Haden Licon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He joined Fidelity Investments in 2023 and has also served as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative within the company. Prior to his roles at Fidelity, Haden worked as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2022 to 2023 and as a Member Service Specialist at Unify Financial Credit Union in 2022. Haden is licensed with a California Insurance License, enabling him to serve clients with their insurance needs in addition to his financial advisory services. He is dedicated to helping clients develop and implement financial plans that provide security and allow them to focus on other priorities. Haden values being reachable and responsive, facilitating well-informed decision-making. Outside of his professional work, Haden enjoys boating, comedy, fitness, football, golf, and traveling.

Edward Comar is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasant Hill, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with an LLC that facilitates employee expenses and retirement plan options. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and an algorithm-driven approach.

Nicholas Economos is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 20 years of experience providing financial advice and portfolio management services to high net-worth individuals, businesses, endowments, and foundations. Nick manages his own personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, which may include individual stocks and bonds, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment strategies. He focuses on areas such as divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and serving women and wealth. Nick graduated cum laude from California Polytechnic State University with a bachelor's degree in Business, concentrating in Finance, while playing varsity soccer. He holds multiple professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He has been named to Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list annually from 2018 through 2024. His team has been trained by the Ritz Carlton leadership group to provide attentive and high-quality client service. Outside of his professional work, Nick is a four-time Ironman triathlete and enjoys basketball, biking, golfing, running, soccer, and swimming. He lives in Alamo, California with his wife Melissa and their three children. He is involved with organizations such as Compassion International, New Life Church, Build a Bike, Invest in Hope (Helping our Patriots everywhere), and Monte Vista High School.

Ali Kazemi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Avantax and LPL Financial and serves as owner of Sentinel Financial Group, offering financial planning, investment planning, retirement planning, and tax planning services. Outside of his advisory work, Kazemi is also an associate for In-Home Supportive Services, providing assistance to eligible individuals to support in-home care. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios with various program and custodial structures.

Ryan Leonard is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Leonard worked in the automotive sales industry with positions at Ocean Honda of Burlingame, Mercedes Benz of San Francisco, and Anderson Honda. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily provides investment consulting and advisory services to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Robert Schneider is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and broad capital markets activities.

Matthew Guillaume is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Orinda, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023, with prior experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co and First Republic Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad range of specialized planning options. The firm integrates advisory services with various financial products and offers recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Yudith Macedo Jimenez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, Better Mortgage, Quontic Bank, and AT&T. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Lisa Tuemmler is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016. She is a committee member of FPA NorCal, where she coordinates speakers. Lisa is also involved as an owner and partner in Intersect Financial, LLC, and administratively supports Protected Investors of America. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a variety of platform arrangements and both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Dennis Janssen is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011. He is also an agent for Unum Provident Life, providing disability insurance services outside of securities trading activities. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supporting client decisions across asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

Rebecca Dinneen is a financial professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Bryan Cohen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Citigroup and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a music-related business focused on buying, selling, repairing, and collecting musical instruments. J.P. Morgan Securities 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.

Ken Ngo is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edelman Financial Engines, with nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Charles Schwab Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He is based in Danville, CA. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Adrianna Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Cambridge since 2020. Prior to that, she was associated with Manheim California and Manheim San Francisco Bay. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves 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 professionals, utilizing a range of investment strategies and platform arrangements tailored to client objectives.

Stephen Davis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior background includes six years of service in the U.S. Air Force and four years of full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by a centralized operational structure.

Robert Higbee is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Howard Tong is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is based in Walnut Creek, CA, and holds a Series 66 license. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Jonathan Blevins is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. He serves as a board member of the CrossStreets Neighborhood Alliance, an organization providing support to homeless and unemployed individuals and their families. Equitable Advisors offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing services that include ERISA fiduciary support and access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Leslie Pettinelli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018, Jhfn Sii from 2014 to 2018, and Pettinelli Financial Partners from 2011 to 2018. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars with a focus on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Marian Nguyen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors holding a Series 65 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2023, she worked at Rainer Wealth Management and held positions at H&R Block and MSZ Resource Group/Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital. Outside of advising, she is the owner of Reiki Properties, LLC, a real estate business in Scottsdale, AZ. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other sponsors with financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management solutions across multiple custody platforms and includes proprietary and third-party strategies, with features supporting advisor business relationships and institutional-scale compliance.