Kelly Kidwell is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities since 2006 and is also associated with Pacific Advisors Inc, where she has served for over two decades. Outside of her advisory roles, she is the co-founder and president of the Advanced Practice Network, a non-investment-related professional organization. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm provides a combination of advisor-led discretionary management and model-based strategies, supported by proprietary and third-party platforms, with tailored client relationships that include financial planning, consulting, and access to insurance and alternative investment products.

Mandir Nagdev is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Private Advisor Group, LLC since 2026 and previously worked at firms including Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, Stratos Wealth Partners, and Wells Fargo. 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 managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model using multiple investment strategies and technology platforms while offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Christopher Young is a financial advisor at Farther with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. for 13 years before joining Farther in 2026. Farther provides discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform combined with in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and uses proprietary models, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of investment vehicles, supplemented by AI tools under internal controls.

David Parkes is a financial advisor with Guardian Life in Campbell, CA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Parkes serves as an executor for a family member’s estate and manages tax planning and bookkeeping through Parkes Financial, LLC. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management and a subsidiary of Guardian Life, provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—corporate and retirement plan sponsors, charities, and businesses. The firm offers a combination of advisor-led and model-based discretionary management through proprietary and third-party platforms, along with access to insurance products and alternative investments.

Ioannis Meras is a financial advisor with United Planners' Financial Services of America, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been associated with United Planners since 2008 and operates Meras Financial as a principal. He also acts in a fiduciary capacity for family accounts and holds a non-variable insurance agent license. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm’s advisors deliver services through independent advisory and brokerage models, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Scott Bloom is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Aptos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Centaurus Financial since 1999 and concurrently provides services at Pacific Tax Service since 1979. Centaurus Financial, Inc. offers advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, corporations, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a variety of investment analysis methods and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, along with specialized services such as retirement-plan consulting and advisory management of annuity and variable life sub-accounts.

Timothy Garner is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, having previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities, and Ameriprise. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services for Intuit TurboTax customers. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions, including insurance products and alternative investments.

Clara Zaya is a financial advisor at Planmember Securities Corporation with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Planmember since 2011. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a board member for her local homeowners association. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process with risk-based mutual fund portfolios and offers education, support, and personalized retirement planning services.

Jeffrey Grau is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Campbell, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember and Employee Benefits Services Group since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a referee for high school and club softball and water polo games. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, while offering education and support services to both sponsors and participants.

David Kuga is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 25 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember Securities Corporation since 2011 and has worked with Employee Benefits Services Group since 2005, where he is involved in insurance product sales. PlanMember provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm offers participant-level investment options, education, and support services, with an investment approach based on strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios.

Tammy Tang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Santa Clara County Federal Credit Union for twelve years and operated a hair salon for two years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides personal care support as an employee/contractor at an assisted living facility. J.P. Morgan Securities offers institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks and broader derivatives capabilities.

Kevin Lang is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise in Campbell, CA, bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, Lang is a co-owner of MaiTai Eden Properties LLC, a real estate business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Robert Drier is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013, with prior experience at Berthel, Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an owner of rental property and has previously been involved as an insurance agent. 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 a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Justin Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years and has been employed at Castlewood Country Club since 2004. 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 a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Erik Cormier is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, Cormier is involved in family-owned businesses, serving as a director of Hermitage Brewing Company, a craft brewery, and overseeing operations in a portfolio that includes restaurants and commercial real estate. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Hugh Wong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021. Prior to that, he was with WealthSetter and South Bay Advisors from 2016 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG framework and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Joseph Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE Capital Management, and Merrill. Outside of finance, he was involved with Twilite Productions from 2010 to 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm operates at scale with over 14,000 advisors and $671 billion in assets under management, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Daniel Flynn is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for over two decades. Flynn owns DFF33, Inc., a private entity that facilitates securities, advisory, and insurance business. 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 financial planning, asset management, and retirement advice services, utilizing a variety of model portfolios and customized strategies supported by operational and research tools.

Alfred Pasaoa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, along with a Series 66 license. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. Outside his advisory work, he owns and operates an investment-related LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides a broad planning menu with tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and tools, integrating advisory services with a range of financial products.

Lukas Fortino is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gilroy, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Doyle's Work Company for eight years and at Gilroy High School for four years. Fortino serves as a Finance Committee Member for the Gilroy Foundation and as Board Member and Investment Committee Chair for the Rotary Endowment in Gilroy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies and affiliated services. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.