Hui Yao Lu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has additional business involvement as chairman and CEO of Lu and Wang Corp, which manages her business expenses related to her advisory work. Lu maintains a real estate and mortgage license through Gold House Realty and Mortgage, though she conducts minimal activity in that area. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party investment models with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Kathleen Harris is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2017. She previously worked at J. W. Cole Advisors, Inc. and J.W. Cole Financial, Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Creative Planning offers investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $217 billion in assets and employs a financial planning–led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing combined with supplemental strategies, supported by a large advisory team and centralized investment infrastructure.

Thuy Tran is a financial advisor at Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Buckingham Strategic Partners, Foreside Financial Services, LLC, Loring Ward Securities Inc., and Lwi Financial Inc. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors and their clients. The firm emphasizes diversified, systematically invested mutual fund and ETF model portfolios and offers discretionary fixed-income management, retirement plan fiduciary services, and operational support.

Jeffrey Westsmith is a CFA® charterholder with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at IEQ Capital, LLC since 2019 and previously held roles at First Republic Investment Management, Inc. and First Republic Securities Company, LLC from 2013 to 2019. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macro and manager research with allocations to liquid and private alternative investments, supported by a platform that manages approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

Dai Pham is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Alviso, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has served as treasurer and consultant for the International Children Assistance Network, supporting treasury and finance functions, and acts as a foster parent for the San Francisco Human Services Agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment model portfolios.

Robert Nicolosi is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. He has 22 years of industry experience with prior roles at Edelman Financial Engines, Morgan Stanley, and Fisher Investments. Nicolosi has been with TIAA-CREF since 2016. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans. The firm serves clients often connected through employer retirement plans and offers both model portfolio and customized portfolio management under a fiduciary standard.

Lan Li is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2012 and HSBC Bank USA N.A. since 2013, and previously held roles at Merrill and Wells Fargo Investments. She also serves as a bank officer for HSBC Bank, engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside her advisory responsibilities. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various discretionary and non-discretionary platforms. The firm employs a multi-model investment approach supported by HSBC Global Asset Management and affiliated providers, and serves clients through assigned Investment Adviser Representatives who handle suitability and ongoing account management.

Ashley Cruz is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Cruz’s background includes roles at several firms, beginning her career at Mortgage Mavens Inc. and the Gnazzo Group before joining IEQ Capital. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements and a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Tony Chang is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Rockefeller & Co and Financial Clarity Inc. His career includes roles within the Rockefeller Capital Management organization since 2019. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating as a registered broker-dealer that provides a range of investment and insurance products alongside placement and investment banking services.

Manya Bhutani is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Bank of Hope, Internet Brands, and CSU Long Beach. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Monique Ray is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at firms including Alliance Bernstein and Goldman Sachs. Outside of her advisory role, Monique is a member of the Financial Women of San Francisco, a nonprofit organization focused on market outlooks and women in business seminars. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm employs a centralized investment process that integrates macro and manager research, utilizing both liquid and private alternative investments.

Denise Lo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., having joined HSBC in 2024 after 17 years at Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to her registered representative role, she serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary investment options. The firm employs a multi-profile, strategic and tactical asset allocation approach supported by global asset management affiliates and offers specialized programs including an Offshore Spectrum option for qualified non-resident clients.

Anatoly Vilderman is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo Clearing. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments and lending solutions, operating with a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

Andrew Belcher is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining IEQ Capital in 2024, his work history includes roles at Protiviti and the Eureka Restaurant Group. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions, employing a macroeconomic-driven investment process and offering a range of family-office and specialized administrative services. The firm focuses on clients with significant net worth and utilizes a combination of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Yasser Ahmad is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Independent Financial Group in 2019, he worked at Growth Capital Services, Direct Lending Investments, TD Ameritrade, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Ahmad is co-owner of Laurelwood Capital Management and AHMAD & BETANCOURT, INC., entities used for marketing and tax/investment purposes, and is also a licensed insurance agent. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporate and pension/profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through various platforms and programs, combining strategic asset allocation and multi-manager portfolios with passive and active investment exposures.

Jacky Tam is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 29 years of industry experience and has been with Transamerica since 2012. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of JJP Enterprise, Inc., a business unrelated to investments, and owns a second home. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm uses model portfolios and third-party managers for investment implementation and offers multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE and TFA365.

Heather Mazander is a financial advisor at Creative Planning with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Valic Financial Advisors, Regions Bank, and Agia. Outside of her advisory duties, she serves as a notary and provides this service for friends and neighbors on a voluntary basis. Creative Planning offers wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and selective private market exposure, supported by a broad range of institutional and retirement plan services.

Roger Cortes is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 10 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ciena Corporation and Delta Products Corporation. He is also involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, which offers a college coaching program. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base ranging from individual and high-net-worth investors to pension plans and charitable organizations, providing both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios and various program options.

Griffin Grooms is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has previously worked at Agilis Advisors GmbH and StockX. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with tailored Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Sheldon Mcfarland is an investment advisor with Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Focus Advisor Solutions since 2018 and previously spent 12 years with LWI Financial Inc. and Loring Ward Securities Inc. Mcfarland also serves as Vice President of Portfolio Strategy and Research at Focus Partners Advisor Solutions, LLC. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors, offering model portfolios, operational support, and fixed-income sub-advisory and retirement plan management services. The firm combines enterprise scale with a relatively small advisor base, managing approximately $41 billion in assets for over 33,000 clients.