Dennis Culver is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Insight Wealth Strategies, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of financial advising, Culver contributes as a reporter for Bay City News. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, supported by internal and third-party portfolio management resources.

Derek Pritchard is a financial advisor at SPC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sigma Planning Corporation since 2017, following a tenure at SagePoint Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on fixed insurance sales, including life, disability income, long-term care, and critical illness insurance. SPC serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA-related retirement plan services, delivering mostly discretionary management with options for nondiscretionary arrangements and collaborating with third-party managers in various advisory roles.

Andrew Kowal is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Koil, MendaCel Inc., and South California Junior PGA. Separately, he has been involved in the restaurant business through Wa Sushi and Izakaya. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment process incorporates macroeconomic research and multi-phase due diligence, offering portfolios composed of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Anne Beyel is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at IEQ Capital since 2019, following positions at First Republic Investment Management and Wheels Up. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a centralized investment process that includes macro and manager research, independent manager selection, and allocations to liquid and private alternative investments.

Li Yang Lee is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ping An Group, Inc. and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several insurance sales agencies and consults on test engineering for a high-tech memory development company. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in its portfolio construction, offering services ranging from investment supervisory and portfolio management to comprehensive financial and estate planning.

Jack Brooks is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has worked in the investment advisory industry since 2023, including prior experience at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC. Before entering the industry, he spent several years in educational roles at Boston College and MICDS. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm integrates macro and manager research with access to liquid and private alternative investments, serving clients typically with net worth above $10 million.

Samuel Brumbaugh is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as an advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at First Republic Securities Company, LLC, First Republic Investment Management, Inc., and Bel Air Securities LLC. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and family-office services, utilizing a combination of macro and manager research alongside access to liquid and private alternative investments.

Jonathan Butler is a CFP® and CFA® with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and Wealth Enhancement Group, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Btr Capital Management, Inc. for 17 years. Outside of his advisory work, Butler serves as a scoutmaster for Scout Troop 204 in Lafayette, CA. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and a mix of quantitative and fundamental research.

Elizabeth Murrell is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Sepio Capital, LP and Wells Fargo Clearing prior to joining IEQ Capital in 2023. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, focusing on separately managed accounts and family-office services. The firm employs a centralized investment process that includes independent manager research and allocation to both liquid and private alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

Patricia Baxter is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Oakland, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 10 years of industry experience. Baxter is also the CEO and owner of REAP Legacy, Inc., an insurance services company she founded in 2002, specializing in annuities, long-term care, life, and disability insurance. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through a turnkey asset management platform, utilizing strategic asset allocation models, a range of investment vehicles, and both internal and external sub-advisors.

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.

Kevin Sweeney is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has held various roles within the Cetera family of firms since 2024. In addition to his advisory work, Mr. Sweeney serves as chairman of the investment sub-committee for Moreau Catholic High School and is a partner at Sweeney Kovar LLP, an accounting firm providing tax planning, compliance, and attest services. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement advice. The firm employs a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance and provides ancillary services including tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through third-party partnerships.

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.

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.

Ankit Shah is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Mariner Wealth Advisors. His prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Benjamin Wong & Associates. He is also involved in fixed insurance sales conducted under his own name. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, providing investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm utilizes discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and offers integrated tax and accounting services uncommon among large advisory enterprises.

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.

Joseph Mclean is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at MAI Capital since 2022. Prior to that, he was with Intersect Capital Insurance Services, LLC and INTERSECT CAPITAL LLC (formerly Financial Horizons Wealth Building) from 2014 to 2022. McLean serves as Treasurer for the Gordon Family Giving Foundation, reflecting involvement in philanthropic management. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, institutional clients, and sports professionals. The firm manages a broad range of strategies and offers in-house portfolio management alongside third-party sub-advisers, with assets under management totaling $72.3 billion as of May 31, 2026.

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.

Marissa Pattison is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience. She is currently with Mariner Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, First Republic Securities Company, LLC, and UBS Financial Services Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party managers. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with integrated tax and accounting services, as well as family office and employer financial wellness solutions.

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.