Gilbert Castillo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Azeem Shah is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, St. Mary’s College of California, and Bank of America. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets services.

Malina Satyajit Kumar is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Group and Ameriprise Financial. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Riky Hanan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Justin Solo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Leandro, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2022 and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual from 2020 to 2022. Prior to his financial industry career, he was employed at Audi Oakland for seven years. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers ongoing, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved software and delivers written recommendations, with optional implementation through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Claudia Thompson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025, she worked at Merrill for 21 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Jordan Bohn is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pleasanton, CA. He began his advisory career at Edward Jones in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, he is active as a Twitch streamer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of investment strategies and advisory services with a nationwide network of financial advisors and extensive affiliated capabilities.

Suleiman Samandar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at BlackRock, LendingClub, AssetMark, and JPMC Bank NA. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Mark Krauth is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Krauth serves on the Board of Directors and the Hope Foundation Committee of Hope Lutheran Church. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Steve Loftin is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Wagner Loftin Investment Services LLC. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools, and it is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activity.

Lisa Lagorio is a CFP® professional with 42 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with OSAIC, having returned to the firm in 2024 after previous tenures there and experience with Securities America Advisors, National Planning Corporation, and Sterling Financial Services. Lagorio serves on the finance committee of the Pedrozzi Scholarship Foundation, which awards scholarships to local students in the Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process featuring portfolio optimization, risk assessment tools, and access to third-party money managers and proprietary investment models.

Elena Richey is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she has held various positions including private nanny and work at Hackbright Academy. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers both one-time and ongoing planning engagements and integrates planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Sean Mullen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. He is also associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. and PRIMED, where he has maintained roles since 2014 and 2008, respectively. 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, supporting a wide range of strategies implemented by its network of investment adviser representatives.

Sandra Gonzalez Vargas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Patelco Credit Union, CUSO Financial Service, LP, and State Farm Insurance. She is involved with Patelco Financial Solutions, a related business entity connected to her LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by advanced operational tools.

Richard Sullivan is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MML Investors Services, Inc. since 1996. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a life and health insurance agent. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm uses firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning to provide tailored recommendations across various investment categories.

Cindy Lee is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Bank of America, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates in its advisory process.

Tillman Pugh is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 40 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures with Metlife Securities Inc. and United Resources Insurance Services. He has been with Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, structuring advisory engagements as ongoing, collaborative relationships focused on client goals.

Zachary Van Blake is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 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.

Andrea Roth is a financial advisor based in Walnut Creek, CA, affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and UBS Financial Services from 2009 to 2012. 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 range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Randall Robertson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pleasanton, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role at Cambridge, he worked for List Alliance, Inc. for 15 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, pension, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.