William Clements is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC in San Francisco, CA, with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Parallel Advisors since 2013. 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 including fixed income, mutual funds, ETFs, and independent managers, and incorporates technology platforms for tax-efficient portfolio management.

Sean Hanson is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial services. He currently works at Empirical Wealth Management and previously held roles at NorthRock Partners and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in San Francisco, CA. Empirical Wealth Management serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and investors in private pooled vehicles. The firm employs a diversified investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management along with affiliated real estate, insurance, and estate-planning services.

Benjamin Holtz is a financial advisor with McAdam LLC in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with McAdam LLC since 2021 and previously worked at the University of California Berkeley. McAdam advises individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, including high-net-worth households. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting, using discretionary portfolio management with a range of investment vehicles and specialized exposures, alongside innovative offerings such as a tiered subscription planning product and the monitored use of artificial intelligence in advisory services.

Matthew Clements is a financial advisor at Parallel Advisors, LLC in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Parallel Advisors since 2013. Parallel Advisors serves individuals, business entities, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, often integrating tax-efficient strategies and independent manager recommendations.

Clint Christensen is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Brighton Jones LLC since 2007 and previously spent six years at Fidelity. Brighton Jones provides wealth management and financial planning services to individual, high-net-worth, and family-office clients through multiple operating brands. The firm employs a whole-balance-sheet approach and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside access to private investments and affiliated legal and trust services.

Dianne Woon is a financial advisor at Capital Analysts with 23 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Her career includes roles at Lincoln Investment since 2012 and Capital Analysts Incorporated since 2007. Woon serves on the advisory board of the Hope Worldwide Bay Area Chapter, a nonprofit organization. Capital Analysts provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through an in-house team and third-party managers, utilizing a proprietary fund screening process.

Andrew Rand is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at 1919 Investment Counsel, LLC, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to joining 1919, he spent six 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 AI inputs.

Aleese Peterson Cotton is a financial advisor at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. in San Francisco, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses with nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and held roles at AlphaFlow Advisor LLC, Golub Group, and Bank of America, NA and Merrill Lynch. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser and FINRA-registered broker-dealer serving high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management and model-driven strategies.

Bradford Stimpson is a financial advisor with NorthRock Partners, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Parkside Advisors LLC and Summit Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Berkeley High-School Crew for three years. NorthRock Partners provides comprehensive wealth management and advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a tailored, holistic investment approach emphasizing broad asset allocation, diversification, and the use of independent managers, integrating private market investments and leveraging AI tools alongside human review.

John Mooser is a financial advisor with BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and no prior industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Kestra Financial Inc., Capital Planning Advisors LLC, Bedell Frazier Investment Counselling, and other firms. Vector serves individuals, business owners, trusts and estates, and pension and profit-sharing plans by providing investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s customized investment approach incorporates a proprietary application and offers specialized strategies, targeting primarily higher-net-worth and institutional clients.

Nicholas Bucklin is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Freestone Capital Management, LLC, with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Freestone since 2021 and previously spent 13 years at Franklin Templeton Investments. Outside of his advisory role, Bucklin serves as president of the board for the Montana Land Reliance Foundation, a land conservation nonprofit. Freestone Capital Management is a wealth management firm overseeing approximately $11.49 billion in assets for about 2,783 clients through a team of 42 advisors. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services, combining internally managed portfolios, third-party sub-advisers, and alternative investments with an emphasis on diversification and downside risk management.

Mark Cavalier is a financial advisor with Ashton Thomas Securities, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing for a combined 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he co-owns Cavalier Equestrians LLC, a business involved in acquiring, training, and selling performance horses. Ashton Thomas Securities is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, business entities, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.86 billion for over 2,200 clients through a team of 18 advisors across six offices and offers a variety of program structures, including wrap and non-wrap offerings, managed ETFs, and separately managed accounts.

Lalith Tirumalasetty is a financial advisor at BlueSpring Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation. He has prior experience at Kestra Financial Inc., Bedell Frazier, and Lexus of Fremont, as well as a decade of experience in education. Vector serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and retirement plans, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm’s investment process uses a customized policy approach supported by its proprietary Sojourn™ application and provides specialized strategies including option overlays and hedging for concentrated positions.

Bonnie Bakalar is a financial advisor at Sepio Capital, LP with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Merrill from 2005 to 2017 before joining Sepio Capital in 2017. Sepio Capital primarily serves high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, estates, and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan advisory, and sub-advisory services. The firm employs a combination of proprietary strategies and allocations to independent managers, using fundamental analysis with a generally long-term orientation while allowing for shorter-term trading to meet client needs.

Eric Smith is a CFP® professional at Mission Wealth Management, LP with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments for three years before joining Mission Wealth Management. Mission Wealth Management is a multi-team SEC-registered advisory firm serving affluent individuals, families, and institutional clients with personalized wealth management, financial planning, and portfolio management. The firm employs customized, long-term strategies across a broad range of investment types and offers specialized services including insurance placement and retirement plan consulting.

Conrad Branson is a financial advisor at Kingswood Wealth Advisors, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Bank of America, Merrill, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for Oak Hill School, a nonprofit school for autism. Kingswood Wealth Advisors serves a range of retail and institutional clients, providing portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA plan advisory, and consulting services. The firm employs an open-architecture platform with a focus on tailored portfolio solutions and manages insurance-linked accounts alongside affiliated financial entities.

Jilena Mok is a financial advisor at Aegis Capital Corp. with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones for 11 years before joining Aegis Capital in 2023. Aegis Capital Corp. serves individual investors, retirement and benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients by providing investment advisory and brokerage services, financial planning, and access to managed account programs through RBC and AXOS platforms. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary account options and supports a range of program types while maintaining client decision authority.

Joseph Sweeney III is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Wealth with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Mutual Securities, Inc., LPL Financial, and Gryphon Capital Management. Outside of advising, he serves as an advisory board member for a venture capital firm, participates on nonprofit boards focused on education and the arts, and is involved in managing a vineyard. Cornerstone Wealth Group is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, employer plan sponsors, other advisers, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, using model-based portfolios that include ETFs, mutual funds, equities, bonds, and alternative investments when appropriate.

Marc Miller is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Tiburon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 43 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Western International Securities, Inc. and GBS Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as CEO and CFO of Marin Executive Suites Inc. and acts as a Squadron Finance Officer for the Civil Air Patrol, a nonprofit focused on emergency services and disaster relief. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, offering a range of wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets services. The firm supports portfolio management with tailored strategies and conducts due diligence on third-party managers while providing various operational capabilities including custodial, clearing, and prime services.

Nicholas Gizzarelli is a financial advisor at Earned Wealth Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Capital Performance Advisors LLP d/b/a Thomas Doll and Oriole Advisors, LLC. Earned Wealth Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, specializing in physicians, dentists, and their practice employees, providing comprehensive financial planning, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes independent investment managers and model portfolios, with ongoing monitoring and access to alternative investment strategies, supported by a suite of affiliated businesses and educational resources.