Richard Schultz is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 29 years of industry experience and has been with Capital Analysts Incorporated for 23 years as well as Lincoln Investment for 14 years. Capital Analysts serves both retail and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, custom and model portfolios, and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs. The firm’s investment management combines discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by an in-house research team and proprietary mutual fund screening.

Richard Jacobson is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with United Planners Financial Services of America as a Limited Partner. He has been with United Planners since 2016 and also operates Jacobson Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in real estate through Seminary Properties LLC. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise supporting a diverse client base with advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs a largely non-discretionary management approach and is structured as a limited partnership with many advisors as partners.

Steven Peterson is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner. Prior to joining Mariner in 2026, he held roles at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, Adero Partners, LLC, UBS, and Cynthia Nowicki Moore, CFP. Outside of finance, he worked for two years at Percival Brewing Company. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, charitable organizations, and private funds, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with a notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for firms of its scale.

Jonathan Bartfeld is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked at West Coast Financial LLC and has professional experience in the wine industry with Sonoma Creek Vineyards and Larson Family Winery. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services utilizing proprietary quantitative methods and access to alternative and private market solutions.

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 in Fairfield, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Command Insurance Services, First Command Brokerage Services, and Family First Life. Outside of his advisory work, he is active as a firefighter with the Friberg Cooper Volunteer Fire Department and serves as the charitable treasurer for the Sheppard Spouses Club. 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 several wrap-fee asset management programs, using a centrally managed investment approach with discretionary authority granted by clients.

Les Garaventa Jr. is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has a longstanding career in accounting and financial planning, including serving as president of Garaventa Accountancy Corporation since 1985 and maintaining roles with Ameritas entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory work, he has been a football coach at Northgate High School since 2002 and manages a cattle ranching operation. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches, including model portfolios and third-party managers, and offers a broad range of financial planning and asset management services.

Joseph Frantz is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, Frantz has been involved as an assistant water polo coach at UC Davis and has owned DJ EQwip, a business in Concord, CA, since 2008. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm employs a fiduciary-based approach, utilizing technology platforms and third-party managers to deliver tailored investment 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. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2025, he worked at West Coast Financial, LLC for eight years. He continues to hold a role as a member and general partner of West Coast Financial, LLC, which manages several private real estate funds outside of Cerity Partners. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs a comprehensive investment approach that integrates proprietary quantitative methods with third-party strategies and private market solutions.

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 a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he held roles at Redwood Credit Union and worked in education at Napa Valley College, Vintage High School, and Redwood Middle School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Fidelity in various capacities since 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by a manager solutions team using quantitative and qualitative research.

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 with Wells Fargo Clearing in Napa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He was previously with Prudential Equity Group, LLC for six years before joining Wells Fargo 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.