Charles Tran is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Architects, LLC and previously worked at Allworth Financial and Silicon Valley Wealth Advisors. Wealth Architects serves individual investors, high-net-worth clients, trusts and estates, retirement and pension plans, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management and planning. The firm’s investment approach is based on modern portfolio theory and tailored strategic asset allocation, with discretionary portfolio management primarily using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual debt securities.

Mathew Spencer is a financial advisor at Saratoga Research & Investment Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at JMP Securities LLC for five years before joining Saratoga Research & Investment Management in 2019. Saratoga Research & Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management primarily through separately managed accounts to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, endowments, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-only, concentrated large-cap equity strategy using a four-step process that combines quantitative screening, qualitative analysis, and dual valuation techniques.

Erik Davis is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Navigation Group LLC since 2000 and is also associated with LPL Financial, LLC since 1998. Based in Redwood City, CA, he holds a Series 63 license. Navigation Group provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive wealth planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth households, along with pension plans and business entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes strategic asset allocation with a mix of passive index funds and actively managed mutual funds or ETFs, coordinated with tax and estate planning considerations.

Stephen Brickley is a financial advisor with Brickley Wealth Management in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial from 1999 to 2017 and has been associated with Brickley & Company CPA since 1985. He serves as an appointed member of the Audit and Finance Committee for the Town of Atherton, CA. Brickley Wealth Management offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting for individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm combines modern portfolio theory with active and passive investment strategies, ESG screening, and manager due diligence, overseeing over $824 million in discretionary assets.

John Parker is a financial advisor at Parker Investment Management, LLC in Atherton, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 15 years of industry experience. He is part of a two-advisor team at the firm. Parker Investment Management serves individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a tactical asset allocation strategy using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by proprietary analysis and option overlays for qualified clients, and offers both performance-based and traditional asset-based billing options.

Nathan Walsh is a financial advisor with Occidental Asset Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Occidental since 2013, previously working at Polaris Wealth Advisory Group and Polaris Equity Management. Occidental Asset Management advises high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients through separately managed accounts, providing wealth management, portfolio management, and comprehensive financial planning services across six offices. The firm employs a discretionary investment approach using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and incorporates tools such as options and margin where appropriate.

Brendon Kempin is a financial advisor at Cynosure Portfolio Advisors LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at IEQ Capital, LLC and First Republic Securities Company, LLC. Cynosure Portfolio Advisors serves individual advisory clients, focusing on retail and non–high-net-worth individuals connected to clients of its affiliate, The Cynosure Group, LLC. The firm offers customized portfolio advisory and integrated financial planning, using a strategic asset allocation framework and a range of investment vehicles, with ongoing monitoring and periodic rebalancing.

Igor Lotsvin is a CFA® charterholder with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Sage Rhino Capital LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Sage Rhino Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $787 million in assets, employing a mix of fundamental, quantitative, sector, and cyclical analysis, and incorporates strategies such as options-related tactics and alternative investments in its portfolios.

Robert Meng is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Saratoga Research & Investment Management since 2014. Saratoga Research & Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as institutional clients such as pension plans, endowments, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a long-only, concentrated large-cap equity approach using a structured process combining quantitative and qualitative analysis, managing approximately $2.5 billion across about 2,800 clients.

Mark Gordon is a CFP®, CFA®, and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Wealth Architects, LLC since 2012, serving in Mountain View, CA. Wealth Architects serves individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management, planning, and consulting. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment process, offers tailored portfolio management, and incorporates tax planning into its services.

Peter Ta is a financial advisor at TTP Investments, Inc. in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at Target, Smart & Final, Taco Bell, and roles at San Jose State University and De Anza Community College. TTP Investments provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and tax-related advice to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other business entities. The firm offers customized investment programs based on client objectives and risk profiles, combining fundamental and technical analysis with active use of derivatives and options within separately managed accounts.

Nadine Terman is a financial advisor at Solstein Capital, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Solstein Capital since 2010. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a member of Solstein GP, LLC, which manages the affairs of Solstein Capital Partners, L.P. Solstein Capital provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional investors through private funds and separately managed accounts. The firm employs a value-based, concentrated investment approach focused on fundamental analysis and capital preservation.

Aaron Rubin is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Werba & Davis Advisory Services since 2008 and currently practices at Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management, LLC in San Jose, CA. Outside of advisory services, he provides tax accounting services, including tax return preparation and consulting. Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm applies a risk-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and manages approximately $1.13 billion in assets across a team of seven advisors.

Mary Russell is an advisor at Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management, LLC with seven years of industry experience. She is also the owner and president of Stock Option Counsel, P.C., a legal practice specializing in counseling individual employees of technology startups on equity compensation matters. Russell has worked at Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management since 2019 and at Sage Rhino Capital, LLC since 2020. Werba Rubin Papier Wealth Management provides investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and pension or profit-sharing plans. The firm employs a risk-based, long-term investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers diversified portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds tailored to client goals.

Nicolas Vieville is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Morling Financial Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morling Financial Advisors in 2024, he held various roles including positions at Performant Manufacturing and General Mills. Morling Financial Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and non-profit organizations. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and pension consulting, employing strategic asset allocations through a combination of index-based strategies, third-party sub-advisors, and alternative pooled vehicles.

Eric Heckman is a CFP® and ChFC® with 24 years of experience in financial advisory services. He is the principal of Heckman Financial & Insurance Services, Inc. in San Jose, CA, where he has worked since 1992. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and conducts financial education seminars as a speaker and chapter director for the Financial Knowledge Institute. Heckman Financial & Insurance Services provides discretionary asset management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate retirement plans. The firm combines advisory services with insurance production, tax preparation, and estate-planning software sales, and offers ERISA plan advisory services along with educational seminars.

Jessica Ng is a financial advisor at Wealth Architects, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at IEQ Capital, First Republic Bank, Morgan Stanley, Chase Bank, and Starbucks. Wealth Architects serves individuals, trusts and estates, retirement plans, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, providing comprehensive wealth management along with wealth planning and consulting. The firm employs a modern portfolio theory-based investment process, managing portfolios on a discretionary basis with regular monitoring and reporting.

Veniamin Barinov is a financial advisor at Morling Financial Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morling Financial Advisors, he worked at Teksystems and has held various roles in education. Outside of his advisory work, he is a self-employed author and writer. Morling Financial Advisors is an independent registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, businesses, retirement plans, and non-profit organizations. The firm offers discretionary investment management and financial planning, typically implementing portfolios through index-based strategies, mutual funds, ETFs, listed equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, while maintaining client relationships and regular account reviews.

Sean Mc Nally is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Traveka Wealth, LLC, where he has worked since 2023. Prior to that, he was employed at United Capital and Wells Fargo in various roles from 2015 to 2023. Traveka Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans with comprehensive financial planning and both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis, broad diversification, low costs, tax efficiency, and customization, managing approximately $648 million in assets with a focus on wealthier households.

Jodee Lownsbury is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at BetterWealth LLC since 2015. Located in San Jose, CA, Lownsbury works within a team of five advisors. BetterWealth LLC provides investment advisory and integrated financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm emphasizes long-term asset allocation strategies using mutual funds and ETFs, offering discretionary account management alongside specialized services such as margin transactions and Section 351 exchanges.