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 one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at Bank of Hope, Internet Brands, and CSU Long Beach. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Denise Lo is a CFP® professional with 23 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and HSBC Bank USA, N.A., having joined HSBC in 2024 after 17 years at Citigroup Global Markets. In addition to her registered representative role, she serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through various client-directed and discretionary investment options. The firm employs a multi-profile, strategic and tactical asset allocation approach supported by global asset management affiliates and offers specialized programs including an Offshore Spectrum option for qualified non-resident clients.

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 previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo Clearing. OSAIC Institutions, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, ERISA 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.

Andrew Belcher is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining IEQ Capital in 2024, his work history includes roles at Protiviti and the Eureka Restaurant Group. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions, employing a macroeconomic-driven investment process and offering a range of family-office and specialized administrative services. The firm focuses on clients with significant net worth and utilizes a combination of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Yasser Ahmad is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Independent Financial Group, LLC since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Growth Capital Services, Direct Lending Investments, TD Ameritrade, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Banc of America Investment Services. He is a 50% owner of Ahmad & Betancourt, Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes, and also co-owns Laurelwood Capital Management. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional plans. The firm employs a mix of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence to develop tailored investment solutions across standard 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.

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.