Tam Diep is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Hightower Advisors, J.P. Morgan Securities, and First Republic Bank. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach using a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Meenakshi Karamcheti is a Series 65 licensed advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC and has five years of industry experience. She has held roles at IEQ Capital since 2020 and previously worked in academic settings at Tufts University, Oxford College of Emory University, and Menlo School. 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 is guided by centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, with portfolios constructed from a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Frank Lankford IV is a financial advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CitiGroup and J.P. Morgan, with roles spanning investment and securities services over a combined 12 years. 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 is centered on macroeconomic research and tailored investment policy statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Annaamalaii Palani is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) since 2020. Her prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co., First Republic PWM, and Fisher Investments. She is also appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered products with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Brendan Casey is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nasdaq, AlphaSights, and Socorro Asset Management, among others. Brendan also has experience outside finance, including a position at Cain & Abel's Bar and Grill. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with diversified portfolio construction using liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternative investments.

John Adrian Dioli is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fortress Investment Group and the San Francisco Giants. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm utilizes centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements to construct portfolios, offering a range of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Thomas Glamuzina is a financial advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Investment Management, and Dynasty Wealth Management. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, donor-advised funds, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach includes centralized macro and manager research, use of independent managers, and allocation to liquid and private alternative investments, supported by an integrated private-investment ecosystem.

Scott Pence is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience and has been associated with Ameritas Investment Corp., Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., and David White & Associates since 2008. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, supported by multiple custodial platforms and third-party tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Timothy Rich is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Rich is involved in a musical project as a bass player with Last One Picked. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering investment management and financial planning through multiple program models with custody primarily through Schwab and Fidelity.

Joseph Branley is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Alexander Brugger is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at IEQ Capital since 2019 and previously worked at First Republic Investment Management and First Republic Securities Company. Brugger holds a Series 66 designation. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes a macroeconomic research-driven investment process and offers a range of services including discretionary SMA management, family-office support, OCIO engagements, and access to digital assets through Fidelity Digital Asset Services.

Quentin Wong is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively within various HSBC entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of several rental properties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary investment solutions. The firm uses multiple model risk profiles and combines strategic with tactical asset allocation, supported by affiliated and third-party providers for fund selection and portfolio monitoring.

Justin Bass is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TRUE Capital Management for eight years before joining MAI Capital Management in 2022. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated 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 a broad range of investment strategies and offers trust and insurance administrative services, with reported assets under management of $72.3 billion as of May 2026.

William Evans is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Centaurus Financial in 2024, he worked for Farmers Insurance Group and Farmers Financial Solutions for over two decades. Outside of financial services, he also assists as a bartender at Porky’s Pizza Palace, a family-owned restaurant. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm’s advisors offer financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis.

Nicholas Chang is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience at multiple firms, including Thruline and MacDougall Advisors. He has been in the industry since 2018. Outside of finance, he was involved with Dark Matter Coffee in 2022. 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 both liquid and private alternative investments through a centralized research process.

Robert Hanson is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Parallel Advisors, LLC and Franklin Templeton Investments. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is guided by centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party Independent Managers, and private alternative investments.

Lan Shaw is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC. He has worked at Edward Jones, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Vision Private Wealth, and is the owner of Vision Financial Planning, Inc. Shaw holds a Series 66 license. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, employing a primarily long-term investment approach across customized portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and fixed income.

Roger Lam is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors in San Ramon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, UBS Financial Services, and founding Lam Trading. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and various types of organizations. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research and a range of investment vehicles.

Tu Bui is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and has additional experience with Wfg dating back to 2002. Outside of financial advising, Tu Bui is involved in coaching volleyball and has roles as a substitute teacher and athletic director, including teaching personal finance at Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional clients, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Vincent Lamarca is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2006 and also serves as an agent with Agia, focusing on non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, consulting, and brokerage services through its broker-dealer operations.