David Smith is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Bailard, Inc. since 2009, serving the firm in various capacities. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, combining quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment in its multi-asset investment approach. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and pension plans, and is noted for its management of affiliated pooled vehicles and sub-advisory roles.

Carolyn Kelly is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Team Hewins, LLC. She has worked at Team Hewins and its related entities since 2015. Team Hewins, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employee benefit plans. The firm’s investment process is guided by an Investment Committee using Modern Portfolio Theory and offers a range of portfolio management services including tax‑loss harvesting and retirement plan fiduciary services.

John Han is a financial advisor with Mariner Independent who holds the ChFC®, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC for nine years and is the founder of Foothill Wealth Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volleyball coach at Santa Teresa High School in San Jose, CA. Mariner Independent serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, insurance solutions, and access to alternative investments through a network of investment adviser representatives using both model and customized portfolios.

Benjamin Shively is a financial advisor at Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Moss Adams Wealth Advisors since 2010. Moss Adams Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and tribal entities. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and investment consulting, managing approximately $4.75 billion in client assets with a long-term, strategic approach that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Patrick Sullivan is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has been with Frank, Rimerman Advisors LLC since 2003, based in Palo Alto, CA. Frank, Rimerman Advisors LLC provides financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management services to high-net-worth individuals, qualified investors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and select limited liability companies. The firm implements a long-term, individualized investment approach with diversified portfolios and employs both fundamental and technical research, managing discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

William Berg is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Summitry, LLC, based in Foster City, CA. He has two years of industry experience, including prior work at Sageview Advisory Group. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies. The firm employs a research-driven, largely bottom-up investment approach, combining internally managed core strategies with independent managers and alternative approaches, including a tax-smart long/short strategy.

Adam Gensler is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and is currently a financial advisor at Frank, Rimerman Advisors LLC in Palo Alto, CA. He has been a tax partner at Frank, Rimerman & Co. LLP, a public accounting firm, since 2012. Frank, Rimerman Advisors LLC provides financial planning, wealth management, and portfolio management services to high-net-worth individuals, qualified investors, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and select limited liability companies. The firm employs a long-term, individualized investment approach with diversified portfolios and conducts ongoing client reviews.

Deborah Peri is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Team Hewins, LLC and has previously worked at Redwood Park Advisors, LLC and Curran & Lewis Investment Management, Inc. Team Hewins, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employee benefit plans. The firm’s investment approach is guided by an Investment Committee that constructs model portfolios based on Modern Portfolio Theory and offers specialized retirement plan services, managing a diverse asset mix with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Alireza Hosseinlar is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Team Hewins, LLC. His background includes roles at Team Hewins across multiple capacities since 2022, as well as prior experience in educational and healthcare institutions. Team Hewins advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and charitable organizations, providing investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and is notable for managing a substantial portion of assets on a non-discretionary basis while serving state and municipal benefit plans with ERISA-based services.

Carol Le is a financial advisor at SVB Wealth with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several affiliated entities including Silicon Valley Bank and First Citizens Investor Services. SVB Wealth serves a diverse client base, providing wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs a range of investment strategies and offers customized solutions, supported by a formal due-diligence process and a specialized Retirement Plan Advisory Team.

Zachary Smith is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Brighton Jones LLC since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at ClearPath Capital Partners LLC for four years. He holds the Series 65 designation and is based in Menlo Park, CA. Brighton Jones LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands, including its Personal CFO and OpenPlan offerings. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and combines discretionary portfolio management with access to private and public investments, supported by an affiliated ecosystem that includes private investment funds, a trust company, and legal services for selected clients.

Christopher Duke is a CFP® with 16 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Mutual Advisors, LLC, where he has been since 2022. His prior experience includes six years at Silicon Valley Wealth Advisors and six years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Additionally, he was involved with Central Christian Church from 2014 to 2018. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, qualified purchasers, and institutional clients. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of active and passive strategies, employs multiple analytical methods, and offers a range of advisory services with notable institutional experience.

Patrick White is a financial advisor with Integrated Advisors Network LLC in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Menlo Oaks Capital Group, LLC and Concert Wealth Management, Inc. prior to his current roles at Integrated Advisors Network and Menlo Oaks Capital Group. Integrated Advisors Network is an SEC-registered multi-team investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement and employee benefit plans, and corporate entities. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services using a mix of fundamental and quantitative analysis, third-party sub-adviser platforms, and customized investment strategies based on client risk profiles.

Joseph Martin is a financial advisor with Summitry, LLC in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with The Golub Group since 2003. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and occasionally investment companies and other advisers. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach, combining internally managed equity strategies with independent managers and alternative methods, including a tax-smart 130/30 long/short strategy.

Darryl Rae is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Aspiriant, LLC, where he has worked since 2017, and previously spent 15 years at Stanford Investment Group, Inc. Aspiriant primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional clients, offering investment management along with comprehensive wealth planning and family office services. The firm employs a customized investment approach using internal Capital Market Expectations and multiple implementation options, and it provides extended family office capabilities including accounting, banking support, and specialized consulting.

Daniel Spector Franson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Summitry, LLC since 2022 and previously held roles at Sourjohn-Kim Retirement Solutions, Chen Financial Group, Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation, and The Trust for Hidden Villa. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as investment companies and other advisers. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, model equity strategies, and third-party manager selection.

Kelly Fong is a financial advisor with M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at M Holdings since 2015 and has provided consulting services through Wellspring Consulting since 2003. Outside of her financial advisory work, she teaches cooking classes at various retail locations. M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, retirement plan consulting, and insurance advisory, supported by ongoing monitoring and annual reviews.

Jeanmarie La Bonte is a financial advisor with Citizens Private Wealth holding Series 66, 63, and 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citizens Private Wealth, she worked at Goldman Sachs for two years and spent eight years at First Republic Investment Management. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through a long-term asset allocation approach within an open-architecture framework, supported by affiliated banking and insurance entities.

Barry Taylor is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He is a co-founder and partner at Integral Financial Solutions, LLC, where he focuses on investment management and financial planning. Since 2019, he has also served as an advisor at Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC in Palo Alto, CA. Sand Hill Global Advisors provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, not-for-profit organizations, and various business entities. The firm’s investment approach centers on long-term fundamental research and strategic asset allocation, utilizing an open-architecture mix of active and passive investments tailored through customized investment policy statements.

Talia Pierluissi is a financial advisor at Aspiriant, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Stanford Investment Group, Inc. for 11 years before joining Aspiriant in 2017. Aspiriant primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients. The firm offers customized investment management and wealth planning services, including accounting and banking support, tax and estate planning, and specialized consulting, using a mix of investment options guided by internal research and AI-assisted client communications.