Most people in their 40s and 50s are doing well financially—but aren’t completely sure they’re on track for retirement. They’ve built careers, accumulated savings, and are making good money… But questions start to surface: Am I saving enough? When can I realistically retire? How do I turn what I’ve built into income later? Am I being tax-efficient? That’s where I come in. I work with professionals in their peak earning years to help them create a clear, realistic path to retirement—one that connects their income, investments, and long-term goals. Together, we focus on: Building a structured retirement plan Aligning investments with real-life goals Creating future income strategies Improving tax efficiency over time Bringing clarity and confidence to big decisions My approach is straightforward and practical. No jargon. No overcomplication. Just a plan that makes sense for your life. If you’re within 10–15 years of retirement and want a clearer picture of where you stand—and what to do next—I’m happy to connect. I am a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services based in Napa, CA.

WHAT I DO: I help Locum Tenens physicians and advanced practice providers gain clarity about their finances, identify opportunities and pitfalls, and stay on track with a trusted accountability partner. WHY IT MATTERS: Three recurring concerns stand out in my conversations with Active Duty Military and Civilian physicians and advanced practice providers: Skill Atrophy – Concerns about staying clinically sharp and staying competitive due to limited patient volume or exposure to diverse clinical settings. Financial Catch-Up – After years of training, many feel the pressure to fast-track savings and build long-term financial security. Time Flexibility – A deep desire for greater control over one’s schedule to prioritize family, entrepreneurship, or personal goals. These pressures often lead physicians to pursue Locum Tenens work—part-time or full-time—for its higher earning potential and flexible structure. But with that flexibility comes greater financial complexity, making a clear strategy and support system more important than ever. HOW I DO IT: Together, we assess your strengths and gaps across the six pillars of financial planning: Cash Flow Management, Risk Management, Estate Planning, Tax Strategy, Retirement Planning, and Investment Management. Then, we develop action items over 3 months to strengthen your financial foundation. Clients are empowered to self implement recommendations or collaborate with us for efficiency and accountability. NEXT STEPS: Ready to take control of your financial future? Connect with me on LinkedIn or reach out directly at [email protected]—I’d love to learn more about your goals and how I can help. MORE ABOUT ME: I rediscovered my love for running three years ago thanks to one of my sons, starting with local 5Ks around the San Francisco Bay Area. Since then, I’ve become especially fond of the half-marathon distance, with races like the Oakland and San Francisco Half under my belt. Marathon training is next on the horizon, and I’m looking forward to the challenge. I also love exploring new places—favorites so far include Ilocos Sur (Philippines), Tokyo, Seoul, Busan, Barcelona, Lisbon, and London.

Sean Scruby is a CFP® professional with over two years of experience at Olde World Investments. He has worked in the investment advisory field since 2006 and also owns and operates Olde World Design, a construction company in Napa, CA, where he serves as a licensed general contractor. Olde World Investments is a state-registered, sole-proprietor firm providing financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm offers customized financial plans and employs a flexible investment approach that includes passive, active, and core-and-satellite strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Patrick Brennan is the sole advisor at Brennan Asset Management in Napa, CA. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license, with 12 years of industry experience. He has led Brennan Asset Management since 2015. Brennan Asset Management provides discretionary investment supervisory services to a select group of individual and institutional clients, focusing on client-specific investment policy statements and concentrated equity portfolios. The firm uses a bottom-up, fundamental research process and combines retail advisory services with active management of private funds and pooled investment vehicles.

Janet Mlynar is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience and is the principal of Benefits Plus, LLC in Napa, CA. She has worked in healthcare compliance since 2013 and has been associated with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a division production company that films historic properties for commercial and media use. Benefits Plus serves employer plan sponsors, employee benefit plans, professionals, and individuals by providing consulting and financial planning focused on settlement, pension, and health insurance matters. The firm delivers advice through fixed or hourly fee consulting engagements and written plans without managing client assets.

John Liles is a CFP® professional based in Napa, CA, with 32 years of experience at his own firm, John H. Liles, CFP. He has provided financial planning and investment advisory services since 1994. His firm offers investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals and entities including trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, estates, and charitable organizations. The investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation through a core-and-satellite structure with passively managed index funds and ETFs as the core, complemented by selected individual securities and actively managed funds, with portfolios reviewed at least quarterly.

Amir Habib is the owner and sole advisor at Integrative Financial Strategies in Vacaville, CA, with 24 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has operated his independent firm since 2010 and also teaches graduate and undergraduate finance courses part-time at the University of Phoenix. Integrative Financial Strategies provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a structured asset-class investing framework with a focus on strategic asset allocation, long-term buy-and-hold strategies, and regular portfolio reviews, managing approximately $14.5 million in assets.

Thomas Porta is the sole advisor at Porta Investment Management in Vallejo, CA. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations and has 3 years of industry experience. In addition to advising, Porta is a licensed CPA, estate planner, and real estate broker. Porta Investment Management is an independent wealth management and investment advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, pension plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm provides financial planning, retirement planning, and discretionary portfolio management, incorporating a core portfolio approach with exchange-traded funds and selective individual stocks, along with diversified holdings across multiple asset classes.

