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.

Garrett Gillett is a financial advisor with Cerity Partners LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and eight years of industry experience. His prior firms include B|O|S and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. 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 and manager selection, utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Franz Weigel is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has been with IEQ Capital since 2025 and has prior experience at Elite Portfolios and Carmel Realty. He also spent time at UCSB in both academic and professional roles. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients such as trusts and foundations. The firm follows a macroeconomic-driven investment process and offers customized portfolios that include liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Michael Horio is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at ICONIQ Capital, PNC Bank, and Gabelli Asset Management Company. Prior to his advisory roles, he was affiliated with the University of California Berkeley. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, nonprofits, and other entities. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing liquid strategies, third-party Independent Managers, and private alternative investments.

Clement Chiang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 22 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also holds leadership and administrative roles at Mission Peak Investment Group LLC and Ashape Consulting, Inc. Additionally, he was involved with the Clement and Ruxi Foundation for ten years. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, and businesses, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm’s advisory approach relies on model portfolios and third-party managers, combining proprietary and external strategies.

Greg Baglio is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at InfoTrack US, Zocalo Health, and Escalate Capital. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm’s investment process centers on centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives.

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.

Jack Deardorff is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Familie, Fowler Property Acquisitions, Aspen Mountain Club, and Fresh Direct, as well as academic positions at the University of Southern California and John Cabot University. 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 emphasizes separately managed accounts and family-office services, utilizing a combination of macro and manager research alongside alternative investments accessed through the iCapital platform.

Rosa Harnack is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Ramon, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at New York Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, TPO Financial & Insurance Services, and Prosper Financial and Insurance Services. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives, with an emphasis on tailored recommendations aligned with client objectives.

Daniel Connolly is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Lavelle Capital and Bridge Housing. Outside of finance, he has a long history of employment at John Foley's Irish House. 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 integrates liquid and private alternative investments through a centralized research process and specialized capabilities such as digital asset exposure.

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.

Daniel Towers Carbajal is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 10 years of industry experience and has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2016. He also has a concurrent affiliation with World Financial Group, Inc. He conducts sales of insurance and non-insurance products for companies affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. 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 advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios, and operates both as a registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser.

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.

Ryan Ortiz is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently with IEQ Capital, LLC and has prior experience at Cresset Asset Management, J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Investment Management, and State Street. 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’s investment approach includes centralized macro and manager research, use of independent managers, and allocation to both liquid and private alternative investments, serving clients generally with net worth at or above $10 million.

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.

Alexis Howard is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed advisor with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mariner Wealth Advisors. Prior to joining Mariner, Alexis worked at Savant Investment Group and has been involved with Financially Brave, LLC since 2019, a personal finance education business focused on teaching beginners about saving, debt elimination, and passive stock market investing. At Financially Brave, Alexis engages in speaking, coaching, and content creation related to personal finance. Mariner Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and tax services. The firm employs a discretionary, customized portfolio approach supported by an internal team and external managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services uncommon for an enterprise of its size.

Zachary Thomas is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He has held positions at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, Morgan Stanley, and several other firms prior to joining IEQ Capital. Zachary was previously a co-owner of THOM Capital Management, THOM Hospitality, and NOIR Group 16, LLC, which operated a restaurant and lounge in New York City until its sale in 2022. 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 process centers on macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives, with a focus on clients typically having net worth of $10 million or more.

Harry Sherdil is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Mariner Independent Advisor Network, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a home-based eBay business. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model utilizing technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Paramjeet Singh is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and eight years of industry experience. His background includes roles in automotive sales and management at Fremont Toyota, Swickard Auto Group, and Dubin Toyota, alongside part-time involvement in insurance sales through Matrix Insurance Agency. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers across multiple program platforms, with regulatory assets under management totaling approximately $1.7 billion.

Andrew Kom is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles in online college advising with Kyros.ai and involvement in college planning education through the Heartland Institute of Financial Education. He also maintains operational responsibilities with Ruan Legacy related to supporting agent office functions. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering a mix of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary model portfolios and access to third-party money managers. The firm manages both discretionary and non-discretionary program options and operates as both a registered broker-dealer and registered investment adviser.