Kyle Winterbotham is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at LNW with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC since 2024 and was previously with Wetherby Asset Management from 2006 to 2023. LNW provides integrated wealth management and trust services primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, and related entities. The firm’s investment approach centers on customized policy statements, strategic asset allocation with global diversification, active manager due diligence, and incorporates tax-aware and impact investing strategies.

Stuart Arakelian is a financial advisor at The Wealth Consulting Group with 36 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Mariner Independent Advisor Network. The Wealth Consulting Group is an SEC-registered wealth management firm serving individual clients, corporate clients, retirement plans, and trusts. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies, model portfolios, and algorithmic advisory services, offering tailored investment approaches supported by legal and implementation resources.

John Bruno Jr. is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and has been with Wedbush in various capacities since 2017. Wedbush Securities Inc. provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets solutions. The firm delivers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside research and prime broker 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. He has held multiple roles within Bailard and its affiliated entities since 2013 and spent time at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Bailard, Inc. provides wealth management and asset management services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a multi-asset, actively managed approach that integrates quantitative models, fundamental research, and qualitative judgment, offering customized strategies such as sustainable and impact investing screens.

Kathleen Fereday is a financial advisor at Prosperity Wealth Management, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Prosperity Wealth Management since 2020. Prior to that, she was associated with Fortune Financial Services, Inc. and has provided independent recruiting services to financial advisors through Advisor Consulting since 2017. Prosperity Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and pension/profit-sharing plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm manages approximately $442 million for about 1,600 clients and emphasizes tailored portfolio supervision with quarterly reviews, employing multiple methods of analysis and conducting due diligence on third-party managers.

Matthew De Pretis is affiliated with Legacy Wealth Management, LLC and holds over 27 years of experience at DePretis CPAs, Inc., a firm he has been with since 1999. He currently has no industry experience listed as a financial advisor. Legacy Wealth Management is a multi-advisor firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm offers tailored strategies across a broad investment menu and utilizes affiliated service entities, including accounting and tax advisory firms, to support client needs.

Michael Lambrecht is a financial advisor at Savvy with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Farther Finance Advisors, Iwc Asset Management, LLC, and Integrated Wealth Counsel, LLC. Savvy provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts and estates, businesses, ERISA plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized investment plans that typically follow a primarily index-based, long-term approach, incorporating active equity portfolios, direct indexing, and tax-aware strategies, supported by third-party sub-advisers and fintech tools.

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 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with McAdam LLC since 2021 and previously worked at the University of California Berkeley. McAdam advises individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, including high-net-worth households. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, using discretionary portfolio management with a range of investment vehicles and specialized exposures, alongside innovative offerings such as a tiered subscription planning product and the monitored use of artificial intelligence in advisory services.

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® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Brighton Jones LLC since 2007 and previously spent six years at Fidelity. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside access to private investments and affiliated legal and trust services.

Dianne Woon is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. She has worked with various insurance carriers since 2003 and has been with Capital Analysts since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of the Hope Worldwide Bay Area chapter, advising on chapter growth and project initiatives. Capital Analysts provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary investment management by its in-house team with advisor-managed portfolios and access to third-party managers through a nationwide network of independent representatives.

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 nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, NA and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that offers discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients with portfolios that include proprietary and third-party funds, delivering services via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

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.

Bonnie Bakalar is a financial advisor at Sepio Capital, LP with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill from 2005 to 2017 before joining Sepio Capital in 2017. Sepio Capital primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a combination of proprietary strategies and allocations to independent managers, using fundamental analysis with a generally long-term orientation while allowing for shorter-term trading to meet client needs.