Thomas Mc Nell III is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Morgan Stanley, and First Allied Securities. He serves as Volunteer President of the Kiwanis Club of the Delta Antioch and is an executive board member of the Delta Veterans Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes advisory services through a large network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Michael Heckmann is a financial advisor with Stifel in San Rafael, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in managing a rental property in Richmond, CA. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

David Clarke is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of advising, he has ownership interests in several investment-related ventures including DCC Ventures, LLC and Quin Oaks Investment Group, LLC, as well as a watercraft rental business in Tahoe City, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutions by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm employs Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations across diverse planning areas, with implementation optional through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Henry Korngut is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at American Portfolios Financial Services, Inc. and Pacific Wealth Group Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Korngut serves as treasurer and board member for Valley Girls Softball and is the managing director and sole owner of Golden Gate Financial Partners. He is also involved in divorce financial resolution services and acts as an independent insurance agent. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage, investment advisory, and financial planning services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms.

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.

Shawn Huynh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018, and previously held roles at Citigroup and UnionBanc Investment Services. 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, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Lisa Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner and Smith since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Smith serves as a panel member for FINRA, arbitrating financial services disputes, and operates a life coaching business. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kylie Kerr is a Financial Advisor at The Thompson Group within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She collaborates with a team of mortgage, alternative investment, personal and business banking specialists to offer comprehensive financial services. Working alongside her senior partner, Megan Thompson, Kylie addresses all aspects of clients' financial needs, aiming to provide client-focused care. Kylie specializes in areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. She develops personalized plans that enable clients to actively participate in their financial decisions by exploring various scenarios and their implications. Kylie earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from UCLA, where she was a member of a national championship-winning soccer team, and a Master's Degree in Sports Management from UC Berkeley. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and licenses including NMLS# 2684970, CA Insurance License #4502078, and Merrill Life Agency CA License #0522776. Her personal interests include cooking, running, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

Patrick Farley is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets offering 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Inc., Bank of America, N.A., and City National Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for the Marin Highlanders Rugby Club, a nonprofit sports organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Mark Littlewood is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity since 2005, progressing through positions including Financial Consultant, Investments Representative, and Financial Consultant prior to his current role. His career in financial services spans over 20 years, beginning with roles at State Farm and Eaton Vance Mutual Funds. Mark's experience encompasses a comprehensive understanding of financial planning, with a focus on client education and guiding clients through the financial planning process. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, Mark's personal interests include fitness, outdoor adventures, parenthood, snowboarding, and traveling.

Mark Rubin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2016 and is also involved with Heather 8 Designs, a real estate brokerage. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Giuliano Demartini is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at Builder Advisor Group, LLC and Wells Fargo Advisors. 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 combines research and analytics with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory to evaluate investment options, while also offering a variety of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Doug Williams is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he has been working since 2021. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on clients' goals and concerns through a goals-based wealth planning process. Doug utilizes global resources and current web technology to assist clients in pursuing the financial lifestyles that are meaningful to them. Prior to his current role, Doug held positions as Senior Private Client Advisor at Bank of the West from 2018 to 2021, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2018, Director at Credit Suisse from 2010 to 2014, and Director at UBS Private Wealth Management from 2008 to 2010. He holds a California Insurance License.

Carla De Laurentiz is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at JPMorgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and UBS Financial Services. She is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, with a focus on strategic and tactical asset allocation and tax-aware options for investors.

Raunak Joseph is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab based in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Atlantis Properties and Intrigo System. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base primarily composed of 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 operates with a large scale and integrated structure, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and alternative investment offerings.

Igor Kipnis is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2010 to 2016. 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 advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Gary Lamusga is a financial advisor at Cetera with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, he spent 34 years at Securian Financial Services, Inc. Lamusga serves as a board member for the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Collaborative Practice of East Bay, and is involved with the Fallen Heroes organization and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm with a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Jennifer Butters is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Aasher Malik is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and 2023 respectively. His professional experience also includes roles at JPMorgan Chase, where he worked as a Lending Development Officer from 2021 to 2022 and as a Vice President and Branch Manager from 2011 to 2021. Mr. Malik holds a California Insurance License. He approaches financial consulting with a focus on simplifying the planning process for clients, emphasizing a personable approach centered around the client and their important relationships.

Purnima Kashyap is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their priorities and future goals. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, she served as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021. Her approach involves understanding what matters most to her clients and their families, utilizing available tools and resources to build strong financial strategies. Purnima holds a California Insurance License, supporting her ability to provide comprehensive financial advice.