Ralph Sklar is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) based in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 31 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and Nylife Securities Inc. since 1995 and operates Silver Transitions Financial & Insurance Solutions since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he volunteers as an advocate for Children’s Hospital Oakland and serves on the boards of the Telegraph Area Business Improvement District and the Oakland Rotary Endowment. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations delivered through various program types, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis under an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Warren Mason 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 Goldman Sachs & Co and JPMorgan Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is a silent cofounder of Grace & Company, a consumer e-commerce business founded by his wife. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients, focusing on separately managed accounts and family-office services. The firm employs a centralized macro and manager research process and integrates liquid and private alternative investments through a proprietary platform.

Ludovic Thomasson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ensemble Capital Management, LLC for 10 years before joining Corient Services LLC and Corient in 2024. Thomasson is based in San Francisco, CA. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates both in-house strategies and third-party solutions, with continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Michael Navone is a financial advisor with Corient who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Corient in 2024, he worked at Ensemble Capital Management for six years and held roles at Sage Advisory and a brief period of unemployment. 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 corporations. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and employs continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Lloyd Mc Clelland is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Bank, and Lending Club Corporation. Mc Clelland is based in Foster City, CA. 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 includes centralized macroeconomic research, client-specific Investment Policy Statements, and diversified portfolios comprising liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Marcia Smith is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2008. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various segments, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory programs, combining multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with extensive in-house research and execution capabilities.

Brooks Slate is a CFA® charterholder with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cresset Asset Management, LLC since 2019. Prior to joining Cresset, he worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Cresset Asset Management, LLC is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets across a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven approach that combines active and passive strategies, supported by a structured due diligence program and a range of advisory and family office services.

Daniel Langon is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience currently advising at Rockefeller Financial LLC. Prior to joining Rockefeller in 2023, he worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC and First Republic Investment Management, Inc. He also has experience outside finance, having been involved in a construction business early in his career. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm combines a Private Advisor model with a consolidated investment platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, including alternative investment placements and integrated trust and insurance capabilities.

Yiyin Xia is a financial advisor at Goldman Sachs Wealth Services with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC since 2019, following prior roles at The Ayco Company, L.P./Mercer Allied and various positions including at the University of Southern California. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning and portfolio management to a diverse client base, including individual investors, corporate participants, executives, plan sponsors, and institutional clients. The firm leverages a broad range of proprietary and third-party research, strategic and tactical allocation models, and a variety of fee arrangements, supported by the resources of the broader Goldman Sachs organization.

Bennett Flynn is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC in San Francisco, holding a Series 65 designation. He joined IEQ Capital in 2026 and has no prior industry experience. His background includes roles with the Idaho Falls Chukars and Rogers Blue Jays, as well as education at the University of Notre Dame and Davidson College. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach integrates macro and manager research with access to alternative investments through an integrated private-investment platform.

Stanley Toy is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 14 years before joining Citigroup in 2026. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with extensive compliance and oversight mechanisms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary investment approaches.

Kevin Calenzani is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Securities, Credit Suisse Securities, and Raymond James & Associates, as well as a teaching role at Duke Fuqua School of Business. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, non-profits, and other entities. The firm’s investment approach relies on centralized macroeconomic research, client-specific Investment Policy Statements, and diversified portfolios that incorporate liquid strategies, third-party Independent Managers, and private alternative investments.

Alexander Webb is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors, PFI Advisors, and MAI Capital Management. Outside of finance, he operated Brick Street Bar & Grill from 2017 to 2018. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment approach integrates centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements and utilizes a combination of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives.

Scott Gutterman is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at IEQ Capital since 2022, previously working at UBS Financial Services since 2008. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutions. The firm combines centralized macro and manager research with access to liquid and private alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion across separately managed accounts and family-office services.

Robert Welch is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at BTR Capital Management for seven years. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and retirement plan consulting, employing a strategic investment approach that combines passive and active managers guided by quantitative and fundamental research.

Barbara Dugan is a financial advisor at Farther with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill, Alpha Cubed Investments, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of her financial career, she has operated Barbara Dugan Yoga and Wellness since 2000, providing private and small group yoga instruction. Farther offers discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform supplemented by in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory–based investment approach with algorithmic rebalancing and uses a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income, while incorporating AI tools under internal review.

Brayden Little is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Farther since 2026. He previously worked at Advisors Capital Management, Royal Alliance, and Pettinelli Financial Partners, LLC. Outside of his advisory roles, Little has experience working at San Jose State University and Bethel Church of San Jose. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a digital platform and in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing proprietary models, algorithmic rebalancing, and AI tools alongside advisor judgment.

Albert Hwang is a CFP® professional at Cerity Partners LLC with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Consilium Wealth Management and BDO USA LLP. He also has experience at Epitome Learning Center outside the financial services industry. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored asset allocation and manager selection supported by proprietary quantitative screens and third-party managers, and offers access to private-market investments and specialized retirement plan consulting.

Guoli Rothbaum is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with eight years of industry experience. Rothbaum holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, Merrill, Thrivent Financial, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Goldman Sachs. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, featuring both client-directed and fully discretionary options. The firm integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation with fund due diligence through affiliated providers, serving a diverse client base with a range of investment risk profiles.

Denrik Wong is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2000 and with Schwab Wealth Advisory since 2015. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations across a range of securities. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem, delivering advice through standardized asset allocation models and Schwab research tools while leaving final trading decisions to clients.