Michael Lickiss is a financial advisor at Pacific Wealth Advisory Services LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at PKS Investments, Arkadios Wealth Advisors, Arkadios Capital, Resource Investment Architects, Inc., and Investment Architects, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in performing and recording music with The Lk Project and tutors high school students in science and math. Pacific Wealth Advisory Services LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis across a diverse range of investment vehicles, managing approximately $98.7 million in client assets across more than 200 accounts.

Ravi Ganjoo is the sole advisor at RG Capital Management, LLC, an independent firm based in Danville, California. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, including 22 years with his current firm. RG Capital Management provides discretionary investment management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients through diversified portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis. The firm employs both long- and short-term trades, occasionally using leverage and derivatives, and offers fee arrangements based on assets or performance.

Peter Yiu is a financial advisor at Tranquil Asset Management LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Charles Schwab from 2011 to 2022 before joining Tranquil Asset Management. Yiu holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Tranquil Asset Management LLC provides portfolio management primarily to high-net-worth individuals, creating individualized Investment Policy Statements and offering ongoing monitoring across a broad range of asset classes. The firm employs multiple methods of analysis and both long- and short-term trading strategies while maintaining discretionary authority over client accounts.

Robert Zapantis is the sole advisor at Zapa Investing LLC in San Mateo, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved in the financial services industry since 2022, with experience in real estate and small-business operations alongside his advisory role. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed real estate agent with Keller Williams Peninsula Estates and serves as Head of Sales & Finance at ZALA Inc. Zapa Investing LLC is a California-registered investment adviser providing non-discretionary portfolio management to individuals, families, and small businesses. The firm focuses on diversified, long-term portfolios using fundamental and macroeconomic analysis combined with asset-allocation modeling, requiring client approval before executing trades.

Glenn Tom is a financial advisor at Personal Best Financial LLC in Oakland, CA, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at NCR Corporation for six years. Personal Best Financial LLC is an independent, fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm focuses on technology and medical professionals as well as business owners, employing an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory that combines passive and active strategies with options for ESG customization.

Anthony Carr is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is the principal of Carr Wealth Management LLC, an independent firm he has led since 2015. Prior to that, he operated as a sole proprietor for nine years. Outside of advisory services, he works part-time as a controller for a small contractor in Pleasanton. Carr Wealth Management LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to individuals in or nearing retirement. The firm applies Modern Portfolio Theory to develop portfolios aligned with clients' objectives and risk tolerances and offers planning and consulting services on an hourly or fixed-fee basis.

Gaurav Kumar is a financial advisor at Tilden Path Capital LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has prior work experience at companies including SquareSpace, MongoDB, Google LLC, and Amazon Web Services. Tilden Path Capital LLC provides discretionary asset management and ongoing portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on tailored investment programs that include diversified allocations and a specialized small- and mid-cap technology strategy, using fundamental analysis and documented client profiles to guide investment decisions.

Michael Chang is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Novice Capital LLC, with nine years of industry experience including seven years at Sycale Advisors. He is based in San Mateo, California. Outside of his advisory work, Chang is a partner in a family real estate business. Novice Capital LLC is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides tailored Investment Policy Statements and uses a fundamental-analysis approach, managing a range of assets including equities, fixed income, ETFs, real estate funds, commodities, and non-U.S. securities.

In 2009 I founded Game Theory Academy, a nonprofit that teaches financial skills to teenagers through the lens of strategic decision-making. My favorite part of that work has been guiding young people to set their own goals outside of what their grownups want for them and then align their day-to-day decisions with those goals. I bring that same strategic curiosity to financial planning for you. Prior to Game Theory Academy, I was CFO of a news media organization. I hold an MBA from Yale and a BA in Political Science from UC Berkeley. I am a CFP® professional, and a member of the XY Planning Network and National Association of Personal Financial Advisors. I have a lifelong interest in economics and am excited to work with you to do the heavy lifting of financial planning so you can focus on what you love to do. When I’m not creating financial plans, I’m the mother of a child with avid and ever-changing interests. I love to play guitar and sing bluegrass, roots, and old-time music, with a pop twist.

Michael Beardsley is an investment advisor with Internet Securities in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Internet Securities since 1998 and at Rainmaker Securities, LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he manages the RIA division at Internet Securities. Internet Securities Technology Fund advises accredited individual and institutional investors by creating and managing series LLCs and special purpose vehicles focused on late-stage, privately held technology companies. The firm emphasizes equity research and industry analysis within targeted technology segments, structuring each series LLC to hold a single company with tailored compensation and governance terms.

