Qian Wang is a financial advisor with JW Golden Gate Investment, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 29 years of industry experience. He has been with JW Golden Gate Investment since 2020 and has prior experience at LPL Financial, LLC since 2007. Outside of advisory work, Wang is also engaged as a software programmer and has experience as a personal assistant and health assistant. JW Golden Gate Investment, LLC provides portfolio management services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on client-specific investment policy statements, asset allocation, and regular portfolio monitoring. The firm employs a long-term trading approach based on charting, cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

We Yu Chou is a financial advisor at New Assets Investment Advisors LLC in Milpitas, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with New Assets Investment Advisors since its founding in 2013. New Assets Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charitable organizations and corporate/business clients. The firm emphasizes individualized multi-asset allocation, periodic portfolio rebalancing, and due diligence on real estate alternatives, while also offering educational seminars and Chinese-language outreach.

Nicholas Rugh is the sole advisor at Rugh Financial, an independent firm based in Menlo Park, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Rugh Financial since 2008. Rugh Financial is a fee-only advisory practice serving individuals, couples, families, and business owners with goal-oriented financial planning and portfolio management. The firm typically operates on a non-discretionary basis, providing customized advice through hourly, fixed-fee, and AUM arrangements, and emphasizes long-term investment strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, stocks, and bonds.

Alex Quan is the sole advisor at SkySphere LLC in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with SkySphere since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Quan serves as president and board member of Atzen Inc., a San Jose-based skincare company unrelated to investment management. SkySphere LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to pooled and institutional clients as well as individual investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary quantitative models and fundamental analysis across various strategies, offering tailored portfolio management that includes growth equity, balanced equity/bond, income, and direct bond ladders.

Yash Patil is a CFA charterholder and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses, with five years of industry experience. He is the principal at AGenTech Equities, LLC and previously worked at City National Rochdale, Northern Trust, and Regius Lifespaces. AGenTech Equities, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, focusing on U.S. exchange-listed equities and options strategies such as cash-secured puts and covered calls. The firm combines thematic research on secular trends like artificial intelligence with fundamental and technical analysis to construct concentrated, options-driven portfolios managed on a discretionary basis.

Glen Davenport is the principal advisor at Davenport Wealth Advisors in Castro Valley, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has led his independent firm since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent. Davenport Wealth Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm uses diversified, risk-based allocations with institutional mutual funds and passive ETFs, emphasizing small- and value-tilts, and typically manages client assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Vaibhav Goel is a financial advisor at Simple Money Advisors LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at DoorDash, Google, and Lyft. Simple Money Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering both one-time and ongoing financial planning. The firm uses various investment methods, including fundamental and quantitative analysis, and offers a subscription-based account aggregation and planning platform developed by its affiliate, Simple Money, Inc.

Howard Chen is the CEO and owner of Parah Capital Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Fremont, CA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Parah Capital Management in 2013, he has been associated with Globalink Securities, Inc. since 2009. Parah Capital Management provides integrated financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a "Core++" investment approach that combines a broadly diversified core with active selection, emphasizing equities, value orientation, long-term holding, and fundamental research.

Chao Wen Huang is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Candor Financial, LLC, an independent firm based in Santa Clara, CA, where he has worked since 2010. Candor Financial serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charitable organizations, with a significant portion of its client base consisting of high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a fee-only comprehensive financial planning approach and combines passive and active investment strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the CAPM framework.

Akio Kurata is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Equity X Investments, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining his current firm in 2024, he held leadership roles at related entities including Equity X, Inc., where he serves as CEO overseeing data analytics and market analysis. Equity X Investments, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals and businesses. The firm also offers subscription-based AI market research and early-stage deal-flow introductions, utilizing a variety of analytical methods alongside long- and short-term trading strategies where appropriate.

