David Carlisle is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, where he has worked since 2014 and at THRIVENT Financial since 2015, totaling 11 years in the industry. He is active in youth development as Committee Chairman for Cub Scouts Pack 914 and as an Assistant Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts Troop 924 in Livermore. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits through a large network of advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across a broad range of financial topics without discretionary trading authority.

Ian Staley is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. since 2018 and previously at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. He is also the sole proprietor of Staley Financial Services, specializing in life insurance sales, case design, and planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management strategies and third-party solutions.

Oyunkhand Tserennadmid is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 designation and beginning their career in 2026. Their prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers with financial planning, asset management, and educational programs. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and provides specialized services such as divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Spencer Jung is a financial advisor at OSAIC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, O'Brien Wealth Partners, and Grantham, Mayo & Van Otterloo. Outside of investment advising, he is also licensed to offer fixed insurance products, including health and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing various tools and automated processes to construct and manage diversified portfolios.

Ravi Tarekere is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2016 and previously with Axa-Advisors and Primerica Advisors. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models, including third-party TAMPs and discretionary management, and offers services that include ERISA fiduciary support and access to various investment vehicles such as mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Phillip Hohn is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads the Hohn Group, which provides customized, objective guidance to clients with a focus on creating personalized wealth management strategies that prioritize risk-averse investment portfolios and streamlined financing options. The group serves technology executives, high-net-worth individuals, and small business owners across 16 states. Phillip offers expertise in areas such as portfolio management, retirement planning, education and estate planning, concentrated stock exit strategies, and corporate retirement plan asset management. With over four decades of industry experience, Phillip and his team emphasize a holistic and individualized approach to wealth management, tailoring strategies to each client's unique goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance. The group extensively supports clients with stock option and Employee Stock Plan Services, particularly assisting Silicon Valley technology executives since 1998. Phillip holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Phillip earned his High School Diploma/GED from Chabot College. He is bilingual in Persian and English. Outside of his professional focus, Phillip engages in community volunteer work and enjoys personal interests such as biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, reading, woodworking, traveling, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Sean Sato is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, serving in various capacities including Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Sean focuses on helping clients make informed financial decisions with clarity and confidence. Sean holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to advise clients on insurance matters as part of comprehensive financial planning. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Sean enjoys cooking and baking, exploring food as a foodie, playing golf, engaging in outdoor adventures, spending time with pets, and traveling.

Winky Li is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she collaborates with financial consultants to help clients leverage Fidelity's resources and planning tools to work towards their financial goals. Prior to this, she served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2022. Her professional experience also includes roles as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo (2020-2021), a Relationship Manager at Bank of America (2019-2020), and a Lending Officer at East West Bank (2017-2019). Winky holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in the financial services industry. Outside of her professional career, she enjoys attending concerts, social events with friends, kayaking, photography, theater, and traveling.

Edward Padnos is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been in the financial industry since 2026, with prior experience at Lenox Advisors, Inc., MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and MML Investors Services, LLC. Outside of finance, his background includes work in education and political campaign offices. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and delivers written recommendations without investment discretion.

Danilo Garcia is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, California, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and UBS Financial Services, and has been involved in boxing training and mental skills coaching through his own business, Danilo Jacob LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, combining tailored financial planning with access to extensive investment resources and strategies.

Alexandra Wlassowsky is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Her career includes positions at Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LPL Financial, Citigroup Global Markets, and a period of self-employment before joining her current firm. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using collaborative, goal-focused planning processes and a range of investment programs.

Troy Rouleau is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and twelve years at Scottrade, Inc. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing tools such as asset-allocation models, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Bobbie Zerby is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at MassMutual Investors Services since 2018. She also holds a role with MassMutual Life Insurance Company beginning in 2017 and previously worked at Lime Light CRM. Outside of her advisory duties, she is the CEO of Bobbie Zerby Inc., an S corporation involved in advisory and financial services. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers a range of programs and educational seminars, structuring financial planning as an annual collaborative process using firm-approved analytical tools.

Adam Mazzaro is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at US Bank NA, Bank of New York Mellon, and Personal Capital Advisors. Adam currently serves at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services primarily through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Darrell Pitts is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Amber Tamara Nguyen is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the Stimpfig Wealth Management Group in 2014 and has over a decade of experience serving clients. Amber helps develop, implement, and track customized wealth management strategies designed to assist clients in pursuing their financial goals while managing investment risk. She works with clients on retirement planning, funding education expenses, and creating legacies for future generations. Amber holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. She earned her bachelor's degree from the California State University System.

William Peters Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 that utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jessica Tufte is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Craft and Fire Taproom, as well as a registered administrative assistant role at Rosenblatt Advisors. She is also a commissioned notary public. 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 with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Niraj Baxi is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors Inc. Baxi is also the owner of Baxi Insurance & Financial Services, a sole proprietorship focused on client solicitation and maintenance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct portfolios tailored to client risk tolerances.

Yvonne Gray is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a successor in an estate-related business in Bend, Oregon. 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 that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.