Tien Nguyen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Matthew Lyon is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He focuses on simplifying the investment process and helping clients manage the complexities and emotional challenges associated with investing. Matthew emphasizes the importance of having a financial advisor to maintain focus and adapt to life's changes. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his role in providing comprehensive financial advice. His approach is informed by personal experiences, motivating him to assist others in achieving their financial goals. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew has interests that include baseball, golf, snowboarding, movies, traveling, and exploring various cuisines.

Stephen Platter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with LiftAFinger.org, a nonprofit organization based in Danville, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides investment and planning solutions through its network of Financial Advisors and specialized groups.

Craig Zaron is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2010. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Christina Lira is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 license and has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2016, with a brief tenure at Citibank in 2021. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various advisory programs.

Jalaleddin Afifi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup and Morgan Stanley, as well as consulting in the oil and gas sector. He is also involved with Wells Fargo Catering Services, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Maria Bymakos is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 12 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Jacob Zoller is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank SSB, he worked various jobs including positions at Ivar's Salmon House and periods of full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions using multi-asset model portfolios, with integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Ramona Conklin is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Walnut Creek, CA. 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 investment approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

John Slonaker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hall Equities Group and Ginsberg Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

David Chase is a financial advisor at Castlewood Financial Advisors, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held roles outside of finance, including senior director of planning at Amtrak, where he was involved in corporate budgeting and analysis. He has worked at Castlewood Financial Advisors since 2008 and has prior experience at Amtrak, Central Garden and Pet, and Lucy Pet Foods. Castlewood Financial Advisors primarily serves pooled investment vehicles and institutional clients, focusing on managing institutional mandates and portfolios. The firm combines asset-based and occasional hourly billing and operates with a structure tailored to institutional governance and pooled-vehicle administration.

Gilbert Kuo is a financial advisor with Kun Lun Development Corporation in Danville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Kun Lun Development Corporation since 1995. Kun Lun Development Corporation primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and investment consultations. The firm is notable for its performance-based fee arrangements, market-timing service, and negotiable advisory program terms tailored to its concentrated client base.

Erin Little is a CFP®-designated financial professional with four years of industry experience. She is currently with Lafayette Square Financial Advisors, Inc., where she has worked since 2020. Prior to this, she held roles at Cetera and b8ta. Lafayette Square Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth families, estates, trusts, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm focuses on pension and retirement-plan consulting, including accepting ERISA fiduciary roles and utilizing manager models and third-party money manager strategies for portfolio implementation.

Yeh Chwen Kuo is a financial advisor at Kun Lun Development Corporation with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Kun Lun Development Corporation since 2008. Kun Lun Development Corporation primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management, investment supervision, and various advisory programs. The firm is notable for its focus on performance-based fee arrangements and a concentrated client base, providing services tailored specifically to high-net-worth clients.

Gregory Peters is a financial advisor with Lafayette Square Financial Advisors, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions with Cetera and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. He also works with the Business Enterprise Institute, assisting business owners with exit planning strategies focused on tax and financial efficiency. Lafayette Square Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, estates, trusts, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm utilizes manager models and third-party money managers across various asset classes and offers pension and retirement-plan consulting, including ERISA fiduciary services.