Dianne Woon is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. She has worked with various insurance carriers since 2003 and has been with Capital Analysts since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the advisory board of the Hope Worldwide Bay Area chapter, advising on chapter growth and project initiatives. Capital Analysts provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm combines discretionary investment management by its in-house team with advisor-managed portfolios and access to third-party managers through a nationwide network of independent representatives.

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. with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Merrill and Bank of America, NA and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. is a subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation that offers discretionary portfolio management through a model-driven wrap fee program. The firm serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients with portfolios that include proprietary and third-party funds, delivering services via the Fidelity Managed Account Xchange platform.

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 at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. and GBS Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO and CFO of Marin Executive Suites Inc. and is a finance officer for the Civil Air Patrol, a nonprofit organization involved in emergency services and disaster relief. Wedbush Securities provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of services including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and portfolio management tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

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.

Andrew Hamilton is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Aspiriant, LLC since 2012. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in San Francisco, CA. Aspiriant primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and families, professional fiduciaries, and select institutional and retirement plan clients, providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management along with wealth planning, family office, and specialty services. The firm offers customized investment programs using a variety of implementation options and integrates accounting, tax, and estate planning as part of its comprehensive wealth services.

Scott Byrnes is a financial advisor at LNW with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at Laird Norton Wetherby Wealth Management, LLC since 2024, following a 16-year tenure at WETHERBY ASSET MANAGEMENT. LNW provides integrated wealth management and trust services primarily for high-net-worth individuals and families, addressing complex financial needs through coordinated investment management, wealth planning, and collaboration with outside professionals. The firm emphasizes customized investment policies, global diversification, active manager due diligence, and tailored portfolios, including impact investing and special situations.

Richard Torres is a CFP® affiliated with BakerAvenue in San Francisco, CA, with two years of industry experience. He has prior experience at EP Wealth Advisors and eMoney Advisor. BakerAvenue provides wealth management, financial planning, and family office services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions, using multiple investment strategies that combine tactical allocation, quantitative analysis, and fundamental research. The firm offers services including tax and estate planning, philanthropy, trustee oversight, and recently expanded into digital asset advice.

Jia Xu is a financial advisor at Concentric with four years of industry experience. They hold a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Advisor Partners, LLC from 2016 to 2022 before joining Concentric. Concentric primarily serves other registered investment advisers and financial institutions as a sub-adviser and overlay manager, while also managing accounts directly for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a combination of quantitative and qualitative portfolio construction techniques and offers customized implementation tools, including tax-loss harvesting, direct indexing, and ESG overlays.

Navjeet Chahal is a financial advisor with Earned Wealth Advisors, LLC and holds experience dating back to 2007 through prior roles at Chahal & Associates Inc. and Chahal & Associates LLC. He is also involved as a member in several business entities related to commercial real estate and hospitality. 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 employs a diversified, buy-and-hold investment approach supported by third-party consultants and an internal investment committee, offering financial planning, discretionary wealth management, and specialized retirement-plan advisory services.