Eva Soares is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial advising. She is the principal and sole advisor at Soares Financial, Inc., an independent firm she has led since 2002. Prior to founding the firm, she was self-employed in the financial services industry. Soares Financial primarily serves individual clients through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and portfolio analysis. The firm manages approximately $19.6 million for about 18 clients, focusing on no-load mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, and also provides portfolio management for institutional clients.

Earl Knecht is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience. He is the principal advisor at Knecht Capital Management, LLC, an independent firm he founded in 2022. Prior to establishing his firm, he held roles at LPL Financial, Napa Valley Wealth Management, and Cetera Advisor Networks. He also teaches in the business department at Pacific Union College. Knecht Capital Management provides discretionary asset management and comprehensive portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm offers customized portfolios using a blend of investment strategies and conducts financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and business-focused services including tax planning and real estate analysis.

Prabhu Palani is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Tresses Capital Management, LLC in Napa, CA, where he has worked since 2016. He also holds an institutional investment role with the City of San Jose. Tresses Capital Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, profit-sharing plans, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs diversified, tax-efficient, and low-cost investment vehicles alongside individual equities, fixed income, options, and other securities, managing a relatively small client base with approximately $56 million in assets under management.

Jackie Lou D'avolio Raquidan is a financial advisor at 5T Wealth, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65, Series 66, and Series 63 licenses. Her career includes roles at Capital Group Private Client Services, UnionBanc Investment Services, and Redwood Credit Union. She serves on the boards of early-stage companies Your Great Escapes, a landscaping AI app, and Napa Global Institute, an educational technology firm focused on virtual reality. 5T Wealth provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and private foundations. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental research with quantitative and technical analysis, emphasizing tactical re-weighting and diversification across traditional and alternative asset classes.

Christopher Roth is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at 5T Wealth, LLC since 2018 and previously spent six years at Delegate Advisors, LLC. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in Napa, California. 5T Wealth provides discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, family office services, and variable annuity advice to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and private foundations. The firm serves a client base that includes many current or former business owners and employs an investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, with emphasis on tactical reweighting and true diversification across traditional and alternative assets.

Colton Maher is a financial advisor at 5T Wealth, LLC in Napa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining 5T Wealth, he worked with Eagle Strategies and New York Life-related firms. Outside of financial advising, he is co-owner of LoCo Skincare, a retail and wholesale skincare company. 5T Wealth provides discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, and family office services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and private foundations. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis to achieve diversification across traditional and alternative asset classes.

Rebecca White is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with Harrington Investments, Inc. and has been involved with Rs Funds Distributor LLC and Rs Investments since 2014 and 2004, respectively. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member and owner of Yellow Jacket Eatery LLC, a restaurant business in Trinity Center, CA. Harrington Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a socially responsible investing approach that integrates exclusionary screens, ESG analysis, and fundamental research to construct portfolios aligned with clients’ investment objectives and social criteria.

Paul Krsek is a financial advisor at 5T Wealth, LLC in Napa, California, with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm, formerly known as K & A Asset Management, since 1998. Krsek is a Series 63 license holder and serves as co-trustee for the Kresek Family Trust. 5T Wealth provides discretionary asset management, comprehensive financial planning, family office services, and variable annuity advice to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, endowments, and private foundations. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, emphasizes tactical re-weighting and absolute-return objectives, and seeks diversification across traditional and alternative asset classes.

James Brandon is a financial advisor at Exemplar Wealth Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has worked previously at Wealth Enhancement Group, JDA TSG, EY/Tapfin, Taxfyle, My Secure Advantage, Intuit, and H&R Block. Exemplar Wealth Advisors, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of analytical approaches and modern portfolio theory, often incorporating third-party managers, to manage discretionary portfolios aligned with documented client goals and risk tolerances.

Francisco Guerra is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Solano Wealth Advisors and has held prior roles at LPL Financial LLC and Wells Fargo. Solano Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers discretionary wrap fee asset management and standalone financial planning, using an investment process focused on asset allocation and fundamental analysis across a variety of securities.

Jeffrey Field is a financial advisor at Harrington Investments, Inc. in Napa, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Harrington Investments since 2015. Harrington Investments provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, incorporating socially responsible investing criteria. The firm employs a combination of exclusionary screens, ESG analysis, and fundamental research to construct portfolios tailored to Growth, Balanced, or Income objectives.

Romain Clerou is the sole advisor at Romain Walsh Clerou Professional Investment Management, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been operating his independent advisory firm since 1990. The firm provides discretionary investment supervisory and management services to individuals, retirement plans, and trusts. RWC focuses on building tailored portfolios of U.S. individual stocks, bonds, and cash equivalents using fundamental analysis, typically maintaining multi-year positions and adjusting cash allocations based on valuation assessments.