Vipin Saraf Valappil Narayanan is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Sybase, an SAP company, for 22 years. He is also 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 plans, trusts, and corporations through a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm offers proprietary and third-party investment model portfolios and manages both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Sang Le is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 23 years of industry experience. He has held his current position since 2007. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a rental property in Castro Valley, California. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, and maintains roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Chinghui Lin is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Lin has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also CEO and President of RichieMax Consulting Inc. outside of the firm. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations through both advisory and broker-dealer services, offering proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Adam Beard is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC, First Republic Investment Management, Inc., and Jefferies & Company, Inc. Beard serves on the Board of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra as a member of the Development Committee. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds. The firm combines centralized macro and manager research with access to independent managers and alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

Minnie Sanford is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with 26 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2021 and previously at Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough LLC in two separate periods totaling six years. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and private market programs for qualified clients.

Patti May is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as a self-employed insurance agent focused on the sale of fixed annuities and life insurance. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Brent Carlson is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018, with prior experience in mortgage and residential services. Outside of financial advising, he is an independent creator who reviews television shows and movies on YouTube. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab's research tools and asset allocation models. The firm operates within the Charles Schwab ecosystem and delivers advice without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Andrew Venturi is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sepio Capital, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment process integrates centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Chris Parker is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors since 2010. Hightower provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research to deliver portfolio management and financial planning services.

Derek Pritchard is a financial advisor at SPC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sigma Planning Corporation since 2017, following a tenure at SagePoint Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on fixed insurance sales, including life, disability income, long-term care, and critical illness insurance. SPC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering mostly discretionary management with options for nondiscretionary arrangements and collaborating with third-party managers in various advisory roles.

Lucy Kwok is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience at Uber. Outside of her advisory role, Kwok provides care and education for infants and toddlers through a daycare business. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through a variety of fee-based and commission-based investment programs.

Andrew Kowal is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Koil, MendaCel Inc., and South California Junior PGA. Separately, he has been involved in the restaurant business through Wa Sushi and Izakaya. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment process incorporates macroeconomic research and multi-phase due diligence, offering portfolios composed of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Anne Beyel is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at IEQ Capital since 2019, following positions at First Republic Investment Management and Wheels Up. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a centralized investment process that includes macro and manager research, independent manager selection, and allocations to liquid and private alternative investments.

Jack Brooks is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has worked in the investment advisory industry since 2023, including prior experience at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC. Before entering the industry, he spent several years in educational roles at Boston College and MICDS. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm integrates macro and manager research with access to liquid and private alternative investments, serving clients typically with net worth above $10 million.

Samuel Brumbaugh is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as an advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at First Republic Securities Company, LLC, First Republic Investment Management, Inc., and Bel Air Securities LLC. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and family-office services, utilizing a combination of macro and manager research alongside access to liquid and private alternative investments.

Vanessa Anderson is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 23 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the proprietor of Kona Alii Anderson LLC, a partnership that holds personal real estate in Hawaii. 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 services, operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with a consolidated investment platform that includes equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Daniel Goldie is a CFP® and CFA® with 27 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at Bam Management, LLC, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, LLC, and operated his own firm, Dan Goldie Financial Services LLC. Focus Partners Wealth serves a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporations, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that incorporates fundamental and quantitative analysis, consultant-derived capital market assumptions, and third-party separate account managers, offering both discretionary and nondiscretionary advice across a broad array of asset types and strategies.

Elizabeth Murrell is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Sepio Capital, LP and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining IEQ Capital in 2023. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, focusing on separately managed accounts and family-office services. The firm employs a centralized investment process that includes independent manager research and allocation to both liquid and private alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

Timothy Ross is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cresset in 2023, he worked at First Republic Investment Management and First Republic Securities Company LLC from 2015 to 2023. Cresset Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets for a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on diversified, asset-allocation-driven portfolio construction using both active and passive strategies and conducts structured due diligence across public and private markets.

Erin Lively is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with the Series 65 designation and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining IEQ Capital in 2025, she held roles at Fintrx and PenFed Credit Union, as well as positions outside the financial industry. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $35.4 billion and offers a range of specialized investment solutions including private alternative investments and client Digital Asset exposure.