Jerry Mosher is a CFP® professional with over 55 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been associated with American Investors Company since 1975 and has held roles at several related firms throughout his career. In addition to his advisory work, Mosher is a licensed individual insurance agent. American Investors Company provides investment advisory, financial planning, 401(k) advisory, and asset supervisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines advisory and brokerage activities through a multi-advisor structure, offering both fee-based and commission-based services.

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.

John Spees is a financial advisor with Granite Capital, holding a Series 65 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Granite Capital Management since 2000 and previously worked at Banc of America Securities. Granite Capital Management is an independent advisory firm managing approximately $315 million for about 76 clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on discretionary portfolio management with an emphasis on diversified equity exposure and fixed-income investments, utilizing a range of analytical approaches and tailored strategies.

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.

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.

Gary Hooker is a financial advisor with Diversified Planning Concepts, Inc. in Corte Madera, CA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Diversified Planning Concepts since 1985 and owns the registered investment advisory firm. Diversified Planning Concepts provides estate and financial advisory services to individuals, couples, and certain pension plans, trusts, and estates. The firm employs broadly diversified investment programs with an emphasis on capital preservation and inflation risk management, serving primarily high-net-worth clients, salaried executives, small business owners, and retirees.

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.

Violet Hungerford is a financial advisor at Hyphen Wealth Management with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Helium Advisors LLC and Aprio Wealth Management, LLC. Hyphen Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning, employing fundamental, quantitative, and modern portfolio theory within a long-term trading framework.

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.

Adam Gallegos is a Series 66-licensed advisor with 24 years of experience, currently serving at The Foundation Investment Group in Lafayette, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Carey Financial, and several advisory firms from 2016 to the present. Outside of his advisory work, Gallegos serves as treasurer and board member for the Lafayette Lacrosse Club, a nonprofit youth sports organization. The Foundation Investment Group manages approximately $286 million across individual, trust, charitable, and corporate clients, emphasizing a global macro, top-down investment approach that integrates alternative investments alongside traditional securities. The firm combines portfolio management with discretionary and non-discretionary services and frequently recommends privately placed alternative investments with flexible fee options.

Chad Naylor is a financial advisor at Naylor & Company in Orinda, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Naylor & Company since 2003. Naylor & Company provides investment advice, portfolio management, and financial planning for individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm emphasizes fundamental and technical analysis with a focus on small- and mid-capitalization and cyclical companies, tailoring portfolios to client objectives using a range of investment vehicles.

Gregory Peters is a financial advisor with Lafayette Square Financial Advisors, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera and Associated Planners Investment Advisory Inc. Peters is also involved with the Business Enterprise Institute, where he helps business owners with exit planning strategies. Lafayette Square Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, and corporations. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with model-manager evaluation and offers an estate-planning technology platform.

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.