Charlene Burkhardt is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience and has been associated with Independent Advisor Alliance and LPL Financial since 2016. She is also president of Moore Financial Services, where she provides tax preparation and management services. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a network of advisory representatives and multiple investment strategies, supported by technology platforms and a governance model involving supervised IARs and third-party managers.

Kevin Rinow is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. He currently works at Hightower Advisors and has previously been affiliated with Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Journey Strategic Wealth LLC. Hightower Advisors serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a manager selection and multi-manager approach, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across a range of investment vehicles, and offers services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Chi Wai Poon is a CFA® charterholder and registered representative with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., based in Fremont, CA, with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at HSBC Bank USA National Association, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Fo Trading & Training LLC. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring.

Lawrence Wagner is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, leveraging internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers.

Jeffrey Courtemanche is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Sanctuary Advisors and Sanctuary Securities since 2020. Prior to that, he was with Bank of America for nine years and Merrill for 24 years. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports more than 400 independent investment adviser representatives who deliver a range of portfolio management and consulting services using various investment approaches and platforms.

John Seo is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC since 2025. He previously worked at Simplex Wealth Management for 10 years and Consilium Wealth Management, LLC for 15 years, among other roles. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services through both proprietary and third-party portfolio solutions.

Scott Pence is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas Investment Corp., Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., and David White & Associates since 2008. Pence is also licensed as an independent insurance agent to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers various asset management and financial planning services and employs model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across multiple program platforms.

Timothy Rich is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Rich is involved in a musical project as a bass player with Last One Picked. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering investment management and financial planning through multiple program models with custody primarily through Schwab and Fidelity.

Joseph Branley is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, offering services integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing.

Quentin Wong is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively within various HSBC entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of several rental properties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary investment solutions. The firm uses multiple model risk profiles and combines strategic with tactical asset allocation, supported by affiliated and third-party providers for fund selection and portfolio monitoring.

Justin Bass is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TRUE Capital Management for eight years before joining MAI Capital Management in 2022. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies and offers trust and insurance administrative services, with reported assets under management of $72.3 billion as of May 2026.

William Evans is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Centaurus Financial in 2024, he worked for Farmers Insurance Group and Farmers Financial Solutions for over two decades. Outside of financial services, he also assists as a bartender at Porky’s Pizza Palace, a family-owned restaurant. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm’s advisors offer financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis.

Roger Lam is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, UBS Financial Services, and founding Lam Trading. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and various types of organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Suayip Teymur is a financial advisor with Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Kuveyt Turk Portfoy Yonetimi A.S and several positions within Bankers Life and its affiliated entities. Before entering the financial industry, he worked at Jewelic Jewelry and held academic roles at San Francisco State University and Istanbul University. Bankers Life Advisory Services, Inc. primarily serves mass-affluent and high-net-worth individuals with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, as well as retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to create tailored investment strategies aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Tu Bui is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has additional experience with Wfg dating back to 2002. Outside of financial advising, Tu Bui is involved in coaching volleyball and has roles as a substitute teacher and athletic director, including teaching personal finance at Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Theodore Lum is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 44 years of industry experience and has worked previously at Merrill, Securities America Advisors, and LPL Financial. Lum is also the sole owner of Lum Global Financial & Insurance Services, a marketing DBA for his insurance agent activities. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm utilizes a combination of firm- and third-party models, strategic asset allocation, and multi-manager portfolios to develop client investment strategies across standard risk profiles.

Ilia Tsai is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also a CPA partner at Sopheleus Associates & Co, where he provides accounting services including corporate financial planning and tax strategy. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms that utilize model portfolios and third-party managers.

Quan Zhang is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities and its affiliate HSBC Bank USA since 2018. Zhang also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank USA, engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his role as a registered representative. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm uses a multi-profile investment approach supported by affiliated global asset management and fund due diligence providers.

Jinger Pajestka is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Viewpoint Financial Network. She is also involved in fixed insurance sales conducted at her branch location. Mariner serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and integrated tax and accounting services, utilizing both in-house research and third-party managers to create customized, discretionary portfolios.

William Baker is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Baker, Brose & Mitsutome Wealth Management LLC, and LPL Financial. He has also engaged in fixed insurance sales and branch management on a limited basis. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model and employs various investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and proprietary technology platforms.