Yang Song is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2009 and maintains a long-standing relationship with Nylife Securities Inc. and New York Life Insurance Company since 1998. His other business activities include brokering non-registered investment products with various outside insurance carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and primarily manages assets on a non-discretionary basis, working closely with institutional plan sponsors within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Michael Flynn is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Jose, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 38 years of industry experience. Flynn operates Flynn Wealth Strategies and Insurance Solutions, Inc., where he is involved in brokering non-registered insurance products. He also serves on the advisory board of MIF, Inc., a medical billing company with operations in the United States and delivery centers in India and Sri Lanka. 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 multiple program types tailored to client and plan sponsor objectives, managing a majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis and maintains fiduciary responsibilities under applicable regulations.

Kevin Loveland is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at First Republic Bank for twelve years. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds. The firm emphasizes separately managed accounts and integrates centralized macro and manager research with access to liquid and private alternative investments through an extensive private-investment platform.

Long Hoang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2017 and is involved with the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, where he provides Social Security income reports. Outside of advising, Hoang is the CEO of The Hoang Inc., a hair salon business, and also works as a Medicare agent with SouthBay Health and Insurance Services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, and corporations, offering advisory and broker‑dealer services through proprietary and third‑party model portfolios and various investment platforms.

Ryan Patterson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at IEQ Capital, LLC since 2019 and previously spent three years at First Republic Investment Management, Inc. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm’s approach centers on macroeconomic research and customized investment policy statements, using a blend of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Danning Zhao is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 registered advisor at Corient with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Corient, Portola Partners, Kepos Capital, and Galaxy Derivatives Capital Management, as well as academic positions at the Yale School of Management and the University of California, Berkeley. Zhao is based in Menlo Park, CA. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and customized asset allocation, employing risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Alena Povarova is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, KMS Financial Services, Sowell Financial Services, and Concert Wealth Management. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a variety of programs and investment strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis, tactical trading, and access to alternative investments through platform relationships and affiliated managers.

Joseph Burlison is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at DC Advisory and Scholars of Finance. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements and utilizes a mix of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Varun Jain is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Investment Management, and Evidation Health. Cresset Asset Management is a multidisciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, utilizing a disciplined, risk-aware approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a mix of active and passive investment strategies across various asset classes and alternatives.

Zhixin Cheng is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment process incorporates centralized macroeconomic research and utilizes a mix of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives, with a focus on clients who typically have a net worth of $10 million or more.

Yvonne Thomas is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Burlingame, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., and Compass Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven model portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists and executed via mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s approach features an invitation-only, employee pilot program with limited direct client interaction and a focus on strategic portfolio implementation.

Evan Stafford is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Equitable Advisors, LLC. His background also includes roles within the GoldKey Marine and related businesses. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment process is driven by centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, with portfolios constructed from liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Todd Barney is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Private Advisor Group, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC, having held prior roles at Potentia Wealth, Invesco Distributors, Inc., OppenheimerFunds Distributor, Inc., and Voya Investment Management Co. LLC. Todd serves on the finance committee of the Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto, CA, a philanthropic organization supporting families needing extensive medical treatment. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a fiduciary-based advisory model that incorporates proprietary technology platforms and third-party managers to implement a range of investment strategies.

Timothy Garner is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, having previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities, and Ameriprise. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services for Intuit TurboTax customers. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions, including insurance products and alternative investments.

John Palladino is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016. He also serves as a director on the board of the 10 Scenic Way Homeowners Association. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

Chi Wai Poon is a CFA® charterholder and registered representative with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., based in Fremont, CA, with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at HSBC Bank USA National Association, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Fo Trading & Training LLC. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, utilizing both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm’s investment approach incorporates model risk profiles and combines strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund due diligence and monitoring.

John Auer is a financial advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs and Webster Bank. IEQ Capital, LLC provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment process involves centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, with portfolios including liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternatives.

Jon Ekoniak is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors and Charles Schwab & Co., as well as operating his own consultancy. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and related advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Bradley Howell is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at LCG Associates, Inc. for seven years. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and other entities. The firm employs a centralized macroeconomic research process and builds portfolios using liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternatives while offering ancillary family-office and administrative services.

Bennett Canady is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and Fidelity Investments. He also has experience in the wine industry and various other roles prior to his financial career. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research, client-specific Investment Policy Statements, and a mix of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives, with a focus on clients having net worths of $10 million or more.