David Carroll is a financial advisor at Palisade Financial in Orinda, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Palisade Financial since 2011. Palisade Financial is an independent registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct portfolios and typically seeks discretionary trading authority, employing a range of instruments and higher-risk trading techniques.

Robert Dawson is a financial advisor with Dawson Investment Management in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Ameriprise Financial Services. Dawson Investment Management provides investment advisory and wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on customized, primarily long-term strategies implemented on a discretionary basis. The firm offers a range of portfolio options including mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and unit investment trusts, and features a wrap fee program that combines transaction, custody, and administrative costs into its asset-based advisory fee.

Martin Johnson is the principal of 361 Financial Planning, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He also serves as president and managing attorney of 360 Estate Planning, Inc., providing legal services in estate planning and related areas, and works as an associate director and finance coach for MBA students at the University of Notre Dame. 361 Financial Planning offers wealth management and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using mutual funds, ETFs, individual bonds, and outside managers, with assets managed on a non-discretionary basis requiring client approval before trades.

Jun Zhu is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Crystal Investment Management, where he has worked since 2010, accumulating 16 years of industry experience. He operates a separate business selling proprietary asset allocation signals to other advisors, generated through an automated computer program. Crystal Investment Management is an independent registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm combines fundamental and quantitative methods, employing global macro and tactical asset allocation strategies alongside a long/short statistical-arbitrage approach.

Patrick O'Brien is the sole advisor at Jackson Peak Capital LLC in Lafayette, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Serent Capital and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Jackson Peak Capital LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and select institutional clients. The firm employs a comprehensive investment process that includes fundamental, cyclical, quantitative, and technical analysis, managing accounts on a discretionary basis in accordance with client-specific Investment Policy Statements.

Sylphiel Yip is a financial advisor at Uplift Investing, Inc with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Uplift Investing since 2017, following seven years at G.X.Clarke/INTL FCStone. Uplift Investing, Inc provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to individual clients and also serves as a subadviser to other investment advisers. The firm uses a long-term trading approach with a variety of analytical methods and offers a wrap fee program that consolidates custodial, brokerage, and transaction costs into a single fee.

Ty Rollins is the sole advisor at Ty Rollins, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he worked for 25 years at AT&T Services, Inc. and also operates One Source Lighting, Inc. since 2019. Ty Rollins, Inc. provides fee-only financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on comprehensive written or electronic plans and ongoing support. The firm does not offer investment management or custody of client funds and emphasizes passive portfolios with low-cost index funds and ETFs, along with tax-sensitive retirement planning topics. Services are billed as fixed or subscription fees, with compensation accepted only directly from clients.

Timothy Oshima is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal advisor at Acclaro Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2015, and he is also a co-owner of Simplera Benefits & Insurance Solutions. Outside of advising, he provides input on user interface and other aspects for a financial software development project. Acclaro Wealth Management offers investment management and financial planning to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, and small businesses. The firm uses a disciplined approach that includes written Investment Policy Statements, ongoing monitoring, and a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with implementation methods that may involve model portfolios, independent money managers, and wrap-fee arrangements.

Sean Gurson is a financial advisor at Unlock Investments in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Moody's Analytics, York Solutions WEX, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in proprietary trading and data engineering. Unlock Investments provides discretionary investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, focusing on tailored portfolio management and managed account programs. The firm emphasizes risk-managed strategies and performance-based compensation, with a distinctive approach to transparency and operational structure for a small independent advisor.

Michael Lickiss is a financial advisor at Pacific Wealth Advisory Services LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including PKS Investments, Arkadios Wealth Advisors, and Investment Architects, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in The Lk Project, a local performing and recording music group, and tutors high school students in science and math. Pacific Wealth Advisory Services LLC serves individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and one-time financial analysis services. The firm manages approximately $96 million across more than 220 client relationships, employing a tactical investment approach based on fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Ravi Ganjoo is the sole advisor at RG Capital Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Danville, California. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, including 22 years with his current firm. RG Capital Management provides discretionary investment management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients through diversified portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis. The firm employs both long- and short-term trades, occasionally using leverage and derivatives, and offers fee arrangements based on assets or performance.

