Binh Nguyen is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in San Jose, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Nguyen has been with Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company since 2012. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors and institutional sponsors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple advisory program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jeffrey Du is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked as a self-employed advisor for five years. His background also includes four years in education prior to entering the financial services field. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services, utilizing proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Andrea Bott is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Fisher Investments. 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 process is based on centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Aaron Casey is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with WealthWave since 2015 and has been affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group since 2012 and 2006, respectively. He is involved in the sales of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a model portfolio and third-party manager approach, delivering services through multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE, TFA365, and Transamerica ALPHA.

Adam Hospodar is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC based in Los Gatos, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience, including prior roles at UBS Financial Services, Inc., Point Digital Finance, and Better Mortgage. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating as both an adviser and registered broker-dealer with integrated investment, trust, and insurance capabilities.

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 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 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 licenses and has previously worked 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 through a network of investment adviser representatives and is notable for its hybrid adviser/broker-dealer structure and platform access to alternative investments.

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.