Ross Layton is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 16 years before joining Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services in 2024. Layton provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services through Oculus Financial Group. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm’s services include fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds alongside other large institutional investors.

Yassin Ashour is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Fisher Investments for six years before joining IEQ Capital in 2021. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts, foundations, endowments, donor-advised funds, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macro and manager research with allocations to both liquid and private alternative investments, serving clients with net worth generally at or above $10 million.

Penny Righthand is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Oakland, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities Inc. since 1987. Outside of her advisory work, she is writing a romance novel. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers tailored advice across multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, with a focus on defined contribution and benefit plans as well as charitable and corporate clients.

Dylan Bowsky is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Provident Credit Union. 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 and derivatives services, supporting tailored solutions for a broad client base.

Mason Fung is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience beginning in 2024. His prior roles include positions at Hamilton Zanze and Boston College. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and foundations, focusing on separately managed accounts and family-office services. The firm employs a centralized investment process with allocations to liquid and private alternative investments and manages approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

John Bellamy is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP since 2022, following seven years at Ginsburg Financial Advisors. Bellamy serves as president and board member of Bullpen Club, Inc., a nonprofit supporting the Miramonte High School baseball program. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental research, and offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting services.

Nicolle Baria 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 roles at First Republic Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach integrates centralized macro and manager research with allocations to liquid and private alternative investments, serving clients generally with net worth at or above $10 million.

Michael Henry is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Based in Dallas, TX, he holds the Series 66 designation in addition to his CFP® credential. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and family-office services, utilizing a centralized investment process that includes independent managers and alternative investments across liquid and private markets.

Michael Britton is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, based in Alameda, CA, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining PlanMember, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and has held a director role in supply planning and co-manufacturing at Peet's Coffee since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he maintains a self-employed practice focused on investment-related insurance services. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, focusing on ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary responsibilities and participant-level investment options. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, while offering education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

Karena Schwenk is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Lincoln Investment since 2010 and Great American Advisors, Inc. since 2003, as well as involvement with National Education Services since 2001. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm employs both strategic and dynamic investment approaches and offers a range of financial planning and retirement plan advisory services.

John Cheung Jr. is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a senior financial planner at Kestra Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved with JD Strategic Financial Services, LLC, where he acts as an insurance agent selling life insurance products. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors.

Matthew Kay is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameritas-related entities since 2006 and has been involved with David White and Associates since 1997, where he is also an independent insurance agent licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable and corporate entities, and retirement plans, offering fee-based asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and fiduciary advice through both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Peter Young is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Provident Credit Union and World Financial Group, and he is a board member of the Chinese Historical and Cultural Project, which promotes and preserves Chinese and Chinese American history and culture in Santa Clara County. He also has participated as a background film extra with Anchor Media Studios and on a Lenovo film shoot. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm delivers advice through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Matthew Dolan is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. His work history includes roles at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., Ameritas Investment Corp., and David White & Associates. He is also licensed as an independent insurance agent to sell fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers various discretionary and non-discretionary programs, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisers, and integrates its services with Ameritas affiliates to serve a diverse client base.

Judith Zeigler is a financial advisor with Planmember Securities Corporation, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked in various capacities including tax preparation and financial planning services, and since 2024, she has also been involved in pranic healing, coaching others in that practice. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, offering strategic asset allocation portfolios and educational support, while acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm uses a risk-based mutual fund investment approach and maintains dual registration as both a broker-dealer and investment adviser.

Timothy Alford is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Money Concepts Capital Corp. He has worked previously at Consilium Wealth Management and operated as a self-employed advisor. Outside of his advisory role, he is an employee at NorthPoint Tax, Wealth and Business Advisory, LLP and the owner of Wheelhouse LLC. Money Concepts Advisory Services provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting to a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $4.07 billion in assets through model-driven and asset allocation strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary programs supported by multiple portfolio options and third-party service providers.

David Won is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in the industry following a ten-year career with the United States Marine Corps. 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 approach incorporates centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Frank Mcfarland III is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC from 2013 to 2019. 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 investments in liquid and private alternative assets, serving clients generally with net worth at or above $10 million.

William Crocker is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Franklin Templeton, Bertram Capital, and Olukai. Prior to his advisory roles, he was involved with Camp Longhorn and Barbara Butler Artist Builder. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and foundations. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and employs a centralized investment process that includes independent manager research and allocation to alternative investments.

Pei Ooi is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also involved with Dream Builder Financial Services and World Financial Group, among other enterprises. Ooi is a co-owner of Penney Enterprise, Inc., a pass-through company affiliated with some of his business activities. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm delivers services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms, employing model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory approach.