Yudith Macedo Jimenez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at institutions including JPMorgan Chase Bank, Quontic Bank, Better Mortgage, and Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating forward-looking capital market assumptions and ESG considerations.

Lisa Tuemmler is a Certified Financial Planner® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She has held roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2016, and previously worked at Protected Investors of America, Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc., and Charles Schwab. Tuemmler serves as a committee member for FPA NorCal, coordinating speakers for the organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms.

Dennis Janssen is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011. He is also an agent for Unum Provident Life, providing disability insurance services outside of securities trading activities. Stifel serves a broad client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supporting client decisions across asset allocation, retirement, insurance, and estate planning.

Rebecca Dinneen is a financial professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Natalie Leininger is a CFP® professional with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at OSAIC and has previously held positions at Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and Sterling Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Leininger Divorce Planning Services, which specializes in divorce financial planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple program options including Unified Managed Accounts and third-party money manager programs.

Bryan Cohen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup and Wells Fargo Bank in various roles. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a music-related business, focusing on buying, selling, repairing, and collecting musical instruments. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence.

Ken Ngo is a CFP® professional affiliated with Edelman Financial Engines, with nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Charles Schwab Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. He is based in Danville, CA. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, managing diversified portfolios with a long-term focus and offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice.

Adrianna Gutierrez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Lafayette, CA. Her work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research and Manheim California, as well as involvement with Protected Investors of America. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Stephen Davis is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior background includes six years of service in the U.S. Air Force and four years of full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by a centralized operational structure.

Robert Higbee is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2024 and previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Nancy Robertson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 33 years of industry experience and has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2016. Prior to that, she was associated briefly with Protected Investors of America. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Howard Tong is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2004 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research and analytics from internal and third-party sources.

Jay Gilson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Summit Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Outside of advising, Gilson operates Gilson Consulting, providing accounting and tax consulting services to a long-term client. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm delivers non-discretionary, tailored planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliate arrangement.

Jonathan Lee is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Osaic FA, Inc. He is based in San Ramon, CA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with a range of customizable strategies and third-party manager options.

Jonathan Blevins is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 1999 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. He serves as a board member of the CrossStreets Neighborhood Alliance, an organization providing support to homeless and unemployed individuals and their families. Equitable Advisors offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and third-party asset managers, providing services that include ERISA fiduciary support and access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Leslie Pettinelli is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. She has 11 years of industry experience, including roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2018, Jhfn Sii from 2014 to 2018, and Pettinelli Financial Partners from 2011 to 2018. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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 with a focus on collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools.

Marian Nguyen is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Rainer Wealth Management and H&R Block. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner of Reiki Properties, LLC, a real estate business based in Scottsdale, AZ. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual, pension, and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base and provides access to proprietary and third-party investment strategies across multiple platforms.

Purav Patel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2015. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to registered investment companies, and incorporation of AI and algorithmic methods in research.

Bradley Noval is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. 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 retirement-income planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

David Woodworth is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2013 in various roles. Currently, he partners with individuals and families to help them strengthen and work towards their financial well-being. Throughout his tenure at Fidelity Investments, David has gained experience as a Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Financial Representative. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, David's personal interests include baseball, hiking, parenthood, photography, traveling, and volunteering.