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.

Jennifer Young is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Investment Management, UBS Financial Services, and Strategic Hospitality. She has been with IEQ Capital since 2019. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and other entities. The firm combines macroeconomic research with client-specific investment policies to construct portfolios from liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives, emphasizing clients with net worths of $10 million or more.

Lan Ge is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing five years of industry experience. Lan has held various roles, including health insurance agent and registered tax return preparer, and is involved in college planning programs and an educational organization, World System Builders. Outside of financial advising, Lan participates in programs supporting families with college planning and provides in-home supportive services. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC offers investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory model. The firm serves individual investors, employer plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms.

Natalia Whitaker is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC in Los Angeles, CA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining IEQ Capital, she worked at Third Bridge Group Limited and Astor Financial Group. Outside of her advisory role, she is a passive shareholder in a family food distribution business, American Key Food Products LLC. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion through a platform that integrates private investment vehicles and specialized services.

Andy Lam is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Rockefeller Financial LLC and Rock & Co LLC since 2019 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2014 to 2019, as well as AriiX Corporation between 2011 and 2019. 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 through a Private Advisor model and an integrated investment platform, combining discretionary and non-discretionary solutions alongside broker-dealer capabilities and alternative investment placements.

Dean Horwitz is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC from 2013 to 2019. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts, foundations, and private funds, focusing on separately managed accounts and family-office services. The firm combines macro and manager research with allocations to liquid and private alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion across its platform.

Darci Hawkins is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at First Republic Investment Management and First Republic Securities Company from 2015 to 2023. Hawkins serves as Treasurer on the Board of the National Charity League, Willow Rose Chapter. Cresset Asset Management manages approximately $71.9 billion in assets for a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven investment approach that incorporates both active and passive strategies, along with third-party manager allocations, supported by a structured due-diligence process.

Sean Van Der Wal is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Mariner with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2024 and previously held positions at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors, Drawing Capital Group, and Charles Schwab. 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 tax services. The firm combines in-house research and third-party managers to create customized portfolios and provides integrated tax, accounting, and family office services alongside employer financial wellness tools.

Caden Sanchez is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Cerity Partners LLC before joining IEQ Capital. Prior to his financial advisory career, he spent ten years in full-time education. 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 is driven by centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, with portfolios composed of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Adam Govani is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. and previously worked at Conquis Financial LLC, Summitry, LLC, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., and Waddell & Reed Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Menlo Park, CA. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, and non-profits, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, and other strategies.

Ryan Ballesteros is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and having six years of industry experience. He has worked with NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2019 and New York Life Insurance Co since 2016. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides tailored advice across multiple program types and emphasizes non-discretionary asset management within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Dong Woo Kim is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC since 2021. Prior to joining IEQ Capital, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2021. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds, focusing on separately managed accounts and family-office services. The firm employs a centralized macro and manager research process and invests across liquid and private alternative assets, managing approximately $35.4 billion in client assets.

Kimberly Stolz is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has prior experience at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Stolz serves as a board member of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, advising on development and governance. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm employs a research-driven investment process, constructing portfolios from liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternatives, with a focus on clients typically holding net worths of $10 million or more.

Eric Harrison is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Investment Management and First Republic Securities. Harrison serves on multiple advisory boards, providing general investment advice to various funds and investment firms. IEQ Capital offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm combines centralized macro and manager research with allocations to liquid and private alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion across separately managed accounts and family-office services.

Nicholas Casaccia is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience currently at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. He previously worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors and Ernst & Young LLP. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individuals, family offices, and institutions, offering a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach utilizing open architecture, fundamental and quantitative analysis, and a variety of investment strategies including alternatives and overlay options.

Emilio Johansen Foncuberta is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Osaic Investments, Inc., San Mateo Credit Union, and CUSO Financial Services, LP. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, and access to alternative investments through a hybrid adviser and broker-dealer structure with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Sean Bevan is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo in multiple capacities and Comerica Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including activities as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Frank Marinaro is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2022. Prior to this, he worked for Emery & Howard Portfolio Management for 21 years. Based in San Mateo, CA, he provides advisory services within a large enterprise firm. Creative Planning offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment approach emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by options such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, supported by a broad team and centralized infrastructure.

Eric Berquist is a Series 65-registered financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and previously worked at G.W. & Wade LLC and Isabel Chiu & Co., LLP. Focus Partners Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, family office, corporate, retirement plan, and institutional clients. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach featuring enhanced open architecture, combining fundamental and quantitative analysis, and offers a broad range of wealth management and advisory services.