Andrew Redlick is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Investment Growth Management, Inc. He has been with the firm since 2014, including its predecessor entity, and holds a Series 65 license. Investment Growth Management, Inc. is a long-established registered investment adviser dedicated to helping a select group of clients build, preserve, and achieve their most meaningful financial goals. The firm manages client portfolios through long-term, diversified asset allocation tailored to each client’s goals and risk tolerance, and is notable for its regular client communications and ongoing educational presentations.

Richard Patrick is a financial advisor at Sowell Management with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Sowell Management since 2020, following a prior role at Naples Asset Management Company, LLC. Sowell Management is a fee-based registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, registered investment advisers, and institutions. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and related consulting services through a multi-branch independent-contractor model with over 100 advisors.

Louis Romero III is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Ramon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for nine years and MetLife Securities Inc. for one year. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates Sentinel Wealth Strategies, providing financial planning and annuity sales. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a technology-driven investment process and offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment options through a large network of financial advisers.

Lydia Idem is a financial advisor with FM Capital Group in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. FM Capital Group provides investment advisory and consulting services to individuals, groups, corporations, and other business entities, offering portfolio management and handling due diligence and negotiation of private investment term sheets. The firm follows a strategic allocation approach across public securities and alternative investments and distinguishes itself by charging performance-based fees on private placements and producing educational content such as workshops and radio broadcasts.

Dave's experience in investment management and financial planning uniquely position him to serve as his client's independent trusted advisor - a personal chief financial officer that can discreetly navigate the tides affecting your financial life. ​ Professional highlights include portfolio management on Union Bank municipal investment team which earned recognition as the best in the industry by Barron's in 2008 and 2009; lead investment management responsibility at a $300M financial planning firm; and working with amazing entrepreneurs, executives, and families. ​ David's education includes a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, a Certified Financial Planning (CFP) designation, and a U.C. Berkeley bachelor's degree where he conducted a study on evidenced based investment management with Haas Professor of Investments David Distad. ​ David launched PFM to continue building upon his vision of complete personal financial management: discreet and unwavering focus on how expert financial management can help a client achieve her goals. From setting and achieving goals, to preparing you for all of life's contingencies and investing for your future - David helps his client's understand what they should be doing, and then helps them get it done.

Cassandra Cummings is a financial advisor with RC Wealth Management in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has led RC Wealth Management since 2015. In addition to her advisory role, she provides financial literacy services through online courses and in-person events. RC Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and certain nonprofit organizations with financial planning, investment consulting, and portfolio management. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis, downside risk mitigation, and capital preservation, offering primarily nondiscretionary portfolio management alongside educational seminars and business consultation services.

It is a myth that you need to be ultra-wealthy in order to live a life with impact. You can start living well and making an impact in your communities right HERE and right NOW. At Bridgelane Financial, our goals are to assist you in developing a financial plan to live out a life that reflects your values. Maureen Recker is CFP®, a philanthropist, a mother of two and a community educator. She graduated with a B.S. from Indiana University and an MBA from Duke University. Maureen started her career in corporate finance and institution banking. After taking some time off to raise two children, she re-entered into a career in financial planning to work with clients in a more intimate and personal level. Clients’ satisfaction gives her gratification and encourages her to further her professional development and personal growth.

Megan Rouse is the principal of Megan Rouse Financial Planning in Dublin, California, holding the CFP® designation and a Series 65 license with 17 years of industry experience. She is also a California Licensed Professional Fiduciary and operates a separate fiduciary services business. Megan has provided financial planning services since 2009. Her firm advises individuals, families, and small businesses with comprehensive or segmented financial planning, focusing on non-discretionary advice and low-cost investment options such as mutual funds and ETFs. The firm uses project, hourly, or retainer fee structures and does not manage client assets or take custody of funds.

Joseph Curtis is a financial advisor at Resolve Financial, LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Resolve Financial since 2014 and previously operated under Joseph Patch Curtis from 2007 to 2016. Outside of advising, he is self-employed in insurance sales. Resolve Financial serves individual investors, estates, retirement plans, and trusts, typically working with accounts of $50,000 or more. The firm uses a factor-oriented investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on broad market exposures with tilts toward small-company and value stocks, and manages accounts on a non-discretionary basis through a third-party platform.

