Richard Magallanes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. 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.

Bhawan Deep is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Tracy, CA. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Byron Covington Jr. is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Before entering financial services, he worked at Visby Medical and BD Biosciences. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and provides a range of educational seminars and specialized planning programs.

Brandon Karp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Modesto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial-affiliated firms since 2018 and has also been involved with Depalma Farms since 2019. Outside of advising, he has a part-time role at a local farmers market. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Cullen Bearden is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Modesto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Bank of Stockton Investment and Insurance Services, and MOCSE Federal Credit Union. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Raj Natarajan is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He has held positions at several firms including Ameritas Advisory Services, Ameritas Investment Company, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., and David White & Associates from 2025 to 2026, as well as Tech Mahindra Americas from 2015 to 2019. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2026, he was self-employed for five years. 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 across a range of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Craig Mizuno is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 1999 and maintains an active CPA practice that he has owned since 1986. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and custodial relationships, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Alias Masudi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2018 to 2023, and held roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a restaurant business, Rocket Kabob, and oversees an Amazon FBA business through Masudi Enterprises, LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering access to proprietary research and capital markets services.

Kent Crawford is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Modesto, CA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. He has 39 years of industry experience, including five years at Edward Jones and 15 years with LPL Financial. Outside of advisory work, he operates Granite Wealth Management as a DBA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies, supported by advanced analytical tools.

Trisha Wilson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stockton, CA, with two years of industry experience. She has been associated with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various channels including corporate financial planning agreements.

James Diserio is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 49 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC for 21 years. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes personalized client assessments and utilizes third-party advisory programs alongside proprietary options.

Tim Bloemhof is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2019. His career includes prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Bloemhof has significant involvement in almond farming and processing businesses through various family-owned and invested entities in California. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, employing proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Joel Carignan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Stockton, CA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 17 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chairman of the Board for Unbound Stockton Community School, a local charter school. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and over 15,000 branch offices.

Moises Aguirre Cabrera is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, BMO N.A., and various educational institutions. Merrill, together 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

John Morrison is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously spent 18 years at National Planning Corporation. He also has a longstanding affiliation with Bank of Stockton, where he has worked for over 27 years. 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. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms such as the Bank Wealth Program.

Joel Balam is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Princor Financial Services Corp and Principal Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship called Baseball Fan-Attic. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services through a broad network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Gena Yaqubi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Tanner Choate is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since beginning his professional career in 2018 shortly after graduating from the University of California, Berkeley, he has specialized in providing customized wealth management services for affluent professionals and business owners. His focus areas include Corporate Executive Services, Executive Compensation, and Equity Compensation Services. Tanner develops financial strategies tailored to align with his clients' specific goals, helping those with concentrated equity positions to effectively integrate these assets into their broader financial plans. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his professional work, Tanner participates in community volunteering in line with the Merrill tradition. He also enjoys baseball, football, golfing, and traveling. He welcomes connections for discussions about optimizing financial situations or for a round of golf.

Theodore Goodsell is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Stockton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2016, following 13 years at Scottrade, Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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’s investment approach combines non-discretionary client guidance with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a structured alternative-investment program.

Michael Talley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stockton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Safe Credit Union, Citigroup Global Markets, Citicorp Investment Services, and Waddell & Reed. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive financial resources.