Jonathan Bartfeld is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has prior work experience at West Coast Financial LLC and several ventures related to vineyards and bullion. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and quantitative screening, and offers services ranging from portfolio management and financial planning to retirement plan consulting and access to alternative investments.

Maecyn Larson is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Larson has worked at multiple affiliated First Command entities since 2019 and serves as an E-8 Reservist in the U.S. Navy Reserve, where he supervises junior enlisted sailors. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and multiple wrap-fee asset management programs managed by a centralized Investment Management Team.

Lucas Desautels is a financial advisor with First Command Advisory Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining First Command, he worked at Family First Life and Advenire Wealth, and he serves as a volunteer firefighter with the Friberg Cooper Volunteer Fire Department. He also holds a board position as charitable treasurer with the Sheppard Spouses Club. First Command Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, corporate, and charitable clients, with a focus on active-duty service members and their families. The firm offers financial planning and wrap-fee asset management programs, managing client portfolios through a centralized investment team and wealth portfolio managers.

Les Garaventa Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background in accounting and tax preparation through his long-standing role as president of Garaventa Accountancy Corporation. He is also a football coach at Northgate High School and manages a cattle ranching operation. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuities, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships with robust portfolio construction and monitoring resources.

Joseph Frantz is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including LPL Financial and Mariner Independent Advisor Network. Outside of his advisory role, he is an assistant coach for both the men's and women's water polo teams at UC Davis and has a long-term involvement with USA Water Polo as a coach. He is also the owner of DJ EQwip, a business based in Concord, CA. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions through proprietary and third-party platforms. Their fiduciary-based model combines client goals and risk tolerances with a range of investment strategies, often implemented through third-party managers and technology solutions.

Furui Guo is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and MetiSign. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at University of California Santa Cruz and Albany Middle/High School. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research, swap dealer operations, and bespoke discretionary solutions for very large clients.

Jackson Rabuck is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2025. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked at West Coast Financial, LLC for eight years. He is also a member and general partner of West Coast Financial, LLC, which manages several private real estate funds maintained as outside business activities. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and private market programs for qualified clients.

David Wootton is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equius Partners, Inc. for 11 years before joining Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services. He serves as a board member for Buckelew Programs, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Novato, CA. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing a mix of passive and active investment strategies guided by an internal Investment Committee.

Wyatt Knippen is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in goals-based wealth management, customized investment strategies, and dedicated client service. He works closely with the Negrete & Associates team to develop tailored approaches that align with the unique circumstances and objectives of each client. Wyatt serves as a key client contact, focusing on building long-term relationships and remaining attentive to clients' evolving priorities, while leveraging the resources of Bank of America’s Retirement and Benefit Plan Services Group. Before joining Merrill Lynch in 2017, Wyatt spent 13 years as an insurance broker, gaining experience in client relations and financial planning. His areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, defined benefit and contribution plan services, employee financial health, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. He holds professional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Wyatt earned a bachelor’s degree in business management from California State University-Sonoma and an MBA from Saint Mary’s College of California. Raised in Napa Valley, he enjoys outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, gardening, and hunting. In his personal time, Wyatt cultivates his garden, tending to fruit trees, tomatoes, and melons.

Ali Poswal is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and helps build customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. He places importance on forming strong relationships with clients and their families to maintain trust, reliability, and competency. Ali has accumulated experience in the financial services industry through his previous positions, including Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2022, Financial Consultant at E*Trade from 2016 to 2018, and Assistant Vice President, Private Banking Manager at Technology Credit Union from 2012 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ali enjoys family activities, exploring food, football, hiking, outdoor adventures, and traveling.

Efrain Acosta is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a diverse work background including roles at Redwood Credit Union and teaching positions at Napa Valley College and local schools. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Jason Dondero is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services, among other firms. In addition to his advisory role, he is employed at PH Tax & Wealth Solutions CPAs, Inc., where he provides accounting and tax preparation services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Joseph Loveless is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Napa, CA. He has been with Charles Schwab and its related entities since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at Magnit Global and various other positions before entering the financial advisory field. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Ayezah Holmes is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her previous work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase, Independent Bank, and the University of North Texas. She is also a commissioned notary. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Karen Lee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She is based in Pleasant Hill, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering non-discretionary wealth management services supported by an in-house manager solutions team.

Danielle Solano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Napa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to her advisory role, she spent 11 years at JD Jones Construction. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm’s financial planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering a range of investment and planning services without individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Cory Synnestvedt is a financial advisor based in Napa, CA with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, relying on research and analytics to evaluate investment options within a framework of diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Sean Perez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. He has been with Fidelity since 2021, previously serving as an Investment Consultant and a Financial Representative. In his current role, Sean focuses on assisting clients and their families by leveraging Fidelity's products and services to help them advance toward their financial goals. Sean holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide comprehensive financial advice. His professional approach centers on understanding clients' unique financial journeys and providing tailored coaching to meet their needs. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Sean engages in family activities, fitness, social events, parenthood, running, and volunteering.

Kristoffer Conrad Pingul is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works directly with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies tailored to their individual needs. His approach includes ongoing advice and portfolio adjustments to align with clients' changing situations. His expertise encompasses employee benefits planning, retirement income, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Kristoffer earned a High School Diploma from Davis Senior High School, an Associate's Degree from Solano Community College, attended San Francisco State University without degree completion, and completed an Accredited Certificate Program at The American College of Financial Services. Kristoffer speaks Tagalog and English and is affiliated with the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ). His personal interests include billiards, bowling, golfing, reading, spending time with family, tennis, traveling, volleyball, watching movies, and woodworking.

Barbara Ernst is a financial advisor at Cetera with 22 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC®, Series 63, and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes 11 years with Allstate Insurance Companies before joining Cetera in 2025. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC 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 range of portfolio management options and more than $256 billion in assets under management.