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.

Steven Epstein is a financial advisor at Independence Square Holdings, LLC with five years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Lowery Thomas, LLC and Heffernan Investment Advisors, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, Epstein is a minority investor and employee at Entefy Inc., an AI software development startup where he contributes to finance, sales operations, and human resources. Independence Square Holdings serves individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, portfolio management, and pension consulting services. The firm utilizes a blend of customized and model portfolios along with third-party solutions and integrates extensive digital tools and platforms in its investment approach.

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.

Matthew Torkelson is a financial advisor at Perigon Wealth Management, LLC in San Francisco, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations with five years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Burleson & Company, LLC, AXA Advisors, and Redwood Credit Union. 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 focuses on individualized portfolio construction with regular monitoring and is notable for servicing banking and thrift institutions while managing wrap-fee programs and overseeing sub-advisor relationships.

Michael Dunn is a financial advisor with BakerAvenue Asset Management, LP, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley, U.S. Bancorp Investments, Fidelity, and Wells Fargo, among others. He is based in San Francisco, CA. BakerAvenue Asset Management is a multi-team wealth manager serving individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning services, employing a range of strategies that combine quantitative, fundamental, and tactical allocation techniques.

Christopher Dankworth is a financial advisor with Evergreen Capital Management LLC in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Evergreen since 2017 and previously worked at Cypress Wealth from 2012 to 2017. Evergreen Capital Management advises private clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, endowments, and family offices, providing discretionary investment management, consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a Dynamic Asset Allocation approach and proprietary programs such as Right Cycle Investing™, utilizing fundamental and macroeconomic research alongside artificial intelligence to guide investment decisions.

Dilnoor Kaur is a financial advisor at Earned Wealth Advisors, LLC with one year of industry experience. She concurrently serves as a senior tax accountant at Chahal & Associates LLC, an accounting firm where she has worked since 2015. Earned Wealth Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, with a focus on doctors, dentists, and their practices. The firm combines financial planning, discretionary wealth management, and retirement-plan advisory services, utilizing independent investment managers, model portfolios, and a third-party consultant to guide diversified, buy-and-hold investment strategies.

Kevin Boden is a financial advisor at One Capital Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with One Capital since 2016. Prior to that, he hosted a radio program, MoneyTime with Kevin Boden, for 20 years. One Capital Management, LLC manages approximately $8.5 billion for individual and institutional clients, offering wealth management, discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan solutions, and advisory consulting. The firm emphasizes customized, globally balanced portfolios blending active large-cap equity with ETFs and fixed income, and serves as adviser to the FundX family of ETFs.

Byron Valles is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with eight years of industry experience. He currently works at Mission Wealth Management, LP and has previously held roles at LPL Financial, First Republic Investment Management, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Air Liquide Advanced Materials. Outside of financial advising, he is a business owner of Rimova Real Estate. Mission Wealth Management serves high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients by providing comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and investment management services. The firm employs a total picture approach that combines investment management with tax, trust, and risk planning, managing portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, direct securities, and alternative investments.