Juan Plascencia is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Oliver Duda is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the finance committee and board of directors for St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception School, where he is involved in budget review and fiscal planning. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research with institutional trading capabilities to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Matthew Peterson is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has two years of industry experience and has worked at several firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services and Lenox Advisors. Outside of his financial services career, he has been involved in coaching youth water polo for the Contra Costa United Water Polo organization since 2017. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a range of portfolio strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary options, supported by a large network of over 10,000 advisors and substantial assets under management.

James Lin is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in Walnut Creek, CA, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at City National Bank, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides various advisory programs with tailored portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Joseph Estabillo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Cuso Financial Services, LP. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Kory Altheide is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes six years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines research and analytics with brokerage and advisory solutions across a large platform of more than 14,000 advisors managing approximately $671 billion in assets.

Brian Mulholand is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, First Republic Bank, and Citibank NA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Kayvon Magidi is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 18 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Morgan Stanley and previously spent 11 years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Nicole Badovinac is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2019, with prior roles at Foresters Financial Services and a brief involvement with Nicks Lounge. Outside of her advisory work, she also works part-time as a shopper and delivery person for Shipt. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting advisors through access to affiliated and third-party managers and multiple program structures.

Aili Hua is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of finance, she was involved with Niji Restaurant for 25 years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm's advisory process uses centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and broader derivatives capabilities.

Jason Vitucci is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC Wealth, Inc. and has held previous roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and First Allied Advisory Services among others. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of the St. Isidore School Foundation, a nonprofit that raises funds to support families in need of tuition assistance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth and non-HNW individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization approach and offers a wide range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform.

Dara Rocchi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Danville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fremont Bank since 2019 and Unionbanc Investment Services from 2016 to 2019. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory services with a broad range of non-advisory financial activities.

Edmund Pan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2003. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate ownership of multi-family properties. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on retirement income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

John Nash is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, Sageview Advisory Group, and Cetera Advisor Networks. He is also CEO of a consulting business he founded in 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors, offering a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm utilizes a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Dinh An Khuong Le is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025, he held various roles including work at Newstar Nail Spa and academic positions at De Anza College and the University of California, Berkeley. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Graham Gongora is an advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. based in Oakland, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has less than one year of industry experience. His background includes full-time education and various non-financial roles prior to joining Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a large client base with integrated advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services, offering both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Jeffrey Gustafik is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 43 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. He is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by Wells Fargo Investment Institute research and third-party analytics.

Jin Cheng Wu is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. 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, and institutions.

Lance Mantle is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2022, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage and deliver model portfolios using systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Dwain Jefferson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials. Prior to his current role, he worked at Bank of America from 2018 to 2024 and previously held positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies that may incorporate ESG considerations.