Susan Wilson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has concurrently worked in environmental health and safety consulting as a principal consultant at BSI EHS Services and Solutions since 2016. Additionally, she has experience in insurance and non-insurance product sales affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services that encompass fee-based wrap programs, model portfolios, and commission-based products. The firm operates uniquely as both a registered broker-dealer and RIA while providing affiliated retirement and recordkeeping services.

Jeff Branson is a CFP® and Series 66 designated advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with NewEdge Advisors, where he has worked since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Branson Financial Planning, LLC, and Investacorp Advisory Services. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent representatives. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and consulting services and utilizes multiple program structures combining in-house and third-party strategies with centralized due diligence and technology-supported operations.

Swastik Singh is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2024, he was a student for eleven years. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm provides customized portfolios with diversified asset allocation and offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Benjamin Steed is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with IEQ Capital, LLC and has previously worked at Sepio Capital, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 integrates macro and manager research with alternative investments and operates an extensive private-investment platform managing approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

Heidi Lau is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at HSBC Securities and its affiliate HSBC Bank USA, N.A. since 2016. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., where she is involved 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 platforms, including client-directed and fully discretionary offerings. The firm combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with fund due diligence and ongoing monitoring, serving a broad client base with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio options.

Xiomara Vielman is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Independent Financial Group and Next Financial Group Inc. She is also a co-owner of JJXR, LLC, an entity managing office real estate. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm supports its advisors with operations, technology, investment management, and compliance services while offering a range of investment program options and discretionary model portfolios.

Adam Beard is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC, First Republic Investment Management, Inc., and Jefferies & Company, Inc. Beard serves on the Board of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra as a member of the Development Committee. 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 combines centralized macro and manager research with access to independent managers and alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

Minnie Sanford is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with 26 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2021 and previously at Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough LLC in two separate periods totaling six years. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and private market programs for qualified clients.

Mei Kwan is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Wang Accountancy and Tranquil Asset Management LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., an affiliate of her current firm. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs serving individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, with options ranging from client-directed to fully discretionary portfolios. The firm’s investment process incorporates multiple risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation developed in partnership with HSBC Global Asset Management and other affiliates.

Andrew Venturi is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sepio Capital, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment process integrates centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Chris Parker is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Hightower Securities, LLC and Hightower Advisors since 2010. Hightower provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and trusts. The firm’s advisory approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers along with proprietary research to deliver portfolio management and financial planning services.

Hui Chen Chen is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 23 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Citigroup Global Markets since 2021 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors from 2012 to 2021. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services.

Jonathan Scheid is a financial advisor at Focus Advisor Solutions, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Bellatore Financial, Inc., Loring Ward, and Foreside Financial Services. Scheid also serves as president of Focus Partners Advisor Solutions, LLC, and holds leadership roles with SA Funds Investment Trust. Focus Advisor Solutions provides turnkey asset management and back-office services primarily to independent registered investment advisors. The firm offers diversified, systematically invested mutual fund and ETF model portfolios along with discretionary fixed-income management, serving over 33,000 clients through approximately 42 advisors with a mix of platform services and direct fund management.

Lucy Kwok is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has prior work experience at Uber. Outside of her advisory role, Kwok provides care and education for infants and toddlers through a daycare business. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through a variety of fee-based and commission-based investment programs.

Sharon Shyu is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and also affiliated with World Financial Group since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in several longstanding family-owned business ventures dating back over three decades. 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 a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, featuring proprietary model portfolios alongside third-party money managers, and delivers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management solutions.

Andrew Kowal is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Koil, MendaCel Inc., and South California Junior PGA. Separately, he has been involved in the restaurant business through Wa Sushi and Izakaya. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment process incorporates macroeconomic research and multi-phase due diligence, offering portfolios composed of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Anne Beyel is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at IEQ Capital since 2019, following positions at First Republic Investment Management and Wheels Up. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and foundations. The firm employs a centralized investment process that includes macro and manager research, independent manager selection, and allocations to liquid and private alternative investments.

Li Yang Lee is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ping An Group, Inc. and Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several insurance sales agencies and consults on test engineering for a high-tech memory development company. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets, serving individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory in its portfolio construction, offering services ranging from investment supervisory and portfolio management to comprehensive financial and estate planning.

Jack Brooks is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has worked in the investment advisory industry since 2023, including prior experience at Moneta Group Investment Advisors, LLC. Before entering the industry, he spent several years in educational roles at Boston College and MICDS. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm integrates macro and manager research with access to liquid and private alternative investments, serving clients typically with net worth above $10 million.

Samuel Brumbaugh is a CFP® with 13 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently serves as an advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. His prior experience includes roles at First Republic Securities Company, LLC, First Republic Investment Management, Inc., and Bel Air Securities LLC. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and family-office services, utilizing a combination of macro and manager research alongside access to liquid and private alternative investments.