Daniel Beltran is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He has held roles at United Planners' Financial Services of America and Vitucci & Associates, among others. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance agency under the name Plantran Financial. 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 financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and various institutional platforms, supporting advice through discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Michael Herberger is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021, previously serving at VOYA Financial Advisors and Osaic FA, Inc. Michael is also an independent insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers, with over $256 billion in assets under management across more than 10,000 advisors.

Austin Batista is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2019, following prior roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, operating across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Jacob Figueira is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Figueira is based in Walnut Creek, CA, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 client relationship model that combines primarily non-discretionary advisory recommendations with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.

Cade Mayer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, he worked at Lululemon and as an independent golf instructor. Mayer is also associated with Protected Investors of America in a marketing capacity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Ian Tang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Ian works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ian also engages in community service through volunteer work, reflecting the Merrill tradition of local involvement. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys fishing, golfing, softball, and spending time with his family.

Steven Pugh is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 18 years and Mass Mutual Investors Services for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for a high school junior varsity baseball team and manages office duties at a dental practice. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform emphasizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed investment programs.

Mitchell Lum is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Enfusion and time spent at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach. The firm’s offerings include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Rico Rodriguez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2012, including roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model portfolios, incorporating an ESG framework and offering broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Chase Young is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed to offer various insurance products, including accident, health, disability, long-term care, traditional life insurance, and annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment process with tools for asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform.

Akash Chauhan is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He began his career with Northwestern Mutual as a Financial Representative in 2021 and joined Fidelity Investments the same year. At Fidelity, he has served in multiple capacities including Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and Investment Consultant. As a Certified Financial Planner®, Akash works closely with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their specific needs and goals. He emphasizes understanding clients' current financial circumstances to present appropriate ideas and strategies. Akash holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has interests in baseball, comedy, food, football, and traveling.

Lacey Wedell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2006, including seven years at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Shyamali Mukherjee is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2026. Prior to her advisory role, she has worked at Sandia National Lab since 2010. 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 offers financial planning, asset management, money-manager programs, and educational seminars, focusing on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Yia Lee is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. Prior to this role, Yia served as a Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and a Customer Relationship Advocate from 2022 to 2023, all within Fidelity Investments. Yia's approach centers on fostering client relationships built on honesty, communication, and trust to develop personalized financial plans that align with individual client goals and circumstances. Yia holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Yia enjoys camping, attending social events with friends, watching movies, participating in outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Milad Javaherian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His previous roles include seven years at Morgan Stanley and three years at Wells Fargo Bank, NA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Daniel Chane is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in the financial industry, including previous roles as a Market Leader at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2021 and as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2014. His approach involves helping clients plan for their financial goals with a holistic perspective. Daniel focuses on educating, coaching, and mentoring clients to take a responsible approach toward overcoming financial concerns and pursuing their objectives. He emphasizes the importance of clients feeling understood and confident in their investment decision-making processes. Daniel holds a California Insurance License.

Patrick Bauzon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. His career in financial services spans over nine years, including experience as a Financial Advisor at Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors from 2021 to 2023 and as a Registered Sales Associate at Fremont Bank from 2018 to 2021. Patrick holds a California Insurance License, which supports his professional capabilities in the financial sector. His work focuses on providing clients with tailored financial plans to help navigate areas such as wealth accumulation, retirement, and income planning, utilizing Fidelity's planning tools and services. Outside of his professional career, Patrick has interests in cars, football, outdoor adventures, pets, and traveling.

Margaret Ring Wiersma is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

John Brackett is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding 49 years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including BAR Financial, LLC, where he served as Regional Director for 16 years, and has recent involvement with B&B Ranch & Cattle, LLC. His career includes over a decade with Cetera Wealth Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets with a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Patrice Rainer is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and holds a Series 66 license, with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. She has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2016 and previously worked at Protected Investors of America from 2013 to 2016. Rainer serves as Vice President and Board Member of the Estate Planning Council of Diablo Valley. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of Financial Professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base with services spanning multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.