Hong Ge is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Transamerica, Ge has worked with Blue Shield of California, Delta Dental, Covered California, Kaiser Permanente, and UC Davis Health. Ge is also active as an independent insurance broker and engages with clients on health and dental insurance matters. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base, including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a variety of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party investment models, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Rebecca Wynarczyk is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Mariner Independent, Financial Planner Group, LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of her role at Private Advisor Group, she is involved with Financial Planner Group, LLC, providing investment services through Mariner Independent. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides managed account solutions, including its proprietary WealthSuite platform, and employs a fiduciary-based advisory model utilizing a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers.

Andrew Barrett is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Steward Partners Investment Solutions, LLC, Steward Partners Global Advisory, LLC, Bci Securities, Inc., and Barrett Strategic Consulting. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets and serving a national client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account solutions with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Amanda Miller is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Danville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2018 to 2021 and has been with Sanctuary Wealth since 2021. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies through its network of independent advisers and offers services such as portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and fiduciary advisory.

Alexandros Mavrellis is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2018, he spent six years with TD Ameritrade Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent part owner of an online resource focused on Halloumi cheese. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management using model or customized portfolios.

Ping Lin is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab Wealth Advisory, Ping worked at TD Ameritrade for two years. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations across various asset classes. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem, using Schwab research tools and standard asset allocation models, and does not directly charge clients fees.

Rahil Machiwalla is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cuso Financial Services, Lp, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Citigroup Global Markets. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, 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 that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Chih Hsuan Chien is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2014. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients through various wealth management segments, providing multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research, derivatives services, and bespoke solutions for high-net-worth clients.

John Nejedly is a financial advisor with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Walnut Creek, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pantheon Wealth Planning and LPL Financial LLC. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a broad range of investment approaches and offers portfolio management through various account types, delivered by a large network of independent advisers under a fiduciary framework.

Gregory Desmond is a CFP® and PFS™ with 26 years of industry experience. He joined Savant Wealth Management in 2026 after founding and leading Desmond Wealth Management, Inc. He also serves as president of Desmond Consulting Group, an accounting firm. Savant Wealth Management serves individuals, families, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, 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.

Ivan Smirnou is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Danville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. 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-related advice. The firm’s investment process emphasizes diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate-planning solutions.

Thomas Burns is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial in 2024, he worked at Goldman Sachs from 2022 to 2024 and has experience in staffing and education sectors. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, placement, and investment banking services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform.

Ann Moitra is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Focus Partners Wealth, she worked at Adero Partners for 15 years. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework, applying fundamental and quantitative analysis along with specialized tools such as trend-following and options overlay strategies.

Steven Cannatella is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal Securities Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance and annuity products, including dental and individual health insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs through various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Rosa Harnack is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 21 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with New York Life-related entities since 2004 and has worked at Eagle Strategies LLC since 2020. Outside of advisory services, she is appointed with outside insurance carriers for brokering non-registered insurance products. Eagle Strategies serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Zoe Ng is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, where she has worked for 21 years. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 24 years of industry experience. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a California Notary Public and is involved in real estate sales and property management with her spouse. 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 a range of portfolio management options and third-party programs, combining strategic asset allocation with active and passive investments across various risk profiles.

Robert Mauer is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC and Napa Valley Wealth Management. 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 allocation investment process combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research targeting factor premiums.

Tina Tsao is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Deutsche Bank and Citi Private Bank. Tsao has also been involved in sales of insurance and non-insurance products affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services through multiple program platforms.

Tracie Glaros is a financial advisor with Creative Planning, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Creative Planning, she worked at Maxwell Wealth Strategies Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, and Edward Jones. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and access to private market investments.

Luke Seiderman is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning since 2019. Prior to joining Creative Planning, he worked at Vista Wealth Management and Vista Wealth Management Group, LLC from 2015 to 2019. He is based in Walnut Creek, CA. Creative Planning provides 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 incorporates low-cost indexing, buy-and-hold strategies, and supplemental tactics such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting.