Elizabeth Steininger is a financial advisor at Freestone Capital Management, LLC with five years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ratio Wealth Group, LLC and Alta Park Capital, LP. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a family timber business, Greenfield Timber and Resources, Inc., where she attends annual meetings with minimal responsibilities. Freestone Capital Management, LLC is a wealth management firm serving approximately 2,783 clients with $11.49 billion in assets under management. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, combining internally managed model portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments with an emphasis on diversification and downside risk management.

John Kang is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 10 years before joining Parallel Advisors in 2023. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach, including fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and integrates technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Karen Leech is a financial advisor at LNW with 23 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Wetherby Asset Management for 22 years before joining Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC. LNW provides integrated wealth management and trust services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities, combining investment management, wealth planning, and coordination with outside professionals. The firm emphasizes customized investment policies, global diversification, active manager due diligence, and tax-aware strategies, and is known for its affiliated trust companies and private pooled vehicles that offer access to private investment strategies.

Nicholas Ruzette is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Aspiriant, LLC in San Francisco, CA. His career includes roles at Aspiriant dating back to 2015, with prior experience at Equinox Securities, Inc. and Alpha Strategies Investment Consulting. Aspiriant primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with comprehensive wealth planning and family office services. The firm’s investment approach includes customized asset allocation using a variety of implementation options, supported by internal research and AI tools, and it offers distinctive family office capabilities and access to proprietary mutual funds and private investment opportunities.

Charles Hatch is a financial advisor with Parallel Advisors, LLC in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Parallel Advisors since 2009. 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 multi-strategy investment approach including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away account management.

Charles Sommer is a financial advisor with United Capital Financial Advisors in Larkspur, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ardian and A Runner's Mind, and he has experience in the retail and running industries. United Capital provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a broad range of clients, including individual households, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers customizable investment strategies and a technology platform, FinLife Partners, which supports independent advisors with sub-advisory and consulting services.

Jennifer Chan is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of experience in wealth management. She has worked at Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC since 2024, following multiple roles at Wetherby Asset Management from 2016 to 2023. LNW provides integrated wealth management and trust services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities. The firm emphasizes customized investment policies, global diversification, and coordinated planning with outside professionals to address complex financial needs.

Christina Covalesky is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC. She was previously with WETHERBY ASSET MANAGEMENT for 21 years. LNW provides integrated wealth management and trust services primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, combining investment management, wealth planning, and coordination with outside professionals to address complex multi-entity financial needs. The firm emphasizes customized investment policy statements, global diversification, and active manager due diligence, with additional capabilities in tax-aware decision making and impact investing.

Derek Izuel is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with Shelton Capital Management and has previously worked at Vitruvian Capital Management and HighMark Capital Management. Shelton Capital Management provides investment management to mutual funds, institutional investors, retirement plans, government entities, nonprofits, and individual investors through various account types and advisory services. The firm employs an active, discipline-specific approach combining fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, and incorporates ESG screening and data-science tools across its strategies.

Daniel Johnson is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in San Francisco, where he has worked since 2010. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer that provides discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients by offering Separately Managed Accounts, Fund Strategist Portfolios, and Strategist UMAs via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

Michelle Watson is a CFA® charterholder with 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Evergreen Capital Management LLC since 2017 and previously worked at Arcturus Financial, LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an informal board member of SHE-CAN, a nonprofit focused on empowering low-opportunity women, and is a board member of Mesa de Vida, a food company. Evergreen Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, consulting, and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, endowments, and retirement plans. The firm employs a Dynamic Asset Allocation framework and an ETF-focused strategy called Right Cycle Investing, supported by independent investment committees and specialized strategies including subadvisers and derivatives when appropriate.

Guy Benstead is a financial advisor at KCM Investment Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Shelton Capital Management, IMST Distributors, LLC, and Cedar Ridge Partners. He is also the managing member of Cedar Ridge GP, LLC, a private investment partnership. KCM Investment Advisors serves high-net-worth individuals, retirees, and institutional clients by providing discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning. The firm offers customized portfolio solutions that combine equities, exchange-traded funds, and investment-grade fixed income, utilizing fundamental and quantitative analysis to guide asset allocation and trading strategies.

Christopher Snyder is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for 16 years at Pillar Wealth Management, LLC. The Mather Group primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing combined financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with multiple risk-based allocation models and integrates technology such as AI and machine learning to support portfolio construction and client communications.

April Antonio is a CFP® professional affiliated with Aspiriant LLC in San Francisco, CA, with one year of industry experience. She has been with Aspiriant since 2016 in various roles. Aspiriant primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing investment management, wealth planning, family office, and specialty services. The firm emphasizes customized investment programs and expanded family office capabilities, including accounting and banking support.

Steven Herzog is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC. He was previously with Wetherby Asset Management for 18 years. Herzog holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in San Francisco, CA. LNW provides integrated wealth management and trust services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities. The firm’s approach centers on customized investment policy statements and a strategic asset-allocation framework that includes global diversification, active manager due diligence, and selective use of alternative investments.

Todd Wellnitz is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC with 2 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Wellguard Insurance Solutions, INC. since 2010. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients across wealth levels, charitable organizations, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, consulting, and related services including annuity and insurance solutions through affiliated partners. The firm uses a range of investment strategies, including in-house models and alternative investments, and offers customized portfolios based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ian Stern is a financial advisor at Citizens Private Wealth with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Ameriprise, Comerica Bank, Comerica Securities, and Wells Fargo Investments. Stern is also a licensed real estate broker and owns Golden Bay Brokers, a real estate business. Citizens Private Wealth serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, ERISA plan advisory, and estate and tax structuring services. The firm follows a long-term asset allocation approach within an open-architecture platform and benefits from its affiliation with Citizens Bank, offering additional banking and lending products.

Daniel Cassell is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with BakerAvenue Asset Management since 2015, including its predecessor entities, and previously worked at B|O|S for six years. He holds a Series 65 license and is based in San Francisco, CA. BakerAvenue Asset Management is an SEC-registered multi-team wealth manager serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services, employing a range of quantitative, fundamental, and tactical strategies while emphasizing regular client communications.

Sean Figueroa is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Evergreen Capital Management LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Cypress Wealth Advisors and CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. He is based in San Francisco, CA. Evergreen Capital Management provides discretionary investment management, consulting, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, endowments, and pension and retirement plans. The firm uses a Dynamic Asset Allocation process and an ETF‑focused approach called Right Cycle Investing, combining multiple analytical methods and artificial intelligence, with portfolio decisions made by independent committees.

Bridget Mc Guire is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Parallel Advisors, she worked at Deloitte Consulting for three years. 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 multi-strategy investment approach incorporating fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and integrates technology platforms for portfolio management and tax-efficient rebalancing.