Min Deng is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in San Ramon, CA. Prior to his current tenure at Charles Schwab, which began in 2013, he worked at MSI Financial Services, Inc. from 2007 to 2013. Outside of his advisory work, he is connected to a retail business partnership involving the application for an Offsale Beer and Wine Retail license in California. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering a combination of brokerage, advisory, custody, and cash-sweep services through integrated wrap fee programs and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services.

Ryan Leonard is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior experience in automotive sales. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research supported by centralized due diligence and may include ESG considerations.

Robert Schneider is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, supported by proprietary research and broad capital markets activities.

Jonathan Lew is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 license and seven years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019, he worked at Pacific Gas & Electric for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm uses structured planning tools and proprietary investment models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Guillaume is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Orinda, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023, with prior experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co and First Republic Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad range of specialized planning options. The firm integrates advisory services with various financial products and offers recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

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.

Susan Harding is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

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.

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.

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.

Christopher Chequer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Oakland, CA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. prior to that. His earlier career includes positions at Edward Jones and Blast 825 Taproom. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.