Undralyn Williams Reed is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at TIAA Kaspick from 2013 to 2022. Reed is based in Oakland, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Gary Berg is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he has administrative roles in managing business expenses for financial advisory practices through two LLCs. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate written, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Stephen Koh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Hayward, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 39 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc. and Mass Mutual Life since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a pastor, preaching and pastoring in Fremont, CA. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using collaborative, software-supported analyses to develop client recommendations.

Michael Devere is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is an agent offering accident, health, disability, long-term care, and traditional life insurance products along with fixed and equity-indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management, offering diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes.

David Santos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Castro Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and has been associated with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

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.

Gurmeet Gulati is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Livermore, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its affiliate Bank of America, N.A. since 2012. Merrill, together with Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

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.

Bolor Erdene Nergui is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. She has held positions at Merrill and Bank of America since 2025 and 2026 respectively, and previously worked at ABB LLC, Bugat Corporation, and Instacart. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

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.

Robert Duncan Anderson is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously spent 14 years at Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and Board Member for the Danville Oaks Rugby Club, overseeing its financial policies and reporting. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical modeling to support client goals.

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.