Laura Yick is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in San Francisco, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and First Republic Securities Company, LLC. Yick serves as a director on the Aliomanu Estates condo association board in Kauai. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm provides both a digital advisory platform and a Managed Account program while operating as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Ellison Durana is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of the West, U.S. Bank National Association, and Citibank, NA. He is based in San Francisco, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a variety of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and uses internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor investment managers.

James Longinotti is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He is currently with Cresset Asset Management, LLC, where he has worked since 2019, following eight years at Cypress Wealth Advisors, LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a general partner to private funds managed by Cresset Asset Management through Cypress Advisors LLC. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, retirement plans, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles, employing a disciplined, risk-aware approach that combines strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and both active and passive investment strategies across various asset classes.

Bennett Mc Dermott is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ares Wealth Management Solutions and Santa Clara University. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, non-profit organizations, and other entities. The firm’s investment process incorporates centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, using a combination of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Stephen Griffiths Jr. is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining IEQ Capital, he worked at First Republic Investment Management, Goldman Sachs & Co. LLC, and served nine years in the United States Army. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment process is grounded in centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Jordan Staveley is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work history includes six years at Merrill and roles with the Defense Contract Audit Agency and Citizens Bank. Citizens Securities serves individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans through investment advisory programs, brokerage, and insurance services. The firm operates a digital advisory platform alongside managed accounts and leverages its status as a broker-dealer and insurance agency.

Tarik Shihadeh is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has held roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, and previously worked at White Moose Studios and Boston University. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools to recommend investments while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Harry Guilfoyle is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining IEQ Capital in 2019, he worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC and First Republic Investment Management. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a centralized investment process that includes independent manager research and access to alternative investments, serving clients with net worth generally at or above $10 million.

Michael Lee is a financial advisor at Farther with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with The Retirement Group and Fsc prior to his current role. Lee also operates a sole proprietorship focused on insurance sales. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform, offering discretionary investment management and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory with bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Ting Yang is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with four years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Citigroup, Yang worked at Pan Pacific Commercial Link Co. from 2016 to 2017. 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 unique market roles, including in-house research and execution services, catering to a diverse client base ranging from workplace investors to ultra-high-net-worth individuals.

Jacqueline De La Chapelle is a CFA® charterholder with over 21 years of experience in the financial industry. She is currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., where she has worked since 2019. Prior to this, she held roles at Morgan Stanley and Savant Capital. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within Charles Schwab & Co., focusing on client-directed investment decisions rather than discretionary management.

Aarish Patell is a CFA® charterholder and Series 63 licensee with one year of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC and has previously worked at LGT Capital Partners, Canvas Ventures, Cambridge Associates, Nepc, and Cjs Securities, Inc. IEQ Capital, LLC 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 focuses on separately managed accounts and family-office services, combining macro and manager research with access to alternative investments through an integrated private-investment platform.

Ivan Smirnou is a financial advisor with Cetera Planning Partners in Danville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, particularly pre-retirees and retirees, offering investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm’s investment process emphasizes diversified allocations using mutual funds and ETFs tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, supported by ancillary services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, and estate-planning solutions.

Grace Brettkelly is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, CFA®, and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Cerity Partners in 2023, she spent seven years at Capital Markets IQ, LLC. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a broad national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset-allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing using proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Franz Weigel is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 credential. He has been with IEQ Capital since 2025 and has prior experience at Elite Portfolios and Carmel Realty. He also spent time at UCSB in both academic and professional roles. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutional clients such as trusts and foundations. The firm follows a macroeconomic-driven investment process and offers customized portfolios that include liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Jennifer Man is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2001 and also has a 20-year tenure at Stein Roe Investment Counsel, Inc. based in San Francisco, CA. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm employs a multi-disciplinary investment process involving internal teams and committees to create customized portfolios and managed account programs, combining proprietary and external strategies.

Smriti Dhall is a CFP® professional with nine years of experience in financial advising. She currently works at Wealthspire Advisors and previously held roles at Lenox Wealth Advisors and Lenox Advisors, Inc. Wealthspire Advisors LLC manages approximately $34.3 billion in assets and serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate, nonprofit, and pension plan clients. The firm uses an institutional-style asset allocation approach with diversified investment options and provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting services.

Paul Single is a financial advisor with RBC Rochdale, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been associated with CNR Securities, LLC and RIM SECURITIES since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, Paul serves as a director on the finance committee for the Church of Christ in Portola Valley, CA. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy investment process combining quantitative screening, statistical modeling, and fundamental analysis, utilizing proprietary tools to construct tailored portfolios across a range of asset classes.

Dina Metry is a CFP® professional currently with Farther, a firm where she has worked since 2025. Prior to joining Farther, she was with Fortress Wealth Management from 2017 and worked at California State University, Northridge for one year. 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 employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing proprietary models, algorithmic rebalancing, and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Michael Horio is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at ICONIQ Capital, PNC Bank, and Gabelli Asset Management Company. Prior to his advisory roles, he was affiliated with the University of California Berkeley. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, nonprofits, and other entities. The firm’s investment approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing liquid strategies, third-party Independent Managers, and private alternative investments.