Bryan Lee is a financial advisor at Concentric with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Advisor Partners, LLC for four years. Concentric provides discretionary sub-advisory portfolio management and model portfolio construction primarily to other registered investment advisers and financial institutions, using quantitative portfolio-optimization software combined with qualitative oversight to customize accounts. The firm’s services include tax-loss harvesting, ESG overlays, and specialized strategies such as leveraged long/short tax-aware approaches, and it is known for servicing a high volume of clients through sub-advisory relationships.

Michael Spieler is a financial advisor with Strategic Blueprint, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been involved with Strategic Blueprint since 2021 and also owns Sherpa Financial Advisors, where he provides financial advisement and planning services. Spieler has worked at The Strategic Financial Alliance, Inc. since 2006. Strategic Blueprint, LLC is an enterprise firm based in Irvine, CA, with 52 advisors. The firm offers advisory services that integrate various financial planning and investment strategies.

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 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at McAdam LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at the University of California Berkeley from 2016 to 2021. McAdam LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a discretionary portfolio management approach with a range of traditional and specialized investment options, including direct indexing, private funds, and cryptocurrency exposures.

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® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently advising at Brighton Jones LLC since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in San Francisco, CA. Brighton Jones serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth families, retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides comprehensive wealth services through a holistic, balance-sheet approach, offering discretionary and non-discretionary management, family office services, and access to private investment opportunities.

Dianne Woon is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. She has worked in financial services since 2003, including roles with various insurance carriers. Woon serves on the advisory board of the Hope Worldwide Bay Area chapter, providing guidance on chapter growth and project selection. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporate and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management through various programs. The firm’s investment decisions are supported by an in-house research team and utilize proprietary screening tools, with advisors providing customized portfolio solutions tailored to client needs.

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 eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America. Northern Trust Securities, Inc. serves high-net-worth individuals, retail investors, and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management and uses a model-driven approach to construct and oversee diversified portfolios.

Bradford Stimpson is a financial advisor at NorthRock Partners, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Parkside Advisors LLC and Summit Financial Group. Outside of his advisory career, he has been involved with Berkeley High-School Crew for three years. NorthRock Partners is a full-service wealth management firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, private funds, and other business entities. The firm uses a tailored, holistic investment approach with a focus on broad asset allocation, diversification, and periodic rebalancing, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

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 Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with six years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Mission Wealth Management, LP since 2019 and previously was employed by Fisher Investments from 2016 to 2019. Mission Wealth Management, LP is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $17 billion for high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm offers wealth management, portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized services including pension fund management, tax planning, and estate coordination.

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 with Cornerstone Wealth who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mutual Securities, Inc., Cornerstone Financial Advisors, and LPL Financial. He serves on the advisory board of a venture capital firm and participates in nonprofit governance, including roles with the Preservation Hall Foundation and Dillard University. Cornerstone Wealth Group is a multi-team advisory firm managing approximately $2.1 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and corporate clients, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with an investment approach centered on model portfolios using ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Marc Miller is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Tiburon, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Securities since 2021 and concurrently at Western International Securities, Inc. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, Miller serves as CEO and CFO of Marin Executive Suites Inc., a private property management company, and acts as Squadron Finance Officer for the Civil Air Patrol, a nonprofit focused on emergency services and disaster relief. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, foundation, and institutional investors, offering brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services across multiple asset classes. The firm combines broker-dealer, capital markets, custody, and prime services, with approximately $5.68 billion in regulatory assets under management.