Brendan Casey is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nasdaq, AlphaSights, and Socorro Asset Management, among others. Brendan also has experience outside finance, including a position at Cain & Abel's Bar and Grill. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with diversified portfolio construction using liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Poul Erik Olsen is a financial advisor at RBC Rochdale, LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Rim Securities since 2003. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through a multi-strategy approach that combines quantitative screening, statistical modeling, and fundamental analysis. The firm manages approximately $73 billion in assets and sponsors the City National Rochdale mutual and interval funds.

John Adrian Dioli is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fortress Investment Group and the San Francisco Giants. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm utilizes centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements to construct portfolios, offering a range of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Thomas Glamuzina is a financial advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Securities Company, First Republic Investment Management, and Dynasty Wealth Management. 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’s investment approach includes centralized macro and manager research, use of independent managers, and allocation to liquid and private alternative investments, supported by an integrated private-investment ecosystem.

Matthew Krensky is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Regis Acquisition Inc. and Regis Management Company, LLC. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with a range of advisory services including investment management, financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a globally diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and offers various portfolio options alongside specialized client education and integrated service platforms.

Jennifer Weir is a financial advisor at Hightower Advisors in San Francisco, CA, with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Hightower Advisors since 2020, following two years at Schultz Collins, Inc. and a two-year break from the industry. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm’s approach involves manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers, proprietary research, and a variety of investment vehicles.

Scott Pence is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC and holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 19 years of industry experience and has been associated with Ameritas Investment Corp., Ameritas Life Insurance Corp., and David White & Associates since 2008. He is also a licensed independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable annuity and universal life subaccounts, supported by multiple custodial platforms and third-party tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Erik Ralston is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and First Republic Investment Management. Cresset Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm employs a diversified, asset-allocation-driven approach combining active and passive strategies, supported by a structured due-diligence program and management of private funds across multiple asset classes.

Timothy Rich is a CFP® professional with 28 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America. Outside of his advisory work, Mr. Rich is involved in a musical project as a bass player with Last One Picked. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering investment management and financial planning through multiple program models with custody primarily through Schwab and Fidelity.

Duy Tieu is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. He has been with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2016 and previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2012 to 2016. Based in San Francisco, CA, he operates within a firm of 173 advisors. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides investment advisory and wealth management services to a diverse client base, including individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm employs a structured investment process involving internal teams and committees to create customized portfolio solutions and is notable for its higher assets under management per advisor and its involvement with investment company clients.

Jessa Shirman is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a driver for ride-sharing services in San Francisco. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies using internal standards and oversight committees and supports a wide range of investment products, including alternatives and digital assets.

Joseph Branley is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 designations. His prior work includes roles at Fidelity Investments and Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, delivering services through an integrated model connected to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms.

Alexander Brugger is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He has held roles at IEQ Capital since 2019 and previously worked at First Republic Investment Management and First Republic Securities Company. Brugger holds a Series 66 designation. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm emphasizes a macroeconomic research-driven investment process and offers a range of services including discretionary SMA management, family-office support, OCIO engagements, and access to digital assets through Fidelity Digital Asset Services.

Steven Koury is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Citi since 2017 and previously was affiliated with Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a parent volunteer board member and treasurer of the Burlingame Soccer Club. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, leveraging internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor managers.

Edward Pope is a financial advisor with RBC Rochdale, LLC in San Francisco, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Rochdale Investment Management LLC and Rim Securities LLC since 2012. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, investment companies, corporations, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment process that integrates quantitative and fundamental analysis, utilizing proprietary tools and working with third-party sub-advisors to build tailored portfolios.

Quentin Wong is a financial advisor with HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked extensively within various HSBC entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of several rental properties. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. provides managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both client-directed and discretionary investment solutions. The firm uses multiple model risk profiles and combines strategic with tactical asset allocation, supported by affiliated and third-party providers for fund selection and portfolio monitoring.

Justin Bass is a financial advisor with MAI Capital Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TRUE Capital Management for eight years before joining MAI Capital Management in 2022. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of investment strategies and offers trust and insurance administrative services, with reported assets under management of $72.3 billion as of May 2026.

William Evans is a financial advisor with Centaurus Financial, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Centaurus Financial in 2024, he worked for Farmers Insurance Group and Farmers Financial Solutions for over two decades. Outside of financial services, he also assists as a bartender at Porky’s Pizza Palace, a family-owned restaurant. Centaurus Financial, Inc. provides advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, families, small businesses, and institutions. The firm’s advisors offer financial planning, portfolio management, and specialized consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary arrangements, utilizing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis.

Nicholas Chang is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and experience at multiple firms, including Thruline and MacDougall Advisors. He has been in the industry since 2018. Outside of finance, he was involved with Dark Matter Coffee in 2022. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm focuses on separately managed accounts and integrates both liquid and private alternative investments through a centralized research process.

Robert Hanson is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Parallel Advisors, LLC and Franklin Templeton Investments. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is guided by centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party Independent Managers, and private alternative investments.