Alex Quan is the sole advisor at SkySphere LLC in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with SkySphere since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Quan serves as president and board member of Atzen Inc., a San Jose-based skincare company unrelated to investment management. SkySphere LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to pooled and institutional clients as well as individual investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary quantitative models and fundamental analysis across various strategies, offering tailored portfolio management that includes growth equity, balanced equity/bond, income, and direct bond ladders.

Yash Patil is a CFA charterholder and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses, with five years of industry experience. He is the principal at AGenTech Equities, LLC and previously worked at City National Rochdale, Northern Trust, and Regius Lifespaces. AGenTech Equities, LLC provides discretionary portfolio management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, focusing on U.S. exchange-listed equities and options strategies such as cash-secured puts and covered calls. The firm combines thematic research on secular trends like artificial intelligence with fundamental and technical analysis to construct concentrated, options-driven portfolios managed on a discretionary basis.

Vaibhav Goel is a financial advisor at Simple Money Advisors LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at DoorDash, Google, and Lyft. Simple Money Advisors LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering both one-time and ongoing financial planning. The firm uses various investment methods, including fundamental and quantitative analysis, and offers a subscription-based account aggregation and planning platform developed by its affiliate, Simple Money, Inc.

Howard Chen is the CEO and owner of Parah Capital Management, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Fremont, CA. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 34 years of industry experience. Prior to founding Parah Capital Management in 2013, he has been associated with Globalink Securities, Inc. since 2009. Parah Capital Management provides integrated financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a "Core++" investment approach that combines a broadly diversified core with active selection, emphasizing equities, value orientation, long-term holding, and fundamental research.

Chao Wen Huang is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP®) with 12 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Candor Financial, LLC, an independent firm based in Santa Clara, CA, where he has worked since 2010. Candor Financial serves individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charitable organizations, with a significant portion of its client base consisting of high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a fee-only comprehensive financial planning approach and combines passive and active investment strategies based on Modern Portfolio Theory and the CAPM framework.

Michael Zaplitny is a CFP® professional based in San Jose, CA, with 29 years of experience at Fireside Financial Planning, Inc., which he founded in 1997. He also operates Fireside Tax Consulting Inc., where he provides tax preparation and related services. Fireside Financial Planning, Inc. is an independent advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, small businesses, and institutional clients with both financial planning and portfolio management. The firm’s approach integrates a range of analyses and generally focuses on long-term investments in mutual funds, ETFs, and ETNs, while also offering services to corporate pension and profit-sharing plans and charitable institutions.

Ying Chen is a financial advisor with Wolfe Signal Capital LLC in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. She is also a Senior Analyst with Aurum Equity Partners, a position she will hold until the end of September 2025. Wolfe Signal Capital LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, using a blend of fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and quantitative models to tailor portfolios according to client risk tolerance and objectives. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and fixed-fee financial plans, with a distinctive investable universe that includes venture capital funds and private placements.

Akio Kurata is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Equity X Investments, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining his current firm in 2024, he held leadership roles at related entities including Equity X, Inc., where he serves as CEO overseeing data analytics and market analysis. Equity X Investments, LLC is an independent registered investment adviser providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals and businesses. The firm also offers subscription-based AI market research and early-stage deal-flow introductions, utilizing a variety of analytical methods alongside long- and short-term trading strategies where appropriate.

As a Certified Financial Planner, I have worked with many clients from all walks of life in helping them with their financial journey. Many clients come to me for a more clearer picture of what their current financial journey looks like and what options they have to fulfill their financial goals as they walk through their journey. At Saaga Wealth Planning, we know that every client's journey is unique, and therefore, to better help them, we understand it takes time, dedication, and attention to details. With the understanding that not every client is looking for the same level and type of service. Saaga Wealth Planning offers tailored services to meet most any client's needs. We offer various service models from Comprehensive Financial Planning to Modular Financial Planning. Based on the client's needs, we offer one-time planning as well as ongoing planning on a retainer basis. We truly believe that comprehensive financial planning should go hand-in hand with portfolio management. Our portfolio management services include free financial planning. We focus on tax-efficient and cost friendly investments that align with our clients' risk tolerance and financial goals. We serve clients at various stages of their financial journey, from pre-retirees to retirees. If clarity and confidence is what you are looking for in your financial journey, then Saaga Wealth Planning is dedicated to helping you get there.

