Ernest Guzman Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 1998, including Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery and advanced modeling tools.

Timothy Shoji is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Lafayette, CA, where he has worked since 2016. He has nine years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in Kingston Skye Investments, LLC, which invests in a private restaurant, Buddha Boy Foods. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources, applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Donald Ledoux is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has served at Raymond James since 2023 and previously worked at Summit Financial Group, LLC, and Securian Financial Services. Ledoux is a board member and treasurer of the PulsePoint Foundation, a nonprofit organization. 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 investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized programs for municipal finance and employer retirement plans.

Xiao Liu is a financial advisor with Merrill in Dublin, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having seven years of industry experience. Liu has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Outside of advisory work, Liu is co-owner of an investment-related business with family members and is involved in another investment-related activity in Sacramento. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mahak Chaudhry is a CFP® and Series 66-designated advisor at Cetera with 8 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2024, she worked at Edward Jones for six years and has ownership of Soluna Strategies LLC, operating as Soluna Wealth Planning. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party money managers.

Hana Cuartelon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked at Fremont Bank from 2019 to 2025 and has experience in the home health and banking sectors. She also serves as a notary at Fremont Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of investment programs and institutional platforms, utilizing various strategies including model portfolios and third-party management.

Nicholas Charbonneau is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. In this position, he works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and collaborates with them to develop personalized financial plans. Prior to his current role, Nicholas gained experience at Fidelity Investments as a Relationship Manager from 2025 to 2026 and as a Financial Representative from 2024 to 2025. This progression reflects his growing expertise in financial planning and client relationship management. Outside of his professional work, Nicholas has interests that include baseball, beach activities, boating, fitness, golf, and skiing.

Jose Leyva is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. Leyva has also been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program focuses on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a framework that incorporates ESG considerations.

Yuhsin Tseng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. He is currently based in Fremont, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework where applicable.

Mina Luke is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with individuals, families, and professionals, particularly in the technology sector, to help them develop personalized financial strategies. Mina emphasizes a holistic approach to wealth management that goes beyond investment advice, aiming to understand her clients' unique circumstances, goals, and values. Her expertise includes guiding clients through retirement planning, business management, stock-based compensation, and wealth transfer strategies. By establishing one-on-one relationships, she collaborates with clients to craft financial plans focused not only on wealth accumulation and preservation but also on aligning with what matters most to them. Mina holds a Bachelor's Degree from Ain Shams University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is fluent in English, Arabic, and French. Outside of her professional role, she has interests in chess, gymnastics, music, reading, running, soccer, table tennis, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family.

Raymond Carlisle is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Birch Lakes Owners Association, overseeing common areas for commercial office properties. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning across various topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Michael Baird is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bayshore Tax and Consulting, Tony H. Tarabay, CPA, and Securities America. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a sole proprietorship offering life insurance and long-term care policy consulting and sales. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, providing both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various management strategies and third-party manager options.

Aaron Peabody is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2023 and was previously with Summit Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Peabody also serves as a broker for fixed insurance products. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance work, along with specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Jessica Chan is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. She previously worked at MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. In addition to her advisory role, she is a part-time instructor teaching personal financial planning courses at UC Berkeley Extension. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides ongoing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses technology-based analysis tools and offers specialized planning programs including estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Casey Pena is a financial advisor at Cetera with 23 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cetera since 2019 and previously worked at Foresters Financial Services from 2011 to 2019. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party managers.

Denise Freedman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. since 2005. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sean Cook II is a financial advisor with Merrill holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and involvement with the Hammer Museum and Linnie Porter Realty Services LLC. He has also worked in educational settings including the University of California Los Angeles and Chabot College. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Faizan Bilal Habib is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025 and previously held positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and several banks in the Middle East. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Xiao Zhou is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Zhou has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2003 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Lou Chien Huang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Citigroup, Thrivent Investment Management, and United Air Lines over a seventeen-year period. Huang is based in San Ramon, California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team and includes broader capabilities such as derivatives and commodities advisory.