Bohan Liu is a CFA® charterholder at Empirical Wealth Management with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments for three years and Caida Securities for nine years. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pensions, and profit-sharing plans with fee-based investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach using diversified model portfolios and also offers alternative-strategy investments and affiliated real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Mary Ballin is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC. She previously worked at Private Ocean and Mosaic Financial Partners, Inc. during her career. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and oversight of unaffiliated sub-advisors, with a focus on individualized portfolio construction based on clients’ goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Evan Jones is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Scharf Investments and BNY Mellon. 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 range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates technology platforms for portfolio management and tax-efficient rebalancing.

Herbert Brown is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Zacks Investment Management and its affiliate Zacks & Company since 2006. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable and corporate entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative and qualitative investment process centered on earnings-estimate revisions and offers a range of strategies and products across retail, institutional, and third-party distribution channels.

Donald Jesberg is a financial advisor with KCM Investment Advisors in Greenbrae, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having nine years of industry experience. He has been with KCM Investment Advisors since 2006. Jesberg serves as CFO of EJ Interior Design and is a board member of The Belvedere Cove Foundation, which provides financial support to sailors. KCM Investment Advisors manages discretionary portfolios and financial planning for individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals and corporate pensions. The firm uses customized allocations in equities, ETFs, and bonds based on fundamental, quantitative, and macro/cyclical analysis and manages approximately $6.0 billion in assets for about 1,500 clients through a small advisory team and strategic outsourcing.

Anthony Orozco is a financial advisor at Infinity Financial Services Advisory in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Alpha Innovation Partners and New York Life Insurance Company. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $174 million for around 642 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, adviser selection, and pension consulting, utilizing a multi-method investment approach that incorporates various analytical techniques and complex investment products.

Reid Miles is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at United Capital Financial Advisors and has prior experience at firms including Goldman Sachs, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services, and Dodge and Cox. Before entering financial services, he worked at American Airlines and also spent time teaching at Sir Francis Drake High School. United Capital Financial Advisors provides national financial planning and discretionary investment management to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth households, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm’s platform supports customized investment solutions and offers a broad affiliate network with related legal, trust, and lending services.

William Barrett is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with credentials including Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has prior experience at BMO Family Office and BNY Mellon, spanning over a decade in the industry. 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 diverse investment approach utilizing fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and options strategies, complemented by technology platforms for tax-efficient portfolio management and integration of held-away accounts.

Ghazaleh Ebrahimi is a financial advisor with Aegis Capital Corp. in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Stone & Youngberg LLC. Ebrahimi is also involved as an agent and producer in a general insurance agency. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual and corporate clients with a range of financial services including asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, and occasional investment banking. The firm operates both as an SEC-registered investment adviser and a FINRA member broker-dealer, offering predominantly non-discretionary advisory services through various sponsored programs and third-party platforms.

Brian Jacobs is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC since 2023, following nine years at Rs Investments. Aptus Capital Advisors manages approximately $14.47 billion on a discretionary basis, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of technical and fundamental analysis primarily through ETFs, including nineteen actively managed Aptus funds, and provides portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized advisory services.

Erika De La Rosa Hennessey is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with 1919 since 2018, following four years at Rand & Associates. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and public entities. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research and collaborative relationships within Stifel Financial Corp. affiliates.

Alexander Chang is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Lifeworks Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual for seven years before joining Lifeworks Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Cuppa SF and 365 Night Market. Lifeworks Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses, offering wealth management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory through a multi-advisor platform with integrated tax, accounting, and insurance capabilities.

Steven Quinly is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 46 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He also serves on the Contra Costa County Treasurer Oversight Committee. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on personalized advice and employs diversified asset allocation strategies across various investment types, including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Jonathan Smith is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill, spanning over 20 years. Smith also holds power of attorney for a family member and serves as a trustee for a cousin’s child. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.86 billion for over 2,200 clients through a multi-team structure and offers a range of program options including wrap accounts, managed ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

Matthew Torkelson is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC in San Francisco, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations with five years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Burleson & Company, LLC, AXA Advisors, and Redwood Credit Union. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm focuses on individualized portfolio construction with regular monitoring and is notable for servicing banking and thrift institutions while managing wrap-fee programs and overseeing sub-advisor relationships.

Michael Dunn is a financial advisor with BakerAvenue in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 28 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Morgan Stanley and U.S. Bancorp Investments. BakerAvenue provides wealth management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, focusing on discretionary management. The firm employs a range of named strategies that combine tactical allocation, quantitative analysis, and fundamental research, and offers services such as tax and estate planning, philanthropy, and trustee oversight.

Christopher Dankworth is a financial advisor with Evergreen Capital Management LLC in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Evergreen since 2017 and previously worked at Cypress Wealth from 2012 to 2017. Evergreen Capital Management advises private clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, endowments, and family offices, providing discretionary investment management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a Dynamic Asset Allocation approach and proprietary programs such as Right Cycle Investing™, utilizing fundamental and macroeconomic research alongside artificial intelligence to guide investment decisions.

Kevin Boden is a financial advisor with One Capital Management, LLC in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He was previously with Lincap Management Company for 15 years and hosted a radio program, MoneyTime with Kevin Boden, for 20 years. Outside of advisory work, he continues to provide broadcast content for his long-running radio show. One Capital Management, LLC is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $8.5 billion for individuals, pension plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm offers wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan solutions, and sub-advisory services, typically constructing customized, globally balanced portfolios guided by written investment policies and macroeconomic assessments.

Joanna Aiken is a financial advisor at Choreo, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Enso Wealth Management and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as CFO of JCBC Enterprises LLC, which provides educational enrichment programs for children. Choreo serves individual and high-net-worth investors, family offices, and institutional clients with services including portfolio management, financial planning, and outsourced CIO solutions. The firm combines strategic asset allocation with quantitative screening and utilizes diverse investment vehicles to implement client portfolios.

Lia Seara is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at Parallel Advisors, LLC and previously held roles at Osborne Partners Capital Management and Merrill. 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 diversified investment approach including fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, incorporating technology platforms to manage tax-efficient rebalancing and held-away accounts.