Mark Werner is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fred Alger & Company, Bank of America, Merrill, and Ashfield Capital Partners. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools for advisors.

Vy Tieu is a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Vy works with clients to understand their current financial situations and introduce them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Vy's approach focuses on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies that pursue their financial goals. Vy holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois System and has earned the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. This background supports Vy's work in providing clients with the knowledge and tools to take control of their financial lives and choose the platform that best fits their needs.

Alastair Patterson is a CFP® certificant with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at Wells Fargo Advisors. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley for five years, and has held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a rideshare business through Lyft in San Francisco. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment and financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations and integrates advisory services with various financial products and referral channels.

David Ellman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, BMO Bank NA, and BancWest Investment Services. He also holds a California real estate license and is responsible for licensing oversight within the state. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Mia Jay is a Series 66-registered financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual and held roles outside finance, including at The Well Coffeehouse and Sisi Cafe. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions supported by proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Sagar Gurung is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Primerica Financial Services since 2017 and has prior experience in the food delivery and dining industries. In addition to his advisory role, he receives compensation for referring home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm employs model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed accounts with custody and trade execution supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Kyle Vallejo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Nationwide Investment Services Corporation, MassMutual, and MML Distributors, before joining Fidelity. Kyle is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis, utilizing algorithmic portfolio construction and model portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Daryl Salcedo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and with 22 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Investments, Chase Investment Services, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Travis Credit Union before joining LPL Financial in 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Richard Bassett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Orinda, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at BMO Harris Bank, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Fidelity Investments, Merrill, and Mass Mutual Investors Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced research and technology tools.

Gracey Catalano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, as well as experience outside finance with Alaska Airlines and Buffalo Wild Wings. She is also the operating manager and owner of Refresh-restoration Inc, a residential and commercial construction company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized operational and supervisory structures.

Daniel Stern is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory services.

Melinda Fairweather is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Pleasant Hill, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and Bank of America. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with SilverTree Collective and Wasser Wealth Management, where she serves as a Registered Client Relationship Manager, and she receives referral fees through Fire Friends, LLC, a wildfire protection referral business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutions. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities alongside specialized retirement plan consulting.

Rodrigo Flores is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. He works closely with clients and their families to develop financial plans tailored to their individual needs, focusing on strategies that support their financial goals. Rodrigo holds a California Insurance License, which supports his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys biking, cars, family activities, and fitness.

Barbara Vincent is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and previously spent 15 years with Avantax in various advisory and insurance roles. In addition to her advisory work, she owns and operates a tax preparation and accounting business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and multiple program structures.

Kevin Kitchin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets and employing over 14,000 financial advisors.

Benjamin Rose is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates in Walnut Creek, CA. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2011. Rose leads financial seminars in the San Francisco community through the Financial Planning Association of San Francisco outside of business hours. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored financial planning and consulting services, utilizing various portfolio management styles and affiliated research, while providing municipal advisory services and additional resources through its broad affiliate network.

Kenneth Casper Jr. is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience, all with Edward Jones since 2001, based in Benicia, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Anthony Carmichael is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at RBC Wealth Management and prior employment at educational institutions and retail. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through both in-house and third-party managers.

Andrew Renart is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2023. In his role, he helps clients pursue their financial goals with clear and personalized guidance, focusing on building strong relationships to understand what matters most to each client. He collaborates with clients to create strategies that fit their needs, whether they are planning for retirement, growing their savings, or just starting out, with the goal of making investing easier to understand and helping clients feel confident about their financial future. Prior to his current position, Andrew gained experience as a Senior Relationship Banker at Travis Credit Union from 2018 to 2023 and as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2015 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Andrew has interests in concerts, fitness, food, movies, music, and parenthood.

Robert Gewecke is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, BMO Bank NA, Bancwest Investment Services, and E*TRADE Capital Management. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.