Linda Tjiputra is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience and is currently affiliated with Mutual Advisors, LLC. She has worked at Mutual Advisors since 2018 and has prior experience at firms including Waddell & Reed and Scott Manley. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as an independent insurance agent. Mutual Advisors, LLC provides advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of active and passive strategies and employs various analytical techniques to tailor investment solutions to client objectives.

Christopher Moody is a financial advisor at Summitry, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and previously worked at Fisher Investments. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as investment companies and other advisers. The firm’s research-driven, bottom-up investment approach combines internally managed core strategies with independent managers and alternative investments, and it acts as adviser to a registered mutual fund.

Andrea Gandolfo is a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. with 38 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Bailard, Inc. since 1981 and at Bailard Fund Services, Inc. from 1987 to 2018. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Bailard provides wealth management and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management across multi-asset and single-asset strategies. The firm uses a multi-asset diversification approach combining quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and it offers sustainable and impact investing options for interested clients.

Neelesh Champaneri is a CFP® and CFA® with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Modern Wealth Management, LLC and previously worked at Wade Financial Advisory, Inc. and Opes Advisors. Outside of advising, he participates as an independent contractor providing expert consulting through Tegus Expert Networks. Modern Wealth Management offers investment advisory and integrated planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a centralized portfolio management model guided by an Investment Committee and provides specialized services such as ERISA plan management and tax planning through affiliated entities.

Kurt Hoefer is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Summitry, LLC. He previously worked at Hofer Capital Management, LLC and The Golub Group, where he spent over two decades. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager selection. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach combining internally managed core strategies with independent managers and alternative methods.

Brenda Vingiello is a CFA® charterholder with 4 years of industry experience, currently serving at Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC since 2011. She is based in Palo Alto, CA. Sand Hill Global Advisors provides investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, not-for-profit organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm follows an open-architecture, globally oriented investment approach that emphasizes asset allocation and combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research.

Thao Pham is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently working at Summitry, LLC. Prior to joining Summitry, Pham held roles at Golub Group, LLC, Stavis & Cohen Financial, and FSC Securities Corp. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and model equity strategies. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach and combines internally managed core allocations with independent managers and alternative strategies.

Ryan Chavez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Advisory Group of San Francisco and LPL Financial before joining Bailard, Inc., where he has been since 2024. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, employing an active multi-asset approach that combines quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and other institutional investors, and is notable for its management of affiliated pooled vehicles and sub-advisory roles for mutual funds.

Leonida Kourtoglou is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including E*TRADE Capital Management LLC and Edward Jones. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that provides discretionary portfolio management to high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients through model-driven Separately Managed Accounts, Fund Strategist Portfolios, and Strategist UMAs on the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Jonathan Stoft is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with PFG Advisors and United Planners, having previously worked with firms including Charles Schwab and Commonwealth Central Credit Union. Outside of his advisory career, he has been active as a musician for over three decades, performing with groups such as West Bay Rhythm and the Joe Ferrari Big Band. PFG Advisors offers fee-based investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and financial institutions. The firm utilizes a network of investment advisor representatives who implement model portfolios or select third-party managers, emphasizing a macro allocation approach with index-based ETFs alongside fundamental and technical analysis.

Loay Naser is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at DFPG Investments, Inc. Naser serves on the board of directors for Coro Global and owns several non-investment businesses, including a hospitality group and a snack production company. Diversify Advisory Services is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, corporations, retirement plans, trusts, foundations, and small business owners. The firm utilizes a tactical diversification approach and offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services tailored to client goals and risk tolerance.

Gregory Babcock is a financial advisor with Gibbs Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms, including Virtue Capital Management, LLC, and Horter Investment Management, LLC. Babcock is also the owner of Integrity Wealth Management & Insurance Services, LLC, where he is involved in the sales of insurance and annuity products. Gibbs Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients through an advisor-directed Model Management program that utilizes third-party platforms and strategists. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring model portfolios based on clients’ financial situations, goals, and risk tolerance, rather than constructing proprietary portfolios.

Lars Larsen is a financial advisor with CreativeOne Wealth, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Change Path LLC, Client One Securities, LLC, and Vision Insurance Partners. Lars is also the owner of Heritage Financial North, where he is involved in the sale of life insurance and annuities. CreativeOne Wealth, LLC provides fee-based asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and sub-advisory services to individual clients, corporations, charitable organizations, and other RIAs. The firm uses a combination of proprietary ETF-based models, third-party managers, and option-based strategies, supported by quantitative and fundamental analyses.

Drew Kunde is a financial advisor at Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Sand Hill Global Advisors since 2021. Prior to that, he was with One Capital Management, LLC and Hawk Ridge Systems. Sand Hill Global Advisors provides investment management, wealth management, and financial planning services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, not-for-profit organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other business entities. The firm employs an open-architecture, globally oriented investment approach that emphasizes asset allocation, combining top-down macro analysis with bottom-up research across active and passive vehicles.

Flavio Pando Jr. is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience, currently with Mutual Advisors, LLC since 2018. His prior experience includes positions at Elaine Manley, Inc. and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He is also active as an independent insurance agent and is a licensed real estate sales representative. Mutual Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, trusts, retirement plans, and institutional clients. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies with a focus on diversification and uses multiple analytical approaches to tailor portfolios according to client objectives.

Romy Pavolotsky is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bailard, Inc. since 1997. He also worked at Bailard Fund Services, Inc. for 21 years. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and various pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a multi-asset, active investment approach combining quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and is noted for its sustainable investing options and sub-advisory roles with mutual funds and separate accounts.

Alexander Tran is a financial advisor with Summitry, LLC in Foster City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Vantage Wealth, IMST Distributors, LLC, and RNC Genter Capital Management. Outside of financial advisory, he is a partner in an e-commerce venture called Pawfect Pets. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and occasionally investment companies and advisers. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach combining internally managed core strategies with alternative managers and offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and mutual fund advisory services.

Eva Xu is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. She currently works at Empirical Wealth Management and previously held positions at Chestnut Advisory Group and Charles Schwab Investment Advisory, Inc. Xu serves on the board of the SOAR Foundation, a nonprofit providing scholarships to underprivileged Chinese youths, and volunteers as an advisory board member for the Journal of Investment Management. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a diversified investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and operates several affiliated businesses that provide real estate, insurance, and legal services.

Maxwell Keltner is a financial advisor at Diversify Advisory Services, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at DFPG Investments, Inc. since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CFO and Secretary for J Three Enterprises, a professional services and payroll company, and acts as trustee, executor, and power of attorney for family members. Diversify Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and small business owners. The firm employs a tactical diversification approach using a range of investment strategies and platforms, offering portfolio management, financial consulting, and multi-family office support.

Glen Guglielmina is a financial advisor with Arkadios Wealth Advisors in Redwood City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 17 years of industry experience, including roles at Arkadios Capital and Investment Architects, Inc. Outside of advising, he operates a life insurance and annuities business as a licensed insurance agent. Arkadios Wealth Advisors is a multi-team SEC-registered firm serving individuals, trusts, businesses, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers customized investment plans through a variety of managed accounts and combines fundamental, technical, and cyclical investment analysis for portfolio construction.