Nirmal Rout is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Alameda, CA. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a broad network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory strategies and affiliated financial services.

James Hinckley is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013 and previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities for six years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Fabiana Filips is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing nearly 20 years of experience in delivering financial planning services tailored to individual and household needs. She focuses on helping clients achieve their financial goals by developing customized investment management strategies that reflect their unique objectives and values. Fabiana’s expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, retirement income, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing, among other areas. Her foundational approach centers on transparency, trust, and a commitment to clients’ financial well-being. Fabiana utilizes Merrill’s research and resources alongside her industry knowledge to empower individuals and families to take charge of their financial futures. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and received her Bachelor's degree from Lehman College, having previously attended Brooklyn College. Fabiana is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional role, Fabiana enjoys adventure sports, baseball, basketball, biking, dancing, music, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with her family. She values building long-lasting client relationships and supporting community involvement.

Kenneth Lemas is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for eight years and has been involved with the Dublin Unified School District as a wrestling coach since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, utilizing a range of financial planning and asset management solutions.

Brett Oland is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2025, he worked at PRUCO Securities, LLC, Fisher Investment, and TD Ameritrade. Before his financial services career, he held positions at Monkey Sports, Braum's, A-Game Grill, and Allen Sports Association. 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 managed account options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Adrian Antonio is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2021. He has developed a professional approach centered on understanding clients' personal goals, creating tailored financial plans, and providing investment guidance to help clients feel confident in their financial strategies. Prior to his current role, Adrian worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill from 2018 to 2021 and served as Vice President - Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2007 to 2018. His experience spans over a decade in financial consulting and investment advisory. Adrian holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting and planning.

Sean Parks is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Orinda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and sophisticated modeling tools.

Pei Gu is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017, Pei worked at Metlife Securities Inc. for 25 years. Outside of financial advising, Pei is involved in managing a rental property. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, providing a range of services including specialized event-driven planning programs.

Andrew Yadegar is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Bank of America, N.A., as well as diverse roles in the automotive and transportation sectors. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Benson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Outside of his financial advisory role, Benson occasionally presides and preaches at Christian Church services and holds a Master of Divinity degree. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers comprehensive, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system called WealthPlan.

Ranjeev Hira is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and methodologies to support client goals.

Kurt Miyamura is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and totaling 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at FSC Securities Corporation, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Associated Securities Corp., and Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Xiao Meng Qi is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Her approach to financial advising integrates asset allocation from a top-down perspective and meticulous selection of stocks and bonds from the bottom up. She emphasizes sector rotation to rebalance portfolios in alignment with clients’ goals and expectations. Ms. Qi holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and an educational background that includes a Master’s Degree from Claremont Graduate School, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of California, and a Bachelor’s Degree from Fudan University in Shanghai, China. She values a personalized, one-on-one approach to developing financial strategies tailored to help clients pursue their long-term goals. In addition to her professional work, Ms. Qi participates actively in community volunteer organizations. Her personal interests include cooking, gardening, hiking, music, photography, and traveling.

Xiaoyan Zhou is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2018 and also worked at Bank of America, N.A. starting in 2024. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Lonergan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Foster City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massmutual Life Insurance Co, Metlife Securities Inc., and New England Securities. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Hazy Hen Endeavors LLC, a non-investment-related business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across strategic and tactical allocations.

Patrick Van Hien is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He has been with Fidelity since 2012, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently serving as Vice President since 2022. With over 12 years of experience, Patrick works with clients to co-create comprehensive financial plans that incorporate tax-efficient investing, estate planning considerations, capital preservation, and income generation. He is dedicated to understanding his clients' needs and leveraging both his experience and Fidelity's resources to assist each individual. Patrick holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in food and traveling.

Blake Winters is a financial advisor with Fidelity in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., Financial Dimensions Group, Inc., Janney Montgomery Scott, and The Vanguard Group. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Winters is affiliated, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios across a wide investable universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

James Deboer is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Foothill Securities, Inc. Deboer also prepares individual income tax returns through a separate business. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a model-based investment process that includes portfolio optimization and third-party money manager programs.

Gia Luu Phan is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Phan worked at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Additionally, Phan has been affiliated with Mission College since 2021. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Aurora Heitman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Premier Research and Synteract, Inc., as well as entrepreneurial experience with Pearlyhens Photography. She continues to be involved with her long-term affiliation at Primerica Financial Services. Primerica Advisors offers a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of advisors and utilizes model-based investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers.