Leslie Smith is a financial advisor with Coronado Financial Group L.L.C. in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 38 years of industry experience. She has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. and Sagepoint Financial, Inc., and serves as managing member and owner of Coronado Financial Group. In addition to her advisory role, Smith provides insurance products as an agent and offers consulting services to boards and supervisory committees on financial report analysis. Coronado Financial Group provides financial planning, portfolio advice, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm serves a small client roster with tailored, non-discretionary advisory services, emphasizing fundamental analysis and utilizing mutual funds and third-party managed portfolios.

David Magnuson is a CFP® professional with eight years of experience in financial advising at Burlingame Wealth Management, LLC and a prior year at Dan Goldie Financial Services. He is also an attorney and owner of the Law Offices of David Magnuson, where he has provided legal advice since 2010. Burlingame Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and a pooled investment vehicle through a small independent advisory model. The firm employs an evidence-based, long-term investment approach using broadly diversified institutional funds and manages client accounts on a non-discretionary basis.

Roland Chow is a financial advisor with Optura Advisors, Inc. in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Optura Advisors since 2013 and is also involved in independent insurance sales through Optura Insurance Solutions and consulting and tax preparation for new businesses via Optura Ventures, LLC. Optura Advisors, Inc. is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual clients, corporate retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, combining model-driven portfolio management with tailored reviews of alternative investments and providing educational workshops for employers and participants.

Hello, my name is Mike Biggica. I grew up in New York, worked on Wall Street for many years and moved to the Bay Area. Living and working in two major metropolises, I understand a busy lifestyle, the high cost of living and financial complexities that go along with it. Among the chaos, sometimes the world’s agenda overcome yours – my value is bringing focus and priority to your goals as a trusted advisor. As the founder of Pixel Financial Planning, LLC, it is a privilege to connect with clients and share in their journey. My days are filled with announcements and pictures of major milestones, including newborns, new homes, graduations, new jobs, vacations, retirement and much more. As life changes, new goals, challenges, opportunities emerge emphasizing that financial planning is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. My goal is to provide you with empowerment, education, confidence, smart decision-making and peace of mind as you navigate life’s course.

Ryan Jue is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor at Ursa Financial, LLC with six years of industry experience. He has worked at Ursa Financial since 2019 and is also the co-founder and CEO of Ursa Technologies, Inc. Prior to that, he held roles at Trim D.B.A Ask Benjamin, Inc. and Lumos Labs. Ursa Financial provides mobile, app-based portfolio management to retail clients through a discretionary wrap-fee program focused on programmatic portfolio construction and automated management. The firm offers personalized portfolios of large-cap U.S. stocks using fundamental and cyclical analysis combined with modern portfolio theory, delivered exclusively via the Ursa App.

Christian Schmuck is the principal of Green Room Partners LLC, an independent wealth management firm based in San Francisco. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Green Room Partners in 2020, he worked at Advisiry Partners, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc, and Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. Schmuck also serves as a senior consultant to AdvisIRy Partners, providing investor relations and capital markets advice to publicly listed and pre-IPO companies on a limited basis. Green Room Partners offers tailored global wealth management and growth-oriented portfolio strategies focused on listed equities with an emphasis on ESG-aware themes in technology, energy transition, and healthcare. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, family offices, and corporate clients, combining top-down sector selection with bottom-up fundamental research and managing accounts on a discretionary basis.

Jeffrey Kamys is a Series 65-licensed advisor with five years of industry experience. He is the principal of Inherent Wealth Fund, LLC in San Francisco and has previously worked at Baseline Investments. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates a design and branding business, Inherent, Inc. Inherent Wealth Fund provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, and business entities. The firm focuses on equities and exchange-traded funds, utilizing both fundamental and technical analysis with varied trading strategies implemented under discretionary authority.

Kent Grealish is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the sole advisor at Grealish Investment Counseling LLC, having previously worked at Garrett Investment Advisors, Quacera, and Morgan Stanley. Grealish Investment Counseling LLC provides investment counseling focused on long-term, primarily passive portfolio strategies using low-cost index and fixed-income funds. The firm works with individual clients to develop customized Investment Policy Statements and offers project- and hourly-based advice without managing client assets or accepting commissions.

James Davis is a CFP® with 39 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is the sole advisor at The Financial Advisory Group in San Francisco and has been active in the industry since 1980, including roles at Centaurus Financial, Inc. and his own tax consulting practice. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance consulting and brokerage and has engaged in product design and development through a separate business venture. The Financial Advisory Group provides comprehensive financial planning and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension plans, and other entities. The firm emphasizes tailored advice based on client circumstances and does not offer managed accounts or monitor investments as an investment manager.

Stacy Daher is a financial advisor at Tiburon Financial Advisors, Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has served as Associate Vice President for Finance & Treasury at the University of San Francisco since 2002. Tiburon Financial Advisors is an independent advisory firm serving high-net-worth individuals and nonprofit organizations with integrated financial planning, investment advisory services, tax return preparation, and family office support. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation process combining passive and active management and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Sarah Behr is a financial advisor at Simplify Financial Planning in San Francisco, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Credit Suisse Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Simplify Financial Planning provides comprehensive financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on cash-flow analysis, retirement and estate planning, education funding, and investment allocation. The firm uses a passive, ETF-focused investment approach with a long-term, buy-and-hold strategy and emphasizes client-led implementation without discretionary portfolio management or custodial services.

