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.

Honglin Wu is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Citigroup, Wu worked at Morgan Stanley, Moomoo Financial Inc., and Futu Inc. He is based in San Jose, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including acting as a security-based swap dealer and futures commission merchant, and provides a broad range of advisory and execution services.

Roger Cortes is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience and has worked with firms including LegacyShield Solutions, Inc., Ciena Corporation, and Delta Products Corporation. Outside of advising, he is involved with the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, which offers a college coaching program. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model suites and third-party managers. The firm operates as both a registered broker-dealer and a registered investment adviser, with program options that include discretionary and non-discretionary management.

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.

Steven Wong is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Dream Builder Financial and WFGIA, and he has worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors or its affiliates for over a decade. Outside of finance, he is involved with Qantel Technologies Inc., where he has had a long tenure since 1981. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary model portfolios and third-party managers. The firm operates uniquely as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA, supporting its clients with affiliated retirement and recordkeeping services.

Noah Lazenby is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Focus Partners, he held positions at PacificHQ LLC, J.P. Morgan, Xen, Inc, Silicon Valley Bank, and Visa. Noah’s background also includes four years at the University of California - Santa Cruz. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Timothy Salunga is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at TIAA-CREF since 2016, following roles at Sigfig Wealth Management and TD Ameritrade. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers model and customized portfolio management through various managed account programs and also serves as adviser to the TIAA Donor Advised Fund.

Suruchi Rastogi is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial, she worked at LPL Financial and held various positions including at UC Santa Cruz and Med Pro Group. 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 combines a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and broker-dealer services including placement and investment banking.

Sara Leong is a financial advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and beginning her industry career in 2023. Her prior experience includes roles at Tier One Investments, Stagwell, Inc., DriveWealth, LLC, and the University of Southern California. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, non-profit organizations, and other entities. The firm’s investment process is guided by centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, using a range of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Yanxiao Li is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Focus Partners, Yanxiao worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors for three years and at Deloitte Tax LLP for five years. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Daniel Lee is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Investment Management for ten years and at Certuity, LLC for one year before joining IEQ Capital. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutions. The firm emphasizes separately managed accounts and offers access to alternative investments through a centralized research process and partnerships with independent managers.

Lisa Ozaki is a CFP® with two years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Mariner in Los Altos, CA. She has previously worked at Summitry, LLC and Allworth Financial. Mariner is an enterprise firm that serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and integrated tax and family office services, utilizing customized portfolios overseen by an internal investment committee.

Cristina Albright is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial for 14 years and Summit Financial Advisors, LLC for 26 years. Outside of advising, she is also a notary and a real estate salesperson/referral specialist in a limited capacity. MAI Capital Management, LLC provides investment management, wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages $72.3 billion in assets, offering customized portfolio strategies and integrated financial planning with affiliated trust and insurance services.

Angus Smith is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Hall Capital Partners, LLC. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Southern California. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion across a platform that includes co-investments and specialized offerings such as digital asset exposure.

Yuju Hsiung is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience including roles at Kaiser Permanente Health Insurance and as president of Yuju Consulting Inc. In addition to her advisory work, she is involved in network marketing for nutrient supplements through Beauty Stem Biomedical. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services. The firm provides access to proprietary and third-party model portfolios, with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Robert Skinner Jr. is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Investment Management and First Republic Securities. Skinner serves on the boards of several nonprofit organizations, including the University of Connecticut Foundation, First Tee of Monterrey, and the Pebble Beach Company Foundation. He is also involved as an advisory board member for multiple investment funds and is a limited partner in a junior hockey league team ownership entity. 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 integrates centralized macro and manager research with allocations to both liquid and private alternative investments, supporting a broad range of sophisticated investment strategies.

Jason Pfannenstiel is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors, Mirador Capital Partners, Sanctuary Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that combines active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds under an enhanced open architecture framework.

Zhiyuan Wang is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked in various roles including consulting on social security optimization through RSSA and as a principal engineer at Futurewei Inc. Wang is also involved with World System Builders, a co-brand marketing organization. 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 with proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party money managers, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Michelle Brownstein is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, having joined in 2023 after previously working at Personal Capital Advisors Corporation from 2016 to 2023 and Empower Advisory Group in 2023. Outside of advisory work, she owns rental property in San Francisco. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans by providing financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets, employing a diversified investment approach that blends passive and active management guided by an internal Investment Committee.