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.

Halley Craig is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. Prior to joining Mercer in 2026, Halley spent six years working with multiple entities including Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and CWM, LLC dba Carson Partners, and eight years at LPL Financial, LLC. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments, offering investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm follows a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, emphasizing globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through various investment vehicles and specialized programs.

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.

Megan Lathrop is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience. She is currently with Wealthspire Advisors and has previously operated her own financial practice, Finanseer, as well as worked with Vanto Group. Wealthspire Advisors oversees approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serves nearly 9,700 clients across various segments, including individuals, corporate plans, and nonprofits. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation approach using a diversified mix of investment vehicles, supported by centralized due diligence and ongoing client service enhancements.

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.

Guoli Rothbaum is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, Merrill, Thrivent Financial, Fidelity Brokerage Services, Goldman Sachs, and Tesla Inc./Solar City. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, featuring both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options supported by a multi-tiered risk profile framework and collaboration with HSBC Global Asset Management.

Grace Beelman is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC based in San Francisco, CA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Cerity Partners, Hutchinson Capital Management, and Beacon Economics, alongside four years at UCLA. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a national client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, estates, business entities, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, tax planning, insurance placement, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

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.

Myles Vanderweele is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC, where he has worked since 2021, following seven years at Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough LLC. Based in San Francisco, CA, he holds a Series 65 license. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, families, trusts, corporations, charitable institutions, and other institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, retirement plan services, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and private market programs for qualified clients.

Meredith Jensen is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, the San Francisco Federal Reserve Bank, and Narvar. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs serving individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations through both client-directed and fully discretionary approaches. The firm uses a structured investment process with multiple risk profiles and works with affiliated and third-party providers for advisory, fund selection, and administrative services.

Connor Hufer is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he worked at LuluLemon for one year. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, tax planning, insurance placement, and access to alternative and private-market investments using tailored asset allocation and a combination of proprietary quantitative screens and third-party managers.

Alexandra Holcomb is a financial advisor at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the Capital Group organization since 2013, including thirteen years at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. prior to her current role. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-manager approach based on fundamental research and a long-term investment horizon, utilizing separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and access to private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

Catherine Gougeon is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2025, she worked at Shartsis Friese LLP and the Law Office of Carol L. Hoffman. 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 emphasizes tailored asset allocation and manager selection, incorporating proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Robert Olsen is a financial advisor at Farther with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Advisors Capital Management and Pettinelli Financial Partners. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform complemented by in-person meetings. The firm utilizes a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with algorithmic rebalancing and employs a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Owen Good is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at UBS Financial Services. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with investment advisory, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds, and offers a range of packaged programs and tax management options.

Chaitanya Reddy is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Merrill for 16 years before joining Citi Private Bank in 2026. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a volunteer board member for Habitat for Humanity GLA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including research, security pricing, and derivatives services.