Anand Samuel is a CFA® charterholder currently affiliated with 8 Gate Advisors LLC. He has 18 years of prior experience at ESL Investments and has been with 8 Gate Advisors since 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he is also a lawyer and may provide legal services separately from his work as a financial advisor. 8 Gate Advisors LLC offers portfolio management services to high-net-worth individuals, focusing on tailored Investment Policy Statements with both discretionary and non-discretionary management. The firm uses a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis and maintains a long-term trading approach.

Christopher Weir is a financial advisor with Azul Private Wealth, LLC in San Jose, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has over 10 years of industry experience, including a decade at Charles Schwab. Azul Private Wealth, LLC provides ongoing portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth individuals, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm focuses on client-specific Investment Policy Statements and discretionary portfolio management, employing strategic asset allocation with an emphasis on long-term investment horizons.

Sandeep Jain is the sole advisor at Jain Capital Management LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Saratoga, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 19 years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Jain owns and manages AppPerfect Corporation, a non-investment-related software business he has operated since 2003. Jain Capital Management LLC provides discretionary portfolio management services to individual and corporate clients, managing approximately $19.4 million across 17 accounts. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with a focus on frequent options-based trading strategies.

Timothy Rogers is the sole advisor at Rogers Investment Advisors, LLC, a firm based in Palo Alto, CA. He holds Series 63 and 65 designations and has 22 years of industry experience. Rogers Investment Advisors, LLC is a state-registered independent firm managing approximately $70.6 million in discretionary assets for individuals, trusts, endowments, and pension plans. The firm offers diversified investment management, pension plan consulting, financial planning, tax preparation, and administrative services, including bill payment and bookkeeping. Its approach includes both discretionary portfolio management and non-discretionary consulting, with an emphasis on pension plan co-fiduciary roles and institutional client service.

Frederick Myers is the principal and sole advisor at Northwood Investment Partners, LLC, an independent registered investment adviser. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Since 2018, he has also been a co-partner at Western Pacific Investments, LLC, a boutique real estate investment firm where he manages finance, tax, and accounting functions. Northwood Investment Partners manages separate discretionary accounts for individual and institutional clients, including family offices and pension funds. The firm employs a concentrated value and event-driven investment approach, focusing on fundamental analysis of undervalued securities and event opportunities such as bankruptcies and mergers.

Arvind Venkateswaran is a financial advisor at Capital V Group LLC in Cupertino, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 11 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at LPL Financial, LLC, Liberty Wealth Management, LLC, and Liberty Group, LLC. Capital V Group LLC provides financial planning and consulting services to individuals, business entities, and pension or retirement plans. The firm emphasizes written financial plans and consulting projects, employing various investment evaluation methods and asset allocation strategies without managing pooled assets or directly managing client portfolios.

Frank Elmer is the principal advisor at Frank Elmer Investment Strategies LLC in Los Altos, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. Since 2010, he has led his independent firm, providing investment advice and portfolio management. Frank Elmer Investment Strategies offers discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension and profit-sharing plans, and family trusts. The firm focuses on constructing portfolios primarily of mutual funds and ETFs, using both fundamental and technical analysis tailored to each client’s objectives and risk tolerance.

Raj Atisivan is a financial advisor at Meera Advisory, L.L.C. in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Amazon from 2016 to 2017. Meera Advisory, L.L.C. is an independent registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs fundamental analysis, documented risk tolerance, and a combination of long- and short-term options trading strategies, and it offers a performance-based fee structure for qualified clients.

Sri Palasamudram is the sole advisor at DisruptiveSecularGrowth Corporation, an independent firm based in Mountain View, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to founding DisruptiveSecularGrowth in 2019, he worked at mobiDEOS Inc. for 15 years and has been involved in startups since 2000. He also spends time advising startups weekly to stay current with technology and market trends. DisruptiveSecularGrowth provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, and closely held businesses. The firm employs fundamental analysis and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and option strategies, including covered options and cash-covered puts, with a focus on risk-adjusted returns. It serves a material non-U.S. client base and offers both traditional asset-based and performance-based fee structures, reflecting its founder-led, technology-oriented approach.

