Christopher Connolly is a financial advisor at Mirador Capital Partners with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior experience at Stonecastle Land and Home Financial and Service Champions. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates CJC Lending Corp., a mortgage brokerage business. Mirador Capital Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and small businesses with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning coordination. The firm employs a top-down fundamental investment approach supplemented by technical analysis and offers a range of asset-allocation models across public and private securities and alternative investments.

Stanislav Godsky is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Liberty Wealth Management, LLC. He has worked with AE Financial Services, LLC since 2018 and has been involved with Lifetime Planning Marketing, Inc. for over a decade as a licensed insurance agent. Liberty Wealth Management, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and other entities. The firm combines centrally developed models with advisor-developed strategies, offering diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, real estate, and private market investments, and integrates third-party managers while providing client education programs.

Anita Singh is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, currently serving as an advisor at Meridian Investment Counsel, Inc. in Lafayette, CA, with five years of industry experience. She has been with Meridian since 2022 and also has a long-standing role with Arbonne. Outside of her advisory work, she provides bookkeeping services for a workers' compensation law firm in Walnut Creek. Meridian Investment Counsel offers discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals, families, trusts, non-profit organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a tax-aware, conservative growth strategy with fundamental security analysis and in-house portfolio management.

Patricia Delgrande is a CFP® and an advisor at Chequers Financial Management LLC with four years of experience at the firm. She also serves as COO and CFO of DN&E Walter & Co., where she has worked since 2000. Chequers Financial Management provides wealth management and financial planning primarily for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, complex multi-generational families, and related entities. The firm employs a strategic and tactical asset allocation approach, emphasizing low-cost, passively managed funds and comprehensive planning services.

Elizabeth Ly is a financial advisor at Sentry Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Sentry Advisors and its related entities since 2015. Sentry Advisors provides portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $2.41 billion in client assets and emphasizes individualized advice through a combination of fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory approaches.

David Gemmer is the founder of Gemmer Asset Management LLC and holds 39 years of industry experience. He has led the firm since its inception in 1992. Outside of his advisory work, he has an interest in Crew Wine Co., a business he has been involved with since 2009. Gemmer Asset Management LLC manages just over $2.0 billion in discretionary assets and serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, nonprofits, and independent fiduciaries. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach focused on no-load mutual funds and ETFs, with a dedicated Social Strategy that integrates ESG scores and fossil-fuel exposure metrics.

Lee Geiger is a financial advisor at Penserra Wealth Management with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Geiger has worked at Screaming Eagle Trading, Inc. and MOBIUS DESIGN, INC. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a self-employed novelist, dedicating approximately 10 hours a month to writing. Penserra Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides discretionary portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches and implements varied strategies including asset allocation, ETFs, options, and alternative investments.

Stephanie Nehmens is a financial advisor at North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining North Berkeley Wealth Management, she worked at Arta Finance, Finix Payments, Secfi Securities, Homepoint Financial, LendingClub, and JP Morgan Chase & Co. North Berkeley Wealth Management provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm employs customized asset allocation strategies primarily using institutional mutual funds and ETFs, with options for ESG-focused investing and the use of sub-advisers or separately managed accounts in certain cases.

Joseph Garcia is a financial advisor at Mirador Capital Partners with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America prior to joining Mirador in 2019. Mirador Capital Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and small businesses by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, estate-planning coordination, and plan-sponsor retirement consulting. The firm employs a top-down fundamental investment approach supplemented by technical analysis and offers a variety of asset-allocation models across public and private securities and alternative vehicles.

Daniel Nakahara is a financial advisor at North Berkeley Wealth Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with North Berkeley Investment Partners, LLC since 2015. North Berkeley Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and investment management, emphasizing long-term, total-return oriented portfolios that combine passive and active strategies, with options for ESG and carbon-screened investments.

Michelle Higgins is a financial advisor at California Financial Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at the Wall Street Journal (Dow Jones) and Foothill Securities, Inc. Higgins is also a business owner and author, with profits from one of her books donated to college scholarships. California Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages over $2 billion in client assets and employs an investment approach focused on asset allocation, mutual fund and ETF analysis, and due diligence of third-party money managers.

Shana Ballard is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mission Creek Capital Partners, Inc., joining the firm in 2025 after previous roles at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and other financial firms. Mission Creek Capital Partners serves institutional and private clients, including pension plans, endowments, foundations, executives, entrepreneurs, and governmental entities. The firm employs a core-and-satellite investment approach combined with fundamental bottom-up analysis and top-down economic overlays, offering discretionary portfolio management, wealth planning, and specialized private equity distribution services.

Michael Romanchak is a financial advisor with BCN Financial, Inc. in Alameda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC, Crown Capital Securities, LP, and Quest Securities, Inc. In addition to his financial career, he operates Michael Romanchak Photography, a web-based gallery selling his photographic work. BCN Financial, Inc. provides retirement plan advisory and financial planning services primarily to employer-sponsored plan participants and members of over 200 Police and Fire Department associations. The firm’s investment approach focuses on mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis with market timing, while typically offering non-discretionary advice and regular client reporting.

Sydney Woodward is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of industry experience. Woodward has worked at Yeske Buie Inc. since 2021 and has held prior positions at Forum Financial Management, Ehlert Financial Group, Clarendon Wealth Management, Atlantic Union Bank, and Target. Yeske Buie provides integrated wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a process driven by written Investment Policy Statements and portfolio construction based on Modern Portfolio Theory, managing over $1 billion with a ten-person advisory team.

Robert Wells is a CFA® charterholder with six years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Selby Wealth Management and has previously worked at John W. Brooker & Co., CPAS, PC and Keating Consulting Group. Outside of finance, he has been involved in music licensing and performance since 1993 and works as a Music Licensing Consultant for Austin City Limits Enterprises, managing music publisher relations and licensing. Selby Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and long-term portfolio construction using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, and acts as a fiduciary for retirement accounts under ERISA/IRC.

Michael Telford is a financial advisor at Brio Financial Group in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ernst & Young, Ameriprise Financial Services, and The Vanguard Group. Brio Financial Group serves individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities by providing asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through a wrap fee program and a broad range of consulting services, including estate and tax planning, mortgage and debt analysis, and corporate structure advice.

John Hayman is a financial advisor with Capital Advantage, Inc. in Walnut Creek, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Capital Advantage since 1998. Capital Advantage, Inc. serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trustees, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a team approach with multiple credentialed advisors and uses a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, client interviews, and diversified investment strategies.

Tonya White is a financial advisor with CSP Financial Group LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has held roles at multiple firms and is involved in creating a financial education course focused on heart, soul, and spirituality. Tonya also participates in non-investment ventures including essential oil sales and leading wellness workshops. CSP Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm emphasizes portfolio construction and monitoring based on Modern Portfolio Theory, asset allocation, and uses third-party managers while also managing held-away workplace accounts with tax-efficient strategies.

Seongsoo Lee is a financial advisor at New Insight Wealth Advisors with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for 17 years. New Insight Wealth Advisors serves individuals, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities with asset management, retirement plan consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a tailored, continuously monitored investment approach utilizing various analytical methods and offers complimentary financial planning to asset-management clients.

John Cordano is a financial advisor at California Financial Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. His prior experience includes roles at Foothill Securities, Inc. and Maloon, Powers, Pitre & Higgins, LLC, along with over three decades in sales and renewals of fixed annuities, life, and disability insurance. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in insurance sales. California Financial Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes asset allocation, mutual fund and ETF analysis, and due diligence of third-party managers, with portfolios reviewed quarterly and managed according to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance.