Bruce Barton is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management in Los Gatos, CA, holding CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 designations with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Parkworth Wealth Management, Inc. (formerly Prialta Advisors, Inc.) for 22 years before joining Savant Wealth Management in 2025. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and related services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated accounting, legal, and trust services through affiliated entities.

Dai Pham is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Alviso, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has served as treasurer and consultant for the International Children Assistance Network, supporting treasury and finance functions, and acts as a foster parent for the San Francisco Human Services Agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment model portfolios.

Lan Li is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2012 and HSBC Bank USA N.A. since 2013, and previously held roles at Merrill and Wells Fargo Investments. She also serves as a bank officer for HSBC Bank, engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside her advisory responsibilities. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various discretionary and non-discretionary platforms. The firm employs a multi-model investment approach supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers, and serves clients through assigned Investment Adviser Representatives who handle suitability and ongoing account management.

Manya Bhutani is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Bank of Hope, Internet Brands, and CSU Long Beach. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Yasser Ahmad is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Growth Capital Services, Direct Lending Investments, TD Ameritrade, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Banc of America Investment Services. He is a 50% owner of Ahmad & Betancourt, Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes, and also co-owns Laurelwood Capital Management. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm employs a mix of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence to develop tailored investment solutions across standard risk profiles.

Roger Cortes is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including LegacyShield Solutions, Inc., Ciena Corporation, and Delta Products Corporation. Outside of advising, he is involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, which offers a college coaching program. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model suites and third-party managers. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser, with program options that include discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Sheldon Mcfarland is an investment advisor with Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Advisor Solutions since 2018 and previously spent 12 years with LWI Financial Inc. and Loring Ward Securities Inc. Mcfarland also serves as Vice President of Portfolio Strategy and Research at Focus Partners Advisor Solutions, LLC. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors, offering model portfolios, operational support, and fixed-income sub-advisory and retirement plan management services. The firm combines enterprise scale with a relatively small advisor base, managing approximately $41 billion in assets for over 33,000 clients.

Steven Wong is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Dream Builder Financial and WFGIA, and he has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors or its affiliates for over a decade. Outside of finance, he is involved with Qantel Technologies Inc., where he has had a long tenure since 1981. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers. The firm operates uniquely as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA, supporting its clients with affiliated retirement and recordkeeping services.

Suruchi Rastogi is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial, she worked at LPL Financial and held various positions including at UC Santa Cruz and Med Pro Group. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and broker-dealer services including placement and investment banking.

Yuju Hsiung is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience including roles at Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance and as president of Yuju Consulting Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in network marketing for nutrient supplements through Beauty Stem Biomedical. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides access to proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Zhiyuan Wang is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked in various roles including consulting on social security optimization through RSSA and as a principal engineer at Futurewei Inc. Wang is also involved with World System Builders, a co-brand marketing organization. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party money managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Michael Napoli is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, having previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup Global Markets. Napoli is also involved with Nexa Mortgage, referring clients for mortgage services to help secure lower rates. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes proprietary and third-party platforms and managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Yuhan He is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Cupertino, CA, holding a Series 66 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities, He worked at HSBC Bank USA N.A. and has diverse experience including roles in education and the food service industry. He also co-founded HafenDew LLC, a social networking-relationship app, where he is involved in marketing research and search engine optimization. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary investment options. The firm employs a structured investment process combining strategic and tactical asset allocation and works with affiliated providers for fund selection and account management.

Hector Gama is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at CWM, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Pesta & Pesta, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and Charles Schwab. CWM, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, high-net-worth families, foundations, endowments, corporations, and institutional clients through a network of more than 600 advisors. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using model portfolios and combines fundamental and technical analysis, third-party sub-advisors, and customization tools to support its clients' investment needs.

Boaz Chan is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and First Republic Investment Management. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, and operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Vinh Do is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Mutual of America Securities LLC and Cetera Investment Services LLC. Based in San Jose, CA, he has been with Empower Advisory Group since 2024. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm uses an integrated approach tied to its recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Jessica Regidor is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sanctuary Advisors in 2023, she spent 16 years at UBS Financial Services. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm supports independent advisors who create their own investment strategies within a supervised framework and provides a variety of portfolio management options through distinct analytical approaches and multiple custodial arrangements.

Michal Zyla is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Savant Wealth Management since 2025, following four years at Parkworth Wealth Management, Inc. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions at Columbia University and Kaiser Permanente. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and family office services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and specialized affiliated entities for accounting, legal, and trust services.

Trevor Lawson is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities and a part-time position as an EMT with AMR/Rural Metro, where he provides emergency medical services. He also occasionally assists with clerical duties at a family roofing company. Empower Advisory Group primarily serves employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering financial planning and investment management through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Chi Yu Lu is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Citi Groups since 2019, following a decade at HSBC Bank USA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies, combining large institutional scale with unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.