William Harvey is the sole advisor at Harvey Wealth Management LLC in Redwood City, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones and held positions in the technology sector before founding his independent advisory firm. Harvey Wealth Management LLC serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporations with comprehensive portfolio management and financial planning. The firm employs a variety of analytical methods and investment strategies, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts while maintaining a small client base that includes institutional-type clients.

Dong Zhang is the sole advisor at Evla Hills Equity Services LLC, an independent registered investment adviser based in Saratoga, CA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has 20 years of industry experience, having led Evla Hills since its founding in 2006. Evla Hills Equity Services LLC provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, small businesses, non-profit organizations, retirement accounts, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an opportunistic, fundamentals-first investment approach with concentrated equity portfolios and custom asset allocation, and it operates a private fund alongside advisory services for other pooled vehicles, including institutional clients.

German Gentile is a financial advisor at London House Capital with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Birkbeck Capital, Sowell Financial Services, LLC, and Concert Wealth Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he owns G&) Global Trading, a wine distribution business. London House Capital is a solo registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and offers a range of investment strategies such as short-term trading, short sales, margin transactions, and options writing, typically managing portfolios on a discretionary basis.

Sean Akiyama is a Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 26 years of industry experience. He is the sole advisor at Infinity 8 Investments, LLC, where he has worked since 2010. Infinity 8 Investments provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management to individuals and institutional clients, including retirement plans, trusts, and business entities. The firm employs an active asset-allocation approach based on a business-cycle model and offers a wrap-fee program that integrates advisory, execution, and custodial services.

Raymond Chung is the sole advisor at Emerald Waves Investments, LLC, an independent firm based in Cupertino, CA. He holds the CFA® designation and Series 63 license and has 15 years of industry experience. He has led Emerald Waves Investments since 2010. Emerald Waves Investments provides fee-based investment advisory services and integrated financial planning, offering discretionary portfolio management for individuals, institutional clients such as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a tactical allocation framework centered on an active long/short strategy, tailoring portfolio allocations to each client’s objectives and constraints.

Renata Carico is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is the principal of Carico Private Wealth Management, an independent firm she founded after working at several firms including LPL Financial, Stratos Wealth Partners, and Charles Schwab. Outside of her advisory work, she volunteers for Grace Church of the Bay Area, assisting with church financial accounts. Carico Private Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, providing wealth and investment management, financial planning, and tax return preparation. The firm employs an investment approach based on asset allocation and Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies, and is notable for offering performance-based fee arrangements alongside traditional advisory services.

John Betterman is the principal of Betterman Digital Wealth, Inc. in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Oak Family Advisors. He is also a licensed life and health insurance agent involved in insurance sales. Betterman Digital Wealth, Inc. provides investment management, financial assessments, and retirement-plan services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $102 million in client assets and employs a strategic asset-allocation approach using both active and passive management, model portfolios, and sub-advisory relationships.

Ryan Dearkland is a financial advisor with Viridian Way LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and six years of industry experience. He has worked with several firms, including Relentless Enterprises Inc and Violet Creek LLC, and is also a partner in a business management company. Viridian Way LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, with tailored strategies for business owners that encompass profit distribution, cash-flow projections, and exit planning. The firm combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory in a long-term trading approach and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Christopher Lazaro is a financial advisor at Tandem Private Wealth, LLC in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of experience in advisory services and has prior roles at Skyview Pinnacle, Inc. and various licensed positions in real estate, mortgage loan marketing, and insurance. Outside of advisory work, Lazaro is a licensed real estate broker and operates his own real estate company. Tandem Private Wealth provides asset management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines fundamental and technical analysis with modern portfolio theory to create diversified portfolios aligned with client risk profiles, offering discretionary management and standalone planning services.

Hooman Altafi is the principal of Alta Financial Group, an independent advisory firm based in Campbell, CA, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked with Premier Lending Inc, Star LLC, and Seven Media Group. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as a real estate broker, mortgage broker, and insurance broker. Alta Financial Group serves individual investors, families, trusts, charitable institutions, and corporate retirement plans, providing investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs an asset-allocation approach emphasizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with discretionary management and ongoing portfolio oversight.

Todd Wilson is the sole advisor at Portola Creek Capital in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Portola Creek Capital since 2017 and previously worked at Grow Capital Management. Portola Creek Capital provides fee-only investment advisory services to individuals as well as institutional and entity clients, including pension and profit-sharing plans and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning at no additional charge.