Ross Layton is a financial advisor with Kestra Advisory, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 16 years before joining Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services in 2024. Layton provides investment advisory, portfolio management, and financial planning services through Oculus Financial Group. Kestra Advisory Services offers investment advisory and retirement plan consulting to plan sponsors and a wide range of institutional and individual clients. The firm’s services include fiduciary consulting, plan design, employee education, and access to multiple management platforms, serving clients such as sovereign wealth funds alongside other large institutional investors.

John Graef is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Schwab Wealth Advisory. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., ERN, L.L.C., Empower Advisory Group, and Liberty Mutual. He is also a licensed real estate agent in Arizona, working in that capacity outside of normal business hours. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations primarily through Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., without discretionary trading authority or direct client billing.

Yassin Ashour is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Fisher Investments for six years before joining IEQ Capital in 2021. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts, foundations, endowments, donor-advised funds, and private funds. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macro and manager research with allocations to both liquid and private alternative investments, serving clients with net worth generally at or above $10 million.

Thomas Dolby is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. located in San Francisco, CA. His prior roles include positions at City National Bank, Bank of America, Merrill, and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients investment recommendations and financial planning support while leaving final trading decisions to clients. The firm operates within the Schwab ecosystem and distinguishes itself by its cost-and-expense plus compensation model and limited discretionary management.

Penny Righthand is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in Oakland, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities Inc. since 1987. Outside of her advisory work, she is writing a romance novel. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers tailored advice across multiple program types and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, with a focus on defined contribution and benefit plans as well as charitable and corporate clients.

Darren Ting is a financial advisor at Farther with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at firms including J.P. Morgan, Merrill, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and First Citizens Bank. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform, supplemented by in-person meetings. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with proprietary models and algorithmic rebalancing, incorporating ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and AI tools subject to internal review.

Ann Wang is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC based in San Francisco, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 22 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner of a small rental property business. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform.

Kevin Dorwin is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC since 2021. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked for 17 years at Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough LLC. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, families, corporations, and institutional investors, offering customized portfolios with a focus on diversified asset allocation and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Joseph Kuo is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at Farther and Financial Life Focus, LLC, and previously held roles at Family Wealth Consultants, Abundance Wealth Planning, and Griffin Black, Inc. He is also an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University and founded Abundance Life Planning, where he coaches and teaches workshops. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke or algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Dylan Bowsky is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Provident Credit Union. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including in-house research and derivatives services, supporting tailored solutions for a broad client base.

Mason Fung is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation. Prior to joining IEQ Capital in 2024, he had roles associated with Boston College and Hamilton Zanze. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. The firm’s investment approach centers on macroeconomic research and customized Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a blend of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives.

John Bellamy is a CFP® and CFA® with 13 years of experience in financial advisory. He has worked at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and WEALTH ENHANCEMENT GROUP since 2022, following seven years at Ginsburg Financial Advisors. Bellamy serves as president and board member of Bullpen Club, Inc., a nonprofit supporting the Miramonte High School baseball program. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental research, and offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting services.

Nicolle Baria is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at IEQ Capital since 2019, following roles at First Republic Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach integrates centralized macro and manager research with allocations to liquid and private alternative investments, serving clients generally with net worth at or above $10 million.

Michael Henry is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC since 2019. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Based in Dallas, TX, he holds the Series 66 designation in addition to his CFP® credential. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and family-office services, utilizing a centralized investment process that includes independent managers and alternative investments across liquid and private markets.

Aileen Braga is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 33 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Investment Management, and Saratoga Research & Investment Management. Cresset Asset Management, LLC manages approximately $71.9 billion in client assets across a diverse client base, offering services that include portfolio management, wealth planning, private fund advisory, and family office services. The firm focuses on diversified, asset-allocation-driven portfolio construction using both active and passive strategies, supported by a structured due-diligence program and multiple affiliated entities.

Ridhima Chadha is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, HSBC Securities, and Indusind Bank. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement and planning discussions, and investment recommendations based on Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not exercise discretionary trading authority.

Michael Britton is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation, based in Alameda, CA, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining PlanMember, he worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and has held a director role in supply planning and co-manufacturing at Peet's Coffee since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he maintains a self-employed practice focused on investment-related insurance services. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, focusing on ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary responsibilities and participant-level investment options. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation framework and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios, while offering education and support services including seminars and personalized retirement planning.

John Crowther III is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at True Capital Management, LLC and Tiedemann Advisors, LLC. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a disciplined, risk-aware approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a mix of active and passive strategies across public equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Karena Schwenk is a financial advisor with Lincoln Investment in Oakland, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Lincoln Investment since 2010 and has concurrent roles at Great American Advisors, Inc. and National Education Services. Lincoln Investment serves individuals, charitable organizations, businesses, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a particular focus on educators and 403(b)/457(b) participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, employing both strategic and dynamic approaches overseen by an Investment Management & Research team.

John Cheung Jr. is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a senior financial planner at Kestra Advisory. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory duties, he is involved with JD Strategic Financial Services, LLC, where he acts as an insurance agent selling life insurance products. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients, offering a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan design, and employee education. The firm manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets and serves a diverse client base that includes large institutional investors.