Yuanyuan Huang is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Nomura Securities and New York Life Company. She also operates OpenWin Financial & Insurance Services, LLC, focusing on selling New York Life products and brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individuals, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored recommendations delivered primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Ilan Weinschelbaum is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company, as well as a position at Google X via Magnit. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sales of insurance products beyond those offered through Guardian. Primerica Advisors serves a wide retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies across various account types.

Sarah Buchardt is a Series 66 licensed advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. since 2026 and has been affiliated with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2017. Prior to that, she was with Edward Jones from 2014 to 2017. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach utilizes Charles Schwab’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools, offering tailored recommendations reviewed at least annually.

Craig Brooks is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in financial services. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and UBS Financial Services. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and managed account solutions using a fiduciary-based advisory model and a range of investment strategies.

Cornelius Dempsey III is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Los Altos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Independent Financial Group since 2011 and previously worked at QA3 Financial LLC and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He is also the sole owner of Dempsey & Associates, a marketing DBA. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and third-party asset managers, employing a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and both passive and active investment exposures.

Andreja Dugacki is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Bank of America. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers various portfolio management options and acts as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund sponsored by Charityvest.

Evelyn Liu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Transamerica since 2012 and is also involved with Matrix Insurance Agency and Athenian Realty, where she conducts real estate sales. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering fee-based advisory programs and commission-based insurance and brokerage products. The firm utilizes proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Hsueh Liu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. Liu’s career includes roles at Oaktree Funding Corp, Keller Williams, and TruDream Investments LLC, among others. Outside of advisory work, Liu is involved in real estate sales and mortgage loan origination. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms that emphasize model portfolios and third-party managers.

David Wu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in various estate planning-related businesses and serves as a long-distance track coach at Francisco Middle School. He also provides college consulting workshops through the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with access to proprietary and third-party investment models.

Diane Tycangco is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at firms including Aurum Capital Management and Franklin Templeton. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients along with institutional investors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary solutions as well as alternative investment placement.

Daniel Flynn is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 23 years before joining Commonwealth Financial Network and Aegis Consulting in 2025. Flynn is also the owner of DFF33, Inc., a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and services, including wealth management and retirement plan consulting, supported by operations, technology, compliance, and practice-management resources.

William Donnelly is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has held leadership roles at Donnelly Accountancy Corporation since 1980 and Donnelly Investment and Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2016. Donnelly also has a longstanding association with San Jose State University beginning in 1984. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a network of independent advisers, utilizing multiple program structures that combine in-house and third-party manager strategies.

Ian Maher is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Baird and J.R. Financial and Insurance, along with periods focused on full-time education. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, institutions, and corporations. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing customized, diversified portfolios and a mix of proprietary and third-party management strategies.

Ryan Tran is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pruco Securities LLC, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Shurwest Financial, Asurea, and Promark Financial. Additionally, he is an insurance agent involved in the sales and service of fixed life, fixed annuities, disability insurance, long-term care, property and casualty, health, and group benefits. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty U.S. military personnel stationed abroad. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under adviser and promoter arrangements.

Kalyani Chandra is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked for the Internal Revenue Service in the Estate & Gift Tax division for sixteen years. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program. The firm uses Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research tools to deliver tailored recommendations, with trades executed only upon client authorization.

Shao Tsung Tseng is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses, and has 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2015, he briefly worked at VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory role, he is also licensed as a California insurance agent offering various insurance products. Independent Financial Group, LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans, providing investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm employs a mix of active and passive investment strategies through various platforms and third-party managers, tailoring client portfolios based on risk tolerance and ongoing due diligence.

Jiyan Hu is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup in 2017, Hu worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. for one year. Outside of advisory work, Hu has involvement as a landlord in a joint rental property ownership. Citigroup Global Markets serves a broad client base including workplace, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth segments, offering multi-asset and multi-manager investment programs through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant, supporting a wide array of advisory and execution services.

David Hanna is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC. His prior work includes positions at Buckingham Strategic Partners and Loring Ward. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer/CFO for the Assyrian American Association of San Jose, managing the organization's expenses and budgeting. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services to independent registered investment advisors and their clients, offering model portfolios, operational support, and fixed-income sub-advisory services. The firm manages approximately $41 billion in assets and serves more than 33,000 clients through a team of 42 advisors.

Kevin Ryan is a financial advisor at Mariner with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked previously at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax, accounting, and financial wellness services uncommon at firms of its size.

Phillip Campit is a financial advisor with Mariner, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Charles Schwab and EquityBee Securities LLC. Outside of finance, he maintains a food blogging activity. Mariner serves a diverse client base through investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with strategies spanning equities, fixed income, alternatives, and digital assets.