Kimberly Melo is a financial advisor at TerraFirma Wealth Partners with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Edelman Financial Engines for 13 years before joining TerraFirma in 2024. TerraFirma Wealth Partners provides wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $118.5 million across about 94 client relationships. The firm employs a fundamental, long-term investment approach with a focus on asset allocation and ongoing due diligence, utilizing low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, individual stocks, and independent managers when appropriate.

Dale Haithcock is a financial advisor at Auxi Asset Management, LLC with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Auxi Asset Management since 2005, also working at Triad Advisors and Mutual Securities, Inc. His professional background includes managing investment portfolios of equities, ETFs, and mutual funds for high-net-worth clients. Auxi Asset Management provides investment and portfolio management services to individuals, corporations, and institutions, employing an active, multi-strategy approach across various asset classes. The firm manages approximately $99.4 million for 58 clients and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, including private pooled investment vehicles.

Jason Fang is a CFP® with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He currently serves at TerraFirma Wealth Partners, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Edelman Financial Engines and related affiliates from 2014 to 2024. TerraFirma Wealth Partners provides wealth management and investment advisory services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $118.5 million across 94 relationships. The firm uses a long-term, fundamental analysis approach to portfolio management, incorporating low-cost ETFs, mutual funds, individual stocks, and independent managers as appropriate.

Andrew Mendonca is a financial advisor at D & T Financial Advisors, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Jackson Downs & Tsuruda since 2020 and Bank of America from 2018 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Mendonca is involved with Jackson Downs & Tsuruda CPA's, a tax accounting firm, where he prepares taxes and accounting. D & T Financial Advisors provides discretionary investment management and retirement plan advisory primarily for individual clients, trusts, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm follows a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach focused on diversified, low-turnover, passively managed asset-class funds with a buy-and-hold strategy and maintains a close affiliation with an accounting practice.

Ryan Wells is a financial advisor at PathWise with 21 years of industry experience. He has held Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with PathWise Wealth Partners, LLC since 2014. Located in Walnut Creek, CA, Wells works at a firm that offers investment advisory services to individuals, pension and retirement plans, and accredited investors. PathWise provides primarily long-term discretionary portfolio management focused on strategic asset allocation using diversified mutual funds and ETFs, alongside individual securities and limited partnerships when appropriate. The firm integrates accounting and tax services with investment management, coordinating closely with client CPAs and delivering extensive operational support for private funds.

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.

David Hunt is a financial advisor at Hunt Wealth Management with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Sowell Financial Services and Concert Wealth Management prior to joining his current firm in 2017. Hunt Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advice and portfolio management to individual clients, tailoring strategies based on wealth, income, age, risk tolerance, and financial needs. The firm manages approximately $110 million in discretionary assets for around 180 U.S. clients and emphasizes diversified portfolios with infrequent trading to limit costs and tax impacts.

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.

Nicholas Tognoli is a financial advisor at Bass Rocks Asset Management with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience before beginning his advisory career in 2023. His work history includes a year at Brookwood Investment Group and five years at Arizona State University. Bass Rocks Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and other advisers, focusing on equities, ETFs, and options-related strategies. The firm emphasizes the use of margin and both fundamental and technical analysis, with client accounts custodied at Schwab Institutional.

John Wenzel is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Archvest Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2014 and previously worked at Grossman Financial Management from 2020 to 2021. Archvest Wealth Advisors serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored financial planning, investment management, and family office services, managing approximately $330 million in client assets as of year-end 2024.

Steve Aguiar is a financial advisor at Arbor Wealth Management with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Arbor Wealth Management since 2007, with prior experience at FSC Securities Corporation. He is also a trustee on his uncle’s living trust. Arbor Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses a disciplined investment process focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary account management through its Vision 2020 Wealth Management Platform.

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.

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.

George Salter II is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience and currently serves at Blossom Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2009. He previously worked at KW Securities Corporation from 2013 to 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance agent specializing in term and life insurance products. Blossom Wealth Management offers 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 and employs a range of strategies including ETFs, mutual funds, and options, providing tailored financial planning and investment management.

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.

Michael Testa is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Naylor & Company with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at QuinStreet, Scale AI/Outlier AI, and Rocket Mortgage. Naylor & Company provides investment advice, portfolio management, and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental analysis and technical indicators, with a focus on small- and mid-capitalization and cyclical companies, tailoring portfolios to client objectives across various asset types.

Craig Braemer is a CFP® and CFA® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Blossom Wealth Management, LLC since 2018, following a 20-year tenure at Highmark Capital Management, Inc., and prior experience at Union Bank of California, N.A. Braemer serves as a director in the local San Francisco chapter of the National Association of Investors Corporation, where he teaches financial literacy and investment concepts. Blossom Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, multi-generation households, and employer plan sponsors. The firm combines ETF-based asset allocation with concentrated equity strategies and incorporates sustainability considerations into tailored investment approaches, offering family-office-style services alongside a research subscription product for other advisors.

Palash Islam is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Synergy Financial Group since 2020. Prior to that, he worked for 14 years at Kms Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales, offering a range of insurance products as an agent and contractor. Synergy Financial Group provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with proprietary asset-allocation models and employs a variety of investment strategies, including the use of ETFs, mutual funds, derivatives, institutional-grade real estate, and private equity.

Gavin Distasi is a financial advisor with Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 2009 to 2017 before joining his current firm. Outside of his advisory role, he is an associate member and steering committee participant of Collaborative Practice East Bay, which provides education and outreach on alternative dispute resolution for divorcing couples. He also occasionally plays music. Topel & DiStasi Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with asset management, comprehensive portfolio management, and standalone financial planning. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using model allocations ranging from conservative to aggressive, and offers broad financial planning services including retirement, estate, charitable, corporate, and tax planning.