Sarah Ellis is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at GKV Capital Management Co Inc since 2024 and previously held roles at Curated Wealth Partners, LLC and Morton Capital Management. Prior to her financial advisory career, she spent six years at Peet's Coffee Inc. GKV Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning support to individual and institutional clients. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up fundamental research to tailor portfolios, managing approximately $357 million with a three-advisor team.

Thomas Swift is a financial advisor with Financial Avengers, Inc. in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Financial Avengers since 2000. Outside of advising, Mr. Swift writes plays, scripts, and books, and works as a producer through Tom Swift & His Amazing Productions LLC. Financial Avengers serves individuals and families with discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm manages $488.4 million in discretionary assets, emphasizing long-term, value-oriented, buy-and-hold strategies focused on income and low turnover, combined with a behavioral approach to client relationships.

Jason Stankowski is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Clayton Partners LLC since 2010, where he is part of a four-advisor team based in Berkeley, CA. Clayton Partners LLC provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and limited partners through separately managed accounts and a pooled private fund. The firm employs a long-term investment approach focused on equity and equity-related securities, with additional strategies including short sales, options, arbitrage, and leverage for its pooled fund.

Michael Redlick is a financial advisor with Investment Growth Management, Inc. He holds nine years of industry experience and has operated Redlick Appraisals as a residential appraiser since 2009. His appraisal work is conducted as a sole proprietor and is separate from his advisory activities. Investment Growth Management is a small, long-established registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolio management tailored to client goals and provides regular communications and educational presentations beyond standard reporting.

Jethro Townsend is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Nia Impact Capital, where he has worked since 2024, following a nine-year tenure at Addend Capital Management. Nia Impact Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services 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, combining quantitative and venture-style analysis, and engages in active shareholder advocacy while managing its own registered mutual fund alongside UMA/model delivery and sub-advisory relationships.

Mark Greenberg is a Certified Financial Planner® with 41 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Wealth & Tax Planners LLC, where he has worked since 2003, after prior roles at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Private Client Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life and long-term care insurance. Wealth & Tax Planners LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $75 million across about 250 clients. The firm employs a “scientific diversification” investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management.

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.

Erick Ormsby is the sole advisor at Alcosta Capital Management, Inc. in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Alcosta Capital Management since 2002. Alcosta Capital Management serves individual clients, trusts, and pension plans through discretionary portfolio management and limited financial planning. The firm employs a combination of quantitative and fundamental analysis to select U.S.-listed equities for diversified portfolios tailored to various risk profiles.

Roshan Weeramantry is a financial advisor at Hyphen Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Helium Advisors LLC, RINA Wealth Management Services LLC, and Strategic Capital Distributors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent. Hyphen Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and pension or profit-sharing plans by providing portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a tailored investment approach based on fundamental, quantitative, and modern portfolio theory within a long-term framework, and offers access to a variety of investment types, including alternative and insurance products.

Salim Reshwan is a financial advisor at Auxi Asset Management, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mutual Securities, Inc from 2012 to 2020 before continuing his tenure at Auxi Asset Management since 2005. Auxi Asset Management provides investment and portfolio management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and institutions. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy approach across various asset classes and sectors, managing approximately $99.4 million for a diverse client base through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

John Kim is a financial advisor with Giving Tree Wealth Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and ownership of Kim Financial Advisors, Inc. He also operates as a sole proprietor. Giving Tree Wealth Advisors manages approximately $138 million for around 217 clients, including individuals, qualified retirement plans, and charitable institutions. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, comprehensive and hourly financial planning, and limited-scope ERISA 3(21) fiduciary services, utilizing model-based asset allocations across various custodial platforms.

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.

Neel Patel is a financial advisor with OM Pacific Capital LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with OM Pacific Capital since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of Whiterabbit.ai Inc., a healthcare company focused on early cancer detection using artificial intelligence, where he advises on strategic partnerships and financing. OM Pacific Capital primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and related entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $60 million for a limited client base and sponsors multiple private pooled investment vehicles, distinguishing itself through its integrated investment offerings and personalized client service.

Michael Chapman is a financial advisor at Insight Capital Management with a Series 65 designation and experience starting in 2024. Prior to joining Insight Capital Management, he worked at Elm Acres Inc. and Acquivest Inc. Insight Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, foundations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $330 million across about 374 client relationships and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and educational workshops, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Kelby Houston is a financial advisor at API Capital, LLC in Concord, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He is also a partner and accountant at API Accounting, Tax & Advisory, Inc., a role he has held since 2014. API Capital, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, employing a diverse range of investment strategies and analytical methods. The firm integrates its affiliation with an accounting practice into its services while maintaining a small team structure.

Gary Downs is a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS™) with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with D & T Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2002 and is also a partner at Jackson, Downs & Tsuruda CPA's, where he provides accounting, tax, and financial consulting services. D & T Financial Advisors offers discretionary investment management and retirement plan advisory primarily for individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a diversified, low-turnover, passively managed investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and maintains a close affiliation with an accounting practice through its licensed CPA principals.

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.

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.

William Leitch is a financial advisor at Casilio Leitch Investments with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with the firm since 2014. Casilio Leitch Investments provides discretionary investment management and integrated financial planning to individuals, trusts, and estates. The firm combines top-down global economic analysis with bottom-up security selection, using Modern Portfolio Theory to guide diversification and managing accounts on a discretionary basis with quarterly reporting.