Steven Wilkes is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Hutchinson Capital Management for 23 years before joining HCM Wealth, a four-advisor team based in San Rafael, CA. HCM Wealth is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, with a focus on financially conservative, high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach emphasizing capital preservation through concentrated equity portfolios, laddered fixed income, and client-specific investment guidelines.

Karl Spurzem is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mountain Capital Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2017 and was previously employed at Guggenheim Securities, LLC from 2012 to 2017. Mountain Capital Investment Advisors is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $929 million, offering discretionary investment management, retirement advice, and comprehensive financial planning with a focus on customized, long-term strategies using low-cost, diversified funds combined with fundamental and technical analysis.

Jake Popoff is a financial advisor at HCM Wealth with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Hutchinson Capital Management and Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., LLC. HCM Wealth is an independent, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on capital preservation and a value-oriented investment approach, managing approximately $942 million with a four-advisor team.

David Gillimore is a financial advisor with Liberty Wealth Management, LLC in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lifetime Marketing and Planning, Inc, AEFS, Bennion Deville Homes, Keller Williams Realty, and Emerson Equity LLC. He is also engaged as an insurance agent with Lifetime Marketing and Planning, Inc. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a combination of centrally developed and advisor-developed investment strategies and integrates quantitative and fundamental analysis to build diversified portfolios, including private market investments.

Michael Hullen is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Liberty Wealth Management since 2018 and also owns and operates Hullen Accountancy LLP, a CPA firm specializing in tax planning and preparation. He has held roles at AE Financial Services, LLC and Granite Bay Asset Management among others. Liberty Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of centrally developed models and advisor-driven strategies, utilizing quantitative and fundamental analysis to build diversified portfolios and integrates third-party managers while providing comprehensive financial planning and educational services.

Nicholas Imbimbo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stonebridge Financial Group since 2026 and previously spent 11 years with Equitable Advisors. Outside of finance, he is a partial owner of Imbimbo Family Winery, involved in wine sales and production. Stonebridge Financial Group serves individuals, families, business owners, and employer plan sponsors, offering discretionary wealth management, financial consulting, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a mix of quantitative and qualitative investment approaches and manages approximately $896 million in discretionary assets.

Gregory O'Donnell is a financial advisor with O'Donnell Financial Services, LLC in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with O'Donnell Financial Services since 2015 and with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2016. Outside of advising, he hosts "The Greg O'Donnell Financial Hour," a public speaking program discussing financial topics. O'Donnell Financial Services, LLC provides wrap asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services with investment strategies ranging from long-term buy-and-hold to short-term trading, including the use of margin, short sales, options, and other derivatives when appropriate.

Timothy Bangert is a financial advisor with McClurg Capital Corporation in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with McClurg Capital since 1994. McClurg Capital provides investment advisory and portfolio management services to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, IRAs, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes account-level customization, employing strategies such as asset-class diversification, bond laddering, and tactical cash management, with daily oversight and quarterly performance reporting.

Joseph Fierro is a financial advisor at Tamalpais Asset Management with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Global View Capital Management and related affiliates for a decade, in addition to operating as a sole proprietor since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, Fierro is also a music instructor and performer. Tamalpais Asset Management manages approximately $262.5 million across about 261 client relationships, focusing on high-net-worth households and accredited investors. The firm provides portfolio management and financial planning, typically using passive core exposures combined with modern portfolio theory and other strategies tailored to client needs.

Adam Mc Nulty is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Liberty Wealth Management, LLC. He has worked at Liberty Wealth Management since 2018 and previously at AE Financial Services, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is the founder and president of East Bay Flag Football, a nonprofit flag football club for children. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm that serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a combination of centrally developed models and advisor-developed strategies, using quantitative and fundamental analysis to construct diversified portfolios that may include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, real estate, and private market investments, while also integrating third-party managers and offering client education programs.

