Silvia Sadikin is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. She has worked with World Financial Group, Inc. and the Heartland Institute of Financial Education, where she serves as a college consultant. Outside of financial advising, she owns and administers Bee Best Learning Center, an after-school care and tutoring program. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model portfolio approach implemented through third-party managers and platforms, delivering services via a large advisor network and multiple program options.

Kelly Kidwell is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she is the co-founder and president of the Advanced Practice Network (APN) and owns a charter air services business. Park Avenue Securities LLC, doing business as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, including proprietary and third-party investment programs, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Zheng Yu is a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Rockefeller & Co for six years and at Financial Clarity, INC. for four years. 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 combines portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services through an integrated platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary solutions, access to third-party managers, and alternative investment opportunities.

Tanner Savitsky is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and AXA-Advisors. His career also includes a role at Savitsky Satin and Bacon and a period at the University of Michigan. 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 is centered on macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternatives.

Pamela You is a Financial Consultant I at Fidelity Investments, where she provides customized financial planning services. She has been with Fidelity since 2025 and previously worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2022 to 2025. Pamela's expertise includes taxation and financial planning, supported by her educational background. She holds an MBA and a Master's degree in Accounting. Pamela also holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial consulting. Her professional approach focuses on assisting clients through various life stages and significant changes. Outside of her professional commitments, Pamela enjoys golf, reading, running, tennis, and yoga.

Mandir Nagdev is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Mariner Independent Advisor Network. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various advisory programs. The firm combines fiduciary-based advice with technology platforms and a range of investment strategies, often implementing recommendations through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Joseph Lalli is a CFA® charterholder at IEQ Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for four years and has held positions at Backroads and several other firms. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific policy statements and utilizes a range of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives.

Liqiu Jiang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. In addition to her advisory role, she holds senior positions in biostatistics at Vera Therapeutics and Corcept Therapeutics, where she focuses on statistical analysis and clinical trial data. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, delivering services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm primarily utilizes model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory strategies.

David Umbenhaur is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience and has spent his career with Guardian Life and its affiliate Park Avenue Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as a sound technician for his church. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, including proprietary and third-party investment programs, with tailored solutions for various client needs.

Emily Yellen is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Capital Group, J.P. Morgan Advisors, First Republic Bank, and Citi Personal Wealth Management. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, and other entities. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives.

Robert Burlinson is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked within Mercer and its affiliated entities since 2022, previously serving as Managing Member of Regis Management Company, LLC. Burlinson also holds roles in related investment entities including Regis-Fubo LLC and BRK/A Investors, LLC. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach focused on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios using a variety of investment vehicles and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with comprehensive financial planning and consulting services.

Nestor Belmonte Jr. is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based model utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology platforms, often implementing advice through third-party managers and TAMPs.

Nathan Blair is a financial advisor at Corient with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Palo Alto Wealth Advisors, LLC and Aetos Capital, LLC. Blair is based in Menlo Park, CA. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and 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 employs risk management tools and stress testing to align portfolios with client objectives.

Matthew Millett is a financial advisor at Mariner in Los Altos, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Mariner in 2025, he worked at Google for 14 years. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to pooled investments and third-party managers. The firm combines customized discretionary portfolios with tax and accounting integration, providing coordinated tax services, family office capabilities, and a financial wellness platform for employer clients.

Clare Raleigh is a financial advisor at Mariner with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Mariner since 2022. Her previous roles include positions at Hayes Financial, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Mariner serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and it provides tax and accounting integration along with specialized family office and employer financial-wellness services.

Sophia Gossum is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining IEQ Capital, she was employed at Thornburg Investment Management for two years and has a background that includes roles at Washington University in St. Louis, Christus St. Vincent Hospital, Heidi Loewen Porcelain, and Santa Fe Preparatory School. 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 approach involves centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party Independent Managers, and private alternative investments, with an emphasis on clients typically having net worths of $10 million or more.

Christine Opitz is a CFA® charterholder at Cerity Partners LLC with one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include work at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Stanford University. She also spent time as a family caregiver before joining Cerity Partners. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and proprietary quantitative screens to build client programs, and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Tyler Baumann is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at ZS Associates and Franklin Templeton. His background includes academic and community involvement, including time at Stanford University and San Mateo PAL. 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 process is centered on macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a blend of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternative investments.

James Daoang is a financial advisor at Centaurus Financial, Inc. based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with two years of industry experience. He has worked at Centaurus Financial since 2024 and is also involved with True North Advisors and AAA NCNU, where he serves as a property and casualty insurance agent. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, businesses, and foundations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies through its CLASSIC Plus platform, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management, and incorporates fundamental and technical analysis in portfolio management.

Blake Romero is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial in 2026, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Ameriprise. His background also includes roles outside of finance at Grand Canyon University and PB Window Cleaning. 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 provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and operates as a registered broker-dealer offering a broad range of investment and placement services through its Private Advisor model and Rockefeller Global Investment Management platform.