Michael Welch is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, based in Oakland, CA. He has three years of industry experience, including roles at BTR Capital Management and The Van Allen Group. 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 process that combines passive and active management, quantitative and fundamental research, and offers a range of financial planning and asset management services.

Stephanie Murphy is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with PlanMember since 2006 and previously worked at Hooker Financial, Inc. from 2004 to 2017. Murphy serves on the Finance Advisory Committee of the Alpha Phi Foundation, where she reviews and evaluates the charity's accounts quarterly. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment process emphasizes strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, combined with education and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Ryan Callan is a financial advisor with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial LLC, Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., and Pettinelli Financial Partners. Stratos Wealth Partners serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisor-managed programs, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting through a large network of investment adviser representatives, combining individualized asset allocation with access to both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Robindronath Chatterjee is a financial advisor with GWN Securities Inc. in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the University of California, Los Angeles, and Head-Royce School. He is involved in pension education through the Pension 101 platform. GWN Securities is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers discretionary managed accounts, financial planning, and access to model portfolios, utilizing a range of investment strategies including legacy market-timing and momentum-based approaches.

Jarrett Bare is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, Mercer Advisors, Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, and Lofty. 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 focuses on separately managed accounts and family-office services, employing a centralized investment process that includes independent managers and access to alternative investments through platforms like iCapital.

Kevin Fung is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience, currently with Citigroup Global Markets. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., HSBC Bank USA, N.A., and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the Hong Kong Association of Northern California, a nonprofit fostering ties between Hong Kong and Northern California. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm generally implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, leveraging internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers.

James Morris is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to joining IEQ Capital, he held positions at CITIGROUP and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macro and manager research with allocations to liquid and private alternative investments, serving clients generally with net worth at or above $10 million.

Richard Scarpitti is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Scottrade, Commonwealth Financial Network, and LPL Financial. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as to Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm’s services are integrated with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms and emphasize long-term portfolio returns, annual rebalancing, and clients’ savings rates.

Joseph Kovar is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Cetera Planning Partners, he held various roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Kovar is the owner of a family vineyard where he manages winemaking activities. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified allocations aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance and integrates various affiliated resources within the larger Cetera network.

Meng Eeo is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also owns Dream Builder Financial Service Website, a co-branding marketing platform for World Financial Group products. Meng is a managing partner at Penney Enterprise LLC. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio and third-party manager approach, supported by multiple program platforms such as Transamerica ONE, TFA365, and Transamerica ALPHA.

Shawn Sandoval is a CFP® with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently an Investment Advisor Representative at Mariner and also serves as a registered representative at Msec, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Integrated Advisors Network, LLC, Cooper Financial Group, and Securities America, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Sandoval provides business consulting services focused on operational and marketing strategies. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional investors, offering comprehensive investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm emphasizes customized discretionary portfolios supported by an investment committee and combines in-house research with various third-party solutions, while also integrating extensive tax and accounting capabilities uncommon in large advisory enterprises.

Edward Broome is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2013 and is also associated with LSPN Pro, LLC, where he provides estate planning services and client communications. Broome is involved in sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Rebecca Mc Court is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Stone Point Capital. Her background includes four years at Boston College prior to entering the financial industry. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts, foundations, endowments, donor-advised funds, and private funds. The firm combines centralized macro and manager research with allocations to liquid and private alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion and focusing on separately managed accounts and family-office services.

Daniel Nowak is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at IEQ Capital since 2019 and previously held roles at First Republic Investment Management, Ernst & Young, Arcis Golf, and Washington University in St. Louis. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is guided by centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Li Wei Tseng is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding the CFA® designation and Series 63 license. He has been with Transamerica since 2025 and has prior experience at World Financial Group, Wisetack, Enzo Wealth, and Microsoft. Outside of advising, he serves as an engineering manager at Wisetack, a financial technology company that offers financing solutions for in-person service businesses. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a broad client base including individual investors, employer-sponsored plans, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily uses model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services and operates an integrated retirement plan ecosystem with affiliated entities.

Wai Chan is a CFP® and ChFC® with 21 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in Fremont, CA. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2015 and also holds ongoing roles at Nylife Securities and New York Life Insurance Co. since 2004. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in insurance brokering with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional sponsors, and retirement plans, offering financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm emphasizes tailored solutions and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Frank Yang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and concurrently operates Productive Marketing, S-Corp, where he provides business and marketing strategy consulting and IT support to business owners. His prior experience includes roles at JFP Investment Group and World Financial Group. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, offering investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services through a large network of advisors and multiple program platforms. The firm employs a model portfolio approach with third-party managers and digital platforms to deliver its advisory services.

Michael Duffy is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at LPL Financial, Bank of America, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. Outside of advising, he is an author of several books titled The Happiness Book series. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing technology platforms and third-party managers to implement a range of investment strategies.

Diane Garcia Spiegel is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. She has experience in the financial industry dating back to 2015, including previous roles at Ginsburg Financial Advisors and Wealth Enhancement Group. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise 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 variety of program offerings.

Joseph Zambri is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at the San Francisco Golf Club and La Jolla Country Club. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, donor-advised funds, and private funds. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and family-office services, utilizing a centralized macro and manager research process that includes independent managers and alternative investments.