Krassimire Kirov is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience, currently with Mariner in Danville, CA. Her prior work includes roles at Safeway Inc., Welk Resorts Inc., and Champs Sports. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs customized discretionary portfolios supported by both in-house research and third-party managers, and it provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Rocio Derodriguez is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with over 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including Centaurus Financial, Inc., Equitable Advisors, and MSI Financial Services, Inc. Since 2017, she has been providing financial planning services to corporations and individuals through her role as a registered representative. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional, and individual investors. The firm provides fiduciary consulting, plan design, investment advice, and access to multiple management platforms, serving a broad range of clients including very large institutional investors.

Joseph Lum is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 12 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at MAI Capital Management, LLC, having joined the firm in 2022 after spending eight years at Financial Horizons-Wealth Building Strategies LLC. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse clientele including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of portfolio management strategies and combines financial planning with tax and administrative services, managing over $72 billion in assets as of mid-2026.

Marco Bronzini is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Foothill Securities, Inc. He also serves as Vice-President of Omni-Prestige Insurance Services, Inc., which provides life, long-term care, health, and group insurance. Additionally, he acts as Co-Trustee on his father's estate for estate planning purposes. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, delivering advisory services through multiple program models and utilizing various third-party platforms and managers.

Jane Silcox is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Modesto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 22 years of industry experience and has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2003. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction and management.

John Perlite is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameritas Investment Company, LLC, David White & Associates, First Republic Bank, HSBC, Merrill Lynch, and Thompson Financial Group. He is also actively involved with David White & Associates, where he focuses on financial planning. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers diverse asset management and consulting solutions, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individualized strategies supported by various program platforms and third-party technology.

James Maxwell is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner of 275 Birch Lakes LLC, where he oversees leasing office space. Creative Planning is an enterprise firm managing approximately $217 billion in client assets, serving individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by active approaches and comprehensive retirement plan services, supported by a broad range of affiliated non-investment businesses.

Andrew Nevin is a ChFC® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Integrity Alliance, LLC and Brooker Wealth Management, and has held prior roles at Lion Street Advisors, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., and David White and Associates. Nevin is an owner and partner at PEAK360 Wealth Management, where he manages operations and employee oversight. Integrity Alliance, LLC is a large advisor network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through a variety of platforms and investment approaches, combining advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Parth Parikh is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at several financial institutions, including Bank of America and Wells Fargo. Parikh is also the owner of Parikh Brothers and Associates, a technology business where he manages daily operations outside of his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through a variety of client-directed and discretionary portfolios. The firm integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation with third-party fund due diligence, providing clients with a range of investment solutions including programs tailored for private bank clients and non-resident aliens.

James Louchis is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Eagle Strategies LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of advising, he holds a minority interest in a real estate partnership involving a 26-unit apartment complex. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm delivers tailored advice through multiple program types and manages most assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life structure.

Denny Tsuei is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Citigroup, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, and Charles Schwab. Tsuei is also a dual-hatted Bank Officer at HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., where he engages in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary strategies. The firm employs a structured investment process with model risk profiles and leverages both affiliated and third-party providers for advisory, fund selection, and administrative services.

Samson Chan is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Lion Street Financial and PEAK360 Wealth Management, where he is also the owner. Chan serves on the board of a private educational nonprofit, Acton Academy East Bay. Integrity Alliance is a large advisor network with over 300 independent representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs, servicing individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans.

Marilyn Suey is a CFP® professional with over 22 years of experience in the financial industry. She currently serves as an advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC and has held roles at firms including LPL Financial and Ogilvie Security Advisors Corporation. In addition to her advisory work, she is an author and speaker, having written the book *36 Quick Tips for Savvy Women*, and serves as President and board member of Blackhawk Country Club as well as a nonprofit board member at Sequoia Living. Private Advisor Group provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of managed account solutions and employs a fiduciary-based advisory model that integrates various investment strategies and technology platforms.

Diane Parker is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously with Avantax Advisory Services and Cetera Wealth Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns a pet sitting business serving clients in their homes. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm emphasizes diversified portfolios using mutual funds and ETFs, along with additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate-planning strategies through third-party providers.

Elizabeth Husserl is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Lion Street Advisors, PEAK360 Wealth Management, Evolve Wealth Planning, and Ameritas Investment Corp. Outside of advisory work, she is an author and speaker focused on behavioral finance, based on her book *The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship to Money*. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, employing a variety of portfolio construction approaches and custodial platforms.

Canji Liang is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities in 2025, Liang worked at Charles Schwab for five years and held a position at HSBC Bank USA. Liang also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities, in addition to their advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary options, with investment strategies supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers.

Benjamin Bradford is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Maxwell Wealth Strategies Inc. and various E*TRADE entities spanning from 2007 to 2023. Outside of advisory work, he manages a rental property in Pleasanton, California. Creative Planning serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, delivering investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Michelle Le is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation. She has experience working at Sanctuary Securities, Inc. and Morling Financial Advisors. Michelle's background also includes an extended period of education spanning N. Torrance High School, El Camino College, and the University of California, Berkeley. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse range of clients, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations, through a network of more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm offers portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and uses various analytical approaches, acting as a fiduciary under written advisory agreements.

Nelson Tan is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also has roles in software development and martial arts coaching. Outside of advising, he is involved in software development and teaches martial arts. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach and third-party managers to implement its advisory services through multiple platforms.

Chad Parilla is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at ICMA Retirement Corporation, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Simplicity Investments. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals to institutional investors, offering investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and fiduciary services for ERISA-qualified retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes manager selection and monitoring, using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory to build diversified portfolios, with many accounts managed through sub-advisors and program platforms.