Michael Levy is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danville, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and a Series 63 license. He has 33 years of industry experience, including 24 years at Linsco/Private Ledger. In addition to advising, he works as an independent insurance agent for non-variable insurance products through a brokerage agency. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research tools and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Grant Johnson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc. from 2022 to 2025. Charles Schwab 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and operational support.

Tyler Bailey is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 license and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Summit Financial Group, Securian Financial Group, Ameriprise, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also involved with Summit Financial Group, where he supports financial planning and client service activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and maintains specialized programs, including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Jeff Borges is Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2016. He leverages over 20 years of industry experience to assist clients in developing customized financial plans tailored to their current needs and future legacy goals. Prior to joining Fidelity, Mr. Borges worked as a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2005 to 2016, and at Citicorp Investment Services from 2003 to 2005. He began his career as an Account Executive at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 1998 to 2003. He holds a California Insurance License.

Louis Tousignant is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BNY Mellon Securities Corporation, AllianceBernstein Investments, Clearbridge Investments, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and serves a broad client base through various investment and financial planning services.

Bryan Zimmerling is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial since 2021. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Golden Malted and Gold Rush Distribution, as well as Frito Lay. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm emphasizes holistic, goal-based planning and offers clients the option to combine these planning services with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement called “WealthPlan.”

Kevin Maas is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been involved with the Cal Baseball Foundation since 2014 and has a long-standing association with Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. since 2007. 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 combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and an alternative investments program.

Brad Pyles is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, where he has worked since 2001, bringing 22 years of industry experience. He serves as Vice President of Community Engagement for the Proctor Elementary School PTA Board. Fisher Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, utilizing a centralized investment approach that combines quantitative and qualitative research to manage globally diversified portfolios.

Sanjay Dhar is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at SagePoint Financial, OSAIC, and Bay Area Wealth Management Group. Outside of advising, he serves as a business consultant for a startup developing an options trading platform and is involved in the sales and service of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with model portfolios, third-party managers, and customizable strategies.

Ning Jiang is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. Jiang has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and MetLife Securities from 2015 to 2017. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, employing collaborative, software-assisted planning processes without discretionary authority over client investments.

Jerome Baird is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2010, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Prudential Equity Group, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Elegant Stay, LLC, a real estate rental business in Tahoe City, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of more than 22,800 advisors and over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michaelangelo Maturino is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014 and previously at Merrill from 2006 to 2012. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening with qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation supported by related investment-management affiliates.

Paul Boscia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Danville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo-affiliated firms since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 25% owner of the La Cienega Gun Club LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients through investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research and analytics to support diversified investment approaches.

Nicholas Ruotolo is a financial advisor at Osaic with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for nine years. He has been involved with Saint Mary's College since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Ruotolo offers fixed insurance products through multiple agencies. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with portfolio optimization tools and offers diverse programs such as financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting.

Mo Bai is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, Bai worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., among other firms. Bai also operated a family daycare business from 2022 to 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Chase Henley is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, bringing seven years of industry experience. His work history includes consistent roles at Morgan Stanley and Amherst College from 2016 to the present. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individuals and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services under both direct client and corporate financial planning agreements.

Sujan Chyo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market modeling to support client financial goals.

Nathan Bennett is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He is also the co-owner and managing partner of Summit Financial Group, LLC, where he serves as CEO and chair of the leadership team. His career includes long-term roles at Securian Financial Services, Inc. and Summit Financial Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical modeling and supports its offerings with municipal advisory services and specialized retirement plan consulting.

M. Curtis Bauer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for a homeowners association, acting as a vendor liaison. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers to provide various investment program options.

Carlos Gallardo is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2019. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in various roles including at Texas Roadhouse and Jade Global, Inc. 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, and institutional investors.