Nicholas Risser is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. since 2025. He previously worked at Bersot Capital Management, LLC, and LPL Financial. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth management and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, employing a multi-asset, active investment approach that combines quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment. The firm also offers sustainable investing options and manages various affiliated pooled vehicles, serving clients including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, and pension plans.

Mark Arola is a financial advisor at Buck Wealth Strategies, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously at AE Wealth Management, LLC, J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc., and Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Stoneridge Marketing Group. Buck Wealth Strategies serves individuals, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans with discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a top-down macro approach emphasizing tactical asset allocation and routinely incorporates options strategies and third-party money managers in portfolio construction.

Kimberly Aquino is a CFP® professional at Bailard, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Bailard since 1996 and currently serves as Secretary of the BB&K Holdings Inc. Board. Bailard provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through multi-asset and single-asset strategies. The firm employs an active, multi-asset diversification approach that integrates quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and it serves a broad range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, and pension plans.

Thuong Thien is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Team Hewins, LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at Hewins Financial Advisors LLC, Hewins Brokerage Services LLC, and Cantella & Co., Inc. Team Hewins advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm applies asset allocation principles based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management, serving clients with tailored investment strategies supported by institutional resources.

Kristin Sun is a financial advisor at Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Sand Hill Global Advisors since 2011. 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 uses an open-architecture, globally oriented investment approach that emphasizes asset allocation, combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research.

Abigail Hsu is a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bailard, she worked at Namur Capitale Basketball and has academic experience from Columbia University and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, employing an active, multi-asset approach that integrates quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, and pension plans, and manages affiliated pooled vehicles alongside its advisory and sub-advisory roles.

Cynthia Duncan is a financial advisor at Summitry, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at the Golub Group since 2005. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and occasionally investment companies and other advisers. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach, combining internally managed core strategies with independent managers and alternative approaches, including a tax-smart 130/30 long/short strategy.

David Smith is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Bailard, Inc. since 2009, serving the firm in various capacities. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, combining quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment in its multi-asset investment approach. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and pension plans, and is noted for its management of affiliated pooled vehicles and sub-advisory roles.

Carolyn Kelly is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Team Hewins, LLC. She has worked at Team Hewins and its related entities since 2015. Team Hewins, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employee benefit plans. The firm’s investment process is guided by an Investment Committee using Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of portfolio management services including tax‑loss harvesting and retirement plan fiduciary services.

Todd Wellnitz is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC with 2 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Wellguard Insurance Solutions, INC. since 2010. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients across wealth levels, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and related services including annuity and insurance solutions through affiliated partners. The firm uses a range of investment strategies, including in-house models and alternative investments, and offers customized portfolios based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

William Berg is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Summitry, LLC, based in Foster City, CA. He has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Sageview Advisory Group. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies. The firm employs a research-driven, largely bottom-up investment approach, combining internally managed core strategies with independent managers and alternative approaches, including a tax-smart long/short strategy.

Deborah Peri is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Team Hewins, LLC and has previously worked at Redwood Park Advisors, LLC and Curran & Lewis Investment Management, Inc. Team Hewins, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employee benefit plans. The firm’s investment approach is guided by an Investment Committee that constructs model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers specialized retirement plan services, managing a diverse asset mix with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Alireza Hosseinlar is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Team Hewins, LLC. His background includes roles at Team Hewins across multiple capacities since 2022, as well as prior experience in educational and healthcare institutions. Team Hewins advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and is notable for managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis while serving state and municipal benefit plans with ERISA-based services.

Carol Le is a financial advisor at SVB Wealth with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has held roles at several SVB-related entities since 2020 and has also worked at First Citizens Investor Services. SVB Wealth LLC provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes a documented due diligence process to select and monitor third-party managers and operates as a wholly owned, non-bank subsidiary of First Citizens Bank & Trust Company.

Zachary Smith is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Brighton Jones LLC since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at ClearPath Capital Partners LLC for four years. He holds the Series 65 designation and is based in Menlo Park, CA. Brighton Jones LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands, including its Personal CFO and OpenPlan offerings. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and combines discretionary portfolio management with access to private and public investments, supported by an affiliated ecosystem that includes private investment funds, a trust company, and legal services for selected clients.

Patrick White is a financial advisor with Integrated Advisors Network LLC in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Menlo Oaks Capital Group, LLC and Concert Wealth Management, Inc. prior to his current roles at Integrated Advisors Network and Menlo Oaks Capital Group. Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement and employee benefit plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using a mix of fundamental and quantitative analysis, third-party sub-adviser platforms, and customized investment strategies based on client risk profiles.

Joseph Martin is a financial advisor with Summitry, LLC in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with The Golub Group since 2003. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and occasionally investment companies and other advisers. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach, combining internally managed equity strategies with independent managers and alternative methods, including a tax-smart 130/30 long/short strategy.

Daniel Spector Franson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Summitry, LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at Sourjohn-Kim Retirement Solutions, Chen Financial Group, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and The Trust for Hidden Villa. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as investment companies and other advisers. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, model equity strategies, and third-party manager selection.

Jeanmarie La Bonte is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 credentials. Her prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs, First Republic Investment Management, Comerica Securities, and Wells Fargo Investments. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, goal-based asset allocation within an open-architecture investment framework and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services.

Barry Taylor is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in financial planning and investment management. He is currently with Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to this, he co-founded and was a partner at Integral Financial Solutions, LLC, where he worked for 10 years. Sand Hill Global Advisors provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach focuses on long-term fundamental research and strategic asset allocation, utilizing a combination of active and passive vehicles, separately managed accounts, and private investments.