Ronald Guirnalda is a financial advisor at Merrill with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed part-time as a store associate and stocker at CVS Health. 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ricky Luong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020, following four years at Grand Communications. Luong is based in Castro Valley, CA. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

William Butler is a Private Wealth Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Private Wealth Management in San Francisco. He is the founder of the Butler Group and specializes in providing wealth management advice to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, private equity principals, and entrepreneurs. William focuses on helping clients deploy, grow, and transfer their wealth by addressing complex financial situations and offering customized solutions. William Butler has worked in wealth management since 2005, with previous roles including Private Banker and Managing Director at Citi Private Bank, as well as experience in Mellon’s Private Wealth Management Group. Prior to his wealth management career, he served over nine years as a Naval Officer and pilot, including operational duties at the Pentagon and multiple deployments. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from George Washington University. William is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designated through Merrill.

Lingyun Qian is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Bank, HSBC Securities USA, MUFG Union Bank, and Citigroup. Outside of financial services, she has ownership interests in real estate property management unrelated to investment activities. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and due diligence on alternative investments.

Puja Aggarwal is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch and as a Relationship Banker at JP Morgan Chase. With 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, Puja specializes in wealth planning and works with individuals, families, business owners, executives, and institutions. She guides clients through rising, declining, and volatile markets by employing a comprehensive financial planning process aimed at helping them take educated and disciplined actions toward their goals. Puja holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, her interests include spending time at the beach, comedy, social events with friends, hiking, caring for pets, and traveling.

Matthew Terwilliger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with the Cal Alumni Association for 11 years. He holds an inactive California real estate license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies. The firm is known for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Jason Borman is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He has held advisor roles at multiple related entities, including Borman Wealth Advisors and Borman Investment Management & Planning Group. Borman also serves as a non-variable life insurance agent with Prudential. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and provides specialized consulting services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Noah Rodriguez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2026. He focuses on partnering with clients to understand their financial situations and optimize their resources to help achieve their financial goals. Rodriguez's experience at Fidelity spans multiple roles, including Investment Consultant (2025-2026), Planning Consultant (2021-2025), Relationship Manager (2019-2021), and Financial Representative (2018). He holds a California Insurance License.

Kimberly Swanson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab since 2018, with prior experience at Raymond James & Associates. She is also involved in real estate and property management on a limited basis outside of securities trading hours. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by a centralized custody and operational structure.

David Halperin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined 17 years. He also serves as a trustee for a family investment entity. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Chee Hon is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors based in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2018, he worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2014 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of First Sequoia Financial, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals. The firm offers various portfolio management solutions and maintains proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Jordan Urrutia is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 5 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Before joining Schwab in 2021, he worked briefly at Fidelity and LPL Financial and spent five years at Christian Louboutin prior to entering the financial industry. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Paul Bratrude is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he is a partner and CPA at Bratrude & Jones CPAs, Inc., where he provides accounting assistance and income tax planning and preparation. Cetera is an SEC-registered advisor that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with varied portfolio management options and oversees over $256 billion in assets under management.

Brendaliz Valenzuela is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. 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.

Gregory Cohn is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MassMutual Investors Services since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he is a joint owner of a thoroughbred racehorse. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a subsidiary of MassMutual, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes collaborative annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and offers a range of investment and educational programs.

Ellen Nguyen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Navjit Singh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and over 22 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and LPL Financial. 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 and analytics to guide its investment approach and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Steven Tran is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and had prior roles at E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and E*Trade Securities LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment vehicles, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options.

Bharti Gupta is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2019, she worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Joyce Tanaka is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2025, following prior roles at Acord and Fong Wealth Strategies and Sourjohn-Kim Retirement Solutions. Between 2008 and 2025, she spent intervals as a homemaker. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing various portfolio construction tools and offers access to third-party money managers, managed accounts, and unified investment platforms.