Michael Germain is a CFA charterholder and principal at Propulsion Capital Management LLC, an independent advisory firm based in San Francisco. He has experience in financial services beginning in 2017, including roles at Canyon Bridge Capital Management, True Capital Management, and Mavros Capital Management. Outside of advising, he serves as CFO of Urban Catalyst, a real estate development company, and Fluid Dynamics Plumbing. Propulsion Capital Management provides discretionary asset management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, small businesses, and estates. The firm employs fundamental analysis and tailored asset allocation strategies, including options, margin, and alternative investments where appropriate.

Eric Kho is the sole advisor at RO2 Wealth, an independent firm based in Berkeley, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience, including roles at BlackRock and Takeoff Technologies, as well as periods of self-employment. RO2 Wealth provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to client households and related entities. The firm's investment approach is primarily long-term and guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, using index mutual funds and ETFs for diversification along with fundamental, technical, and macroeconomic analysis when appropriate.

Craig Reisfield is a financial advisor at Ridley Asset Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Ridley Asset Management since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Co-President of Harriet Brown & Company, Inc., a family-operated licensing business. Ridley Asset Management provides independent investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, high net worth clients, families, retirement and pension accounts, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a multi-asset allocation strategy using primarily exchange-traded funds, notes, and other index-linked securities to pursue tax-efficient, equity-like returns with lower volatility.

James Mclaughlin is the sole advisor at Anvik Advisers LLC in Mill Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 49 years of industry experience. He has led Anvik Advisers since 2006. Anvik Advisers LLC provides discretionary portfolio management for individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on long-term capital appreciation through undervalued common stocks, combined with income-generating covered-call programs and selective downside protection strategies.

John Friedman is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has led John Friedman Financial since 2012, an independent advisory practice based in San Francisco. John Friedman Financial serves individuals, families, and businesses through project-based financial coaching, planning, and education. The firm operates an advice-only model focused on passive, match-the-market investment approaches and supervises third-party money managers without directly managing portfolios or charging percentage-based fees.

Shahram Tajback is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Mathematica Capital Management, LLC since 2002 and serves as its sole advisor. Outside of his advisory work, he manages Tajback & Sons LLC, a business involved in leasing an office building. Mathematica Capital Management provides investment advisory services to a select group of high-net-worth individuals, trusts, businesses, and institutional clients. The firm employs a quantitative, model-driven approach focused on short-term trading of highly liquid equities and ETFs, managing both a private pooled vehicle and separately managed accounts.

Kelly Jones is the sole advisor at Kelly Jones Investment Services, Inc., an independent firm based in San Rafael, CA. Holding a Series 66 designation, Jones has 20 years of industry experience and has led the firm since 2007. Kelly Jones Investment Services provides personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals and a range of institutional and corporate clients. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach, combining strategic asset allocation with tactical satellite allocations, and incorporates derivatives strategies such as covered call writing and cash-secured puts to generate income and manage risk.

Paul Lafollette III is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Intelligent Investor Financial Planning, LLC in San Francisco, CA. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2012 to 2016. Mr. Lafollette holds a California Life and Health insurance license, which he uses exclusively to provide education and advice without earning commissions. Intelligent Investor Financial Planning serves individual clients, including higher-net-worth households, and small businesses by offering comprehensive financial planning and investment consultation across various areas such as retirement, tax, estate, education, and cash-flow analysis. The firm combines a wrap-fee investment program with a core-and-satellite approach to portfolio management predominantly on a non-discretionary basis and provides complimentary educational workshops on personal finance and investing.

Robert Shaye is a CFP® and principal of Fireside Finances with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at FutureAdvisor, Inc. and served in the United States Coast Guard Reserve. Since 2023, he has also been a faculty member at UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, teaching personal finance. Fireside Finances provides employee financial wellness programs, public seminars, and hourly financial planning and investment consulting. The firm emphasizes education and consulting without managing client assets, focusing on diversification, low-cost funds, fee minimization, and tax awareness.

Paolo Bernardi is a financial advisor at Paolo Bernardi Advisor, an independent registered investment advisory firm. He holds a Series 65 designation and has three years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at Selezioni Inc for nine years and VinUS Inc for thirteen years. Paolo Bernardi Advisor serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities with portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm emphasizes a long-term, fundamentals-driven investment approach supported by macro analysis and selective technical tools, managing client accounts on a non-discretionary basis and providing regular research communications including quarterly reports and weekly email bulletins.

