Scott Sprague is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently associated with Private Advisor Group, LLC. His prior roles include tenures at LPL Financial and Mariner Independent Advisor Network, among others. He is also involved in managing Sprague Wealth Solutions and New West Insurance, which provide non-variable insurance products. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, combining in-house portfolio management and third-party strategist selections, supported by technology platforms and a variety of investment strategies.

Anna Dearborn is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She currently works at Principal Financial Services and has held roles at Principal Bank, Principal Trust Company, and Principal Securities since 2023. Prior to that, she was with Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. She also serves as a bank and trust officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Matthew Halick is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Advisory Services since 2021 and is also involved with Garaventa Accountancy Corporation and David White & Associates. Outside of advisory roles, he serves as Treasurer of the Sacramento Safari Club, a chapter of Safari Club International focused on environmental conservation. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable products, supported by third-party partners and multiple custodial platforms.

Amir Atabaki is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Frontier Investment Management Co, CMY Fiduciary Services, and Upside Options. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach includes multi-manager solutions and manager selection, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, with services spanning portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Joshua Erickson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Walnut Creek, California. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2012, bringing experience in corporate finance and real estate analysis. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he worked as a senior financial analyst in real estate for Gap, Inc., and as a Senior Associate at Panattoni Development Company, where he was involved in securing private and institutional equity investments for real estate projects across North America and Europe. Mr. Erickson earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics in 2002 and an MBA in 2006, both from Brigham Young University. He holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, Joshua Erickson is an Eagle Scout and enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and backpacking, especially in the Sierra Nevada mountains. He is also actively involved in coaching his children's sports teams. He lives in Moraga, California with his wife, Rachel, their daughter, and three sons.

Stephanie Murphy is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with PlanMember since 2006 and previously worked at Hooker Financial, Inc. from 2004 to 2017. Murphy serves on the Finance Advisory Committee of the Alpha Phi Foundation, where she reviews and evaluates the charity's accounts quarterly. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment process emphasizes strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, combined with education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Christopher Kenny is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011 and at Merrill since 2006. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, supported by a network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm employs various investment strategies and platforms, serving clients through discretionary and non-discretionary account management while acting as a fiduciary under written agreements.

Jason Guehl is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 licenses and has been with Creative Planning since 2012. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals—including high-net-worth and ultra-affluent clients—as well as pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies for long-term goals, supplemented by various indexing and tax strategies, while managing approximately $295.6 billion in client assets.

Kevin Fung is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with Citigroup Global Markets. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Hong Kong Association of Northern California, a nonprofit fostering ties between Hong Kong and Northern California. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm generally implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, leveraging internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers.

Richard Scarpitti is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Mark Goyne is a CFA® charterholder currently with Cerity Partners LLC, with two years of industry experience. He previously worked at BNY Mellon, First Bank, and US Trust (Bank of America). Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Joseph Kovar is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Cetera Planning Partners, he held various roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Kovar is the owner of a family vineyard where he manages winemaking activities. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified allocations aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance and integrates various affiliated resources within the larger Cetera network.

Meng Eeo is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also owns Dream Builder Financial Service Website, a co-branding marketing platform for World Financial Group products. Meng is a managing partner at Penney Enterprise LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party manager approach, supported by multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE, TFA365, and Transamerica ALPHA.

Shawn Sandoval is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an Investment Advisor Representative at Mariner and also serves as a registered representative at Msec, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Integrated Advisors Network, LLC, Cooper Financial Group, and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Sandoval provides business consulting services focused on operational and marketing strategies. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional investors, offering comprehensive investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm emphasizes customized discretionary portfolios supported by an investment committee and combines in-house research with various third-party solutions, while also integrating extensive tax and accounting capabilities uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Joey Hsu is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth since 2013, with a brief tenure at Investors Capital Corp. in 2013 and LPL Financial LLC since 2026. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform that includes managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Logan Dunbar is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Bank of America, Merrill, and Nuveen Securities. Prior to his financial services career, he was associated with CGI Group Inc., Julietta Winery, Saint Mary's College of California, and Dunbar Construction. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with both passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental research and an internal Investment Committee.

Lynda Zwack is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She worked at Legend Equities Corporation for 23 years before joining Lincoln Investment in 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in selling insurance and annuity products and services a small number of long-term care insurance policies sold previously. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on educators and participants in 403(b) and 457(b) plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, managing a mix of in-house and third-party strategies through both strategic and tactical approaches.

James Stehr is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2018, following prior roles at RBI Capital Management and Paragon East Advisors. In addition to his advisory work, Stehr serves as an Assistant Vice President at NFP, supporting client development and private client services. Kestra Advisory provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse range of institutional and individual clients, including very large investors such as sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers services spanning fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Li Wei Tseng is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. He has been with Transamerica since 2025 and has prior experience at World Financial Group, Wisetack, Enzo Wealth, and Microsoft. Outside of advising, he serves as an engineering manager at Wisetack, a financial technology company that offers financing solutions for in-person service businesses. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily uses model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services and operates an integrated retirement plan ecosystem with affiliated entities.

Nicole Hanson is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience. She is currently with MAI Capital Management, LLC, where she has worked since 2025. Before joining MAI, she spent eight years at Concentric Wealth Management LLC. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of strategies and offers additional services such as trust administration and insurance through affiliated entities.