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.

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.

Bruce Barton is a financial advisor at Savant Wealth Management in Los Gatos, CA, holding CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 designations with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Parkworth Wealth Management, Inc. (formerly Prialta Advisors, Inc.) for 22 years before joining Savant Wealth Management in 2025. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management and related services. The firm combines evidence-based, model-driven asset allocation with actively managed strategies and offers integrated accounting, legal, and trust services through affiliated entities.

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 at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2016, he worked at Scottrade from 2014 to 2016. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate entities, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through employer retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through model and customized portfolios and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund.

Lan Li is a registered representative with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and holds the Series 66 designation. He has 20 years of industry experience and has worked with HSBC Securities since 2012 and HSBC Bank USA N.A. since 2013. Lan is dual hatted as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank USA, engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his advisory role. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through a variety of program types, including client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm employs a multi-profile investment process and works with affiliated and third-party providers for advisory, fund selection, and administrative services.

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 four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Rockefeller & Co and Financial Clarity Inc. prior to his current role. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves ultra-high and high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, charities, corporations, and retirement plans by providing wealth management, financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers integrated services including access to alternative and private investments, supported by its unique ownership structure and the Rockefeller Global Family Office platform.

Manya Bhutani is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2024, she held roles at Bank of Hope, Internet Brands, and CSU Long Beach, following a decade of full-time education. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse clientele, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, and access to alternative investments, with a focus on customized, diversified asset allocation and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

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 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a registered representative at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. since 2024. Prior to this, she spent 17 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Denise also holds a concurrent role as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of her advisory firm. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm’s investment approach integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation supported by global asset management affiliates and utilizes multiple risk profiles to tailor portfolios.

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 worked at Osaic Investments, Inc. since 2023. His prior experience includes roles at San Mateo Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA retirement plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm offers customized advisory services, financial planning, ERISA plan services, and access to alternative investments through a hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure.

Andrew Belcher is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Protiviti and Eureka Restaurant Group. 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’s investment approach includes centralized macro and manager research, independent manager allocation, and access to liquid and private alternative investments.

Yasser Ahmad is a CFP® professional with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Growth Capital Services and Direct Lending Investments, LLC. He is also a 50% owner of Laurelwood Capital Management and Ahmad & Betancourt, Inc., entities used for tax and investment purposes. Independent Financial Group is a large advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party manager models to deliver strategies tailored to client risk profiles.

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.