Guy Woolley is the sole advisor at Freedom Capital Management, Inc., an independent firm based in Mill Valley, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience, including 20 years managing assets at Freedom Capital Management. He is also a licensed insurance agent for occasional client needs. Freedom Capital Management serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management, financial and retirement planning, and tax-aware investing, using a long-term, diversified asset-allocation approach with tactical adjustments based on fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis.

I'm the founder of Jane Financial in Oakland, CA. I work with tech professionals who need help with their stock options and RSUs. The typical Jane Financial client is a Director or VP in Big Tech or a late-stage startup on the cusp of an IPO. Does this sound like you? "This is my first job in tech, and I don't know what to do with my RSUs" "My company is preparing to IPO. What should I do to get ready?" "How does the tax part work?" "I’m excited but I don't want to blow this opportunity – help!” I help tech professionals figure out when to exercise options, sell shares, and plan for taxes. What’s even more important is deciding what to do with the money. Money is a tool to help you flourish and stay resilient. Financial freedom comes from what you do next. A windfall from stock options and RSUs opens a world of possibilities, which I’ll help you navigate. I'm a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional (CFP®). I previously worked at Aspiriant, a leading independent wealth management firm, serving corporate executives who needed help with their stock options and RSUs. I also have professional experience at the Social Security Administration, and Vanguard. I obtained an AB in Chemistry from Bryn Mawr College, and an MBA in Finance and Economics from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Rania Ghawi is a CFP® professional with one year of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has worked at Clarity Wealth Partners since 2026 and previously held roles at Beacon Pointe Advisors, Waypoint Wealth Partners, and Larkspur Financial Advisors. Clarity Wealth Partners is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with wealth management, portfolio supervision, and comprehensive financial planning. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management using both passive and active strategies, optional ESG considerations, and provides educational seminars and project-based planning services.

Christopher Sheehy is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Harborlight Investments, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Wynn Capital Management from 2015 to 2016. Harborlight Investments serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and privately held businesses, offering discretionary portfolio management, automated advisory programs, and financial consulting. The firm combines human management with automated model portfolios and employs both long- and short-term trading strategies, with a focus on ETFs and no-load mutual funds.

William Catton is a CFA® charterholder with three years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Catton Capital Partners, LLC, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to this, he held roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Catton Capital Partners, LLC provides discretionary asset management, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm employs a range of strategies including fundamental and technical analysis, with investment options spanning equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and more, and maintains a high-touch, concentrated client focus.

Shannon Lemon is a CFP® professional with 13 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Elmwood Wealth Management since 2012. Elmwood Wealth Management is a fee-based, SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, trusts, estates, donor-advised funds, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management combined with financial planning, employing a total-return, long-term investment approach through actively managed and ETF-based service models.

Peter Kriss is a financial advisor at Macroclimate LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has held roles at Geofinancial Analytics, Inc., Qventus, Inc., and Medallia. Outside of advising, Kriss serves as an advisor to Qventus, Inc., helping design analytics products for hospital clients, and is a part owner and board chair of Geofinancial Analytics Canada Corp., a data provider focused on advancing the clean energy transition. Macroclimate provides discretionary investment management and portfolio construction services to individuals, families, donor-advised funds, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a long-term, low-cost, passive and factor-based investment approach with an environment-focused ESG strategy, managing approximately $210 million across fewer than 40 client relationships.

Daniel Sinton is a financial advisor at Rational Investment Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Rational Investment Management since 2012. Rational Investment Management provides discretionary investment supervisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on tailored Investment Policy Statements and an investment approach that utilizes institutional asset-class mutual funds and ETFs. The firm manages approximately $351 million in discretionary assets for about 94 clients and serves a range of institutional clients uncommon for firms of its size.

Jackie Kleinman is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at KB Financial Advisors LLC in San Francisco, CA. She has worked at KB Financial Advisors since 2002. KB Financial Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates with investment advisory services and financial planning. The firm offers distinct service models tailored to clients at different stages of wealth, including annual tax-return preparation as part of its service packages.

Harish Prabandham is a financial advisor with Rubric Advisors LLC in San Francisco, holding a Series 65 designation and over 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Radiant Global Investors and Axa Investment Managers. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Prabandham serves on the Board of Directors of the St. Francis Foundation and volunteers with the UC Berkeley SkyDeck program. Rubric Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, digital advisory services, financial planning, and ERISA/OCIO services to individuals, institutions, trusts, and businesses. The firm combines personalized advisor-led portfolio design with automated digital advisory tools and offers institutional clients IPS-driven asset allocation, manager selection, and regular account reviews.