Ulku Dogan is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Rock & Co LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC. 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 provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating as a registered broker-dealer with a consolidated investment platform that offers a range of management and advisory services across equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Regan Smith is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. Prior to joining Focus Partners Wealth in 2025, he worked at Adero Partners, LLC for seven years and held positions at Vista Wealth Management and Annex Wealth Management, LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, family office and business management, and employee benefit retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach integrating active and passive strategies, third-party managers, private funds, and tactical overlays, tailoring portfolios to clients’ risk tolerance, liquidity, and tax situations.

Donny Chu is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. 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, operating uniquely as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with an integrated set of affiliated capabilities.

Joseph Guerra is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Adero Partners, Raymond James & Associates, and IRG Companies. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans by providing investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, family office and business management, and employee benefit retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach with a combination of active and passive strategies, customized portfolios, and a range of affiliate and specialized services.

Prabhjit Hayer is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. from 2009 to 2022. Citigroup Global Markets Inc. serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and combines large institutional scale with unique market roles and arrangements.

Jessica Caruso is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA. Her entire career has been with Mercer Global Advisors, where she has held various roles since 2015. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, providing a range of investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and other investment vehicles.

Julius Elmer Magbitang is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life), bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2012 and operates Magbitang Financial & Insurance Solutions, through which he sells New York Life products and brokers non-registered insurance offerings. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations across multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Shaundrea Cordier is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. She has been associated with TIAA since 2007. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management, operating within a vertically integrated group that uses affiliated funds and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Jimmy Chow is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. He has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A., and Deutsche Bank in both the U.S. and Hong Kong. He also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of his current firm, in addition to his role as a registered representative. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment options. The firm uses model risk profiles and a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by multiple affiliated and third-party providers.

Gary Pollock is a CFP® professional affiliated with Rockefeller Financial LLC, based in Walnut Creek, CA, with 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and First Republic Investment Management. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, brokerage services, and investment banking. The firm employs a Private Advisor model and centralized investment platform offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions across multiple asset classes.

Richard Goldstein is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Goldstein Munger And Associates for 26 years before joining Mercer Global Advisors. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using low-cost index vehicles and tax management strategies.

Timothy Wochok is a CFP® certificant with 20 years of experience in financial advising. He joined Focus Partners Wealth, LLC in 2024 and has prior experience at Buckingham Asset Management, LLC, The Wealth Management Alliance LLC, and Loring Ward Holdings, Inc., among others. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans, providing investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, family office and business management, and employee benefit retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach, utilizing active and passive strategies alongside third-party managers and customized portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance and tax situations.

Daniel Garfin is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with over 23 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Garfin has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016 and has worked at Kestra Investment Services, LLC since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he is a property owner and landlord. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to a broad mix of institutional and individual clients, offering services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, investment advice, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors, managing approximately $79.8 billion in assets and supporting complex investment solutions.

Benjamin Agron is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors and has held roles at several firms, including Capital Advantage, Inc., LPL Financial, and Wells Fargo Investments. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm combines in-house research with third-party managers and provides integrated tax and accounting services alongside customized portfolio management.

Tom Tamura is a financial advisor with United Planners Financial Services of America and holds a Series 65 credential. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at SmartAsset and Foundations Investment Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has experience in insurance sales through his own firm, Tamura Financial Services, and previously participated in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm delivers advisory and brokerage services through independent representatives and manages a significant portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Craig Pollock is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previous experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and First Republic Investment Management. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm operates as a registered broker-dealer and offers integrated services including placement and investment banking, with a consolidated investment platform that delivers a range of portfolio management solutions.

John Schweitzer is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Transamerica Employee Benefits and LSPN Pro, LLC, as well as involvement with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education and the HIFE College Planning Program. Outside of finance, he works part-time in the beverage industry with Delicatio Family Wines. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services across multiple platforms, with regulatory assets under management around $1.7 billion.

Mark Burns is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc., Wells Fargo, and Citigroup Global Markets. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets and employs a diversified investment approach that combines passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Fanny Guo is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. She has been with Mercer since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a health insurance broker with Covered California, focusing on private health insurance coverage for individuals and small businesses. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of portfolio management and planning services.

Gregory Bernhardt is a CFP® with 46 years of industry experience and is currently with Independent Financial Group, LLC. He has previously worked at NPB Financial Group, LLC, Kingswood Capital Partners, LLC, and Clayton Consulting Group. Independent Financial Group, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans, utilizing various platforms and models that combine strategic asset allocation with both passive and active investment exposures.