Parthiv Sangani is a financial advisor at Beacon Park Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with six years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at GoDaddy from 2013 to 2019. Beacon Park Capital is a small, independent advisory firm serving individuals, family offices, trusts, and estates through separately managed accounts. The firm offers a concentrated Long Term Growth strategy and a Tailored Strategy, with a focus on discretionary portfolio management and performance-based compensation for certain clients.

Stacy Turner is a financial advisor with The Wealth Mastery, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has operated as a sole proprietor and with The Wealth Mastery in various capacities since 2013. Turner also engages in licensed insurance sales, dedicating approximately 10% of her professional time to this activity. The Wealth Mastery, LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm customizes investment programs based on client goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance, using a combination of macro, fundamental, technical, and charting analysis.

John Kessler is a CFP® with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with American Investors Company and owns Kessler Financial Services, where he provides financial planning and private fiduciary services. In addition to his advisory work, Kessler is president of Kessler-Gates Real Estate Services, Inc., a commercial real estate firm. American Investors Company offers investment advisory, financial planning, and asset supervisory services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm combines advisory and brokerage activities within a multi-advisor structure and manages approximately $578 million in client assets.

Wei Shao is a CFA® charterholder and principal of Consonance Wealth Management in Los Gatos, CA, with nine years of industry experience. She has managed Consonance Wealth Management since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, Shao is a licensed insurance agent authorized to sell insurance products in California. Consonance Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial consultation services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes diversified, low-cost, tax-aware portfolios with integrated retirement and financial planning offered at no additional fee.

Olga Mavrody is a financial advisor at OLMA Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in tax planning and compliance through her firm, Olga Mavrody, Inc. (DBA Olma Tax), where she serves as president. OLMA Advisors provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and business clients. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach using diversified portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, integrating its services with a related tax practice and family management company for coordinated tax and business planning.

Junyu Guo is a financial advisor at JY Capital Management with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at eHEALTH, INC. and Fehr & Peers. JY Capital Management provides fee-based investment advisory services with a focus on customized portfolio management for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation strategy using a broad range of instruments, including options, short sales, and margin, tailored to client objectives and risk tolerances.

Jen I Cheng is the sole advisor at Cheng, Jen I and holds the Series 65 designation. He has over 30 years of business experience, including 26 years at Dynavista Inc. and managing his own advisory and property management activities since 2021. He is involved in the property management of his own rental properties. Cheng, Jen I provides investment advice focused on real estate investment vehicles, particularly third-party Delaware Statutory Trusts offered under Regulation D. The firm serves individual and high-net-worth clients by delivering research and due diligence without managing assets or providing discretionary authority.

William Steinberger is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with nine years of experience in financial advising. He is the sole advisor at Think Different Financial Planning, an independent firm he has led since 2021. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at Opes Wealth Management, Opes Advisors, Buckingham Asset Management, and Raub Brock Capital Management. Think Different Financial Planning provides wealth management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a largely passive, index-oriented investment approach using ETFs and low-cost funds, offers discretionary portfolio management, and coordinates with third-party money managers as needed.

Jeremy Nadel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and has prior experience with Delta Agricultural Holdings and running a self-owned business. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis delivered through a centralized consulting team and emphasizes managed accounts within its planning approach.

Taylor Ames is a financial advisor at Arena Advisors LLC in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at ALPS Distributors, Inc. and ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor Inc. prior to founding Arena Advisors. Outside of finance, Taylor is a fitness instructor at F45 Training, a group fitness organization. Arena Advisors LLC provides financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes ETFs and integrates fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, and technical analysis, including long-term trading and options strategies.

Preston Dodd is a financial advisor at Mission Capital Advisors Inc. in Sunnyvale, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Mission Capital Advisors as well as at Gordian Investments, Alumni Ventures Group, Independent Brokerage Solutions, and Oxford Economics USA. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a consulting business providing management, operations, and strategy guidance separate from investment portfolio management. Mission Capital Advisors primarily serves institutional and pooled accounts such as foundations, endowments, and charitable organizations, while also advising businesses and individuals. The firm uses macroeconomic analysis and diversified asset allocation to develop customized investment policies and offers consulting and educational services without managing assets on a discretionary basis.