John Bernabei is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robertson Stephens Wealth Management since 2020 and previously held roles at Seaplane Partners, LLC and Vine Street Wealth Management, LLC. Robertson Stephens Wealth Management provides investment advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, family offices, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm combines individualized advisor guidance with centrally developed model portfolios and oversight by an Investment Office and Committee, offering access to public and private funds including hedge funds and private equity.

Arthur Ambarik is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC since 2013. He holds a Series 66 designation and is based in San Francisco, CA. Perigon Wealth Management offers customized investment advisory and wealth management services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm develops portfolios tailored to clients’ objectives and risk tolerances, utilizing sub-advisors or turnkey asset management programs when appropriate, and maintains institutional relationships with multiple custodial platforms.

Stephanie Roncal is a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Wells Fargo Investment Institute and Wells Fargo Private Investment Advisors prior to joining Bailard in 2021. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management across multi-asset and single-asset strategies. The firm emphasizes active multi-asset diversification using quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and serves a broad client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, pension plans, registered investment companies, and sovereign wealth funds.

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.

Lisa Gallo is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Encompass More Asset Management LLC. Her prior roles include positions at O'Donnell Financial Group, Independent Financial Group, United Planners' Financial Services of America, Vitucci & Associates, and National Planning Corp. She is also involved as an agent with Westland Financial Services, providing insurance products and business development solutions for independent financial advisors. Encompass More Asset Management LLC primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, focusing exclusively on individual investors and high-net-worth clients.

Alexander Leitzes is a financial advisor with Summitry, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Since 2020, he has been with Summitry, headquartered in Foster City, CA. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investment companies. The firm employs a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach that combines internally managed equity strategies with independent managers and alternative approaches, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory services to its registered mutual fund.

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.

Steven Epstein is a financial advisor at Independence Square Holdings, LLC with five years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Lowery Thomas, LLC and Heffernan Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Epstein is a minority investor and employee at Entefy Inc., an AI software development startup where he contributes to finance, sales operations, and human resources. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting services. The firm utilizes a blend of customized and model portfolios along with third-party solutions and integrates extensive digital tools and platforms in its investment approach.

Allison Uozumi is a financial advisor at Summitry, LLC with a Series 65 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at John Cabot University, Roche, and Roam Artisan Burgers. Summitry serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and occasionally investment companies and other advisers. The firm uses a research-driven, largely bottom-up investment process combining internally managed core strategies with independent managers and alternative approaches, and also acts as adviser to a registered mutual fund.

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.

Blaine Townsend is a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He has held his current role at Bailard since 2016. Townsend holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Bailard provides wealth and asset management services to both individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management through multi-asset and single-asset strategies. The firm employs an active, multi-asset diversification approach that integrates quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and serves clients including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and pension plans.

Clarice Nolet is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Team Hewins, LLC since 2019. Prior to joining Team Hewins, she worked at Wealth Architects, LLC for four years and took a one-year sabbatical. Team Hewins, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as business entities, trusts, charitable organizations, and employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes a structured investment process led by an Investment Committee and offers specialized retirement plan services, managing approximately $3.43 billion in assets.

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.

Mehul Thakker is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2017 and previously spent 14 years at Financial West Group. Thakker is the owner of Empowered Investments and holds a small ownership stake in a family dry cleaning business that is no longer operating. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a broad client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, and financial planning services, with an investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis tailored to client objectives.

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.

Ryan Ficks is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Summitry, LLC and has previously worked at First Citizens Wealth, Silicon Valley Bank, Waddell & Reed, Equitable Advisors, and Wells Fargo Investments. Summitry, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as investment companies and other advisers. The firm uses a research-driven, bottom-up investment approach combining discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, model equity strategies, and third-party manager selection, alongside managing a registered mutual fund (GGEFX).

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.