Jacob Figueira is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Charles Schwab in Walnut Creek, CA. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2019 and previously held roles at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through the Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios with strategic asset allocation and alternative investment options.

Cade Mayer is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Lululemon for three years and served as an independent golf instructor for two years. He is involved with Protected Investors of America in a marketing capacity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals. The firm offers a range of investment solutions, including proprietary models and access to unaffiliated strategists, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management tailored to client goals.

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.

Andrea Devincenzi is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory 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 offerings.

Steven Pugh is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for a junior varsity high school baseball team, providing coaching and sportsmanship instruction. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Michelle Bricker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at LPL Financial since 2020. Prior to that, she was with Transamerica Capital Inc and Invesco Advisers, Inc. and Invesco Distributors, Inc. for a combined eight years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by various model portfolios and research resources.

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 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Fiduciary Trust Company International. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 non-discretionary program supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due-diligence framework.

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 Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked in various roles within JPMorgan entities and Santa Clara County. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

George Pieper is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as First Republic Bank and Techtronic Industries in sales roles. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant registrations.

Nicholas Billeci is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He has been in this role since 2017. Prior to this, he served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2015 to 2017, and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2013 to 2015. His work centers on partnering with clients to create financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their unique family needs, emphasizing clear and timely communication. Nicholas holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, he has interests that include fitness, golf, movies, music, pets, and traveling.

Rico Rodriguez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Garrett Baker is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2013. In this role, he partners with clients to help them work toward their financial goals, focusing on areas such as investment strategy, retirement planning, and income protection. Prior to this, he worked as a Customer Relations Specialist II at Guidestone Financial Resources from 2011 to 2012. Garrett holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) designation and maintains a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he has personal interests that include baseball, biking, golf, family activities, and parenthood.

Richard Rosenberg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Rosenberg Wealth Management as an investor relations professional. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by in-house and third-party research.

Adam Massey is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Massey operates a photography services business as an independent contractor. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Olff is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, where he has worked since 2010. He has 18 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, Olff is president of Strategic Business Consultants, a business consulting firm. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored investment solutions through a network of independent financial professionals using various discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Eric Gross is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasant Hill, CA, where he has worked since 2013. He also serves as president of his own investment advisory firm, Eric F Gross Inc, which he established in 2023. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC 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 uses detailed client data and analytical tools to deliver comprehensive financial plans, with additional offerings such as estate and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Chase Young is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Mass Mutual Investors Services, and MetLife Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he is also licensed to offer various insurance products, including accident, health, disability, long-term care, and life insurance, as well as fixed and equity-indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a large network of advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct portfolios that may include a range of securities and alternative investments.