Shane Hixon is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Destination Wealth Management. Prior to this role, he worked with SES LLC and SEIA LLC. He is also a member of a city advisory committee in Santa Monica. Destination Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm’s investment approach is asset-allocation driven, combining fundamental research with thematic, longer-term perspectives and includes alternative investment opportunities overseen by a dedicated committee.

Mark Mc Mechen is a Series 65-registered advisor at Destination Wealth Management with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Destination Wealth Management and its predecessor firm since 2009. Destination Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm utilizes an asset-allocation driven investment process that integrates fundamental research with longer-term thematic perspectives across various asset classes and offers estate planning and tax services through strategic partner relationships.

Dustin Tong is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in financial advisory roles. He has been with Destination Wealth Management in Walnut Creek, CA, since 2012. Destination Wealth Management offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation-driven investment process that integrates fundamental research with longer-term thematic perspectives and provides access to alternative investment opportunities through a structured review process.

Lisa Gallo is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Encompass More Asset Management LLC. Her prior roles include positions at O'Donnell Financial Group, Independent Financial Group, United Planners' Financial Services of America, Vitucci & Associates, and National Planning Corp. She is also involved as an agent with Westland Financial Services, providing insurance products and business development solutions for independent financial advisors. Encompass More Asset Management LLC primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients, offering discretionary portfolio management through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, financial planning, and access to private placements. The firm employs a model-based investment approach combining quantitative, qualitative, and fundamental analysis, focusing exclusively on individual investors and high-net-worth clients.

John Podesto is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with ValMark Advisers, Inc. and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Independent Financial Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer and director of LEOZO DREAMS, LLC, a financial consulting business. ValMark Advisers provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plan sponsors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified, goal-based model portfolios and asset allocation, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and separate-account managers, supported by proprietary platforms and third-party programs.

Mary Ballin is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC. She previously worked at Private Ocean and Mosaic Financial Partners, Inc. during her career. Perigon Wealth Management provides customized investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, businesses, charitable organizations, and banking or thrift institutions. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and oversight of unaffiliated sub-advisors, with a focus on individualized portfolio construction based on clients’ goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.

Evan Jones is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFA® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Scharf Investments and BNY Mellon. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and integrates technology platforms for portfolio management and tax-efficient rebalancing.

Herbert Brown is a financial advisor at Zacks Investment Management, Inc. with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Zacks Investment Management and its affiliate Zacks & Company since 2006. Zacks Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable and corporate entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs a proprietary quantitative and qualitative investment process centered on earnings-estimate revisions and offers a range of strategies and products across retail, institutional, and third-party distribution channels.

Anthony Orozco is a financial advisor at Infinity Financial Services Advisory in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Alpha Innovation Partners and New York Life Insurance Company. Infinity Financial Services Advisory is a multi-advisor firm managing approximately $174 million for around 642 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, adviser selection, and pension consulting, utilizing a multi-method investment approach that incorporates various analytical techniques and complex investment products.

Marci Kerr is a financial advisor at Aprio Wealth Management, LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at BNY Mellon and FNB Wealth Management. Kerr has been with Aprio since 2022. Aprio Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm tailors portfolios to clients’ objectives and risk tolerance, emphasizing asset allocation and long-term purchasing-power preservation through diversified strategies including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and derivatives.

Dana Deroque is a financial advisor at Destination Wealth Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Destination Wealth Management since 2013. Destination Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs an asset-allocation-driven investment process that integrates fundamental research with thematic, longer-term perspectives across various asset classes and offers alternative investment opportunities supported by committee oversight.

William Barrett is a financial advisor with Parallel Advisors, LLC in San Francisco, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has prior experience with BMO Family Office and BNY Mellon, totaling over a decade in the financial industry. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a diversified investment approach utilizing fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, independent managers, and various strategy tools, supported by technology platforms for tax-efficient rebalancing and comprehensive account management.

Mehul Thakker is a financial advisor with Vanderbilt Advisory Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Vanderbilt Advisory Services since 2017 and previously spent 14 years at Financial West Group. Thakker is the owner of Empowered Investments and holds a small ownership stake in a family dry cleaning business that is no longer operating. Vanderbilt Advisory Services serves a broad client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, proprietary model portfolios, and financial planning services, with an investment approach that combines fundamental, technical, and charting analysis tailored to client objectives.

Ghazaleh Ebrahimi is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc and Stone & Youngberg LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved as an agent in a general insurance agency. Aegis Capital Corp. provides investment advisory and related financial services to individual and corporate clients, offering a range of solutions including asset management, financial planning, brokerage, annuities, and insurance. The firm is dually registered as an SEC investment adviser and FINRA member broker-dealer, with a distinctive focus on non-discretionary advisory services.

Brian Jacobs is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Aptus Capital Advisors, LLC since 2023 and was previously with Rs Investments for nine years. Aptus Capital Advisors manages approximately $14.47 billion in discretionary assets, providing advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and registered investment companies. The firm employs a model-driven approach primarily using ETFs, including actively managed Aptus funds, combining technical and fundamental analysis to seek upside participation while mitigating major drawdowns.

Erika De La Rosa Hennessey is a financial advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with 1919 since 2018, following four years at Rand & Associates. 1919 Investment Counsel provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and wealth-planning services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, endowments, foundations, pension plans, and public entities. The firm emphasizes customized portfolios focused on liquid mid- and large-cap equities and investment-grade fixed income, supported by proprietary and third-party research and collaborative relationships within Stifel Financial Corp. affiliates.

Benjamin Musson is a financial advisor at Destination Wealth Management with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Destination Wealth Management since 2012, following a year at Charles Schwab. Destination Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs an asset-allocation driven investment process that integrates fundamental research with thematic, longer-term perspectives across multiple asset classes and maintains a formal program for alternative and private investment offerings.

Alexander Chang is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor at Lifeworks Advisors, LLC with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Lifeworks in 2026, he worked at Northwestern Mutual for seven years and is involved in entrepreneurial activities with Cuppa SF and 365 Night Market. Lifeworks Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and businesses, offering wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management through a planning-based or risk-based investment approach that incorporates model strategies and technology tools.

Steven Quinly is a financial advisor with Realta Investment Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 46 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. He also serves on the Contra Costa County Treasurer Oversight Committee. Realta Investment Advisors provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on personalized advice and employs diversified asset allocation strategies across various investment types, including mutual funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Jonathan Smith is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ with 26 years of industry experience. He currently works at Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC and Ashton Thomas Private Wealth, LLC, having joined both firms in 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Investments, and Merrill. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.86 billion across multiple office locations, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services with various program structures and third-party sub-advisers.