Charles Noriega is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes nearly a decade at Mutual of Omaha Investor Services and Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC 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 seminars, using firm-approved software tools to develop collaborative, annual financial plans for its clients.

Daschel Grammer is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial in San Ramon, CA. He has held positions at firms including Summit Financial Group and Securian Financial Services Inc. Grammer serves as an independent contractor at Summit Financial Group through Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, institutional, and charitable clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Jennifer Kwock Lau is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Festival Opera and is the East Bay Vice President for the UCLA Alumni Association San Francisco Bay Area Network. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm uses a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Andy Hawkey is a CFP® professional with 35 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at OSAIC since 2002. He previously worked at Pim Financial Services, Inc. for over two decades. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a life insurance agent and occasionally assists clients with life insurance and fixed annuity products. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of financial advisers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and multiple investment strategies to manage portfolios that include a variety of securities and alternative investments.

David Liebowitz is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Danville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. 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 across a broad range of investment products and capital markets activities.

Kelsey Wheaton is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, overseeing the Dublin branch. In this role, she leads a team of Financial Professionals to provide client services and support their professional development. Kelsey has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Senior Relationship Manager, Financial Consultant, and Assistant Branch Leader before her current position. Prior to Fidelity, she worked as a Flagship Client Service Associate at The Vanguard Group. She holds a California Insurance License.

Francesco Jones is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of experience at the firm and a total of 10 years in the industry. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. 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 offers model-based and discretionary strategies from internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party style managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mc Rae Grace is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Grace worked at Equitable Advisors for two years and has a varied background including roles outside of finance. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

Kimberly Damiani is a Certified Financial Planner® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She has worked at Raymond James since 2023 and previously held roles at Summit Financial Group and Securian Financial Services. Damiani serves on the board and investment committee of the Three Valleys Community Foundation, contributing to the foundation’s investment oversight. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and a range of advisory programs.

James Dyer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 51 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1993, as well as at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Merrill, along 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jaime Fukumae is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience, currently with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. He has previously worked at LPL Financial and operates his own CPA practice and insurance agency. Fukumae also serves as a board member of the East Bay Youth Athletic League. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and custody platforms.

William Finnegan is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Sii, Double Diamond Financial, Coinbase Capital Markets Corp, and Osaic FS, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an assistant boys' basketball coach at a high school, assisting in skill development for varsity players. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a variety of investment options, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Brendan Stone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Fremont Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Allen Lund Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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 a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Matthew Tekeste is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining the firm, he worked at California State University Channel Islands and Blenders in the Grass. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Gabriel Jay is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at UBS Financial Services since 2008. Based in Walnut Creek, CA, he holds the Series 66 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the board of directors for the Fore Our Schools Foundation, a nonprofit focused on fundraising for Moraga schools. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial solutions including discretionary portfolio management and alternative products.

Brandon Harper is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a private rental property. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Vita Sechrest is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in the Walnut Creek office and a member of The Sechrest Group. She began her career with Merrill Lynch in 2017 as a Private Wealth Associate in the Chicago office, supporting high-net-worth individuals, families, and businesses. Vita and The Sechrest Group provide services focused on comprehensive wealth planning and retirement plans, assisting plan sponsors, committees, and participants with plan design, oversight, investment management, and participant education. Vita holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor™ (SE-AWMA™). She earned a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing and a Master of Science degree in Finance from the University of Notre Dame. Vita serves on the Board of Directors of The Hofmann Foundation. Her professional expertise encompasses family office-style services such as wealth management, investment advisory, retirement planning, philanthropic consulting, and personal banking. Vita also has a client focus on areas including college education planning, endowments and foundations, defined benefit and contribution plans, new wealth management, retirement income, and services tailored for women and sports and entertainment professionals. Outside of work, Vita's personal interests include football, golfing, skiing, spending time with her family, and traveling.

Peter Green is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan since 2014, including roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a water polo coach at both the high school and club levels. 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 delivers services on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Gordon Clakley is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2006 and previously worked at Moors & Cabot Inc and Wells Fargo Investments. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services, utilizing various portfolio management styles and offering municipal advisory and market-making services.

Arnulfo Tumbaga is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at UBS Financial Services Inc. and served in the US Air Force Reserve for 22 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, supporting clients with advisory services across diverse financial needs.