Cole Mc Gowan is a financial advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. He has prior experience at Canterbury Consulting and Vouri. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment process involves centralized macroeconomic research, customized Investment Policy Statements, and a mix of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternatives.

Michael Mcdonough is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Principal Securities Inc. since 2010 and founded MK McDonough Financial & Insurance Services in 2019. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner and developer of Mastering Action Plans for Success, a proprietary goal planning system, and serves as a board member for the Alameda Boys and Girls Club. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning and retirement consulting, with access to third-party money manager programs under multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Leon Baer is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at IEQ Capital since 2019. Prior to that, he was with First Republic Investment Management, Inc. for two years and spent three years at American University. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services mainly to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and other entities. The firm offers discretionary SMA management along with family-office and administrative services, OCIO engagements, donor-advised fund support, and assistance with digital asset exposure, employing a centralized macroeconomic research process and multi-phase due diligence in its investment approach.

Paul Delzio is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wedbush Securities Inc. for eight years and Edward Jones for five years. Delzio serves as a board member of the Redwood Shores Owners Association, participating in neighborhood governance and community affairs. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional accounts. The firm uses both firm- and third-party models to develop tailored investment strategies combining passive and active management across multiple risk profiles.

Jennifer Ellison is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Cerity Partners LLC since 2021 and previously worked for Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough, LLC for 20 years. Ellison serves as a representative on the PIMCO RIA Advisory Board, participating in discussions on investment solutions and services. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, institutions, and business entities, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets. The firm employs a client-specific investment approach that integrates quantitative screening, manager selection, and access to alternative and private market solutions.

Eric Kohlmeister is a financial advisor with Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Buckingham Strategic Partners, Foreside Financial Services, Loring Ward Holdings, and several other firms. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors, offering model portfolios, fixed-income sub-advisory, retirement plan investment management, and various operational supports. The firm manages approximately $41 billion in assets across about 42 advisors and combines enterprise scale with a high client and asset load per advisor.

Joseph Santomieri is a financial advisor at Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Royal Alliance Associates, Signator Investors, Milpitas Unified School District, and Morgan Stanley Dw Inc. Stratos Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions through an open-architecture model that incorporates multiple third-party platforms and managers.

Frank Hurley is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC, and UBS Financial Services. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Richard Rodriguez is a CFP® with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and previously worked at LPL Financial, Royal Alliance Associates, Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance, and MetLife Securities. Outside of his advisory roles, he was involved with Diamond Skills Camp for over a decade. Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm with approximately 379 advisors and $18.6 billion in assets under management. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and institutional clients, offering customized portfolio management and a range of financial planning and outsourced CIO solutions.

Ana Galutera is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2023. She previously worked at Galileo Planning Group for 17 years and at Brownson, Rehmus & Foxworth, Inc. for four years. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services focused on client-specific investment profiles, combining quantitative screening and manager selection with access to alternative and private market solutions.

Yunyan Zhou is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with six years of industry experience. Zhou holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank, HSBC Securities, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains unique market roles such as swap dealer and futures commission merchant, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

Tammie Barsocchini is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 37 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Mariner Independent Advisor Network and LPL Financial. Barsocchini provides investment advisory services and has operated an independent advisory business through Mariner Independent Advisor Network. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and managed account solutions. The firm’s fiduciary-based model involves both discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing proprietary technology platforms and third-party strategists.

Perry Mikic is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 credential. He joined IEQ Capital in 2024 and has prior experience at Cicero Technologies and TBI Financial, among other roles. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes separately managed accounts and integrates alternative investments through an extensive platform, managing approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

George Lee is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2000, including roles at Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory and Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and wealth management consultations to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s guidance is based on Charles Schwab & Co.’s asset-allocation models and internal research, with at-least-annual reviews tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Kevin Lyle is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. His background includes roles in both financial advisory and insurance services. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and other entities. The firm’s investment process relies on centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, offering portfolios composed of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternatives.

Caitlin Ford is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Goldman Sachs. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and other entities. The firm employs a centralized macroeconomic research process and constructs portfolios using a mix of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Samantha Colleran is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Whittier Trust. Outside of her advisory role, she has experience in educational and nonprofit settings, including positions at Chapman University and Grace Fellowship Church. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm employs a centralized investment process that incorporates independent manager research and access to alternative investments through a proprietary platform.

Benjamin Steed is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with IEQ Capital, LLC and has previously worked at Sepio Capital, Bank of America, and Merrill. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, focusing on separately managed accounts and family-office services. The firm integrates macro and manager research with alternative investments and operates an extensive private-investment platform managing approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

Adam Beard is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC, First Republic Investment Management, Inc., and Jefferies & Company, Inc. Beard serves on the Board of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra as a member of the Development Committee. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds. The firm combines centralized macro and manager research with access to independent managers and alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

Minnie Sanford is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 27 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cerity Partners LLC, where she has worked since 2021. Her prior experience includes positions at Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough LLC and Bailard, Inc. Cerity Partners serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach focused on client-specific profiles, asset allocation, and access to alternative and private market solutions.