Michael Thomas is a financial advisor at Advisor Resource Council with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Falcon Point Capital, LLC for 18 years. Thomas is also a partner, senior portfolio manager, and director of research at AIQ Asset Management, where he is involved in asset management services and portfolio strategy. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises, providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm employs AIQ model portfolios that integrate artificial intelligence with fundamental analysis, offering tiered strategies for various account sizes and bespoke options for high-wealth clients.

Anna Yu is a financial advisor at Certuity, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC for eight years. Certuity serves high- and ultra-high-net-worth families and individuals, as well as private foundations, endowments, family offices, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm offers investment advisory, family office, financial planning, and investment consulting services, emphasizing asset allocation, diversification, and a long-term buy-and-hold investment approach.

Sheila Rabaut is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at BakerAvenue since 2018. Prior to this, she worked at Waypoint Wealth Partners from 2016 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she consults for the Rabaut Family Foundation, where she also serves as Treasurer and Secretary. BakerAvenue provides investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and charitable institutions, employing a multi-strategy investment approach that includes portfolio management, financial planning, and family office services.

Gerry Oconnell is a financial advisor at BakerAvenue with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Moskowitz LLP and Half Dome Wealth Management. Prior to his current role, he operated a sole proprietorship providing consulting services for nine years. BakerAvenue offers investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. institutions, typically under discretionary mandates. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis combined with tactical asset allocation.

Gerald Luff is a financial advisor at BakerAvenue with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with BakerAvenue since 2006, following a two-year period at Veridi Capital, LLC. Outside of advisory work, he owns and operates a property management business focused on single-family residences. BakerAvenue provides investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and specialized strategies including concentrated stock management and philanthropy planning. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment process that integrates fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with tactical asset allocation.

Shane Larson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Composition Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Main Street Research, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Mainspring Wealth Advisors, SP Larson Financial Planning, KMS Financial, and Willis Eckfeldt Asset Management. Composition Wealth is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $9.5 billion in assets across a multi-advisor platform. The firm serves individuals, trusts, businesses, and retirement plans with a long-term, asset-allocation driven approach, employing diversified portfolios of low-cost funds, ETFs, individual securities, and selective alternative investments.

Meghan Degroot is a financial advisor at Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Sand Hill Global Advisors since 2012. Sand Hill Global Advisors provides investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, not-for-profit organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm employs an open-architecture, globally oriented investment approach that emphasizes asset allocation and combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research.

Jordan Overby is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience currently advising clients at Aspiriant, LLC in San Francisco. He has been with Aspiriant in various capacities since 2016. Aspiriant serves primarily high-net-worth individuals, families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with wealth planning, family office, and specialty services. The firm builds customized investment programs using asset allocation guided by internal research and offers a range of implementation options including third-party managers, ETFs, separate accounts, private investments, and mutual funds.

Charles Sommer is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors in Larkspur, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has worked in various roles including positions at Ardian and Montage International, and has been with United Capital Financial Advisors since 2025. Outside of finance, he has experience with organizations related to running, such as A Runner's Mind and Fleet Feet. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models and offers customized strategies including ESG and faith-based preferences.

Guy Benstead is a financial advisor at KCM Investment Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Shelton Capital Management, IMST Distributors, LLC, and Cedar Ridge Partners. He is also the managing member of Cedar Ridge GP, LLC, a private investment partnership. KCM Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, retirees, and institutional clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm offers customized portfolio solutions that combine equities, exchange-traded funds, and investment-grade fixed income, utilizing fundamental and quantitative analysis to guide asset allocation and trading strategies.

Daniel Cassell is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with BakerAvenue since 2015, currently serving in their San Francisco office. BakerAvenue provides investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. clients, often under discretionary mandates. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach combining fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with tactical asset allocation across various named strategies.

Michelle Durgy is a financial advisor at KCM Investment Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with KCM since 2017 and previously held a position with City/County San Francisco from 2010 to 2017. Durgy holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. KCM Investment Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirees, corporate pensions, foundations, and endowments. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, focusing on customized allocations to equities, ETFs, and individual bonds through a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and macro/cyclical analysis.

Michael Tideman is a CFP® and CFA® with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with BakerAvenue, where he has worked since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, LLC. BakerAvenue provides investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. institutions, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and estate and philanthropy planning. The firm employs a blend of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with tactical asset allocation across multiple named strategies.

Andrew Zittell is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 37 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with The Wealth Consulting Group. His prior experience includes roles at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Yerba Buena Wealth Advisors, and LPL Financial. He provides investment advisory services through The Wealth Consulting Group and its affiliated entities. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual and corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis to tailor investment strategies.

Marisa Anh Browne is a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at Carbon Collective Investing and Sonic Labs. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, families, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a passive, asset-class approach with ESG screening options and also manages private funds for qualified clients.

Gary Sipos is a financial advisor with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Donor Motivation San Francisco and Retirement Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory roles, he founded College Cash Solutions, providing college financial planning and counseling services to families. Advisor Share Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management and financial planning. The firm utilizes third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios and provides a web-based platform to support independent advisers.

Jeremy Lehrer is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with RWA Wealth Partners, where he has worked since 2025. Prior to joining RWA, Jeremy spent 15 years at Matthews International Capital Management and Foreside Funds Distributors. RWA Wealth Partners serves individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, business entities, and employer-sponsored retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, tax planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation approach supported by an open-architecture platform and offers customized fixed income and cash management alongside internally managed strategies and tax preparation services.

Honna Li is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at KCM Investment Advisors since 2022. Prior to joining KCM, she worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2008 to 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement in real estate property management. KCM Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, retirees, and institutional clients by offering discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm employs customized portfolio solutions with a mix of equities, ETFs, and fixed income, utilizing fundamental and quantitative analysis to guide asset allocation and trading strategies.

Erika Navarrete is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC since 2023. Prior to this, she worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for six years and Wilsey Ham for one year. NorthRock Partners is a wealth management firm that serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management through a wrap-fee advisory program, and various personal office services, employing a tailored investment approach that includes broad asset allocation, diversification, and use of both public and private market strategies.

Jeffrey Abadie is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC. He has been with Sand Hill Advisors since 2005. Sand Hill Global Advisors provides investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, not-for-profit organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a globally oriented, open-architecture investment approach that combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research, managing approximately $3.88 billion in client assets.