Clayton Earle is a financial advisor at Elevate Wealth Management, L.L.C. in San Francisco, CA, with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and has worked as an independent financial consultant and substitute teacher. He is also president of an S-Corp with no current operating assets. Elevate Wealth Management provides portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and 401(k) plan sponsors. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, technical, and cyclical analyses, using a wide range of instruments and both long- and short-term trading strategies.

Sara Ellefsen is a CFP® and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. She has been the principal of Golden Gate Personal Financial Planning since 2004. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing comprehensive, goals-based financial planning, investment advice, and investment management. Golden Gate Personal Financial Planning emphasizes diversified, liquid portfolios with a focus on tax- and cost-efficiency, managing client accounts primarily on a discretionary basis and offering specialized planning for stock grants, company benefits, and complex asset situations.

Dylan Maney is a financial advisor at Maney Wealth with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Fisher Investments and Northern Trust. Maney Wealth provides discretionary investment management for pooled and institutional-type clients, along with standalone financial planning and consulting services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to build goals-based portfolios and employs various asset-allocation strategies, focusing on public securities and occasionally alternative investments.

Adam Gould is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is the founder and sole advisor at Dogpatch Wealth in San Francisco, CA. His background includes roles at Boustead Securities, Growth Capital Services, Emerson Equity, and Barclays Capital, among others. He also operates Dogpatch Capital, a non-discretionary registered investment adviser. Dogpatch Wealth provides discretionary investment management and comprehensive wealth-management services to individuals, trusts, estates, and private foundations. The firm implements customized portfolio strategies across a broad range of asset classes and serves as adviser and general partner to a venture capital fund-of-funds available to accredited investors.

Khoi Nguyen is a CFP® and CFA® certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Wata Capital LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in San Francisco, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to founding Wata Capital, he spent 11 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Wata Capital manages approximately $8.4 million in discretionary assets for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, nonprofits, and business entities. The firm employs a value-oriented, concentrated equity strategy and offers discretionary investment management alongside standalone financial planning and consulting services.

Wealth Script Advisors offers a wealth management experience unlike any other, designed specifically for tech professionals. With 12 years of experience in the financial advisory industry and certifications such as CFP®, CFA®, and Enrolled Agent, we bring a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges of equity compensation, concentrated investments, tax strategy, and real estate. Our expertise is rooted in a deep knowledge of the tech sector, allowing us to craft strategies that address the complexities of your financial world while simplifying the path forward. Three key pillars truly separate us from the rest: First, our deep expertise in working with tech professionals. We understand the intricacies of your compensation structures and have the experience to help you maximize wealth while managing the tax implications. Second is our personalized investment experience, which focuses on customization and driving utility. Third, we offer a white-glove boutique experience. Our firm combines the personalized attention of a small, exclusive practice with the expertise and resources of a much larger firm, ensuring that every interaction is seamless and tailored to your specific needs. At Wealth Script Advisors, we’re committed to delivering strategic, thoughtful advice with an unwavering focus on your long-term financial success. Whether you’re navigating equity compensation, building wealth through real estate, or looking for a partner to guide you through life’s financial milestones, we provide the kind of individualized attention that ensures you feel supported and confident every step of the way.

Joseph Pach is the principal owner and managing member of Corcovado Investment Advisors, LLC, with over 20 years of industry experience including two decades at Mellon Capital Management. He holds a Series 65 credential and has led Corcovado since 2021. In addition to advisory services, he manages proprietary futures trading through a Commodity Trading Advisor registration. Corcovado Investment Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to high-net-worth individuals, utilizing a top-down asset allocation process with advanced statistical techniques and options strategies. The firm also offers consulting and litigation support services separate from its investment management business.

Robert Bilbao is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Shorestown Partners LLC in San Francisco, CA. He has experience at Hall Capital Partners LLC and TDA Investment Group among other roles since 2018. Shorestown Partners LLC provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on continuous investment advice and portfolio management. The firm employs a fee-only model using Modern Portfolio Theory and an asset-allocation approach favoring passive investments, with discretionary account management and periodic reviews.

Barbara Steinmetz is a CFP® professional with 36 years of experience at Steinmetz Financial Planning, an independent firm based in Redwood City, CA. She has maintained her practice since 1990. In addition to her financial planning credentials, she holds a real estate broker license, which she does not use in client engagements. Steinmetz Financial Planning is a California-registered, fee-only adviser serving individual investors and small business owners. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management services guided by a fiduciary standard, employing a blend of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analyses with a range of investment exposures.

