Crystal Norris is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 31 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. She is also the owner of Crystal Clear Wealth Management, a financial services business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm supporting a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors and serving a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Mason Arnold is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022 and previously held roles at DXC Technology and Avetta LLC. He is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Roberto Garfias is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2014 to 2023. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Scott Symank is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has professional experience beginning in 2025 with Clearwater Analytics and joined Morgan Stanley in 2026. His background includes four years at Clemson University and prior roles in education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Dwight Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2015 and has worked with Advantage Wealth Advisors since 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.

Lu Hao is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at China Merchants Bank for seven years and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process. The firm emphasizes an ESG eligibility framework and offers customized, non-discretionary advice through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Ming Lo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 18 years at TD Ameritrade, Inc. He is based in San Ramon, CA. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary portfolio management alongside brokerage and custody services. Schwab’s integrated structure combines centralized supervision and multi-asset investment guidance with access to alternative investments and cash-sweep solutions.

Khoa Luong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2017, including positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Prior to that, he worked at Enterprise Holdings for three years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain decision-making authority.

Scott Edington serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he collaborates with Corporate Executives, Business Owners, and Retirees, guiding them through personalized wealth management strategies. His responsibilities include addressing client priorities such as preserving and growing wealth, mitigating taxes, supporting loved ones, and facilitating charitable giving. Scott emphasizes client goals as the foundation of his team's approach to financial planning. Scott's expertise encompasses executive compensation, family wealth management, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He provides access to investment insights from Merrill as well as banking and lending solutions from Bank of America to create strategies responsive to changing market conditions. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Scott attended Butte College without obtaining a degree and completed his high school education at Granada High School. Beyond his professional work, he participates in community service, volunteering with local organizations in line with Merrill's tradition of community involvement.

Samer Georges is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with clients to develop strategies tailored to their individual priorities and evolving goals. His approach emphasizes transparency and partnership, helping clients navigate financial options with clarity and confidence to create informed plans aligned with their values. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2024, initially serving as an Investment Consultant before becoming a Financial Consultant. Prior to that, Samer worked at JPMorgan Wealth Management as a Private Client Advisor from 2021 to 2024 and as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2019 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Samer enjoys spending time at the beach, social events with friends, watching movies, playing soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Brendan Noonan is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial. He has previously worked at Sgc Financial and Securian Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is an independent contractor with Summit Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides tailored financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers specialized programs such as the SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services for small businesses and maintains capabilities in municipal and public finance through its affiliate network.

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.

Gerard Soriano Jr. is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Alamo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

David Hoang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Jiaying Ma is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at iBest Learning Center for six years before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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. The firm offers a blend of non-discretionary advisory relationships and discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure and multi-asset investment approaches.

Daniel Beltran is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior work includes roles at United Planners' Financial Services of America and Vitucci & Associates. He also operates a business under the name Plantran Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Michael Herberger is a financial advisor at Cetera with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cetera since 2021, following seven years at VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is actively engaged as an independent insurance agent specializing in 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 multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement model portfolios, select third-party managers, or construct customized strategies, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Cade Mayer is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Lululemon and as an independent golf instructor. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals utilizing various portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

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 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for a junior varsity high school baseball team, providing coaching and sportsmanship instruction. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.