Marissa Pattison is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, First Republic Securities Company, LLC, and UBS Financial Services Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with integrated tax and accounting services, as well as family office and employer financial wellness solutions.

Maxwell Michels is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked in various roles including at David White & Associates and Ameritas Investment Company, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with The Nines Baseball. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs utilizing both in-house and third-party strategies, with an integrated platform that includes affiliate relationships and technology partnerships.

Alvin Barnett Jr. is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2020 and has been affiliated with New York Life-related entities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a member of the 100 Black Men of Silicon Valley, a nonprofit focused on mentoring at-risk youth, and is a board member of Silver Creek Valley Country Club. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Yuen Han Lee is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in San Ramon, CA. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 10 years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has been associated with New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2016. Outside of advisory work, he serves as secretary for a family business that distributes blood pressure monitors. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of affiliated advisors and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Krassimire Kirov is a financial advisor at Mariner with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. His prior work includes roles at Safeway Inc. and Welk Resorts Inc., as well as full-time education from 2013 to 2016. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax and administrative CFO capabilities uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

Rocio Derodriguez is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Centaurus Financial, Inc. Since 2017, she has provided financial planning services to corporations and individuals. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a diverse client base, including plan sponsors, institutional investors, and individuals. The firm provides a range of services such as fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients that include large institutional investors and sovereign wealth funds.

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 Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 34 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, joining in 2024 after previous roles at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Foothill Securities, Inc. Bronzini also serves as Vice-President of Omni-Prestige Insurance Services, Inc., focusing on life, long-term care, health, and group insurance sales. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm provides a range of investment management and financial planning services through multiple program models, utilizing both proprietary and third-party platforms for portfolio construction and oversight.

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, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Ameritas Investment Company, David White & Associates, First Republic Bank, HSBC, Merrill Lynch, and Thompson Financial Group. He is also engaged in financial planning through David White & Associates. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary programs using a combination of in-house models and third-party managers, and integrates services across affiliated broker-dealers and investment advisers.

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.

Parth Parikh is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Fremont, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked at several financial institutions including Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Parikh also owns a technology business, Parikh Brothers and Associates, where he manages operations and daily activities. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a range of client-directed and discretionary portfolio options supported by a global asset management approach.

James Louchis is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple program types, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Denny Tsuei is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and several other firms, including Citigroup and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a bank officer at HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm employs a structured investment process based on model risk profiles and utilizes affiliated asset management and fund due diligence services.

Marilyn Suey is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked with firms including Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and Managed Economics. Outside of 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 for Sequoia Living. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives and access to multiple third-party asset managers and proprietary investment programs.

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 at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities in 2025, Liang worked at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2025 and held various roles at HSBC Bank USA. Liang also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities, combining bank product sales with registered representative duties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary options. The firm’s investment process incorporates strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by multiple affiliated and third-party providers, serving a diverse client base through several program types including the Spectrum and Offshore Spectrum programs.

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.

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., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation for 11 years and has held positions at Lincoln Financial and Simplicity Investments. Chad also serves as a retirement consultant, providing education on retirement plans. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a manager selection process grounded in fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, delivering diversified portfolios through a network of independent advisors and sub-advisors.