Batkhuu Batjargal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bancwest Investment Services, Bank of the West, Edward Jones, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner of a tea shop business, Maxhunt Inc DBA Boba Loca, in Concord, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Kevin Olison is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, LLC, Grove Point Advisors, LLC, and H. Beck, Inc. He is involved in financial planning and wealth management, including a focus on college planning strategies and caregiving support for boomers through related business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers comprehensive advisory programs and financial planning services supported by research and technology to deliver discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

David Allen is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera since 2023. He has been involved with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Allen coaches junior varsity women's soccer at Las Lomas High School and serves as a non-officer director on the board of the Walnut Creek Soccer Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides advisory services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning solutions, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Theresa Currier is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2023, she worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation for 12 years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non‑qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non‑discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ambreen Baig is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at IndusInd Bank and ICICI Bank Ltd. Baig is based in Walnut Creek, 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 advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, in its investment menus.

Russell Huebschle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and research.

Lavanya Palakurthi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2020. Prior to that, she spent 18 years at Bank of America Corporation and Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Timothy Roche is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at JPMorgan Securities, Citigroup, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and TCFG Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by in-house and third-party research.

Michael Mercado is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked within the Wells Fargo organization since 2011, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he owns MILARO INVESTMENTS, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business owners, athletes, and clients with special needs.

Matthew Topielski is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at First Republic Bank and roles at Fremont Bank and Dick's Sporting Goods. Outside of financial advising, he is an artist and musician who earns royalties through BMI. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

James Deak is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2011, including time at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he owns TN&LG, LLC and serves on the finance committee of Cantare, providing input on financial reports and budgeting. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products through a large network of advisors.

Thu Duong is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following prior roles at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Thu Duong also manages a rental property in San Lorenzo, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA 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 financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Mehul Khivesara is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at multiple firms including Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and Adero Partners. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Clifford Wichmann III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously worked at Robert Half for one year. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Reza Abcari is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry, currently serving at Charles Schwab since 2019. His previous experience includes roles at AXA Advisors and The Entrust Group. Outside of his advisory work, he manages rental properties inherited by his family. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Ronald Arrajj is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has four years of industry experience, including previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Bloomberg LP. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee and executor for several family trusts. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, with flexible implementation options through brokerage or advisory programs.

Georgiana Andersen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 36 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s broader platform, allowing access to a wider range of products and services.

Alexander Holguin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Amazon and TD Ameritrade. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, offering specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Kyle Branham is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2019, he worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO and co-owner of GameStars, a third-party platform for video games, and serves as Director of Analytics at SpikeWeek.com, where he develops statistical models and writes about fantasy football. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors, with access to multiple program platforms and third-party money managers.

Lauren Gershon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Fidelity Investments, FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC, TD Ameritrade, and TD Bank. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where she is based, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and offers advisory services including fund management and consulting.