high-net-worth families and business owners. David specializes in developing customized wealth strategies aligned with client goals, emphasizing cash flow planning, risk mitigation, and tax reduction. He leverages the resources of Merrill and Bank of America to provide integrated solutions across investment management, banking, lending, insurance, and estate planning. His client focus areas include family wealth management, legacy planning, socially responsible investing, and tax minimization. David holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA) designations. He and his wife, Shannon, reside in Moraga, California. David previously coached his children's sports teams and now enjoys traveling and attending family sporting events, including supporting his son who plays Division I football at UCLA. He is also interested in basketball, boating, football, hiking, music, and surfing.

Carmen Goldsmith is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Walnut Creek, CA. She has been with MML Investors Services Inc and Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2002. 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 offers ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and automated asset-allocation software to deliver written financial recommendations.

Joshua Estes is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, combining tailored financial planning with various investment and estate planning strategies.