Sunandan Clerk is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66-registered financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Dhamma Capital, an independent advisory firm based in Walnut Creek, CA, where he has worked since 2019. Prior to founding Dhamma Capital, he held positions at Regal Investment Advisors, Consilium Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. He is also a registered tax preparer with the California Tax Education Council, although he currently does not engage in tax preparation activities. Dhamma Capital manages approximately $70.8 million for a select client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth households, small businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and referrals to third-party money managers, using a combination of fundamental, technical, charting, and cyclical analysis to tailor portfolios to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Mario Hernandez is a CFP® with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is the principal of Longevity Wealth Management LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to founding Longevity Wealth Management, Hernandez spent over two decades at Gemmer Asset Management LLC. He also provides access to estate planning software through an online platform separate from his advisory practice. Longevity Wealth Management offers investment management, financial planning, and access to third-party advisory programs for individuals, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm primarily allocates client assets through third-party managers and turnkey platforms, providing coordinated financial planning and portfolio management with quarterly reviews.

Leon Mazza is a financial advisor at Heritage Grove Wealth Management, LLC in Danville, CA, with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Fisher Investments for 12 years and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC for 6 years. Heritage Grove Wealth Management provides fee-based wealth management services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates, foundations, and select institutional clients. The firm emphasizes custom portfolio construction using fundamental analysis, strategic asset allocation, and tax-efficient investment selection without relying on model portfolios or third-party managers.

Andrew Fisher is the sole advisor at Southfork Investment Management, holding a Series 65 credential with experience dating back to 2013 across roles including End-to-End Analytics and his own advisory practice. He has been with Southfork Investment Management since its founding in 2024. Southfork Investment Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and business entities with discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm’s approach focuses on quantitative analysis and diversified, risk-based portfolios using primarily no-load mutual funds, ETFs, individual stocks, and bonds, offering both advisory discretion and quarterly account reviews.

Ryan Dolan is the managing partner of Dolan Partners LLC in Danville, CA, holding the CFP® designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has led Dolan Partners since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he manages administrative and operational tasks for two multifamily real estate holdings unrelated to investment advice. Dolan Partners provides financial planning, wealth management, and discretionary investment management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes portfolios using ETFs, individual securities, and mutual funds, focusing on long-term capital appreciation, risk control, and tax efficiency.

Mark Dossa is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal advisor at Fortitude Wealth Management L.L.C., where he has worked since 2018. Prior to founding Fortitude, he held advisory roles at Dw Advisors LLC and Centara Capital Management Group. Dossa is also a licensed insurance agent and spends a small portion of his time offering fixed insurance products. Fortitude Wealth Management provides discretionary investment supervisory services and portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes tailored investment policies based on personal client objectives and uses asset allocation alongside mutual fund and ETF analysis to guide long- and short-term strategies.

Dana Soltani is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor based in Orinda, CA, with seven years of industry experience. She is the principal of Outflyers LLC, an independent firm she founded in 2019. In addition to her advisory work, Dana holds a Senior Director of Product position at Ellie Mae Inc., a technology company. Outflyers LLC provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm combines portfolio management with hourly financial planning and publishes educational materials for the public, tailoring investment strategies to client goals using fundamental and cyclical analysis.

Torr Steinhilber is a financial advisor at Munro Asset Management L.L.C. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Alterity Financial Group, LLC, Naples Asset Management Company, LLC, and LPL Financial. Munro Asset Management provides investment advisory and consulting services to both individual investors and institutional clients, offering portfolio management, retirement plan services, and consulting across active and passive investment strategies. The firm’s approach includes tailored asset allocation based on clients’ risk tolerance and objectives, supporting a wide range of clients including corporate pension plans, endowments, and foundations.

Robert Jersin is the principal of Jersin Financial Services in Danville, CA, with 23 years at the firm and 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as president of the firm's affiliated tax preparation business, dedicating half his time to income tax preparation. Jersin Financial Services provides investment management and financial planning to individual clients as well as pension and profit-sharing plan clients. The firm integrates investment decisions with personal income tax planning and offers in-house tax preparation, aiming to address multi-year tax effects and reduce tax drag.