Theodore Broomfield is the principal of Broomfield Advisory & Management in San Francisco, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Urchin Capital Partners, LLC since 2007 and Robert Half International since 2005. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a solo law firm specializing in real estate, tax, and business law. Broomfield Advisory & Management provides investment advisory and management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals. The firm’s approach integrates national and global macroeconomic analysis with fundamental and technical evaluation of securities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to client risk tolerance and financial needs.

About I recognize the importance of integrating personal financial decisions with quality-of-life issues as we pass through our life stages. Your vision of a retirement lifestyle needs to have a plan that meets your expectations and adjusts to obstacles that you will encounter along the way. I decided to start Envision Financial Planning as a way for individuals and families to imagine future possibilities and work towards achieving your life goals based on your priorities and values. As a fee-only planner, I act solely in your best interest and do not accept any fees or commissions for product sales. Education I have a Master of Business Administration in Finance. I completed a Personal Financial Planning Certification Program at University of California, Berkeley. I currently hold a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) certification and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification. My Mission My mission is to empower busy professionals and their families to achieve their future financial vision. I help clients overcome confusion around financial decisions so they have the confidence and freedom to pursue their dreams. My Services • Comprehensive Financial Planning with Ongoing Support • Comprehensive Financial Plan and Investment Management with Ongoing Support How Can I Help You Put It All Together? We take a holistic approach to financial planning, coordinating all areas of your life, such as your goals, values and priorities to build a customized and comprehensive financial plan. Planning Areas: • Personal budgeting and cash flow • Retirement Planning • Investments • Risk Management • Estate Planning

John Antonakos is a financial advisor with Integrated Financial Strategies, Inc. in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at QA3 Financial LLC and QA3 Financial Corp from 2003 to 2005 and concurrently operates his own law practice, where he spends approximately 80% of his professional time. Integrated Financial Strategies, Inc. is an independent, state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, and profit-sharing plans. The firm provides primarily non-discretionary portfolio management using fundamental and technical analysis, asset allocation, and long-term purchase strategies, and monitors third-party managers when engaged.

Fiat Lux Financial Planning's core values are rooted in the belief that financial planning should be accessible to everyone, regardless of their wealth or stage in life. We aim to listen closely, clarify complex topics, and increase clients' confidence in their financial decisions. Our founder, Kate Wilusz embarked on her financial planning career in 2004. Over the course of two decades, she established a highly regarded financial advisory firm and emerged as a prominent figure in the Bay Area financial planning community. In 2024, driven by the desire to extend high-quality financial planning services to a broader audience, Kate founded Fiat Lux. Kate's financial planning expertise includes retirement planning, insurance analysis, employee benefits, tax strategies, education planning, and estate planning. She also possesses extensive knowledge in equity compensation, executive compensation, investment real estate, liquidity events and small business topics. Kate is currently pursuing a master’s degree in advanced financial planning as part of her commitment to being a lifelong learner. She participates in national and local financial planning communities and actively contributes her expertise through pro bono initiatives. Beyond her work, Kate enjoys exploring redwood forests and coastal trails, traveling the globe, and adventures in her 1972 VW bus.

David Barson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is the principal and sole advisor at Barson Financial Planning, an independent firm he founded in 2017 after nine years with Fisher Investments. Barson Financial Planning provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm primarily constructs passive, low-cost portfolios using index mutual funds and ETFs, while also incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses. It utilizes outsourced portfolio management combined with individualized trade execution to serve approximately 40 client relationships managing around $47.8 million in assets.

Michael Coholan is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He has been the sole advisor at Hilltop Advisors, LLC since 2002, operating from San Francisco, CA. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent offering commissionable insurance products. Hilltop Advisors provides asset management, financial planning, and consulting primarily to high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and private business clients. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach with a focus on mutual funds, ETFs, and index funds, managing accounts on a non-discretionary basis.

Maitri Goonewardena is the sole advisor at MKG Capital Management, LLC in San Francisco, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Hawley Advisors and AIRE Advisors before and during his long tenure with MKG Capital Management, which he has owned and operated since 1999. MKG Capital Management provides discretionary investment advisory and financial planning services to a private pooled investment fund and separately managed accounts, serving high-net-worth individuals, institutions, trusts, endowments, and pension plans. The firm employs a fundamentals-based, long-term value approach, often using options, short sales, and derivatives, and is noted for advising a private fund alongside managing separate accounts.

Ginger Chien is a financial advisor at WealthQuant Advisors in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining WealthQuant Advisors, she worked with Falcon Pacific Group Wealth Management and WealthQuant Financial Services and Insurance Solutions LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she has engaged in entrepreneurial activities including the management of EPIX Properties 1 LLC. WealthQuant Advisors is an independent investment advisory firm providing fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and qualified retirement plans. The firm’s approach includes tailored investment programs utilizing ESG strategies, custom indexing, and a variety of asset classes, alongside pension consulting and fiduciary services for employer-sponsored plans.

Roshani Pandey is the sole advisor at True Root Financial, an independent firm based in San Francisco. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 19 years of industry experience, including three years at Bessemer Trust. Pandey serves as treasurer for the Global Nepali Professional Network, a nonprofit professional development organization. True Root Financial provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations and trusts. The firm customizes portfolio management using both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and incorporates tax-optimized strategies, model marketplace access, and third-party sub-advisors.