Charles Immekus is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has six years of industry experience and previously worked at California State University East Bay. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an officer and director for Veterans of Oakley and is the vice president of a local Business Networking International chapter. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers, serving a diverse client base with both discretionary and non-discretionary account management options.

John Maroulis is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently associated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life). He has worked with New York Life Insurance Co and NYLife Securities LLC since 2009 and operates his own firm, Blu Mati, Financial and Insurance Solutions, INC. Maroulis serves as a board member for a local condominium association. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional sponsors. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered through multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

David Barse is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Commonwealth since 2015. Barse is also the owner of Your Dedicated Fiduciary, LLC, a private entity that facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and back-office support, including investment management, trading, compliance, and practice-management services.

Bryan Hickingbottom is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009 and operates Hickingbottom Financial Services as a branch owner since 2021. Outside of advising, he is involved in the non-variable insurance business, including handling renewal commissions on long-term care policies and writing fixed annuity business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers tailored non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Debora Kenyon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stockton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Alexander Glaros is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lodi, CA, with six years of industry experience. He has held positions at Edward Jones since 2019 and previously worked at Lincoln High School, Cisco Air Systems, and Penske Truck Leasing. He holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Markelle Luke is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lodi, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, Markelle worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Girard Securities, and United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC / Goldman Sachs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Brendan Cornies is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, providing clients with access to a range of investment resources and banking services through Bank of America. Since beginning his career in the financial services industry in 2018 and joining Merrill in 2019, he has focused on supporting clients with various aspects of their financial lives. His areas of expertise include college education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Brendan holds a bachelor's degree in business from Saint Francis College and a master's degree in general business from Brooklyn College. He also holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Brendan enjoys spending time with his family, engaging in sports such as football, golf, ice hockey, and soccer, and listening to music. He approaches financial planning collaboratively to create personalized strategies aimed at helping clients pursue their financial goals.

Sam Bellestri is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor at Hickingbottom Financial Services, Inc., providing financial services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Erica Taylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 license and three years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank and Uber Technologies. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Barbara Moore is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stockton, CA, holding a Series 63 license and with 34 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise Financial Service, LLC since 1992 and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of advising, she serves as Treasurer of the San Joaquin Zoological Society and is a Director and Secretary on the Board of Directors for Rialto Bridge Office Park. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement, typically with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Pavinderjit Kooner is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he focuses on developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ unique financial situations and goals. He works closely with clients to understand their short-, mid-, and long-term objectives, providing guidance in areas such as retirement planning, college education funding, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and small business strategies. Pavinderjit also facilitates access to the investment insights of Merrill Lynch and the banking, lending, and financing solutions of Bank of America. With expertise as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Pavinderjit supports clients through all stages of wealth management, addressing concerns related to investing, retirement income, and employee financial health. His approach centers on uncovering what matters most to clients and creating flexible strategies to help them pursue their financial goals amid evolving market conditions. Pavinderjit holds a Bachelor’s Degree from San Francisco State University. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests in cooking, football, music, and traveling.

Matthew Lenser is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2014. He has 11 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 license. Based in Lodi, CA, Lenser has been serving clients through the firm's branch network for over a decade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. It offers a wide range of advisory services and investment strategies, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Guillermo Roses is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 and 63 licenses. His prior experience includes positions at Morgan Stanley and E*Trade Securities LLC. He retains residual commission payments from prior insurance sales but currently does not participate in insurance activities. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset, model portfolio investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational functions.

James Hayes is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 29 years of industry experience. He has operated Hayes Tax & Investment Network since 2011 and has been affiliated with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2003. Hayes serves as a committee member for the Salvation Army, assisting with fundraising for youth sports programs. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions. The firm operates a multi-manager platform offering a variety of program options and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Tina Wells Lee is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2021. She previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities between 2010 and 2021. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jaime Castellanos is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Stockton, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Thrivent, he held positions at Sportsmans Warehouse and Ruffaloe Noel Levitz LLC. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial planning topics without discretionary trading authority.

Chaz Myers is a financial advisor with Stifel in Stockton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and entering the industry in 2025. Prior to joining Stifel, he held positions at the University of the Pacific and East Carolina University. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Phyllis Klein is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Goodheart Management Services, Signator Investors, and Goodheart & Associates. Klein teaches a Money Management course at CSU Stanislaus and serves on the board of the Temple Israel Jewish Community Tzedakah Fund. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various investment platforms and tools to construct portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and investment objectives.

Thomas Decristofaro is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC and Scottrade, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including managing model portfolios constructed through proprietary research and algorithmic methods. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advises multiple registered investment companies.