Barry Kaiman is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Vanguard, TIAA-CREF, LPL Financial, Citizens Securities, and Morgan Stanley. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning primarily for clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and select Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s approach relies on standard asset-allocation models, internal research tools, and at-least-annual reviews tailored to individual goals, while trades require client authorization and management often involves third-party or affiliated money managers.

Christopher Chase is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at First Republic Investment Management, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, among others. He is based in San Francisco, CA. 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 through a disciplined, risk-aware approach that incorporates strategic asset allocation, active and passive management, and a variety of alternative investments.

David Carey is a financial advisor at Oppenheimer with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at Oppenheimer since 2003 and was previously employed by CIBC World Markets Corp. from 1998 to 2003. He serves as a trustee for several family-related trusts and is a trustee for The Compassionate Friends Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families that have lost loved ones. Oppenheimer is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, pooled investment vehicles, and IRAs. The firm offers a broad range of programs encompassing asset management, consulting, and retirement services delivered on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Myles Illion is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Creative Planning. His prior experience includes roles at ICONIQ Capital, Silicon Valley Bank, JP Morgan, and Bank of America. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, foundations, and corporations. The firm employs a financial‑planning‑led investment approach emphasizing low‑cost indexing, tax‑loss harvesting, and selective private market exposure while also offering institutional and retirement plan services.

Justin Amen is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Oakland, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors in 2025, he worked at RBC Capital Markets LLC from 2022 to 2024. Amen is also appointed as an agent to sell non-securities insurance products for AGIA. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Nathan Dashiell is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with three years of industry experience. He is currently with Cerity Partners LLC and has previously worked at EXTENDED Travel and The Mather Group. Nathan's background includes four years at Indiana University and four years at Miramonte High School. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a diverse national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and proprietary quantitative screens, and offers a range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to alternative investments.

Michael Solis is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and First Republic Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in local youth sports as an umpire for the Bollinger Canyon Little League and San Ramon Baseball Umpires Association. Citizens Securities serves a diverse retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services, with a focus on ETF-based digital portfolios and commission-based brokerage activities.

Kolbe Bachman is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cerity Partners, he held roles at StepStone Group, General Atomics, and the University of San Diego. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable organizations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation, manager selection, and periodic rebalancing, utilizing proprietary quantitative screens alongside third-party managers and individual securities.

Alyssa Zagrobski is a financial advisor with Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include seven years at Ubiquity Retirement and a year at RFS Partners. She also engages in outside insurance sales on a part-time basis. Park Avenue Securities LLC, operating as Park Avenue® Wealth Management, is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser affiliated with Guardian Life. The firm provides brokerage and advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Douglas Eng is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves as a trustee for a family trust acting as a power of attorney and executor. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and portfolio management through multiple platforms, using both firm- and third-party models to tailor client strategies across various risk profiles.

David Coles is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 42 years of industry experience. He is currently with Farther and has previously worked at OSAIC, Triad Advisors, Inc., Wealth Management & Business Concepts, and Colwin Financial Insurance Services, Inc., which he also owns. Outside of advisory work, he manages business affairs for an actor/director and founded Human Wealth, a financial planning process aligning clients’ wellbeing with their financial goals. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform and direct meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios, primarily allocating among ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Evan Lincoln is a financial advisor at RBC Rochdale, LLC, based in San Francisco, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes nine years at Fisher Investments before joining City National Rochdale and CNR Securities in 2024. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, investment companies, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a multi-strategy investment approach combining quantitative screening, statistical modeling, and fundamental analysis to tailor portfolios using proprietary tools and often collaborates with third-party sub-advisors.

Frank Laniecki is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Francisco, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Stivers Financial and Insurance Services, Eagle Strategies, Nylife Securities Inc., and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services, with a focus on tailoring recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Hai Ngo is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Eagle Strategies, NYLife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board President Trustee for the Milpitas Unified School District and volunteers as a youth softball coach. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers a range of programs tailored to client objectives, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Evgenii Shtrikov is a CFP® professional with experience spanning several firms, including Mercer Global Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2026. His background includes roles at HRB Professional Resources LLC and various accounting-related businesses, as well as academic work at Vladimir State University. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals and families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments with comprehensive investment advisory and financial planning services. The firm applies a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, using diversified portfolios with low-cost ETFs, separate account managers, and specialized tax-management strategies.

Thomas Croxton is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with several firms including LPL Financial LLC and Mariner Independent Advisor Network. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes a range of investment methods and technology platforms, including its proprietary WealthSuite.

Annamarie Formicola is a financial advisor at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at BTR Capital Management, Inc. for 33 years before joining Wealth Enhancement Group in 2022. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement plan consulting with a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management.

James Cheap is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC in San Francisco, CA, with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Cresset Asset Management and Peakline Partners LLC, as well as True Capital Management, SharesPost Research LLC, and Equilar Inc. Cresset Asset Management is a multi-disciplinary investment adviser managing approximately $78.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients including 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, active and passive management, and alternative investments.

Sabrina Suen is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory and holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. She has eight years of industry experience, having previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program or referred by Charles Schwab & Co. The firm utilizes standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools to guide asset allocation and investment selection, with trade execution requiring client authorization.

Jeffrey Becker is a CFA charterholder with four years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Farther since 2025. Prior to joining Farther, he worked at First Citizens Bank, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB Wealth), and BNY Mellon Wealth Management. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs an investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing proprietary model portfolios and algorithmic rebalancing with a focus on ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.