Long Hoang is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2017 and is involved with the National Association of Registered Social Security Analysts, where he provides Social Security income reports. Outside of advising, Hoang is the CEO of The Hoang Inc., a hair salon business, and also works as a Medicare agent with SouthBay Health and Insurance Services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, trusts, estates, and corporations, offering advisory and broker‑dealer services through proprietary and third‑party model portfolios and various investment platforms.

Ryan Patterson is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at IEQ Capital, LLC since 2019 and previously spent three years at First Republic Investment Management, Inc. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm’s approach centers on macroeconomic research and customized investment policy statements, using a blend of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Danning Zhao is a CFA® charterholder and Series 65 registered advisor at Corient with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Corient, Portola Partners, Kepos Capital, and Galaxy Derivatives Capital Management, as well as academic positions at the Yale School of Management and the University of California, Berkeley. Zhao is based in Menlo Park, CA. 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 corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and customized asset allocation, employing risk management tools and alternative investments where appropriate.

Alena Povarova is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Arbor Point Advisors, KMS Financial Services, Sowell Financial Services, and Concert Wealth Management. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, corporate and charitable entities, retirement plan participants, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a variety of programs and investment strategies, combining fundamental and technical analysis, tactical trading, and access to alternative investments through platform relationships and affiliated managers.

Joseph Burlison is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining IEQ Capital in 2024, Burlison worked at DC Advisory and Scholars of Finance and has academic experience from New York University. 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 employs a centralized macroeconomic research-driven investment process and offers a range of services including discretionary SMA management, family-office support, OCIO engagements, and access to private alternative investments.

Varun Jain is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Investment Management, and Evidation Health. Cresset Asset Management is a multidisciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, utilizing a disciplined, risk-aware approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a mix of active and passive investment strategies across various asset classes and alternatives.

Zhixin Cheng 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 firms including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup. 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 process incorporates centralized macroeconomic research and utilizes a mix of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives, with a focus on clients who typically have a net worth of $10 million or more.

Evan Stafford is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Equitable Advisors, LLC. His background also includes roles within the GoldKey Marine and related businesses. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment process is driven by centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, with portfolios constructed from liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Timothy Garner is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, having previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, MetLife Securities, and Ameriprise. In addition to his advisory role, he provides tax preparation services for Intuit TurboTax customers. Park Avenue Securities LLC, a subsidiary of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America, offers brokerage and investment advisory services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm combines advisor-led discretionary management with model-based strategies and provides access to proprietary and third-party advisory solutions, including insurance products and alternative investments.

Chi Wai Poon is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. He is currently an advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at HSBC Bank USA National Association, J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Fo Trading & Training LLC. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both client-directed and discretionary investment options, utilizing model risk profiles and a combination of strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management.

John Auer is a financial advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs and Webster Bank. IEQ Capital, LLC provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment process involves centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, with portfolios including liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternatives.

Jon Ekoniak is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. He previously worked at Bordeaux Wealth Advisors for seven years, operated his own consultancy for one year, and spent two years at Charles Schwab & Co. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans with comprehensive investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach using both active and passive strategies and offers a range of specialized services including tax support, family office management, and employee benefit plan consulting.

Bradley Howell is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at LCG Associates, Inc. for seven years. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and other entities. The firm employs a centralized macroeconomic research process and builds portfolios using liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternatives while offering ancillary family-office and administrative services.

Bennett Canady is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and Fidelity Investments. He also has experience in the wine industry and various other roles prior to his financial career. 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 combines centralized macroeconomic research, client-specific Investment Policy Statements, and a mix of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternatives, with a focus on clients having net worths of $10 million or more.

Tam Diep is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, Hightower Advisors, and First Republic Bank. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans by offering investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, family office and business management, and employee benefit retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with attention to tax and fee sensitivity, utilizing both active and passive strategies alongside third-party managers and private funds.

Meenakshi Karamcheti is a Series 65 licensed advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC and has five years of industry experience. She has held roles at IEQ Capital since 2020 and previously worked in academic settings at Tufts University, Oxford College of Emory University, and Menlo School. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is guided by centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, with portfolios constructed from a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Frank Lankford IV is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at CitiGroup, J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, Morgan Keegan & Company, and Truist Investment Services. 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 process incorporates centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Annaamalaii Palani is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) since 2020. Her prior work includes roles at NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Co., First Republic PWM, and Fisher Investments. She is also appointed as an insurance broker for non-registered products with outside carriers. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, investment management, and advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with the majority of its assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Ronald Welch is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Carpinteria, CA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 54 years of industry experience. He has been with PlanMember since 2015 and has operated as a self-employed advisor and enrolled agent since 1972, also providing income tax preparation services. PlanMember Securities Corporation offers retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans and providing education, support, and participant-level investment options through its asset allocation portfolios. The firm manages risk-based mutual-fund portfolios using a defined strategic rebalancing process.

Michael Texido is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First Republic Investment Management and First Republic Securities in various roles from 2015 to 2023. Cresset Asset Management is an SEC-registered adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets for individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven approach combining active and passive strategies, with a structured due-diligence program for manager selection and ongoing monitoring.