Ronald Guirnalda is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. He has 30 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Morgan Stanley and an eight-year tenure at Merrill. Outside of advising, he works as a store associate and stocker at CVS Health in Walnut Creek, California. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

William Butler is a Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Private Wealth Management in San Francisco. He is the founder of the Butler Group and specializes in providing wealth management advice to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private equity principals, and entrepreneurs. William focuses on helping clients deploy, grow, and transfer their wealth by addressing complex financial situations and offering customized solutions. William Butler has worked in wealth management since 2005, with previous roles including Private Banker and Managing Director at Citi Private Bank, as well as experience in Mellon’s Private Wealth Management Group. Prior to his wealth management career, he served over nine years as a Naval Officer and pilot, including operational duties at the Pentagon and multiple deployments. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from George Washington University. William is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designated through Merrill.

Yvonne Flores is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Her prior work history includes positions at JP Morgan Chase, First Republic, and Bank of America. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lingyun Qian is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Bank, HSBC Securities USA, MUFG Union Bank, and Citigroup. Outside of financial services, she has ownership interests in real estate property management unrelated to investment activities. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily 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 uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Puja Aggarwal is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and as a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase. With 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Puja specializes in wealth planning and works with individuals, families, business owners, executives, and institutions. She guides clients through rising, declining, and volatile markets by employing a comprehensive financial planning process aimed at helping them take educated and disciplined actions toward their goals. Puja holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, her interests include spending time at the beach, comedy, social events with friends, hiking, caring for pets, and traveling.

Matthew Terwilliger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with the Cal Alumni Association for 11 years. He holds an inactive California real estate license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is known for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

David Halperin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined 17 years. He also serves as a trustee for a family investment entity. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Chee Hon is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2018, he worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of First Sequoia Financial, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions and maintains proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Paul Bratrude is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner and CPA at Bratrude & Jones CPAs, Inc., where he provides accounting assistance and income tax planning and preparation. Cetera is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.

Brendaliz Valenzuela is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Gregory Cohn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a joint owner of a thoroughbred racehorse. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Navjit Singh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and LPL Financial. 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 utilizes research and analytics to guide its investment approach and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Steven Tran is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and had prior roles at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC. 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 process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment vehicles, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Joyce Tanaka is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2025, following prior roles at Acord and Fong Wealth Strategies and Sourjohn-Kim Retirement Solutions. Between 2008 and 2025, she spent intervals as a homemaker. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing various portfolio construction tools and offers access to third-party money managers, managed accounts, and unified investment platforms.

Luke Lee is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance through a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Steven Varlas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2011. Outside of finance, he has been involved with NAALI FIT, LLC, a fitness-related business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory capabilities with brokerage and investment management services.

Eric Schreiber is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Strategic Advisers since 2002 and also has roles within various Fidelity entities. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with a focus on model portfolios and formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Nancy Knight is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2012 and holds the Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Javier Perez is a ChFC® and Series 63 credentialed advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC Wealth, Inc., having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., among others. Perez also serves as an associate director offering legal membership services with Legal Shield. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios that include a variety of investment types and management options.

Paul Lassalle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at several firms including Pensionmark Securities, LPL Financial, and Global Retirement Partners. His current tenure at Fidelity spans multiple periods since 2015. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to diverse clients including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manages multiple registered investment companies with oversight and systematic methodologies.