Kyle Chuang is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Pantheon Wealth Planning in San Jose, CA. He previously worked at Farmers Insurance Group and Farmers Financial Solutions for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an insurance agency under KC & Associates Insurance Agency. Pantheon Wealth Planning provides written financial planning and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, medical professionals, and business entities. The firm focuses on planning rather than asset management, offering both one-time and ongoing concierge planning services without discretionary control over client assets.

Scott Pearring is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Seek First Inc. He has previously worked at firms including G.A. Repple & Company and Expand Financial Group, LLC. Mr. Pearring is also an insurance agent appointed with various companies to receive trail commissions but does not write new policies. Seek First Inc. is a supported advisory firm serving individuals and high-net-worth households with comprehensive financial planning, tax, estate, and insurance planning alongside discretionary portfolio management. The firm manages approximately $203 million in discretionary assets and employs a fundamental analysis and strategic asset allocation approach, integrating third-party professionals into a bundled consulting program.

Gage Campbell is a financial advisor at Altura Wealth Advisors Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Altura, he worked at J.R. Financial and Insurance Services and Harper Investing. Altura Wealth Advisors is a SEC-registered advisory team managing approximately $169 million for around 400 individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm follows a long-term, largely passive investment approach focused on ETF- and mutual fund-based portfolios, with periodic review and rebalancing, and offers both discretionary account management and one-time financial planning engagements.

Philip Nisonger is a financial advisor at Safe Money Inc. with 51 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at HD Vest Investment Services and HD Vest Insurance Agency Inc. Nisonger is also the owner and sole proprietor of Anomalous Business Systems Inc., a tax preparation and accounting service. Safe Money Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on building individualized Investment Policy Statements and monitoring accounts regularly. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with a long-term trading horizon.

Dick Blakeley is the sole advisor at The Blakeley Group Inc in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 47 years of industry experience. He has led The Blakeley Group since 2009. The Blakeley Group provides discretionary portfolio and wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, developing personalized investment policy statements through detailed interviews. The firm manages approximately $96 million in client assets and employs a range of investment methods including charting, technical and fundamental analysis, cyclical analysis, and Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor long- and short-term strategies according to client objectives.

David Faulk is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is the principal at Montage Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2020, and he also serves as president of Montage Tax, a separate tax preparation and planning firm. Prior to founding Montage Financial Advisors, he was with Johanson Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years. Montage Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and project-based financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, and coordinates closely with clients’ tax and legal professionals.

Anna Sergunina is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with MainStreet Financial Planning, Inc. since 2014 and also owns Anna Sergunina Media LLC. MainStreet Financial Planning provides fee-only, advice-only financial planning and consultation services to individuals, families, business owners, and nonprofit employers. The firm emphasizes long-term, low-cost passive investing and delivers multi-session planning engagements, educational seminars, and employer-facing workshops.

Nilima Agrawal is a financial advisor with Safe Money Inc. in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. She has worked with Anomalous Business Systems since 2015. Outside of advising, she provides tax preparation services for individual and corporate clients. Safe Money Inc. offers discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, creating customized Investment Policy Statements and monitoring accounts regularly. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and quantitative analysis with a long-term investment horizon and manages a small client base with approximately $25.3 million in discretionary assets under management.

Vita Piazza is a financial advisor at Kalinowsky Asset Management with 37 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Pollock Investment Advisory Corporation and M HOLDINGS SECURITIES, Inc. for over 12 and 20 years respectively. Kalinowsky Asset Management provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes a long-term, strategic asset allocation approach using primarily passive index mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by comprehensive planning and ongoing portfolio monitoring.

David Hildreth is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Altos Financial Management, LLC since 1993. He also owns and operates an insurance brokerage focused on life, health, long-term care, disability, and fixed annuities. Altos Financial Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and investment-related research and planning. The firm manages diversified portfolios using macroeconomic indicators and employs a hands-on, tailored approach with a small client base.

Christine Mason is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC and has previously worked at Regent Wealth Management. In addition to her advisory role, she is an agent involved in the sale of commissionable insurance products through an affiliated insurance agency. Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients and retirement plans, as well as corporations and employee benefit plans. The firm customizes portfolio allocations using fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis and offers discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and access to model-portfolio solutions implemented on a wrap-fee platform.

