John Perlite is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Ameritas Investment Company, David White & Associates, First Republic Bank, HSBC, Merrill Lynch, and Thompson Financial Group. He is also engaged in financial planning through David White & Associates. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary programs using a combination of in-house models and third-party managers, and integrates services across affiliated broker-dealers and investment advisers.

James Maxwell is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner of 275 Birch Lakes LLC, where he oversees leasing office space. Creative Planning is an enterprise firm managing approximately $217 billion in client assets, serving individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supplemented by active approaches and comprehensive retirement plan services, supported by a broad range of affiliated non-investment businesses.

John Stratton is a CFP® and CFA® credentialed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and previously worked at BTR Capital Management Inc. for nearly three decades. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic asset allocation with both passive and active managers, supported by quantitative and fundamental research and a range of specialized financial planning and asset management services.

Andrew Nevin is a ChFC® with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Integrity Alliance, LLC and Brooker Wealth Management, and has held prior roles at Lion Street Advisors, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., and David White and Associates. Nevin is an owner and partner at PEAK360 Wealth Management, where he manages operations and employee oversight. Integrity Alliance, LLC is a large advisor network serving individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through a variety of platforms and investment approaches, combining advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Parth Parikh is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Fremont, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. He has worked at several financial institutions including Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Parikh also owns a technology business, Parikh Brothers and Associates, where he manages operations and daily activities. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing a range of client-directed and discretionary portfolio options supported by a global asset management approach.

John Micek IV is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Third Leaf Partners and Criterion Capital Management. Outside of advising, he is the proprietor of Red Stitch Wine Group, a Napa winery, and serves as a director of a cybersecurity startup, Circle Systems. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach combines macroeconomic research with customized Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a diverse mix of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternatives.

James Louchis is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. 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 multiple program types, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Denny Tsuei is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A. and several other firms, including Citigroup and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a bank officer at HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm employs a structured investment process based on model risk profiles and utilizes affiliated asset management and fund due diligence services.

Rory Henderson is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Henderson has been associated with Legacy Wealth Management since 2014. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, with portfolios managed through proprietary and third-party platforms.

Jarrad Schultz is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with IEQ Capital, LLC and previously worked at City National Rochdale for six years and Wells Fargo & Company for three years. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and other entities. The firm’s investment approach centers on macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Samson Chan is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Integrity Alliance, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Lion Street Financial and PEAK360 Wealth Management, where he is also the owner. Chan serves on the board of a private educational nonprofit, Acton Academy East Bay. Integrity Alliance is a large advisor network with over 300 independent representatives managing approximately $5.4 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and both wrap and non-wrap programs, servicing individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans.

Marilyn Suey is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and has previously worked with firms including Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and Managed Economics. Outside of advisory work, she is an author and speaker, having written the book "36 Quick Tips for Savvy Women," and serves as president and board member of Blackhawk Country Club as well as a nonprofit board member for Sequoia Living. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a network of investment adviser representatives and access to multiple third-party asset managers and proprietary investment programs.

Douglas Poetzsch is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Citi Private Bank for 11 years before joining IEQ Capital in 2024. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach includes centralized macro and manager research, the use of independent managers, and allocation to both liquid and private alternative investments.

Samuel Biscaro is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Certuity and First Republic Investment Management, Inc. Prior to his finance career, Biscaro was employed at Salesforce, Well Health, and General Dynamics Land Systems. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Cameron Smith is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2023. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, donor-advised funds, and private funds. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and family-office services, employing a centralized investment process that includes independent manager research and allocation to both liquid and private alternative investments.

Elizabeth Husserl is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Lion Street Advisors, PEAK360 Wealth Management, Evolve Wealth Planning, and Ameritas Investment Corp. Outside of advisory work, she is an author and speaker focused on behavioral finance, based on her book *The Power of Enough: Finding Joy in Your Relationship to Money*. Integrity Alliance serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a network of 164 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides asset management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party manager programs, employing a variety of portfolio construction approaches and custodial platforms.

Canji Liang is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining HSBC Securities in 2025, Liang worked at Charles Schwab from 2020 to 2025 and held various roles at HSBC Bank USA. Liang also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of HSBC Securities, combining bank product sales with registered representative duties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary options. The firm’s investment process incorporates strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by multiple affiliated and third-party providers, serving a diverse client base through several program types including the Spectrum and Offshore Spectrum programs.

Yanna Chen is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at WFGIA and the California Public Utilities Commission, where she has served since 2007. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA, supporting a range of investment programs with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Benjamin Bradford is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Maxwell Wealth Strategies Inc. and various E*TRADE entities spanning from 2007 to 2023. Outside of advisory work, he manages a rental property in Pleasanton, California. Creative Planning serves a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans, delivering investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm employs a financial planning–led investment process emphasizing low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Oliver Orzal is a financial advisor with Equity Services, Inc. in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameritas Advisory Services, Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., and David White & Associates. He is involved in the marketing of wealth and insurance services under the names Falcon PG Wealth Management and Insurance Services and Nagomi Wealth Management and Insurance Services. Equity Services, Inc., doing business as ESI Financial Advisors, provides financial planning, consulting, and asset management to individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm uses multiple advisory platforms, including third-party asset managers and model portfolios, and combines long-term strategies with options for shorter-term trading.