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.

Mary Jane Sullivan is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Michael Gomez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Oakland, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Bank of America, and Merrill. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.

Peter Valvur is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His career includes ten years at Wells Fargo Clearing and four years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and a distinctive inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Eric Medina is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank NA before joining J.P. Morgan in 2023. 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 delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory capabilities with affiliated brokerage and investment management functions.

Brandon York is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank prior to joining RBC in 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple wrap fee advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

David Tsang is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time as a taxi driver for Uber and owns a marriage agency that assists individuals in finding marriage partners. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations.

Jeremy Gee is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and Investment Services, as well as a brief tenure at Alex Icaza. 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions supported by centralized custody and a multi-asset strategic investment approach.

Daniel Sanom is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Rudgear Estates Swim Team and acts as Treasurer for a local soccer club's daughters’ team in Walnut Creek, CA. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Raymond Adair Jr. is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasant Hill, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience. Since 2012, he has been associated with both MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a magic and stage hypnosis performer. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools and collaborative annual planning relationships.

James Ingenluyff is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2017 and previously spent six years with Paradigm Management Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware retirement income planning advice, supported by investment research and algorithmic tools.

Techen Hwang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and also has experience with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. dating back to 2011. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Sean Reilly is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 1996 as an equity markets trader within the Ultra High Net Worth Investment Group and later transitioned into a financial advisor role serving a sophisticated and diverse clientele. His experience spans developing complex equity and options strategies, as well as expertise in fixed-income markets and alternative investments. Sean contributes to his team's asset allocation strategies and works closely with clients to align their investment objectives with their personal risk tolerances. As a member of Reilly, Terrazas, Krone and Associates, Sean serves high net worth and ultra high net worth clients, including entrepreneurs, physicians, attorneys, entertainment and sports personalities, and multiple generations of families. His client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, portfolio management services, sports and entertainment, and retirement income. Sean's approach involves facilitating collaboration with clients' attorneys and accountants to coordinate investment, wealth transfer, and philanthropic strategies. Sean holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Iowa and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is involved in his community through coaching Little League baseball and is a member of the Mill Valley Little League organization. Outside of work, Sean enjoys baseball, football, golfing, reading, spending time with his family, and swimming.

Troy Evans is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Medical Equipment and Winter Gear Coordinator and a Duty Officer for the Marin County Sheriff's Office Search and Rescue Unit, where he develops search plans and participates as a medic and rope technician rescuer. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.