Lois Leynse is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Oakland, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience, including over 27 years with Avantax Advisory Services. In addition to her advisory work, she has operated the Financial Fitness Center since 1993, specializing in tax preparation and supervision. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Alexander Binnie is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Orinda, CA, and has 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for Watchpoint Logistics and engages in freelance fiction and nonfiction writing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. Its Premier Retirement Income service offers tailored retirement income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice, with a focus on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Phil Park is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017, following a prior role at LendingClub. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Austin Batista is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera since 2019, following prior roles at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, operating across various program structures and custodial relationships.

Ryan Duffy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2017, he worked in the beverage industry with Eight Bridges Brewing and Wine Warehouse. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets solutions.

Jourdan Erik Sy is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2014. He holds a California real estate broker license and is also a notary public. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of planning options tailored to client needs.

Maurice Storch is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leads a team of investment professionals, leveraging the global banking resources of Bank of America alongside Merrill Lynch’s investment capabilities to deliver comprehensive wealth management services to plan sponsors and corporate executives. With 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, Maurice joined Merrill Lynch in September 2017. His expertise includes corporate benefit programs, such as Stock Plans, and he assists clients in integrating these benefits into long-term financial strategies centered on risk management. Maurice holds the designations of Equity Plan Consultant (EPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a High School Diploma from Rio Mesa High School and attended the California State University System without receiving a degree.

Delaney Dunn is a Financial Advisor with the Dunn Scott Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works with successful individuals, executives, and business owners to simplify complex financial decisions and align financial strategies with their long-term goals. Her focus includes retirement planning, wealth transfer strategies, business transitions, and managing significant financial decisions. Delaney emphasizes bringing clarity to complexity and helping clients navigate opportunities and challenges throughout different stages of life. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Alabama System and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Since beginning her career with Merrill Lynch as an intern at 18, she has embraced continuous learning to provide client-centric financial advice. Delaney and the Dunn Scott Group leverage over 30 years of experience in assisting high net worth families with wealth management, working closely with clients' other advisors to deliver a coordinated approach that includes wealth transfer, tax minimization, and estate planning. Beyond her advisory role, Delaney serves as Vice President of the Women's Exchange at Merrill in San Francisco East Bay. Outside of work, she enjoys camping, cooking, reading, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Jacob Figueira is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019, following prior roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Figueira is based in Walnut Creek, CA, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 client relationship model that combines primarily non-discretionary advisory recommendations with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.

Cade Mayer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, he worked at Lululemon and as an independent golf instructor. Mayer is also associated with Protected Investors of America in a marketing capacity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension funds, 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 through multiple platforms and offers proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Ian Tang is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in education planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and tax minimization. Ian works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at helping them pursue their long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Ian also engages in community service through volunteer work, reflecting the Merrill tradition of local involvement. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys fishing, golfing, softball, and spending time with his family.

John Aaron is a financial advisor at Cetera with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. He has worked at multiple firms, including Avantax and Hawkes Hastings & Aaron Accountancy Corporation, where he provides accounting services and tax planning for individuals and businesses. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in mortgage origination and processing through Wymac Capital Mortgage. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of investment management solutions through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts with access to affiliated and third-party portfolio managers.

Steve Stevens is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Advisor Group, among other firms. Stevens is based in Oakland, CA. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining a large-scale client base with integrated custody and brokerage services.

Andrea Devincenzi is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates out of Walnut Creek, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Steven Pugh is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 18 years and Mass Mutual Investors Services for one year. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for a high school junior varsity baseball team and manages office duties at a dental practice. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform emphasizing model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed investment programs.

Michelle Bricker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Transamerica Capital Inc and Invesco Advisers, Inc. She is based in Orinda, California. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Mitchell Lum is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Enfusion and time spent at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach. The firm’s offerings include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Alexandra Pastor is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Fiduciary Trust Company International. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Pema Lakar is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 13 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing tailored financial plans supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Salomon Cazares is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at various JPMorgan entities since 2016, including roles at Santa Clara County in 2018. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program. Their process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.