Amelia Goldstein is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining IEQ Capital, she worked at Houlihan Lokey and Bloomberg LP. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and family-office services, utilizing a centralized investment process that incorporates independent managers and alternative investments.

Samuel Shephard is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at FIRST REPUBLIC Securities Company, LLC for six years before joining IEQ Capital in 2019. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, donor-advised funds, and private funds. The firm combines centralized macro and manager research with access to independent managers and alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion across a range of separately managed accounts and family-office services.

Claudette Klein is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and has held ownership roles in Klein Financial since 1991 and Claudette Klein Inc. since 2018. She is also licensed as an independent insurance agent and serves as a notary public. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of portfolio construction options through model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across multiple program platforms.

Molly Stelmar is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities Company, Bank of America, and Merrill. Cresset Asset Management, LLC manages approximately $71.9 billion in client assets and serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm focuses on diversified, asset-allocation-driven portfolio construction using both active and passive strategies and employs a structured due-diligence program for manager review and private fund management.

Sarabpreet Kaur is a CFP® at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Focus Partners, she worked at Liberty Tax Service and BDO USA. Focus Partners serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with wealth management, financial and tax planning, employee benefit consulting, and investment management. The firm employs an enhanced open architecture approach combining active and passive strategies, private funds, and third-party managers.

Jack Shepard is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining IEQ Capital in 2022, he worked at CU Boulder from 2018 to 2022 and Sacred Heart Prep High School from 2014 to 2018. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and private funds. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts with a net worth threshold generally at or above $10 million, employing a centralized macro and manager research process and offering access to alternative investments through an integrated private-investment platform.

Shiou Yean Chen is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 20 years of industry experience. Chen has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles.

Joanna Cui is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) and has worked with New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC since 1994. Since 2012, she has operated Joanna Cui Financial & Insurance Services, providing group health insurance for Silicon Valley start-ups and life insurance products through BISYS. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, focusing primarily on non-discretionary assets and working with various institutional sponsors within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Wai Luk is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Jose, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 15 years of industry experience. He has served at Eagle Strategies since 2024 and operates Luk Financial And Insurance Solutions, where he brokers non-registered insurance products. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary of his condo complex's homeowners association. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to a broad range of individual and institutional clients. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to clients’ objectives, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Robert Zimmerman is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for ten years before joining Citigroup Global Markets in 2023. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, along with brokerage and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles, including acting as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant, and provides bespoke solutions for high-net-worth clients.

Georgia Sclavos is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Fifth Third Securities, Inc. with 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she provides client service and support related to money market fund investment platforms through Comerica Bank. Fifth Third Securities serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities through both advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers multiple investment programs on the Passageway Managed Account platform, utilizing third-party portfolio managers and a range of strategies from mutual funds and ETFs to separately managed accounts and tax-optimized solutions.

Ilia Tsai is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with Transamerica Financial Advisors since 2012 and is also a CPA partner at Sopheleus Associates & Co, where he provides accounting services including corporate financial planning and tax strategy. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory and brokerage services through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms that utilize model portfolios and third-party managers.

Sophie Langlois is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Goldman Sachs and Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, she has experience working at Jules Place Art Gallery. 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 emphasizes a diversified investment approach that includes liquid and private alternative investments through an integrated private-investment platform.

Zhong Shi is a CFP® with 23 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors. He has held roles with organizations including Kyros Ai Corp., Heartland Institute of Financial Education, and Covered CA. Outside of advising, he works as a college planning consultant and financial education instructor. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base through a large advisor network and multiple program platforms. The firm primarily uses model portfolios and third-party managers to implement its advisory services.

Gurvinder Aujla is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Avantax Investment Services, Bancwest Investment Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corporation. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation, bookkeeping, small business consulting, and also works as a licensed real estate agent and loan officer. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, combining strategic asset allocation with active and passive investment approaches.

Quan Zhang is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. He has been with HSBC Securities and its affiliate HSBC Bank USA since 2018. Zhang also serves as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank USA, engaging in the sale of bank-related products alongside his role as a registered representative. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs for individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and fully discretionary investment options. The firm uses a multi-profile investment approach supported by affiliated global asset management and fund due diligence providers.

Qi Zhang is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Eagle Strategies, Qi worked at NYLIFE Securities, LLC and New York Life, and previously spent six years at Guosen Securities. Qi co-owns a non-operational financial services business with her husband. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and charitable and corporate clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, emphasizing tailored solutions and predominantly managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Ashkahn Moayedi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources in its investment approach.

Tommy Liu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management activities in the Redwood City area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and modeling tools.

Christina Patel is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. since 2016. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing tax-aware retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources.