Victor Valle is a financial advisor at Veraz Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Winans Investments and Comerica Securities. Outside of finance, he serves as president of a youth baseball league and is involved in businesses related to sport nutrition supplements and freight brokerage. Veraz Advisors manages about $110 million for approximately 150 individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs customized investment strategies using equities, ETFs, and fixed-income securities, often applying Modern Portfolio Theory along with fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Miho Hatori is a financial advisor at Asset Planning and Protection LLC (APP) with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at LPL Financial from 2013 to 2022. Hatori is also involved in non-variable insurance services through multiple insurance agencies. APP is a small independent registered investment adviser serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and pension plan services, employing a range of analytical methods and focusing on long-term investment strategies.

Cynthia Miller is a CFP® and holds a Series 63 license with three years of industry experience. She is currently with Greykasell Wealth Strategies, Inc. and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and related entities from 2019 to 2024. Outside of her advisory roles, she has been involved with local swim teams. Greykasell Wealth Strategies serves high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside financial and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation through globally diversified portfolios and favors long-term, disciplined investing with regular performance reviews.

Alec Smidt is a financial advisor at Bass Rocks Asset Management with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bass Rocks, he worked in marketing and other roles including at Full Throttle Marketing and XYZ LLC. Bass Rocks Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and subadvisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on equities, ETFs, and options-related strategies. The firm manages accounts on a discretionary basis and prepares individualized investment policy statements.

Alison Van Dyke is a CFP® with First and Main Financial, where she has worked since 2016. She holds a Series 63 license and is based in Piedmont, CA. Prior to joining the firm, she was a homemaker for two years. First and Main Financial manages client assets on a discretionary basis, primarily serving individual investors and revocable trusts. The firm emphasizes long-term diversification through mutual funds, ETFs, and various fixed income options, offering comprehensive financial planning and participant-level pension plan services.

Stephen McCarthy is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He has led McCarthy Asset Management, Inc. since 2004 and has operated a CPA practice since 1986. McCarthy Asset Management serves individuals, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans, managing approximately $378 million in discretionary assets. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, integrating tax preparation and planning through its principals’ CPA credentials.

Kristin Hull is a financial advisor at Nia Impact Capital with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Nia Impact Advisors, LLC since 2017 and Green Alpha Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2018. Dr. Hull also serves on the Investment Committee of Green Alpha Advisors, LLC for the Nia Global Solutions strategy. Nia Impact Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, nonprofit organizations, registered investment companies, and other financial advisers. The firm employs a gender-lens and thematic investment approach focused on long-term equity holdings and active shareholder engagement.

Heather Knuff is a CFA® charterholder and principal at Knuff & Company LLC with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Knuff & Company since 2018 and previously spent 19 years at Fiduciary Trust Company. Knuff & Company advises high-net-worth individuals, families, charities, endowments, and an affiliated private pooled investment vehicle. The firm uses a goals-driven asset allocation process with a focus on value-oriented and event-driven strategies, combining discretionary portfolio management through Unified Managed Accounts with private fund management.

Shantnu Chandel is a financial advisor at InverseWealth LLC with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Block Inc., Facebook/Meta, Google Inc., and PepsiCo. Outside of advising, he is involved in fintech enterprise risk management at Block Inc. InverseWealth LLC provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, using proprietary quantitative investment models and primarily ETF allocations governed by trend-following rules. The firm emphasizes active management with a focus on model-driven strategies and periodic performance reporting.

Thomas Kopas is a financial advisor at Pring Turner Capital Group with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Pring Turner since 2002. Pring Turner Capital Group provides fee-only investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, corporations, foundations, and other entities. The firm uses an active asset-allocation process based on a proprietary business-cycle framework called the “Six Stages” and manages portfolios with an emphasis on quality, value, income, and capital preservation.

