Stephen Sparolini is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Fisher Investments for 18 years. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often delegating day-to-day investment management to independent managers while maintaining oversight and conducting regular reviews.

David Hale is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a Wealth Advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and as a registered representative with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. His prior experience includes six years at Avondale Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a director for Battle Creek Meadows Ranch, Inc., which focuses on timber and range management. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often utilizing independent managers or turnkey asset management programs while maintaining oversight and conducting regular reviews.

Robert Hammack is a financial advisor with Summitry, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab and EquityBee Inc. before joining Summitry. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, model equity strategies, and third-party manager selection. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach and manages a registered mutual fund, combining core internally managed strategies with alternative approaches and independent managers.

Lori Russell is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Summitry, LLC and previously worked at Vantage Wealth and D.A. DAVIDSON & Co. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as investment companies and other advisers. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach combining internally managed Core strategies with alternative and independent manager sleeves, and it offers unique features such as managing its mutual fund like an advisory client and providing estate-planning referral arrangements.

Bryce Brown is a financial advisor with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has prior experience at Burleson & Company, LLC, and serves as a Commander in the California Army National Guard, where his duties include personnel and equipment management as well as engineering design and build. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction with regular monitoring and oversees wrap programs and sub-advisor relationships.

Derek France is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Team Hewins, LLC with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Team Hewins since 2018 and previously worked at Hewins Financial Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2018. Team Hewins serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans by offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and manages assets through both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, including specialized services for state and municipal benefit plans.

Haroon Sattari is a financial advisor with RBC Securities, Inc., holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Securities since 2019, following six years at Citigroup Global Markets and CitiBank, N.A. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through a wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm utilizes an affiliated sub-advisor to manage portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, SMAs, and individual securities, and is integrated within a broader financial services group affiliated with a bank parent and related entities.

Jonathan Masse is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to joining Perigon, Masse held roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and 55 Capital Management. He teaches CFA exam review courses in San Francisco and serves as an adjunct professor at UC Berkeley Extension and Santa Clara University. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm emphasizes individualized portfolio construction with regular reviews and manages wrap-fee programs while overseeing independent managers and sub-advisor relationships.

Kenneth Vander Kooi is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Summitry, LLC since 2024 and previously spent 11 years at Scharf Investments LLC. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies. The firm uses a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach that combines internally managed core strategies with independent managers and alternative approaches, including a tax-smart long/short strategy.

Michael Pearce is a financial advisor at RBC Securities, Inc. in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, E*TRADE Capital Management LLC, E*TRADE Securities LLC, Bank of the West, and BancWest Investment Services. RBC Securities, Inc. provides wealth management and brokerage services to individuals, trusts, estates, IRAs, and retirement plans through its wrap-fee investment advisory program. The firm integrates within a broad financial services group affiliated with a bank parent, offering discretionary portfolio management via an affiliated sub-advisor, RBC Rochdale, and a range of custodial and cash-management features.

Stephen Shipp Jr. is a financial advisor at Geneos Wealth Management, Inc. with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Geneos Wealth Management since 2017. Prior to that, he worked at Parsons Financial Advisors and operated consulting services under his own name. He also receives book royalties for works authored by his late father. Geneos Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager referrals, using a range of investment strategies and account structures, managing over $5.5 billion in client assets as of the end of 2024.

Matthew Kennedy is a financial advisor with Parallel Advisors, LLC in San Francisco, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Parallel Advisors since 2014. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a varied investment approach, including allocations across fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and integrates technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Jeremiah Wager Smith is a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Bailard since 2022, following two years at Modern Asset Management. Bailard provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, employing an active, multi-asset diversification approach that combines quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment. The firm serves a range of clients including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, and pension plans, and is known for managing affiliated pooled vehicles and acting as a sub-adviser to mutual funds.

Carolyn Barnette is a CFP® and CFA® with 12 years of industry experience. She currently works at Freestone Capital Management, LLC and previously spent 13 years at BlackRock. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as co-treasurer for the African Library Project and treasurer for the Los Perales PTA, contributing to both nonprofit governance and local school initiatives. Freestone Capital Management is a wealth management firm overseeing approximately $14.5 billion for about 2,900 clients through a team of 61 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning services, employing a blend of internally managed models, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments with a focus on downside risk.

When I faced a life-changing challenge that required me to step back from work, I learned the importance of financial peace firsthand. Because my finances were organized, I could focus on healing without worrying about affording treatment or how long I could go without income. That mental clarity was as important as any medical care I received. Now, I bring both the technical expertise as a CPA/PFS and CFP® professional, and the real-world understanding of how financial stability creates freedom when life takes unexpected turns. Because it inevitably will, whether that’s wanting to pursue a career change, evolving family responsibilities, or going after new opportunities without financial stress. As your financial planner, my goal is to help you build an emotional and practical sense of security around money. The numbers and strategies matter, but they're really about creating space for you to live fully, knowing that whatever comes your way, you'll have the financial foundation to handle it with grace. I'm honored to partner with you in creating your WealthPeace.

Alex Katz is a financial advisor with Summitry, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Opes Advisors from 2012 to 2018 before joining Golub Group, where he worked for eight years. Summitry serves individuals and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, investment companies, and other investment advisers. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment process combining internally managed core strategies with independent managers and alternative approaches, including a tax-smart 130/30 long/short strategy.

Dev Gupta is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Perigon Wealth Management, LLC and Fair Capital, Inc., where he serves as Chief Executive Officer of the fintech firm. Prior to these roles, he spent 10 years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. Gupta is also a licensed insurance agent involved in insurance sales. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm constructs portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, often delegating day-to-day management to independent managers while maintaining oversight and conducting formal annual reviews.

John Lauritano is a financial advisor at Ashton Thomas Private Wealth with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Stepstone Group LP. Outside of his advisory role, he assists part-time with technology support for a family technology sales business. Ashton Thomas Private Wealth provides investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm employs a platform model utilizing a range of investment strategies and sub-advisers, including proprietary affiliates and third-party managers.

Shannon Stone is a CFP® certificant with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with Parallel Advisors, LLC, where she has worked since 2023, and previously held roles at Griffin Black, Inc. and DHR Investment Counsel Ltd. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diverse investment approach including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates technology platforms to manage portfolios and tax efficiency, with options strategies and alternative fund allocations used where appropriate.

Frederick Molfino Jr. is a financial advisor with Parallel Advisors, LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sanctuary Securities, LLC and Three Bridge Wealth Advisors, LLC. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment management approach includes allocations across fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, employing fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, along with strategies such as covered-call options.