Sarah Smith is a financial advisor at Willow Grove Advisors, LLC in Berkeley, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Willow Grove Advisors in 2022, she worked at Marin Theatre Company and the University of Puget Sound. Outside of finance, she has experience in theatrical arts and corsetry. Willow Grove Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $300 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm combines technical and economic analysis with strategic asset allocation, offering customized portfolio management and integrating both private and public holdings for suitable investors.

Jordan Johal is a financial advisor with Liberty Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at the Bank of England and has been a co-owner of Golden State Auto Group, a non-investment-related auto wholesaler, since 2014. Johal also serves as an insurance agent for Lifetime Planning Marketing, Inc., a field marketing association offering insurance products. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm employs a combination of centralized models and adviser-developed strategies, incorporating quantitative and fundamental analysis to build diversified portfolios, and offers a range of services including financial planning, investment management, and educational seminars.

Kenneth Henson II is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently an advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC and has held prior roles at firms including AE Financial Services, LPL Financial, and The Vanguard Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate at Moore Financial Advice, a financial services firm, and holds a California insurance producer license. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and corporations. The firm combines centrally developed and advisor-developed investment strategies, employs quantitative and fundamental analysis, and integrates third-party managers to construct diversified portfolios.

James White is a financial advisor with Stonebridge Financial Group in San Rafael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and President for the SunnyVale Sunrise Rotary. Stonebridge Financial Group serves individuals, families, business owners, and employer plan sponsors with discretionary wealth management, financial consulting, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a variety of investment approaches and offers ongoing portfolio monitoring and rebalancing.

Sean Kenmore is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been with Affinity Capital Advisors LLC since 2013. He holds the Series 66 designation and works out of Berkeley, CA. Outside of his advisory role, Kenmore is involved in real estate as a licensed broker and managing partner in multiple real estate and development ventures. Affinity Capital Advisors serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $851 million in assets across 531 client relationships. The firm combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to construct and monitor diversified portfolios, utilizing a variety of investment vehicles including options and alternative assets, and provides comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and specialized tax and retirement services.

Elliott Elbaz is a financial advisor with Gordian Wealth Advisors, LLC in Mill Valley, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Gordian Wealth Advisors since 2011 and has held roles at Gordian Capital Management and Capulent, LLC during his career. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of Bella Clancy Management, a real estate ownership and management business based in Palm Desert, CA. Gordian Wealth Advisors primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and estates, offering discretionary portfolio management, independent manager oversight, and integrated financial planning. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis to implement diversified, asset-allocation-driven strategies tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Matthew Gatt is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently affiliated with North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC. He has been with North Berkeley Investment Partners, LLC since 2016. North Berkeley Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $830 million in client assets, using a customized asset allocation approach with a blend of passive and active strategies, and offers specialized ESG investment options.

Wing Yin Kong is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Willow Grove Advisors, LLC, where she has worked since 2021. Prior to that, she was employed at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and Bank of America from 2015 to 2020. Willow Grove Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $300 million for around 187 client relationships, primarily individual and high-net-worth investors. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a combination of technical and economic analysis, strategic asset allocation, and both long- and short-term trading strategies, and it integrates private and public holdings for suitable clients.

Philip Rontell is a financial advisor with Liberty Wealth Management, LLC in Oakland, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Keller Williams Realty East Bay and American Income Life. He also serves as a referral-only licensed real estate agent with The Agency of Alamo, CA. Liberty Wealth Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm employs a mix of centrally developed and advisor-specific investment strategies, integrating third-party managers and offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and educational workshops.

Jeffrey Petersen is a financial advisor with Willow Grove Advisors, LLC in Berkeley, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Willow Grove Advisors since 2010. Willow Grove Advisors is a fee-only, SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $300 million for around 187 client relationships, primarily individual and high-net-worth investors. The firm offers customized portfolio management using a combination of technical and economic analysis, strategic asset allocation, and both long- and short-term trading strategies, and it provides detailed reporting and private placement due diligence for suitable clients.