Douglas Varn II is the sole advisor at Varn Financial Planning in El Cerrito, CA. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked in technology roles at Google, Fitbit, Pandora Music, and DocuSign. His advisory experience began in 2025 with Varn Financial Planning. Varn Financial Planning offers advice-only, project-based financial life planning and portfolio strategy services to individuals and high-net-worth households. The firm focuses on data-driven financial modeling and scenario analysis to provide one-time comprehensive plans and prioritized recommendations without ongoing account management.

Catherine Curtis is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial planning. She is the sole advisor at Curtis Financial Planning, an independent firm she has led since 2013 in Oakland, CA. Curtis Financial Planning provides fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, families, and small-business owners, with a focus on the financial planning needs of women. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process using diversified portfolios and operates as a fiduciary, offering educational seminars and maintaining a business continuity agreement with another fee-only advisory firm.

Lionel Shaw is a financial advisor at Caritas Investment Advisors LLC in San Francisco, CA, with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed real estate agent representing buyers and sellers in residential real estate transactions. Caritas Investment Advisors provides discretionary investment supervisory services and individual portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, corporate non-profits, endowments, and public pension plans. The firm focuses on low-cost, index-oriented strategies using ETFs and employs a mix of quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis within its asset allocation framework.

Alicia Ivancovich is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience. She has led Financially Healthy, LLC since 2011, an independent advisory firm based in Oakland, CA. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with Advisers Give Back, providing free personal financial advice by phone. Financially Healthy, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, combining passive and active investment strategies with quarterly account reviews.

Donald Bussmann is the founder and Chief Investment Officer of Velmark Capital Management LLC. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has over 10 years of experience managing the firm, including proprietary trading and investment research. Based in San Francisco, he focuses on customized, active investment management and financial advisory services. Velmark Capital Management is a boutique firm providing bespoke discretionary separately managed accounts to individuals, families, and institutions. The firm combines portfolio management with financial planning and market advice, and it is registered as a Commodity Trading Advisor, enabling the use of futures, commodity, and FX strategies for qualified clients.

Dalbir Gill is the principal of Khalis Financial Advisors LLC and holds the PFS™ designation with two years of industry experience. He also owns and operates Dalbir Singh Gill, CPA, a tax and accounting services business. His prior experience includes roles at Stanford Health Care, Kforce, and several accounting firms. Khalis Financial Advisors LLC provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services to retirement plans and individual clients. The firm employs a variety of analytical approaches within documented Investment Policy Statements and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Adam Sharma is a financial advisor at Sharma Everyday Finance in Oakland, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience in health-care management and consulting, including roles at Central California Alliance for Health and San Francisco Health Plan totaling over a decade. Sharma Everyday Finance provides hourly financial planning, investment consulting, and portfolio management services for individuals and families, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients without account minimums. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing low-cost, diversified allocations and tax-aware planning, with additional offerings that include financial education and group workshops.

Marc Werres is a financial advisor at Hinde Group LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Hinde Group since 2015. Hinde Group provides discretionary investment management to individual and institutional clients through separately managed accounts, focusing on a value-oriented, concentrated equity strategy with multi-year holding periods. The firm employs primary fundamental research and uses derivatives, leverage, and cash allocations as risk-management tools, serving a small client base with portfolio management for pooled investment vehicles and offering detailed performance reporting.

Michael Power is a CFP® professional with over 30 years of experience, operating Power Investing since 1994. He is also an Enrolled Agent authorized to represent clients before the IRS, providing tax preparation and representation services alongside his investment advisory work. The firm offers discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, families, and small businesses. Power Investing employs a fundamental analysis approach, emphasizing broad diversification with ETFs and individual securities, and integrates in-house tax services as part of its client offerings.

John Gardner is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equity Research & Portfolio Evaluation, Inc. since 2001. Gardner is the sole advisor at Blackhawk Wealth Advisors, an independent firm based in Danville, CA. Blackhawk Wealth Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and independent security research to individuals, trusts, estates, and investment companies. The firm employs a proprietary blend of fundamental and technical analysis to manage portfolios across various asset classes, focusing on risk reduction and predictable income through both long- and short-term strategies.

Peter Lee is a financial advisor at GP Wealth Management, LLC in Alameda, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with GP Wealth Management since 2012. GP Wealth Management provides asset management and portfolio supervision for individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm tailors portfolios to clients’ financial situations and objectives, employing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside strategic and tactical asset allocation.