Brenda Vingiello is a CFA® charterholder with 4 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC since 2011. She is based in Palo Alto, CA. 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 follows an open-architecture, globally oriented investment approach that emphasizes asset allocation and combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research.

Thao Pham is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently working at Summitry, LLC. Prior to joining Summitry, Pham held roles at Golub Group, LLC, Stavis & Cohen Financial, and FSC Securities Corp. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model equity strategies. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach and combines internally managed core allocations with independent managers and alternative strategies.

Ryan Chavez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Advisory Group of San Francisco and LPL Financial before joining Bailard, Inc., where he has been since 2024. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, employing an active multi-asset approach that combines quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and other institutional investors, and is notable for its management of affiliated pooled vehicles and sub-advisory roles for mutual funds.

Leonida Kourtoglou is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and Edward Jones. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients through model-driven Separately Managed Accounts, Fund Strategist Portfolios, and Strategist UMAs on the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Lars Larsen is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Change Path LLC, Client One Securities, LLC, and Vision Insurance Partners. Lars is also the owner of Heritage Financial North, where he is involved in the sale of life insurance and annuities. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individual clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm uses a combination of proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option-based strategies, supported by quantitative and fundamental analyses.

Drew Kunde is a financial advisor at Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Sand Hill Global Advisors since 2021. Prior to that, he was with One Capital Management, LLC and Hawk Ridge Systems. 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, combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research across active and passive vehicles.

Romy Pavolotsky is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bailard, Inc. since 1997. He also worked at Bailard Fund Services, Inc. for 21 years. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and various pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a multi-asset, active investment approach combining quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and is noted for its sustainable investing options and sub-advisory roles with mutual funds and separate accounts.

Alexander Tran is a financial advisor with Summitry, LLC in Foster City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Vantage Wealth, IMST Distributors, LLC, and RNC Genter Capital Management. Outside of financial advisory, he is a partner in an e-commerce venture called Pawfect Pets. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and occasionally investment companies and advisers. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach combining internally managed core strategies with alternative managers and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and mutual fund advisory services.

Eva Xu is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. She currently works at Empirical Wealth Management and previously held positions at Chestnut Advisory Group and Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. Xu serves on the board of the SOAR Foundation, a nonprofit providing scholarships to underprivileged Chinese youths, and volunteers as an advisory board member for the Journal of Investment Management. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses that provide real estate, insurance, and legal services.

Glen Guglielmina is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Redwood City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Arkadios Capital and Investment Architects, Inc. Outside of advising, he operates a life insurance and annuities business as a licensed insurance agent. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans through a variety of managed accounts and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis for portfolio construction.

Thomas Guinane is a Series 65–licensed advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Summitry, LLC since 2022 and previously worked at Fisher Investments for 11 years. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as investment companies and other advisers. The firm combines research-driven, bottom-up investment analysis with diversified portfolio strategies, including discretionary management, model equity strategies, and third-party manager selection.

Christopher Moshy is a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Bailard since 2015, following a 13-year tenure at Primary Funds, LLC. Bailard provides wealth management and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, delivering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through multi-asset programs and single-asset strategies. The firm employs an active approach combining quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and it offers sustainable and impact investing options upon client request.

Ryan Cole is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. He has held multiple roles within Bailard and its affiliated entities since 2013 and spent time at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth management and asset management services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a multi-asset, actively managed approach that integrates quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, offering customized strategies such as sustainable and impact investing screens.

Elizabeth Cody is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience and has been with Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC since 2016. She holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Palo Alto, CA. Sand Hill Global Advisors provides discretionary investment management, wealth management, and comprehensive financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, nonprofits, and business entities. The firm emphasizes long-term fundamental research and strategic asset allocation, offering customized portfolios through a combination of active and passive investments managed under written investment policy statements.

Linda Beck is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Bailard, Inc. since 2012. Bailard provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, and pension plans. The firm employs a multi-asset, active investment approach that integrates quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and offers sustainable and impact investing options.

Dianne Woon is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. She has worked with various insurance carriers since 2003 and has been with Capital Analysts since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of the Hope Worldwide Bay Area chapter, advising on chapter growth and project initiatives. Capital Analysts provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary investment management by its in-house team with advisor-managed portfolios and access to third-party managers through a nationwide network of independent representatives.

Anthony Craun is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC since 2005. The firm 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. Sand Hill Global Advisors employs an open-architecture, globally oriented investment approach that emphasizes asset allocation and combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research.

Caroline Curts is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC since 2012. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Palo Alto, CA. Sand Hill Global Advisors provides investment and wealth management, as well as financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and various business entities. The firm employs an open-architecture, globally oriented investment approach focused on asset allocation and combines macro analysis with bottom-up research across a range of active and passive investment vehicles.

Chase Garbers is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Before entering the financial industry, Garbers had a career in professional football, including time with the National Football League and the United Football League. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and other entities. The firm’s investment process is based on centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Christian Nelson is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Investment Management, Zacks Investment Management, and Merrill. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services mainly to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment process combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements and utilizes a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.