Michael Spohn is a financial advisor with Hilltop Securities Inc. in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Hilltop Securities since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with accounting, bookkeeping, and operational tasks in a family-owned business run by his wife, and he also serves as a notary public providing complimentary document notarization for clients and colleagues. Hilltop Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients through investment advisory and broker-dealer services, offering managed account programs, financial planning, retirement-plan consulting, and annuity-based solutions. The firm operates an open-architecture platform featuring third-party and in-house investment strategies, custody, banking, and market-making capabilities, including a municipal bond lineup co-advised with Franklin Templeton Group.

Gregory Weiss is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 23 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a vineyard through Alan Astor LLC. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services, managing approximately $1.86 billion for over 2,200 clients through a team of 18 advisors across six offices.

Michael Zaninovich is a financial advisor at Robertson Stephens with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Robertson Stephens Advisors and Robertson Stephens Wealth Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance agent with Highland Capital Brokerage, dedicating a small portion of his time to this activity. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management serves individual clients, high-net-worth families, trusts, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, tax and estate planning, and access to public and private funds, employing a combination of individualized advice and centrally managed model portfolios.

Nicholas Kanzaki is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC (LNW) and has held various roles within Wetherby Asset Management since 2016. LNW provides comprehensive wealth planning and investment management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities. The firm emphasizes customized investment policy statements, strategic asset allocation, and a core-satellite approach including active managers and alternative investments, supported by discretionary portfolio management and tools such as financial modeling and artificial intelligence.

Charles Haynor is a CFA® charterholder with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with United Capital Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors at the Rayner Foundation, a nonprofit organization. United Capital Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment management services nationally to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and customized strategies with ongoing monitoring and reporting.

Daniela Pedley is a financial advisor at Summit Trail Advisors, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Summit Trail Advisors since 2015 and Summit Trail Securities since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of Congo Voice, a charitable organization, and is a member of the advisory committee for Futures Without Violence. Summit Trail Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm employs an asset allocation and portfolio construction process across multiple asset classes and uses an open-architecture investment approach with ongoing due diligence.

Jennifer Hicks is a financial advisor at Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Wetherby Asset Management from 2013 to 2023 before joining her current firm. LNW provides integrated wealth management and trust services primarily for high-net-worth individuals and their related entities. The firm combines investment management, wealth planning, and coordination with outside professionals to address complex multi-entity financial needs through a customized and diversified investment approach.

Seton Mcandrews is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He joined Freestone Capital Management, LLC in 2025 after 15 years with WrapManager, Inc. Freestone Capital Management, LLC is a wealth management firm serving approximately 2,900 clients with $14.5 billion in assets under management through a team of 61 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and sponsors private funds, employing diversified portfolios constructed using fundamental and quantitative analysis with an explicit focus on downside risk.

Martha Delgado is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license, with two years of industry experience. She is currently an advisor at IP Financial Advisory Services LLC and Innovation Partners LLC, having previously worked at Paradigm Institutional Investors and Allspring Global Investments. Delgado serves on the investment committee for Marin Health’s operating and pension pools. IP Financial Advisory Services primarily serves individual retail clients, focusing on portfolio management, financial planning, and managed account programs. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and monitoring, retirement-plan consulting, and access to third-party investment advisors, with an emphasis on non-high-net-worth individuals.

Nicholas Larry is a financial advisor at MissionSquare Retirement with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of financial services, he has been involved with Lucky Devil Brewery and One Hundred Consulting LLC. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm offers plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, with investment advice and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Jay Kotecha is a financial advisor at ON Investment Management Company with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co, and Perfect Price. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale and service of group life insurance through Embarcadero in San Francisco. ON Investment Management Company is a SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and ERISA plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement-plan advisory services using a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary accounts and maintains a dual-registration model integrating broker-dealer activities.

Timothy Kaiser is a financial advisor with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wealth Advisors Inc., First Allied Securities, Cetera Advisors, and Girard Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns Kaiser Oaks, LLC, an equine boarding and care business. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often delegating day-to-day investment management to independent managers while maintaining oversight and conducting regular reviews.

Kyte Crigger is a CFP® professional at Parallel Advisors, LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Parallel Advisors in 2023, Kyte worked at Btig LLC and studied at the University of California Berkeley. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a multi-faceted investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and integrates technology platforms for portfolio management and tax-efficient rebalancing.

Lee Erby Jr. is a financial advisor at SVB Wealth with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at CitiGroup, Bank of America, Merrill, and First Citizens Investor Services. SVB Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate and pension clients by offering wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm uses a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis and oversees third-party managers through a documented due diligence process.

Michael Millman is a CFP® and ChFC® with 28 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with Parallel Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Fifth Third Wealth Advisors LLC and U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management. Outside of advising, he is a manager at High Desert Holdings II, LLC, a real estate business. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and offers integrated technology solutions and fiduciary services through an affiliated trust company.

Knud Gotterup Jr. is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Parallel Advisors since 2016 and The Savant Group since 2003. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across various asset classes and integrates technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Mitchell Weitz is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Citizens Private Wealth and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, and Bloomberg LP. Citizens Private Wealth, LLC is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as pension plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture framework, offering discretionary portfolio management supported by quantitative and qualitative research, along with consulting services for multigenerational families and closely held businesses.

Brieanna Ford is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently advising at BakerAvenue in San Francisco. She previously worked at Conquis Financial, Capital Advantage, and First Republic. BakerAvenue provides wealth management, financial planning, and family office services primarily to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, offering a range of strategies that combine tactical allocation, quantitative analysis, and fundamental research. The firm supports clients with services including tax and estate planning, philanthropy, and trustee oversight, and incorporates third-party managers and alternative investments when appropriate.

Spencer Terris is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with six years at Parallel Advisors, LLC and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Parallel Advisors, he worked for six years at Hub Strategy and Communication. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach including fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and options strategies, along with technology-enabled tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Sam Su is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Aegis Capital Corp. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 15 years, followed by roles at Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise. Aegis Capital Corp. offers investment advisory and financial services to individual and corporate clients, combining asset management, financial planning, brokerage, and insurance solutions. The firm serves a diverse client base with both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships and is notable for its active broker-dealer operations.