Christopher Thomas is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Align Wealth Management, LLC and is also the sole owner of Thomas & Company CPA, a San Jose-based accounting firm. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Vantage Wealth Management LLC. Align Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, pension and 401(k) consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a documented investment process based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a mix of analytical approaches and third-party manager selection.

Bud Mine is a financial advisor at Mine & Arao Wealth Creation and Management, LLC, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been working at Mine & Arao Wealth Creation and Management since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Mine is a partner at Mine & Arao, LLP, a certified public accounting firm providing tax preparation, planning, and bookkeeping services. Mine & Arao Wealth Creation and Management serves individual investors, pension plans, and businesses, largely drawing clients from its affiliated CPA tax practice. The firm offers discretionary investment management combined with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services, emphasizing comprehensive asset allocation and integration of investment advice with accounting services.

Monica Kalra is a financial advisor at NRI Wealth Management, LLC in Santa Clara, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with six years of industry experience. She has been with NRI Wealth Management since 2016 and also operates as a sole proprietor. NRI Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients as well as retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial plans, implementing strategies based on fundamental analysis and diversified allocations with regular monitoring and rebalancing.

Joshua Williams is a financial advisor at Farm and Community Advisory with a Series 65 license. He has experience operating WH Personal Finance, a financial coaching practice focused on personal finance management, including expense tracking, savings improvement, and debt strategies. Prior to his advisory roles, he worked in various positions including at Santa Cruz Bicycles and Driscoll's Strawberry Association. Farm and Community Advisory provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services tailored to individuals and employee benefit plans. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary management and uses written Investment Policy Statements to guide client goals, risk tolerances, and time horizons.

Gael Knight is a financial advisor at Knight and Company Wealth Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. In addition to his advisory role, he is a CPA and operates The Gael Knight Company Certified Public Accountants, Inc., providing a full range of accounting services including tax preparation. Knight and Company Wealth Advisors offers investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs an asset-class, passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios primarily composed of passively managed mutual funds and ETFs.

Justin Boren is a financial advisor at Lagos Wealth Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Madison Avenue Securities and Triad Advisors, LLC. Boren is also an associate professor at Santa Clara University, where he teaches organizational strategy, communication, and quantitative research methods, and is an active published researcher. Additionally, he serves on the boards of two non-profit organizations, including as president of the Western States Communication Association. Lagos Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, sponsoring organizations, and other entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, advisory referral and monitoring services, and a Next Level IRA program. The firm manages client assets through the AssetMark platform and third-party managers, conducting regular performance reviews and client meetings.

Eleonora Tomasello is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. She is currently with Corinthian Wealth Management, where she has worked since 2018, following prior roles at Arbor Point Advisors, KMS Financial Services, and other firms. Tomasello is a licensed independent insurance agent and volunteers with the Silicon Valley Financial Planning Association. Corinthian Wealth Management serves individual investors and small businesses by providing ongoing portfolio management and tailored financial planning. The firm uses both strategic and tactical asset allocation, incorporating fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management including the use of third-party sub-advisors and various active trading strategies.

Gabriela Mechem is a financial advisor at NIM Wealth Solutions with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with several affiliated entities within the NIM organization since 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Bay Area Learning Center. NIM Wealth Solutions provides discretionary investment management for individuals, families, trusts, estates, foundations, corporations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers personalized asset allocation using a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, and integrates tax planning, insurance, annuity solutions, and estate-planning coordination through affiliated entities.

Ricky Dunham is a financial advisor with DWR Wealth Management, LLC in San Jose, CA, holding the PFS™ designation and a Series 65 license. He has 21 years of experience in the financial industry and has been with DWR Wealth Management since 2005. In addition, he has served as President of Dunham Associates CPAs, Inc., an accounting firm, since 1996. DWR Wealth Management provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, business entities, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a risk-based investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory, offering diversified portfolios primarily composed of no-load mutual funds and ETFs tailored to various risk profiles.