Megan Breslin is a financial advisor at Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated prior to joining her current firm. 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 other entities. The firm employs an open-architecture, globally oriented investment approach that emphasizes asset allocation and combines macro analysis with bottom-up research.

Sherry Hu is a CFP® professional with three years of experience at Simplicity Wealth. She has been involved with Beyond Academy since 2015, providing college admission counseling, college planning, and financial aid application services as CEO of Global Greenlife Inc. Hu also serves as a City Council Member for the City of Dublin. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, and supports advisers with technology and operational solutions through its managed account platform.

Stephen Peterson is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC in Palo Alto, CA. He has been with Sand Hill Advisors, LLC since 2002. 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 various 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.

Shan Taya Cowan is a financial advisor at Summitry, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones and Northwestern Mutual in various roles. Additionally, she contributes as a contractor for Mercor, anonymously evaluating AI-developed responses on everyday topics. Summitry serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, 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.

Christina Gann Munguia is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Team Hewins, LLC. She has previously worked at Vantage Wealth Management, LLC, and Hewins Financial Advisors, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is developing a financial coaching business focused on managing spending and debt reduction. Team Hewins advises individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and is notable for managing a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis and serving state and municipal benefit plans.

Suanne Ramar is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. since 2016. She holds the Series 65 designation and is based in Foster City, California. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and pension plans. The firm employs a multi-asset diversification strategy combining quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and offers sustainable and impact investing options upon request.

Jon Theriault is a financial advisor at Summitry, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at firms including Hightower Advisors, RBC Capital Markets, Fidelity Investments, and Northwestern Mutual. 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, third-party manager selection, and advisory services to a registered mutual fund.

Colin Higgins is a financial advisor at Summitry, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at The Golub Group since 2003, as well as Hoefner & Arnett Capital Management, Inc. from 2002 to 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 with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a combination of internally managed core strategies and alternative investment sleeves.

Daniel Copenhagen is an advisor at Continuum Advisory, LLC with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Mindshare Group Benefits & Insurance Services, Inc. since 2001, where he is president and owner of a full-service health insurance and benefits consulting firm. Continuum Advisory provides financial planning, consulting, and discretionary portfolio management to both individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and pension plans. The firm integrates professional services such as tax preparation and estate planning, while utilizing a centralized technology platform for client reporting and portfolio management.

Jack Rimbach is a financial advisor at Empirical Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Rockefeller Financial LLC and PIMCO Investments LLC. Empirical Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using diversified model portfolios across multiple asset classes and offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax preparation, and affiliated legal and real estate services.

Jack Zhao is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He currently works at GC Wealth Management RIA, LLC and previously spent eight years at Summitry, LLC. His background also includes two years at Chicago Booth. 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, largely bottom-up investment approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, model equity strategies, and third-party manager selection.

Luke Hayes is a financial advisor at Team Hewins, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Team Hewins in 2025, he worked at State Street Global Advisors Trust Company and Funds Distributors, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Charles Schwab. Team Hewins advises individuals, families, trusts and estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans with a focus on investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach is based on asset-allocation principles grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and includes both discretionary and non-discretionary management, serving a range of clients including state and municipal benefit plans.

Mikhail Saliba is a CFP® professional at Bailard, Inc. in Foster City, CA, with two years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Bailard and academic positions at the University of Colorado Boulder and Texas Christian University. Bailard provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, employing a multi-asset, active investment approach that integrates quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment.

Christopher Barlow is a financial advisor at Sepio Capital, LP with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Sepio Capital since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Lombard Street Partners, LLC for 12 years and Merrill for 9 years. Sepio Capital is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm employs a long-term, fundamentals-driven approach using proprietary strategies and independent managers across various asset classes, including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, private funds, and digital assets.

Robert Hammack is a financial advisor with Summitry, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and EquityBee Inc. before joining Summitry. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, model equity strategies, and third-party manager selection. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach and manages a registered mutual fund, combining core internally managed strategies with alternative approaches and independent managers.

Lori Russell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with six years of industry experience. She is currently with Summitry, LLC and previously worked at Vantage Wealth, D.A. Davidson & Co., HSBC Securities, Morgan Stanley, and Waddell & Reed. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach combining internally managed Core strategies with Independent Managers and alternative strategies, including a tax-smart 130/30 long/short method.

Derek France is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Team Hewins, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Team Hewins since 2018 and previously worked at Hewins Financial Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2018. Team Hewins serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages assets through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, including specialized services for state and municipal benefit plans.

Kenneth Vander Kooi is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Summitry, LLC since 2024 and previously spent 11 years at Scharf Investments LLC. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies. The firm uses a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach that combines internally managed core strategies with independent managers and alternative approaches, including a tax-smart long/short strategy.

Alfred Cheung is a financial advisor at Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Karp Capital Management Corporation. Sand Hill Global Advisors provides investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and various business entities. The firm employs a globally oriented, open-architecture investment approach that combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research and manages approximately $3.88 billion in client assets.

Stephen Shipp Jr. is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Geneos Wealth Management since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Parsons Financial Advisors and operated consulting services under his own name. He also receives book royalties for works authored by his late father. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager referrals, using a range of investment strategies and account structures, managing over $5.5 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.