Alana Yokoyama is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with nine years of industry experience. She has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Investment Management, and LPL Financial. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs a disciplined, risk-aware approach that combines strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive implementation across a diversified range of asset classes, including alternatives such as private equity and digital assets.

Matthew Patane is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Oakland, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at the University of Oregon, Caymus Vineyards, Patrick Erwin Industries Inc, and Chipotle. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Benjamin Steed is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of industry experience. He is currently with IEQ Capital, LLC and has previously worked at Sepio Capital, Bank of America, and Merrill. 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 integrates macro and manager research with alternative investments and operates an extensive private-investment platform managing approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

Michael De Santis is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Farther since 2023. Prior to joining Farther, he worked at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, EP Wealth Advisors, LLC, and Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. Farther provides discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform alongside in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary model portfolios or bespoke allocations, with algorithmic rebalancing and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income securities, supplemented by AI tools and advisor judgment.

Douglas Kilroy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Group Companies and its Private Client Services division since 2019, following four years at SmartBiz Loans. Kilroy is based in San Francisco, CA. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager investment approach that emphasizes fundamental research and a long-term horizon. The firm offers access to separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and certain private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

Bita Nekoomaram is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007 and holds a Series 66 designation. Additionally, she is the owner of HAFIZI LLC, an entity created to hold rental property for which she devotes limited time outside of securities trading hours. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Keith Gentry is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in San Francisco, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Clarfeld. Outside of his advisory work, he plays drums in a band called The Felt. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both discretionary and non-discretionary platforms and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Adam Beard is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC, First Republic Investment Management, Inc., and Jefferies & Company, Inc. Beard serves on the Board of the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra as a member of the Development Committee. 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 combines centralized macro and manager research with access to independent managers and alternative investments, managing approximately $35.4 billion in assets.

Gary Garabedian is a financial advisor with William Blair and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 49 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has ownership interests in a transportation equipment sales business and a private investment partnership. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across multiple asset classes and offers proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

Minnie Sanford is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation, with 26 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. She has worked at Cerity Partners LLC since 2021 and previously at Bingham, Osborn & Scarborough LLC in two separate periods totaling six years. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on customized, diversified portfolios and private market programs for qualified clients.

Canden Hannah is a financial advisor at Corient based in San Francisco, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Focus Partners Wealth and Puesto, as well as teaching experience at Grand Canyon University and Berean Christian High School. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that incorporates in-house strategies, third-party managers, and risk management tools, with additional capabilities in private funds and affiliated trust services.

Paul Perrino is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Corient, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to joining Corient, he spent eight years at Ensemble Capital Management, LLC. 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 corporations. The firm’s goals-based, team investment approach integrates individual security selection, fixed-income strategies, and third-party manager solutions, supported by continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Julian Lam is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab since 2017, following six years at Fisher Investments. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in food delivery services through Uber Eats. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and investment selection based on Schwab’s standard models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations without exercising discretionary trading authority.

Nicholas Barbieri Jr. is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including time at Shenkman Capital Management before joining IEQ Capital. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutions. The firm uses a centralized macroeconomic research process and constructs portfolios from a blend of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Andrew Venturi is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Sepio Capital, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment process integrates centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Anna Wuzhen is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at HSBC Bank USA and CTBC Bank. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs through both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches. The firm combines large institutional scale with unique market roles such as operating as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Mathew Salter is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Citigroup Global Markets and has held prior roles at Franklin Templeton Financial Services, Legg Mason Investor Services, Riaz Capital, and Cisco Systems. Outside of his financial career, Salter serves as a councilmember for the Town of Ross, CA, where he votes on local government issues. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments and offers multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including derivatives and futures services, and employs internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor investment managers.

Omeed Mahoobi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, leveraging in-house research and market roles unique to large institutional firms.

Jingliang Wu is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, New York Life Insurance Company, and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (USA). HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations with investment options ranging from client-directed to fully discretionary across various risk profiles. The firm integrates strategic and tactical asset allocation with ongoing fund diligence, operating as a registered adviser, broker-dealer, and futures commission merchant, including specialized offerings for qualified non-resident aliens.

Abram Moudi is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and the Royal Bank of Canada. He completed his education at the University of California, Berkeley. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors, with approximately $126.9 billion in client assets under management. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing customized, diversified portfolios and private market programs for qualified clients.