As a Certified Financial Planner, I have worked with many clients from all walks of life in helping them with their financial journey. Many clients come to me for a more clearer picture of what their current financial journey looks like and what options they have to fulfill their financial goals as they walk through their journey. At Saaga Wealth Planning, we know that every client's journey is unique, and therefore, to better help them, we understand it takes time, dedication, and attention to details. With the understanding that not every client is looking for the same level and type of service. Saaga Wealth Planning offers tailored services to meet most any client's needs. We offer various service models from Comprehensive Financial Planning to Modular Financial Planning. Based on the client's needs, we offer one-time planning as well as ongoing planning on a retainer basis. We truly believe that comprehensive financial planning should go hand-in hand with portfolio management. Our portfolio management services include free financial planning. We focus on tax-efficient and cost friendly investments that align with our clients' risk tolerance and financial goals. We serve clients at various stages of their financial journey, from pre-retirees to retirees. If clarity and confidence is what you are looking for in your financial journey, then Saaga Wealth Planning is dedicated to helping you get there.

Sunil Chowdary Vemulapalli is a CFA charterholder based in Pleasanton, CA, with over a decade of experience in investment management across multiple firms including Sensato Investors and Trunk Road Capital. He currently manages Golkonda Investment Advisors and holds a concurrent position at Agora Indexing Technologies LLC. Golkonda Investment Advisors provides fee-only, per-engagement financial planning and non-discretionary investment advice to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, and trusts. The firm emphasizes diversified, long-term portfolios using low-cost ETFs and index funds, delivering recommendations through written reports without trading authority or ongoing portfolio monitoring.

Parthiv Sangani is a financial advisor at Beacon Park Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with six years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at GoDaddy from 2013 to 2019. Beacon Park Capital is a small, independent advisory firm serving individuals, family offices, trusts, and estates through separately managed accounts. The firm offers a concentrated Long Term Growth strategy and a Tailored Strategy, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and performance-based compensation for certain clients.

Rishi Gosalia is the sole advisor at SF Value Capital, LLC, an independent firm based in Pleasanton, California. He holds the Series 65 designation and has seven years of industry experience. In addition to managing SF Value Capital, he has been employed at Google, Inc. since 2013. SF Value Capital provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and IRAs, managing approximately $17.25 million across around 31 client accounts. The firm employs a concentrated, value-oriented equity investment approach focused on undervalued companies with long-term growth prospects, typically working with clients who have a ten-year or longer investment horizon.

Stacy Turner is a financial advisor with The Wealth Mastery, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has operated as a sole proprietor and with The Wealth Mastery in various capacities since 2013. Turner also engages in licensed insurance sales, dedicating approximately 10% of her professional time to this activity. The Wealth Mastery, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm customizes investment programs based on client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance, using a combination of macro, fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

Junyu Guo is a financial advisor at JY Capital Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at eHEALTH, INC. and Fehr & Peers. JY Capital Management provides fee-based investment advisory services with a focus on customized portfolio management for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using a broad range of instruments, including options, short sales, and margin, tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

William Steinberger is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with nine years of experience in financial advising. He is the sole advisor at Think Different Financial Planning, an independent firm he has led since 2021. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at Opes Wealth Management, Opes Advisors, Buckingham Asset Management, and Raub Brock Capital Management. Think Different Financial Planning provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a largely passive, index-oriented investment approach using ETFs and low-cost funds, offers discretionary portfolio management, and coordinates with third-party money managers as needed.

Jeremy Nadel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and has prior experience with Delta Agricultural Holdings and running a self-owned business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes managed accounts within its planning approach.

Taylor Ames is a financial advisor at Arena Advisors LLC in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor Inc. prior to founding Arena Advisors. Outside of finance, Taylor is a fitness instructor at F45 Training, a group fitness organization. Arena Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes ETFs and integrates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis, including long-term trading and options strategies.

Preston Dodd is a financial advisor at Mission Capital Advisors Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Mission Capital Advisors as well as at Gordian Investments, Alumni Ventures Group, Independent Brokerage Solutions, and Oxford Economics USA. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a consulting business providing management, operations, and strategy guidance separate from investment portfolio management. Mission Capital Advisors primarily serves institutional and pooled accounts such as foundations, endowments, and charitable organizations, while also advising businesses and individuals. The firm uses macroeconomic analysis and diversified asset allocation to develop customized investment policies and offers consulting and educational services without managing assets on a discretionary basis.