Marc Roth is a financial advisor at Elmwood Wealth Management with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Atlas Capital Advisors LLC for six years and JMR Capital Management, Inc. for 25 years. Elmwood Wealth Management is a fee-based, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, donor-advised funds, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a long-term, total-return investment philosophy through actively managed and Core ETF-based strategies, integrating financial planning and tax coordination.

Sanford Lowengart is a financial advisor with Capital Trust Advisors (Goldberg Advisers, LLC) and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience and has been with Goldberg Advisers since 2013. Capital Trust Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional entities, providing discretionary wealth management and financial planning with a focus on asset allocation, retirement, tax, and cash-flow planning. The firm manages portfolios primarily invested in mutual funds and ETFs, using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Benjamin Packard is a financial advisor at Lula Financial in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Lula Financial since 2018 and has been self-employed since 2010. Outside of advising, he produces videos for non-profits, dedicating a small portion of his time to this activity. Lula Financial provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes passive investment strategies using index funds and ETFs, and offers a fee model based on fixed, hourly, and subscription arrangements rather than asset-based fees.

Gregory Smith is a financial advisor at Baer Investment Advisory LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Birch Run Capital Advisors, LP and Century Gorge, Inc. Baer Investment Advisory LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporations, creating customized Investment Policy Statements and implementing tailored model portfolios. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and quantitative analysis within a modern portfolio theory framework, employing both long- and short-term trading along with derivative strategies.

Gerald Fegler is a financial advisor at Contango Wealth Management LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Contango in 2025, he has been associated with Marin Wealth Advisors LLC since 2016. Contango Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on discretionary portfolio management and tailored financial planning. The firm integrates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods to create personalized investment strategies.

Allan Yam is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Paraiba Wealth Management LLC. He has been self-employed since 2008 and joined Paraiba Wealth Management in 2022. Paraiba Wealth Management provides asset management and financial planning services primarily to high net worth individuals and families. The firm utilizes customizable model portfolios and a mix of analytical methods to manage client accounts, offering both bundled ongoing financial planning and standalone planning engagements.

Paul Stenard is a financial advisor with Investment Advisor Associates, Inc. in Mill Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2012 and Merrill since 2009. Investment Advisor Associates, Inc. primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients through discretionary asset management, manager-selection programs, and limited-scope hourly consultations. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis across a range of strategies, including both long-term and active approaches, and operates as a fee-only adviser that documents client goals with investment policy statements.

Frances Harkins is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wheels Up Wealth, Inc. since 2020 and previously spent seven years at North Capital Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a trustee in managing family real estate investment properties. Wheels Up Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm employs a long-term, passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing index mutual funds and ETFs to build diversified portfolios.

Geoffrey Hakim is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at MCM Wealth in Novato, CA. He has been with MCM Wealth since 1996, totaling 30 years with the firm. MCM Wealth provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, small-business retirement plans, other RIAs, family offices, and institutions. The firm employs a multi-asset class, core-and-satellite investment approach and offers customized portfolios, including a rules-based options overlay managed through a proprietary platform.

Benjamin Sampson is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Miller Avenue Advisors LLC. He previously worked at Brighton Jones for five years and has held roles outside of finance, including positions with the Arizona Department of Education and the Chicago Cubs. Miller Avenue Advisors provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and plan sponsors. The firm also offers private placement investment services and ERISA 3(21) limited-scope fiduciary services, managing portfolios according to clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances.

Lawrence Dan is the principal and sole advisor at Kennicott Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Kennicott Capital Management since 2003. Kennicott Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth households, through a customized planning process that addresses broader financial needs. The firm emphasizes a client-specific asset allocation approach focused on capital preservation and long-term growth, managing diversified portfolios that may include equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, and private alternative investments.

Robert Stafford is the principal of Stafford Capital Management LLC in Sausalito, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Stafford Capital Management since 1986 and is also the general partner of Pacific Management, Ltd. Stafford serves on the board of directors of Passur Aerospace, attending quarterly meetings annually. Stafford Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and small business entities. The firm focuses on equity and equity-related securities using a bottom-up, fundamental investment approach with a growth-at-a-reasonable-price orientation, constructing concentrated portfolios typically holding 25–30 stocks.

Christopher Dodds is a financial advisor with Crown Oak Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has five years of industry experience and has worked with firms including Coinbase Global, The Cynosure Group, Baron Capital Group, and The Charles Schwab Corporation. Dodds serves on the boards of directors for The Charles Schwab Corporation and Charles Schwab Bank and acts as a consultant to Baron Capital Group and The Cynosure Group. Crown Oak Advisors provides discretionary investment management and institutional consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, endowments, and other institutions. The firm employs an equity-focused investment approach combining fundamental, cyclical, and behavioral finance analysis to identify undervalued businesses for long-term ownership.

Mark Kriss is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Macroclimate LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Macroclimate since 2004 and serves as Managing Director of Geofinancial Analytics, Inc. and Geofinancial Analytics Canada Corp., independent data providers focused on advancing the clean energy transition through geospatial technology. He is also a member of the Sustainability Council at Dimensional Fund Advisors. Macroclimate provides discretionary investment management primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as donor-advised funds and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory–based, long-term buy-and-hold strategy using passive and factor-based funds, with an emphasis on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in its investment process.

Louis Batmale is a financial advisor with Alders Financial Solutions, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. His career includes over 20 years at LPL Financial, LLC, and two years at Alders Financial Solutions before its independent registration. Alders Financial Solutions provides financial planning and pension consulting services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and related entities. The firm employs a planning-centered approach that considers clients’ comprehensive financial situations without taking custody of assets, and it is notable for combining broker-dealer representation and insurance licensing with pension consulting services.

Michael Castro is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Contango Wealth Management LLC and has previously worked at Marin Wealth Advisors LLC and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2012. Contango Wealth Management provides ongoing portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, tailoring investment strategies to each client’s goals, income, taxes, and risk tolerance. The firm employs a long-term trading approach that combines fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative methods.

Charles Cockerton is a financial advisor at Florin Pensions LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Florin Pensions since 2012. Florin Pensions LLC provides pension consultancy and investment advice to UK expatriates and other nationals residing in the United States who have existing UK-based pension plans. The firm focuses on pension reviews, transfer assessments, and recommendations related to UK personal pensions, working through pension trustees and third-party investment managers rather than managing client assets directly.

Robert Oliver is a CFP® and CFA® with 22 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Verity Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2003. Verity Wealth Advisors primarily serves individual clients, including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households, as well as a limited number of entities such as retirement plans and trust accounts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive financial planning, and a privates-tracking service, focusing on tailored investment programs that emphasize fixed-income allocations to manage principal volatility.

Daniel Tripp is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at Redwood Grove Wealth Management since 2021. His prior roles include positions at Thirty Mile Financial LLC and Yeske Buie Inc., as well as service in the U.S. Air Force Reserve. Outside of financial advising, he owns and operates SoulFire AI Labs LLC, a software development business. Redwood Grove Wealth Management serves individuals and families by providing discretionary asset management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a long-term, tax-efficient investment approach focused on diversification and low-cost index funds, managing approximately $131.8 million across 71 client accounts.

Amber Woods is a financial advisor at Lula Financial in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with no prior industry experience. Outside of advising, she has been involved with Pink Light Inc. for 14 years. Lula Financial provides financial planning and portfolio management services to individual clients, focusing on passive investment strategies using index funds and ETFs. The firm offers various planning arrangements and serves a modest client base without targeting high-net-worth individuals.