Lien Lay is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Alameda, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages rental properties. 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 through a team of Wealth 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.

Austin Muto is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. He has previously worked with Summit Financial Group and the Municipal Pooling Authority. Outside of advising, he serves as a Financial Planning Associate at Summit Financial Group, where he creates financial plan deliverables and inputs data into planning software. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools, and maintains specialized services in municipal and public finance.

Matthew Mcgrouther is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Crystal Gomez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Gomez has also been associated with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Sherwin Coleman is a financial advisor at Cetera with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at Voya Financial Advisors and as the principal of Coleman Financial Services since 1993. He also operates as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets.

Jennifer Loyer is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She has held roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and continues to work at Ameriprise as of 2020. She holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service that provides detailed planning and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Diem Tran is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and currently works at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning services use structured discovery conversations and approved planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Leon Augustine is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2016. Outside of advisory work, Augustine is involved in tax preparation services and operates an independent insurance agency. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management approaches and custodial platforms.

Jenna Byrd is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with MML Investors Services, LLC since 2017 and has prior experience at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and MSI Financial Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC operates as 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 provides collaborative, annual financial planning engagements using firm-approved tools and offers specialized services including divorce planning and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Irene Michael is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she owns the Lovers Point Inn hotel in Pacific Grove, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and resources.

William Blick is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. His role focuses on guiding clients towards their families' financial goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Colgate University. William has earned professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), and Retirement Management Advisor (RMA). These credentials support his comprehensive approach to wealth management, integrating advanced strategies in retirement, philanthropy, and business exit planning. William is involved in several community activities, including serving with the Lazerex Cancer Foundation and coaching youth sports such as lacrosse and at St. Isidore School. He has held leadership roles as the former Board Chair of The Athenian School and as a former Trustee of the ValleyCare Hospital Foundation. He resides in Danville, California with his wife Marilyn and their two daughters.

Nick Antonio is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2010. He has 28 years of experience in the financial services industry, working with wealthy families to develop customized financial plans aimed at wealth accumulation and distribution. His approach emphasizes education, proper planning, and disciplined money management to help clients pursue their financial goals. Prior to his current role, Nick worked as a Senior Wealth Strategy Associate at UBS Financial Services from 2005 to 2010, an Investment Consultant at TD Waterhouse from 2004 to 2005, and a Financial Advisor at Salomon Smith Barney from 1998 to 2002. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nick has interests in beach activities, family activities, fitness, and motorcycles.

Esfandiar Zartoshty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Foster City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Pacific and Vector Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning and asset management solutions through its network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Michael McGrath is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and includes a range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Karen Goodwin is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2012. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering a Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement-income recommendations and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Eve Meyer is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1994 and also works with Esmff since 2000. Her outside activities include part-time referrals for home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure while delegating model implementation to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Edwin Galindo is a financial advisor with Merrill in Pleasanton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 7 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2002. Outside of advising, Galindo serves as a consultant for University and Student Services and is the owner and operator of a martial arts gym in Hayward, California. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Avery Tannenbaum is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His work history includes roles at OSAIC Wealth, Equitable Advisors, Ascend Financial Group, and prior experience with CMG/Diversified Mortgage Group and Seattle University. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services and employs advanced asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct and manage portfolios.

Scott Morris is a CFP® professional with 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently serves as an advisor at OSAIC and previously worked for 18 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he offers fixed and indexed annuities as well as traditional life insurance. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing a variety of asset-allocation tools and investment platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.