Ka Ki Leung is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Beyond Financial Services. He has worked previously at Millar Financial Group and Raymond James Financial Services. Beyond Financial Services offers investment advice and financial planning to individuals and families, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, special needs trustees, conservatorships, and non-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary portfolio management, requiring client approval for all recommendations, and integrates services related to special-needs planning and conservatorships.

Stephanie Lee is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with East Rock Financial Services, LLC since 2008. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is also a musician, performing under her own name. East Rock Financial Services provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates, with a focus on asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing. The firm dedicates significant time to comprehensive financial planning and employs fixed-fee planning engagements, serving a small client roster with approximately $111 million in discretionary assets under management.

Angelica Kangas is a Certified Financial Planner® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Certified Planners, Inc. in San Ramon, CA. She holds a Series 65 license and has been with the firm since 1995. In addition to her advisory role, she is individually licensed as an insurance agent and provides insurance sales alongside investment advisory services. Certified Planners, Inc. offers discretionary portfolio management through its AIM program, financial planning, and consultations to individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and ERISA retirement plan participants. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation approach with daily monitoring and serves both everyday and high-net-worth clients.

Anthony Pontes is the sole advisor at Marathon Retirement Planning in Dublin, CA, with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Arkadios Capital and Investment Architects, Inc. Pontes is also a licensed insurance agent and serves as a trustee of a family estate. Marathon Retirement Planning primarily serves individual investors along with qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers customized portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning, often incorporating third-party money managers and insurance products.

Matthew Kelmon is a financial advisor at Bass Rocks Asset Management with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 registrations. His prior work includes roles at Backshore Asset Management, Insperex LLC, Blue Investment Partners, and 2344, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an outside advisor for Flourish Capital, an early-stage venture investing firm supporting startup entrepreneurs. Bass Rocks Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and subadvisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on equities, ETFs, and options-related strategies while managing accounts on a discretionary basis with documented risk tolerance and time horizons.

Amber Jenkins is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Secure Retirement Financial & Insurance Services Corp. with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Sieva Networks and ongoing service within the Secure Retirement Financial firms since 2017. Secure Retirement Financial & Insurance Services Corp. manages approximately $92.4 million for a range of clients including individuals, pensions, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers actively managed investment strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, with a focus on portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement account advice.

James Salter is a financial advisor at Blossom Wealth Management, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Blossom Wealth Management since 2009, following nine years at KW Securities Corporation. In addition to his advisory role, Salter is an independent insurance agent specializing in term and life insurance products. Blossom Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and multi-generation family office services to individuals, families, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm manages a substantial asset base with a small team, employing a range of investment strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options, while also offering tailored financial planning and family office services.

Richard Morey is a financial advisor with Secure Retirement Financial & Insurance Services Corp. in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Secure Retirement Financial & Insurance Services Corp. since 2004. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent offering insurance products such as annuities, long-term care, and life insurance. Secure Retirement Financial & Insurance Services Corp. manages approximately $92.4 million for individuals, pensions, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement account advice. The firm offers actively managed investment strategies tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance and operates a referral program for independent advisers.

Michael Hsu is a financial advisor with Asia Global Asset Management, Inc. in Alameda, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Asia Global Asset Management since 2007 and was previously with Vision Wealth Management, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Hsu is the founder and president of the Center for Marketplace Ministries, a nonprofit organization that trains Christian entrepreneurs. Asia Global Asset Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and other business entities by providing financial planning and facilitating relationships with independent third-party investment advisers. The firm emphasizes a data-gathering process to assess client goals and risk tolerance and relies primarily on outside managers for portfolio management and custody.

Erik Wolfers is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at First and Main Financial in Piedmont, CA. He has been associated with Wolfers Asset Management since 2001. First and Main Financial manages client assets on a discretionary basis, primarily serving individual investors and revocable trusts. The firm emphasizes long-term diversification and periodic rebalancing using mutual funds, ETFs, and various fixed income options, and also provides comprehensive financial planning and pension plan participant services.