Shih Sheng Li is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience, working with Transamerica since 2014 and also holds a role at Cadence Design Systems, where he assists semiconductor companies with electronic design automation software. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers through multiple program platforms, including Transamerica ONE and the TFA365 Advisory Program.

Hong Ge is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, Ge has worked with Blue Shield of California, Delta Dental, Covered California, Kaiser Permanente, and UC Davis Health. Ge is also active as an independent insurance broker and engages with clients on health and dental insurance matters. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a variety of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Jay Backstrand is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and J.P. Morgan Trust Company from 2008 to 2017 before joining Citi Private Advisory LLC in 2017. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains large institutional capabilities, including in-house research and roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Yiding Lei is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica in 2020, Lei worked at Centaurus Financial for six years and also spent two years as a homemaker. Lei’s other business activities include sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering fee-based wrap programs, model portfolios, and access to third-party money managers.

Luoteng Lin is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC, Lin worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Sterling Bank and Trust. Outside of advising, Lin also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, featuring both client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and other affiliates, providing advisory, fund selection, and administrative services.

Sonya Brampton is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Rockefeller Financial since 2020, following roles at First Republic Bank and Specialty Real Estate Services. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating as both an investment adviser and a registered broker-dealer with a consolidated investment platform that delivers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary solutions.

Rahil Machiwalla is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at 1st United Credit Union since 2023 and Cuso Financial Services, LP from 2012 to 2023. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments, operating a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer model with both discretionary and non-discretionary assets under management.

Glenn Bittner is a financial advisor at PNC Wealth Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Kestra Investment Services, Principal Life Insurance Company, and Massmutual Life Insurance Company. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including an invitation-only digital discretionary account that uses algorithm-driven risk assessments and approved model strategies managed by PNC or third-party strategists.

Daniel Robinson is a CFP® and ChFC® with 20 years of experience, currently affiliated with Principal Financial Services in San Jose, CA. He has been with Principal Life Insurance and Principal Securities since 2006. His professional activities include working with fixed insurance products such as life, disability income, annuities, group life, dental, and health insurance. Principal Securities offers brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, nonprofits, corporations, and active-duty military personnel outside the U.S. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, direct advisory programs, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Ernest Hui is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently with Kestra Advisory Services and has prior experience at Gbs Insurance And Financial Services, Inc. and M. Holdings Securities, Inc. Since 2022, he has been involved as a co-founder and partner of Bald Eagle City, a local basketball club focused on organizing leagues and coaching youth teams in his community. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering services including plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors and employs a rigorous investment due diligence process while offering access to multiple management platforms and third-party solutions.

Jonathan Yu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and leads Jonathan Yu Enterprise, Inc. since 2017. His background also includes roles at Matrix Group Insurance and World Financial Group. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in the sale of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Lorraine Siller is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Alviso, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has previous experience with World System Builders and the United States Census Bureau. Siller serves as a volunteer board member for Eastwood Manor II HOA. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm provides both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Peter Gifford is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. based in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mercer, he worked at Regis Acquisition Inc. and Regis Management Company, LLC, where he held management roles. He serves on the boards and investment committees of several nonprofit organizations, including the Children’s Health Council and the Palo Alto Community Fund. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, and various institutional clients, providing investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach uses Modern Portfolio Theory with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a combination of ETFs, index funds, separate accounts, and private funds, supported by client education and integrated service offerings.

Cheuk Wong is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at 888 International LLC, World Financial Group, American Emperor LLC, and Caltrans, where he works as an engineer. Outside of advising, he is involved in managing a hardware business through American Emperor LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services and supports its network through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Xiu Hou is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Wisecrook Financial LLC and WFGIA. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with Sangraf International Inc., a company that sells graphite electrodes to steel companies, and has experience managing finance operations there. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment models.

Jaswinder Mehra is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at The Colony Group, LLC and GW & Wade, LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he spent five years at Deloitte. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporations, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis, utilizing a wide array of investment strategies and affiliated service offerings.

Qaysar Al Aboosi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at First Citizens Wealth, SVB Wealth LLC, Wells Fargo, and Merrill. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including derivatives and futures services, and provides bespoke discretionary solutions for very large clients.

Bryan Bradshaw is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007, based in Palo Alto, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research, swap dealer operations, and bespoke discretionary solutions for large clients.

Clement Chiang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also holds leadership and administrative roles at Mission Peak Investment Group LLC and Ashape Consulting, Inc. Additionally, he was involved with the Clement and Ruxi Foundation for ten years. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm’s advisory approach relies on model portfolios and third-party managers, combining proprietary and external strategies.

Ethan Shin is a financial advisor at GWN Securities Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at LA Pension Planners and the University of California. Ethan is also involved in life and health insurance sales. GWN Securities provides investment advisory and related services to individual and corporate clients through managed account programs and financial planning. The firm utilizes a mix of affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers and employs both long-term and tactical market-timing strategies.