Lan Li is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2012 and HSBC Bank USA N.A. since 2013, and previously held roles at Merrill and Wells Fargo Investments. She also serves as a bank officer for HSBC Bank, engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside her advisory responsibilities. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various discretionary and non-discretionary platforms. The firm employs a multi-model investment approach supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers, and serves clients through assigned Investment Adviser Representatives who handle suitability and ongoing account management.

Manya Bhutani is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC based in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2024, Bhutani held roles at Bank of Hope and Internet Brands and completed a decade of full-time education. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services and employs a client-specific investment framework that combines proprietary quantitative methods with third-party strategies and direct security selection.

Kyle Certo is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at GWFS Equities, Xactly Corp., and Proofpoint Inc. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to certain retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated services focus on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates, delivered through platforms affiliated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative systems.

Yasser Ahmad is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Independent Financial Group, LLC and has previously worked at Growth Capital Services, Direct Lending Investments, TD Ameritrade, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Banc of America Investment Services. Ahmad is also a 50% owner of Laurelwood Capital Management and Ahmad & Betancourt, Inc., entities used for marketing and tax/investment purposes, respectively, and holds a California insurance agent license offering various insurance products. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized financial planning and portfolio management using both firm- and third-party models, combining strategic asset allocation and ongoing due diligence with a mix of passive and active investment exposures.

Honglin Wu is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup, Wu worked at Morgan Stanley, Moomoo Financial Inc., and Futu Inc. He is based in San Jose, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including acting as a security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant, and provides a broad range of advisory and execution services.

Sheldon Mcfarland is an investment advisor with Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Advisor Solutions since 2018 and previously spent 12 years with LWI Financial Inc. and Loring Ward Securities Inc. Mcfarland also serves as Vice President of Portfolio Strategy and Research at Focus Partners Advisor Solutions, LLC. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors, offering model portfolios, operational support, and fixed-income sub-advisory and retirement plan management services. The firm combines enterprise scale with a relatively small advisor base, managing approximately $41 billion in assets for over 33,000 clients.

Suruchi Rastogi is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial, she worked at LPL Financial and held various positions including at UC Santa Cruz and Med Pro Group. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and broker-dealer services including placement and investment banking.

Michael Napoli is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, having previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup Global Markets. Napoli is also involved with Nexa Mortgage, referring clients for mortgage services to help secure lower rates. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes proprietary and third-party platforms and managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Yuhan He is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Cupertino, CA, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities, He worked at HSBC Bank USA N.A. and has diverse experience including roles in education and the food service industry. He also co-founded HafenDew LLC, a social networking-relationship app, where he is involved in marketing research and search engine optimization. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary investment options. The firm employs a structured investment process combining strategic and tactical asset allocation and works with affiliated providers for fund selection and account management.

Hector Gama is a Certified Financial Planner® affiliated with Carson Wealth, with 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Charles Schwab. Carson Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser operating an enterprise platform with over 650 advisors and approximately $50.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves corporate, institutional, and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary asset management, financial planning, and tailored investment solutions overseen by an Investment Committee.

Boaz Chan is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and First Republic Investment Management. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Vinh Do is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Mutual of America Securities LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC. Based in San Jose, CA, he has been with Empower Advisory Group since 2024. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated approach tied to its recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Jessica Regidor is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sanctuary Advisors in 2023, she spent 16 years at UBS Financial Services. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports independent advisors who create their own investment strategies within a supervised framework and provides a variety of portfolio management options through distinct analytical approaches and multiple custodial arrangements.

Michal Zyla is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Savant Wealth Management since 2025, following four years at Parkworth Wealth Management, Inc. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions at Columbia University and Kaiser Permanente. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and specialized affiliated entities for accounting, legal, and trust services.

Chi Yu Lu is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citi Groups since 2019, following a decade at HSBC Bank USA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Giulio Cannatello is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Kestra Advisory Services, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, LPL Financial, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Unionbanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and Merrill. He is also involved with Transitions Wealth Advisors, providing financial planning and insurance advice. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, including plan sponsors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and utilizes multiple management platforms, serving a broad client base including large institutional investors.

Anthea Lai is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has been with HSBC and its affiliates since 2015, including roles at HSBC Bank USA, N.A., and previously spent time at East West Bank and Cetera Investment Services. Lai also serves as a bank officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., concurrently with her registered representative role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, featuring both client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm employs a multi-profile investment approach combining strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers.

Maggie Siauw is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has been with PlanMember since 2011 and is also associated with Employee Benefits Services Group, where she is involved in insurance product sales. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm emphasizes a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual-fund portfolios while offering education and support services to plan sponsors and participants.

Chad Galvan is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Blankinship & Foster, LLC, GWFS Equities, Inc., Dash Investments, Silver Oak Wealth Advisors, and David White and Associates. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer firm offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional and charitable organizations. The firm uses a combination of in-house and external strategists, model portfolios, and technology-enabled tools to deliver customized investment solutions, operating in both advisory and broker-dealer capacities.

Jennifer Seacrist is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes a decade at Morgan Stanley and roles at First Republic Investment Management and First Republic Securities prior to joining Rockefeller Financial. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and family offices, as well as institutional clients and corporations. The firm operates a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, including placement and investment banking.