Sanjay Misra is a CFA® charterholder and the sole advisor at Acumain Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to founding Acumain Capital, he spent eleven years at BlackRock Inc. He also serves as a board member of Calfus Inc., a technology consulting and engineering services firm. Acumain Capital provides discretionary portfolio management focused on equity strategies for high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, quantitative modeling, and macroeconomic research to manage long-only and long/short equity portfolios.

Gregory Crofton is a CFP® professional with over 8 years of experience, serving as the principal and sole advisor at Adap Tax Financial, Inc. He has been with the firm since 2004 and briefly worked at Rose International in 2016. In addition to his advisory role, he is a part-time instructor at UC Berkeley Extension, teaching courses in personal finance, accounting, and tax. Adap Tax Financial, Inc. offers financial planning, discretionary investment management, and tax services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on a passive, asset-allocation investment approach using low-cost index funds and ETFs, incorporating tax considerations and options strategies for clients with concentrated equity positions.

Michael Starr is the sole advisor at Stellar Financial Planning in Fremont, CA, with 31 years at the firm and one year of industry experience listed. He has been involved in theatrical entertainment since 1977. Stellar Financial Planning is an independent, fee-only firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $10.37 million in discretionary assets. The firm combines bottom-up and top-down security selection with a contrarian/value approach, emphasizes client education, and maintains a small, concentrated client base.

Leon Mazza is a financial advisor at Heritage Grove Wealth Management, LLC in Danville, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Fisher Investments and Fidelity prior to his current role. Heritage Grove Wealth Management provides fee-based wealth management services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts and estates, foundations, and select institutional clients. The firm constructs custom portfolios using fundamental analysis, strategic asset allocation, and tax-efficient investment selection without relying on model portfolios or third-party managers.

Daven Sharma is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Abundance Advisers in Pleasanton, CA. He holds CPA credentials and is involved in several business activities including a CPA practice, accounting and tax services, and is a board member and treasurer for the nonprofit Truekarma.org. Abundance Wealth Advisers provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, business clients, and qualified retirement plans. The firm employs an asset-allocation model based on fundamental analysis, manages portfolios for the long term with quarterly reviews, and offers specialized strategies such as the “Turtle & Hare” investment approach alongside insurance-based principal protection and pension consulting.

Robert Brown is a CFA charterholder and principal of The R.L. Brown Advisory Group, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Pleasanton, California. He has 18 years of industry experience and has led his firm since 2007. In addition to his advisory work, he operates R.L. Brown Insurance Services, a life and health insurance business. The R.L. Brown Advisory Group provides asset management and integrated financial planning for individuals, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and a value-oriented investment approach, serving a diverse client base that includes corporate and institutional accounts.

Ryan Dolan is the managing partner of Dolan Partners LLC in Danville, CA, holding the CFP® designation with 15 years of industry experience. He has led Dolan Partners since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he manages administrative and operational tasks for two multifamily real estate holdings unrelated to investment advice. Dolan Partners provides financial planning, wealth management, and discretionary investment management primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm customizes portfolios using ETFs, individual securities, and mutual funds, focusing on long-term capital appreciation, risk control, and tax efficiency.

James Cowan is the sole advisor at Cowan Capital, an independent firm based in Foster City, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 22 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Fisher Investments prior to founding Cowan Capital in 2023. Cowan Capital Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and separate financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, non-profits, and small businesses. The firm focuses on diversified portfolios tailored to client needs, with a specialization in managing concentrated equity positions from employee stock compensation and a selective use of derivatives for defensive purposes.

Joseph Aldridge is the sole advisor at JLA Investment Management in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 26 years of industry experience. He has led JLA Investment Management since 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in retail by selling antiques and collectibles, including vintage Hawaiian shirts. JLA Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial consulting to a limited client base consisting of individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes customized portfolio allocations using stocks, bonds, ETFs, mutual funds, and non-speculative options, avoiding margin, cryptocurrencies, and penny stocks.

Mark Dossa is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Fortitude Wealth Management L.L.C. He previously worked at Dw Advisors LLC Dba CCG Advisors for five years before founding his current firm in 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent offering fixed insurance products. Fortitude Wealth Management provides discretionary investment supervisory services and individualized portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm also offers comprehensive financial planning covering retirement, tax, insurance, estate, and business-planning topics.