Chase Garbers is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC. Before entering the financial industry, Garbers had a career in professional football, including time with the National Football League and the United Football League. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and other entities. The firm’s investment process is based on centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Alexandria Nguyen Kuwamoto is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, First Republic Investment Management, Inc, FIRST REPUBLIC Securities Company, LLC, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and Bridge Bank. Cresset Asset Management manages 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 investment approach that integrates strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive strategies across public equities, fixed income, and alternative investments.

Scott Lummer is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021 and previously spent 11 years at The Savant Group. Mariner serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by both internal research and third-party managers, and provides integrated tax, accounting, and CFO services uncommon at its enterprise scale.

David Hultman is a financial advisor at Corient with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at firms including BancWest Investment Services, LPL Financial, and Summit Trail Advisors. His prior roles include positions at BANK OF THE WEST and D.A. Davidson & Co. 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 employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions, incorporating risk management tools and private fund capabilities.

Christian Nelson is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at First Republic and Zacks Investment Management. Nelson has been with IEQ Capital since 2019. 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 informed by centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Kathleen Kovar is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the PFS™ and Series 66 credentials and has an extensive background including roles at Avantax and 1st Global Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a small hobby vineyard where she produces wine for family and friends and occasionally sells excess grapes. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, and specialized services such as Social Security optimization and tax planning. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes diversified allocations aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by integration into the larger Cetera network and a range of affiliated resources.

Winny Lin is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and has been affiliated with New York Life and its related entities since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, Lin volunteers as a host for a Chinese radio program focused on activities for youth and young adults in the Bay Area. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, including fee-based advice, retirement plan consulting, and variable annuity solutions, with a significant focus on non-discretionary asset management.

Jaclyn Magbitang is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Mateo, CA, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has worked at Eagle Strategies since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Nylife Securities, LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with most assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Brian Westcoat is a CFP® professional with 27 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Sanctuary Advisors, LLC and has worked at both Bank of America and Merrill Lynch for over 17 and 20 years, respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the 1874 Bonanza condominium homeowner association in Walnut Creek, managing meetings and financial budgeting. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a network of more than 400 independent advisors who deliver tailored portfolio management and consulting services using a variety of analytical approaches and account structures.

Ian Linford is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC for six years. Linford serves on the investment committees of the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden and the International School of the Peninsula, both nonprofit organizations in Palo Alto. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and nonprofit entities. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements and includes a range of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternatives.

Alexander Izmailov is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior experience includes positions at Mariner Independent, LPL Financial, Insight Wealth Strategies, Mutual Securities, and Lincoln Financial Advisors. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various managed account solutions. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes multiple investment strategies and technology platforms.

Christopher Riel is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple firms, including Golden Gate Wealth and Tax Partners and Riel Financial, where he provides financial planning services. Outside of advisory roles, he is a licensed independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes a range of investment strategies and program platforms, combining model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities, while maintaining affiliations with broker-dealer and insurance entities.

Lili Huang is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Citigroup since 2023, following prior roles at HSBC Securities USA Inc., HSBC Commercial Banking, and East West Bank. 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. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, providing a broad range of advisory, execution, and custody services.

James Mccollough is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in journalism for the Los Angeles Times and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Outside of advisory work, he co-manages a family rental property through a personal LLC. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, consulting, and retirement services.

Eshani Patel is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial in 2023, she worked at First Republic Bank for one year and has academic experience from the University of California, Davis. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm operates a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, alongside broker-dealer services and placement and investment banking capabilities.

Ronald Mack is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Ramon, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 37 years of industry experience. He has worked with Eagle Strategies since 2011 and is also affiliated with NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co since 2009. Eagle Strategies serves a broad client base including individual and institutional investors, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Timothy Humphries is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with four years of industry experience. He has been with Goldman Sachs Wealth Services since 2019 and previously worked at Grand-Jean Capital Management from 2005 to 2021. Goldman Sachs Wealth Services provides financial planning, investment management, and advisory support to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth households, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes centralized investment resources and model portfolios, offering tailored solutions such as Executive Wealth and Private Family Office support within a large integrated financial group.

Sutanto Widjaja is a financial advisor at Farther with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Indico Capital LLC for five years and Nuveen Investments for sixteen years. Based in San Francisco, CA, Widjaja has been with Farther since 2024. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a digital platform and in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory implemented via proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing, employing various asset classes including ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income, supplemented by AI tools under internal review.

Derek Ackerman is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at several firms including Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and Bordeaux Wealth Advisors. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with Dackerman Sports LLC for five years. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Justin Patellaro is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 credentialed advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Money Concepts Capital Corp and has previously worked at firms including Sequoia Financial Group, Eide Bailly Advisors, and Consilium Wealth Management. Outside of financial advising, he holds an active real estate license in Arizona and California but is not currently practicing. Money Concepts Advisory Service provides investment advisory, financial planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations. The firm employs model-driven and asset-allocation strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by third-party managers and platforms such as Envestnet.