Les Garaventa Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has a longstanding career in accounting and financial planning, including serving as president of Garaventa Accountancy Corporation since 1985 and maintaining roles with Ameritas entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he has been a football coach at Northgate High School since 2002 and manages a cattle ranching operation. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches, including model portfolios and third-party managers, and offers a broad range of financial planning and asset management services.

Joseph Frantz is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, Frantz has been involved as an assistant water polo coach at UC Davis and has owned DJ EQwip, a business in Concord, CA, since 2008. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based approach, utilizing technology platforms and third-party managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Scott Stewart is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and LPL Enterprise. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate sales as a licensed assistant at Coldwell Banker Kappel Gateway Realty and works as an insurance agent focusing on fixed life, annuities, disability, long-term care, health, and group benefits. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically carried out on a discretionary basis by third-party managers.

Furui Guo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and MetiSign. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at University of California Santa Cruz and Albany Middle/High School. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research, swap dealer operations, and bespoke discretionary solutions for very large clients.

Ali Poswal is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He places importance on forming strong relationships with clients and their families to maintain trust, reliability, and competency. Ali has accumulated experience in the financial services industry through his previous positions, including Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2022, Financial Consultant at E*Trade from 2016 to 2018, and Assistant Vice President, Private Banking Manager at Technology Credit Union from 2012 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ali enjoys family activities, exploring food, football, hiking, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Efrain Acosta is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held roles at Redwood Credit Union and worked in education at Napa Valley College, Vintage High School, and Redwood Middle School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jason Dondero is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he is employed at PH Tax & Wealth Solutions CPAs, Inc., where he provides accounting and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Brandon Herrera is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in March 2018, focusing primarily on the management and business development of the corporate cash segment. Prior to Merrill, Brandon spent nine years with Bank of America’s Commercial Banking team, where he served as a Treasury Sales Officer addressing the working capital needs of clients across for-profit healthcare, professional sports, not-for-profit healthcare, and institutional sectors. Brandon holds a Bachelor's Degree from California Polytechnic State University and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He resides in Clayton, California with his wife and three children. In addition to his professional work, Brandon is involved in coaching his sons in soccer and baseball and organizes a significant annual fundraiser barbecue for the local swim team. His personal interests include baseball, basketball, boating, camping, fishing, football, and hiking.

Karen Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Fidelity in various capacities since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by a manager solutions team using quantitative and qualitative research.

Sean Perez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, previously serving as an Investment Consultant and a Financial Representative. In his current role, Sean focuses on assisting clients and their families by leveraging Fidelity's products and services to help them advance toward their financial goals. Sean holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. His professional approach centers on understanding clients' unique financial journeys and providing tailored coaching to meet their needs. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Sean engages in family activities, fitness, social events, parenthood, running, and volunteering.

Barbara Ernst is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Allstate Financial Advisors, LLC and Allstate Insurance Co for over a decade. 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 portfolio management, financial planning, and access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Joseph White is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Benicia, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes seven years at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and four years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, as well as a one-year position at Amazon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes ESG considerations in its recommendations.

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.

Michael West is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He has a long history in tax preparation and accounting, operating his own tax services business since 1996, and is involved in managing and investing in various rental properties. West also serves as president of Rich Island Inc, which operates a duck club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Vanessa Campos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities in various roles since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process leverages centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, using forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Premnauth Persaud is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Bank of America. He also serves as a Senior Premier Relationship Manager with BMO Investment Services. 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 management services utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across multiple account types.

Melissa Bruner is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Fairfield, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she has a minority ownership interest in a tax and accounting firm. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet net-worth thresholds and utilizes Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop customized recommendations.

Thomas Taylor is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His career includes multiple roles within Cetera entities since 2013. Outside of financial advising, he owns and oversees operations of a retreat and inn in Big Bear City, California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

John Enders is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Morgan Stanley, including their Private Bank and Smith Barney divisions. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Gabriel Gutierrez Rodriguez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to utilize a range of financial products and services aimed at advancing their financial goals. He has held this role since 2025, following his position as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025. Prior to his current tenure at Fidelity, Gabriel worked as a Financial Consultant at E*TRADE from 2019 to 2023. His earlier experience includes roles as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2018 to 2019 and as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2013 to 2018. Gabriel holds a California Insurance License.