Jason Hooz is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Cupertino, CA. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license, with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with New York Life Insurance Company since 1979 and Nylife Securities LLC since 1983. He is the owner of Hooz Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, LLC, which brokers non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers a range of program types, including fee-based advice and retirement plan consulting, and manages a substantial portion of its assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Sean Buxton is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Hightower Advisors and has worked previously at Integrity Alliance, Lion Street Financial, React Investment Solutions, and Legacy Capital Group California. Outside of his advisory role, Buxton serves on the board of GMW Associates, a company specializing in magnets and magnetic testing and support. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across a variety of investment vehicles.

David Kwon is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked with Planmember Securities Corporation since 2011 and is also involved with the Morgan Hill Unified School District as a teacher and with Dry Creek Grill, Inc. as a server. Kwon's experience includes work in employee benefits services and prior involvement with DKYH Enterprise Inc DBA Ford Cleaners. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary and offering participant-level investment options. The firm uses a top-down strategic asset allocation process and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supplemented by education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Xuejun Du is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Valley Health Plan, DA Cheng Global Digital Tech LLC, Warner Pacific Insurance Services, Kaiser Permanente, Blue Shield California, and Anthem Blue Cross California. In addition to his advisory work, he assists clients in applying for health insurance plans with multiple health insurance providers. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, primarily through model portfolios and third-party managers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and manages approximately $1.7 billion in regulatory assets under management.

Wing Ng is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with various Voya entities since 2014. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, wrap programs, third-party money manager access, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, emphasizing recommendation-based, non-discretionary relationships.

Ricky Romasanta is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he works as a licensed agent offering life and disability insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Leigh Shimamoto is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She currently works at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously was with Wealth Architects, LLC and Vernal Point Advisors. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios and offers a wide range of implementation options alongside financial planning, retirement consulting, tax support, and estate-planning coordination.

Julius Reyes is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2015 and is involved with InheritGuard LLC, providing education and client communications on estate planning services. Reyes also participates in college coaching through the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes model portfolios and third-party managers, delivering services through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE, TFA365, and Transamerica ALPHA.

Jackson Tung is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2015 and maintains roles at Gold Team LLC and Zhong Shi & Associates. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in office management and support activities, including clerical assistance and client services coordination. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base with investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory strategies, delivering services through multiple program platforms and a large advisor network.

Kun Lin Chung is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and holds a Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities since 2013 and also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank USA, N.A., an affiliate of his primary firm. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary investment platforms. The firm utilizes a range of strategic and tactical asset-allocation models supported by global asset management teams and offers specialized services including an Offshore Spectrum program for qualified non-resident clients.

Silvia Sadikin is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with World Financial Group, Inc. and the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, where she serves as a college consultant. Outside of financial advising, she owns and administers Bee Best Learning Center, an after-school care and tutoring program. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach implemented through third-party managers and platforms, delivering services via a large advisor network and multiple program options.

Kelly Kidwell is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Kelly has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 2006 and is also the co-founder and president of the Advanced Practice Network. Outside of financial advising, Kelly owns and operates a charter air services business and serves on the board of directors for the Field Arts and Events Hall. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a broad retail client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers both transaction-based brokerage and fee-based advisory services, utilizing proprietary and third-party investment strategies with options for discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Mandir Nagdev is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, Stratos Wealth Partners, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a variety of advisory programs, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset managers and turnkey platforms.

Liqiu Jiang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. In addition to her advisory role, she holds senior positions in biostatistics at Vera Therapeutics and Corcept Therapeutics, where she focuses on statistical analysis and clinical trial data. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm primarily utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory strategies.

Matthew Millett is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Mariner with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner, he worked at Google for 14 years. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and private funds by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a customized, discretionary portfolio approach supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax services and family office capabilities uncommon among large advisory firms.

Clare Raleigh is a financial advisor at Mariner with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mariner since 2022. Her previous roles include positions at Hayes Financial, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and it provides tax and accounting integration along with specialized family office and employer financial-wellness services.

Christine Opitz is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Cerity Partners LLC in Los Altos, CA. She joined Cerity Partners in 2025 and has prior experience including roles at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Stanford University. Outside of finance, she has experience as a family caregiver. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolio strategies.

James Daoang is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2024, with prior roles at True North Advisors and AAA NCNU. Outside of advising, he is involved in property and casualty insurance sales, including home and auto insurance. Centaurus Financial, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions, offering financial planning and portfolio management through the CLASSIC Plus platform. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary services and utilizes a range of analytical approaches, including fundamental and technical analysis.

Blake Romero is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise. Outside of finance, he has worked in various positions including at Grand Canyon University and PB Window Cleaning. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm operates as both an investment adviser and a registered broker-dealer, providing a comprehensive range of investment and banking services through a consolidated platform known as Rockefeller Global Investment Management.

Kyle Thompson is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sageview Advisory Group, C-J Advisory, and TD Ameritrade. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies supplemented by tax-loss harvesting, direct indexing, and selective private market exposure.