I’m your founder and resident money expert, Michal Skowronski. I’m a Fiduciary and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ here to help you avoid costly mistakes and make managing money simple. I founded Skylark Wealth to strike the ideal balance for personal financial services combining the latest in technology with fiduciary-level personal service alongside a fee structure that properly aligns incentives toward mutual long-term success. Skylark’s open architecture allows me to serve clients wherever their assets may be held using the most suitable investments and to evolve the platform with the latest in technology without restriction or limitation. Skylark’s fee-only fiduciary model incentivizes me to do only that which is in the long-term best interest of my clients. In fact, I have signed a fiduciary oath to do so. For 10 years prior I worked at a similarly structured Registered Investment Advisor that grew from $75mm to $1b in assets under management. During that time I earned the Certified Financial Planner designation. Let’s create a bright future together and make money one less thing for you to worry about.

Victor Bekhet is the principal advisor at Victorwealth, LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Shenouda Capital Management LLC for six years before founding Victorwealth in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Bekhet manages privately owned rental properties. Victorwealth provides discretionary investment management for institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals, offering active equity and fixed-income portfolio strategies that integrate ESG analysis and customizable options. The firm employs a top-down stock selection process supported by fundamental research and utilizes institutional-style operational controls despite its small size.

Gerald Butrimovitz is a CFP® with 41 years of industry experience, currently operating Gerald Butrimovitz Wealth Advisory in San Francisco, CA. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2009 and established his independent advisory firm in 2012. He serves as trustee for a family trust. Gerald Butrimovitz Wealth Advisory provides comprehensive financial planning and counseling to individuals, families, trusts, estates, business owners, and retirement plans. The firm offers non-discretionary advice through a documented planning process, including retirement, estate, tax, and protection planning, typically billed hourly with an option for fixed-fee ongoing service.

Terry Wu is a financial advisor at TDirection Asset Management in San Francisco, CA, with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management for 11 years. Wu is a limited partner at TD & Christy Insurance Agency, where he oversees business performance. TDirection Asset Management is an independent firm managing discretionary portfolios for individuals, high-net-worth clients, family trusts, and select retirement plans. The firm employs a proprietary research process and a Core & Satellite investment approach that combines fundamental and technical analysis to guide portfolio management.

Timothy Heller is the sole advisor at Compass Rose Advisors, Inc., based in San Francisco, CA, with 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Compass Rose Advisors since 1993. Compass Rose Advisors provides discretionary investment management primarily to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as trusts and institutional accounts. The firm focuses on concentrated, long-term equity portfolios guided by independent fundamental analysis, managing accounts within client-specified guidelines and offering weekly reviews and annual performance letters.

Edward Pollak Jr. is the principal of EE Fund Management, LLC, an independent firm based in San Francisco, CA, with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked as a senior game industry analyst for Jon Peddie Research since 2006. EE Fund Management provides portfolio management for individuals and trusts, focusing on the video game industry through a sector-specific investment partnership closed to new investors. The firm employs a long-term, low-turnover, buy-and-hold approach with a technology tilt and utilizes multi-tiered research, including a proprietary video game tech index that is rebalanced semiannually.

Ryan Taleghani is a financial advisor at Peninsula Equity Capital with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a partner in a real estate business and operates an online retail store. Peninsula Equity Capital is a state-registered investment adviser serving primarily institutional clients and pooled vehicles. The firm focuses on equity-centered portfolios using a combination of fundamental, cyclical, and behavioral analysis to identify undervalued businesses, with an investment approach that includes concentrated equity positions and the use of derivatives for hedging and trading within separately managed accounts.

Richard Sun is a financial advisor at alphaAI Capital Management in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Barclays since 2014. alphaAI Capital Management is an independent firm providing discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and business entities primarily through an interactive digital platform. The firm employs quantitative and systematic methods combined with fundamental and technical analysis to construct and monitor portfolios, often investing in exchange-listed equities and ETFs while utilizing algorithmic decision-making and a technology-driven approach.

Amporn Leininger is the sole advisor at Summit Financial Services in San Francisco, CA, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been associated with Summit Financial Advisory Services, Inc. since 1999. In addition to investment advisory, she provides bookkeeping, tax, annuities, and insurance services as part of her practice. Summit Financial Services offers investment advisory and financial planning to individuals and small businesses, focusing on securities investment advice alongside retirement, college planning, tax preparation, insurance, and business consulting. The firm operates on a non-discretionary basis, using various analytical methods and transaction-based or hourly billing rather than asset-based fees.

Leon Shirman is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Emerald Hills Capital, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm based in Redwood City, CA. He has 14 years of industry experience and has led Emerald Hills Capital since 2011. Emerald Hills Capital provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm manages approximately $16 million in assets and specializes in fundamental, long-term equity investments focused on small- to mid-cap companies, while also managing a private pooled investment vehicle.

James Schwarz is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. from 2011 to 2017 before founding Clear Retirement Advice LLC in 2017. He is a limited partner in a family limited partnership, Quarry Hill, with no decision-making authority or compensation. Clear Retirement Advice LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and goal-based financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to create tailored asset allocations and uses a fixed-fee billing structure without third-party subadvisers.