John Bruno Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wedbush Securities Inc. and Wedbush & Co., LLC, having previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, foundation, and institutional investors. The firm offers a combination of brokerage and SEC-registered investment advisory services, with capabilities spanning wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets, supported by extensive clearing, custodial, and prime services.

Thomas Beaty is a CFP® and Series 66 designated advisor with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Citizens Private Wealth, where he has worked since 2024, following a 13-year tenure at First Republic Investment Management and related entities. His experience also includes a brief period at J.P. Morgan Securities. Citizens Private Wealth is a multi-team registered investment adviser serving high-net-worth individuals, families, and a range of institutional clients. The firm focuses on long-term, tailored asset allocation within an open-architecture framework and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, alongside specialized services such as ERISA plan advisory, tax and estate structuring, and business consulting for multigenerational families and closely held businesses.

Ryan Cole is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Bailard, Inc. in Foster City, CA. His career includes multiple tenures at Bailard as well as a period at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, employing an active multi-asset investment approach that integrates quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment. The firm serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, and pension plans, and is noted for its sub-advisory roles and management of affiliated pooled investment vehicles.

William Clements is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC in San Francisco, CA, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Parallel Advisors since 2013. 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, and incorporates technology platforms for tax-efficient portfolio management.

Sean Hanson is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial services. He currently works at Empirical Wealth Management and previously held roles at NorthRock Partners and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in San Francisco, CA. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investors in private pooled vehicles. The firm employs a diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management along with affiliated real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Benjamin Holtz is a financial advisor with McAdam LLC in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at McAdam LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at the University of California Berkeley from 2016 to 2021. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a discretionary portfolio management approach with a range of traditional and specialized investment options, including direct indexing, private funds, and cryptocurrency exposures.

Matthew Clements is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Parallel Advisors since 2013. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, often integrating tax-efficient strategies and independent manager recommendations.

Linda Beck is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Bailard, Inc. since 2012. Bailard provides wealth and asset management services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, and pension plans. The firm employs a multi-asset, active investment approach that integrates quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, and offers sustainable and impact investing options.

Clint Christensen is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Brighton Jones LLC since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in San Francisco, CA. Brighton Jones serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth families, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides comprehensive wealth services through a holistic, balance-sheet approach, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management, family office services, and access to private investment opportunities.

Dianne Woon is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. She has worked in financial services since 2003, including roles with various insurance carriers. Woon serves on the advisory board of the Hope Worldwide Bay Area chapter, providing guidance on chapter growth and project selection. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporate and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs. The firm’s investment decisions are supported by an in-house research team and utilize proprietary screening tools, with advisors providing customized portfolio solutions tailored to client needs.

Andrew Rand is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to joining 1919, he spent six 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 AI inputs.

Aleese Peterson Cotton is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management and uses a model-driven approach to construct and oversee diversified portfolios.

Nicholas Bucklin is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Freestone Capital Management, LLC, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Freestone since 2021 and previously spent 13 years at Franklin Templeton Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Bucklin serves as president of the board for the Montana Land Reliance Foundation, a land conservation nonprofit. Freestone Capital Management is a wealth management firm overseeing approximately $11.49 billion in assets for about 2,783 clients through a team of 42 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, combining internally managed portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments with an emphasis on diversification and downside risk management.

Mark Cavalier is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Cavalier Equestrians LLC, a business involved in acquiring, training, and selling performance horses. 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 team of 18 advisors across six offices and offers a variety of program structures, including wrap and non-wrap offerings, managed ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

Jilena Mok is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining Aegis Capital in 2023. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports a range of program types while maintaining client decision authority.

Joseph Sweeney III is a financial advisor with Cornerstone Wealth who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mutual Securities, Inc., Cornerstone Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. He serves on the advisory board of a venture capital firm and participates in nonprofit governance, including roles with the Preservation Hall Foundation and Dillard University. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with an investment approach centered on model portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Andrew Hamilton is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Aspiriant, LLC since 2012. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in San Francisco, CA. Aspiriant primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with wealth planning, family office, and specialty services. The firm offers customized investment programs using a variety of implementation options and integrates accounting, tax, and estate planning as part of its comprehensive wealth services.

Scott Byrnes is a financial advisor at LNW with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC since 2024, following a 16-year tenure at WETHERBY ASSET MANAGEMENT. LNW provides integrated wealth management and trust services primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, addressing complex financial needs through coordinated investment management, wealth planning, and collaboration with outside professionals. The firm emphasizes customized investment policies, global diversification, active manager due diligence, and tailored portfolios, including impact investing and special situations.

Miao Ling Guan is a financial advisor at Arete Wealth Advisors, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Portsmouth Financial and Morgan Stanley. Arete Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm primarily manages assets on a discretionary basis and employs both advisor-driven and proprietary rule-based model allocations, while also utilizing third-party sub-advisers and acting as an ERISA fiduciary when applicable.

David White is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with four years of industry experience. He is currently with BakerAvenue and has previously worked at J.W. Cole Advisors, Pacific Excel Wealth Advisors, and several other firms. Outside of advisory roles, he has experience working at Meritage Resort and Spa and in legal services at the Law Offices of Hall and Rhone. BakerAvenue provides investment advisory and wealth planning services to individuals, retirement plans, charitable institutions, and other U.S. institutions. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach that includes fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, offering portfolio management, financial planning, family office services, and specialized strategies such as Dynamic Core and Tactical Fixed Income.