Krystalynn Schlegel is a financial advisor at ValMark Advisers, Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and has previously worked at The Leaders Group Inc and Sisu Insurance. Schlegel serves on the board of The Frederick Gunn School and Forum 400, a nonprofit organization supporting life insurance producers, and leads a monthly networking group with ProVisors. ValMark Advisers provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, plan sponsors, and institutional clients through a network of approximately 280 advisors. The firm emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and third-party managers, supported by proprietary platforms and comprehensive back-office services.

Michael Thomas is a financial advisor at Advisor Resource Council with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Falcon Point Capital, LLC for 18 years. Thomas is also a partner, senior portfolio manager, and director of research at AIQ Asset Management, where he is involved in asset management services and portfolio strategy. Advisor Resource Council serves individuals, families, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business enterprises, providing asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and referrals to third-party money managers. The firm employs AIQ model portfolios that integrate artificial intelligence with fundamental analysis, offering tiered strategies for various account sizes and bespoke options for high-wealth clients.

Michael Mckean is a financial advisor at Infinity Financial Services Advisory with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Infinity Financial Services Advisory since 2020, following four years at Infinity Financial Services. He is also the owner of NorCal Benefit Solutions, a health and life insurance business. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $174 million for around 642 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, adviser selection, and pension consulting, employing a multi-method investment approach including technical and fundamental analysis and strategies incorporating mutual funds, ETFs, options, and complex products.

Meredith Rosen is a financial advisor at BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Kestra Financial Inc., Capital Planning Advisors, and Bedell Frazier Investment Counselling, LLC. Vector serves individuals, business owners, trusts and estates, and pension and profit-sharing plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process is overseen by an Investment Committee and emphasizes customized investment policies developed through its proprietary Sojourn™ application.

Anna Yu is a financial advisor at Certuity, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC for eight years before joining Certuity in 2023. Certuity manages approximately $3.30 billion and provides investment advisory, financial planning, family office, and investment consulting services to high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients, private foundations, endowments, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a long-term, buy-and-hold investment approach that combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with an emphasis on asset allocation and diversification.

Matthew Casatico is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Aldrich Wealth and Ameritas Advisory Services, among others. Choreo serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, institutional clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of advisory services such as portfolio management, financial planning, outsourced CIO services, and specialized consulting, using a structured investment process that incorporates quantitative screening and a variety of investment vehicles.

Nicholas Levinson is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Apella Wealth. Prior to joining Apella Wealth in 2025, he worked for 22 years at Park Piedmont Advisors LLC. Apella Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plan sponsors, foundations, and institutions. The firm employs a model-driven, quantitative investment approach featuring factor-oriented equity strategies, traditional fixed-income allocations, and portfolio customization, supported by an integrated set of third-party technologies.

James Noack is a financial advisor with Madison Avenue Securities, LLC who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Madison Avenue Securities and its predecessor firms since 2009 and is also president and owner of New Vintage Financial Services, LLC. Additionally, he serves as a board member and part owner of NoSeeUm Land Company and NoSeeUm Orchard, entities involved in land management and residential development in Washington. Madison Avenue Securities, LLC provides investment advisory and related services to individual clients, charitable institutions, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, managing approximately $2.0 billion in assets. The firm offers a variety of account platforms and programs, employing multiple investment strategies and serving clients through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Shane Larson is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Composition Wealth, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Main Street Research LLC, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Mainspring Wealth Advisors/Cox Financial, and several other firms dating back to 2016. Composition Wealth provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach using low-cost, diversified mutual funds and ETFs, supplemented by individual securities and private investments, and manages approximately $9.47 billion in discretionary assets.

Tom Sciara is a financial advisor at Infinity Financial Services Advisory with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at National Life Group, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Equity Services Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is also involved as an insurance agent with Falcon PG Wealth Management and Insurance Services. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $174 million for around 642 clients. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients using a multi-method investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and quantitative analyses, employing a range of investment products and strategies including options and alternative investments.

Daire Heneghan is a CFA® charterholder and Series 66 licensee with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Infinity Financial Services Advisory, where he has worked since 2023. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Co, City National Bank, and Brownstein Crane Surgical Services. Outside of his advisory work, Heneghan coaches middle school rugby. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, adviser selection, and pension consulting. The firm uses a multi-method investment approach incorporating fundamental, technical, quantitative, and cyclical analysis, implementing strategies across various securities including mutual funds, ETFs, annuities, and options.

Charles Sommer is a financial advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors in Larkspur, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has worked in various roles including positions at Ardian and Montage International, and has been with United Capital Financial Advisors since 2025. Outside of finance, he has experience with organizations related to running, such as A Runner's Mind and Fleet Feet. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using asset-allocation models and offers customized strategies including ESG and faith-based preferences.

Guy Benstead is a financial advisor at KCM Investment Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Shelton Capital Management, IMST Distributors, LLC, and Cedar Ridge Partners. He is also the managing member of Cedar Ridge GP, LLC, a private investment partnership. KCM Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, retirees, and institutional clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm offers customized portfolio solutions that combine equities, exchange-traded funds, and investment-grade fixed income, utilizing fundamental and quantitative analysis to guide asset allocation and trading strategies.

Christopher Snyder is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for 16 years at Pillar Wealth Management, LLC. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing combined financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with multiple risk-based allocation models and integrates technology such as AI and machine learning to support portfolio construction and client communications.

Ralph Studley is a financial advisor at Concentric with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including New York Life and Schroder Investment Management North America. Studley serves on the board of the Westfield State University Foundation, which supports the university through fundraising and community engagement. Concentric provides discretionary sub-advisory portfolio management and model portfolio construction primarily to other registered investment advisers and financial institutions, using quantitative portfolio-optimization software combined with qualitative oversight to tailor investment solutions. The firm is notable for delivering most services through sub-advisory relationships, focusing on servicing other RIAs rather than direct retail clients.

Deborah Mitchell is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of industry experience. She currently works at BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC and previously spent 11 years at Bedell Frazier Investment Consulting before joining Kestra Financial, Inc. in 2026. Vector serves individuals, business owners, trusts and estates, and pension and profit-sharing plans with discretionary and limited non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process is guided by a proprietary application and an Investment Committee, offering customized portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, derivatives, and independent managers.

Michelle Durgy is a financial advisor at KCM Investment Advisors with 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with KCM since 2017 and previously held a position with City/County San Francisco from 2010 to 2017. Durgy holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. KCM Investment Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirees, corporate pensions, foundations, and endowments. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning, focusing on customized allocations to equities, ETFs, and individual bonds through a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and macro/cyclical analysis.

Andrew Zittell is a ChFC® with 38 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with The Wealth Consulting Group and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Yerba Buena Wealth Advisors, and Strategic Wealth Advisors Group. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual clients, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, technical, macroeconomic, and quantitative analysis to tailor investment strategies and offers a range of services including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across multiple custodial platforms.

Marisa Anh Browne is a financial advisor at Abacus Wealth Partners with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Carbon Collective Investing and Sonic Labs, as well as work in education and community agencies. Abacus Wealth Partners provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset-class investing approach based on academic research, integrating ESG screening and private pooled vehicles into client portfolios while using no-load mutual funds, ETFs, and passive institutional funds.

Gary Sipos is a financial advisor with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Donor Motivation San Francisco and Retirement Wealth Advisors. Outside of advisory roles, he founded College Cash Solutions, providing college financial planning and counseling services to families. Advisor Share Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management and financial planning. The firm utilizes third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios and provides a web-based platform to support independent advisers.