Jacob Levy is a CFP® with three years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Conquis Financial LLC since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Foreside Funds Distributors LLC, Matthews International Capital Management, LLC, The Burgiss Group LLC, Caissa LLC, and Tiedemann Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Levy is the president of Eastbayshore Eruv Corporation, a religious nonprofit organization. Conquis Financial LLC provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement-plan participants. The firm integrates passive and active strategies with tax-aware portfolio management, employing diversification and Modern Portfolio Theory principles to tailor investments to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Risley Sams is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He has worked at RHS Financial, LLC since 2009, following prior roles at Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Citigroup Global Markets. RHS Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as charities, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm manages discretionary portfolios totaling approximately $220 million in assets under management and combines asset management with financial planning, employing a portfolio approach based on asset allocation and various analytical methods.

Kyla Sy Cip is a financial advisor with Griffin Black, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and currently in the early stages of her career. She has experience working at Griffin Black since 2023 and previously held roles at the University of California, Riverside, and Western Pacific Wealth Management. Griffin Black, LLC is a team of four advisors managing approximately $271 million in discretionary assets, serving executives, professionals, entrepreneurs, retirees, and small-business owners, with particular expertise in Silicon Valley tech and bio-tech sectors and clients with cross-border family or business interests. The firm offers Holistic Wealth Management, investment management, and ongoing financial planning tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and cash-flow needs.

Ryan Mc Carthy is a CFP® professional with six years of experience at McCarthy Asset Management, Inc. and Stephen P. McCarthy, CPA. He previously worked for three years at PricewaterhouseCoopers, LP and spent a year at the University of Southern California. McCarthy Asset Management, Inc. serves individual investors, trusts, small businesses, and pension plans, managing approximately $422.4 million on a discretionary basis. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes and integrates tax preparation and planning services as part of its offering.

Colby Davis is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with RHS Financial, LLC since 2015. RHS Financial provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, ERISA accounts, and business entities. The firm combines discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with integrated financial planning, managing approximately $234 million in client assets with a small advisory team.

Min Kim is a financial advisor at Twin Lakes Capital with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Twin Lakes Capital Management, LLC since 2005 and previously worked at First Allied Securities, Inc. from 2000 to 2006. Twin Lakes Capital primarily serves individual and family clients, including high-net-worth households, managing approximately $314.7 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a long-term, value-driven investment approach that integrates top-down macro and bottom-up fundamental analysis, offering portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning with access to private funds for qualified clients.

Ronan Gaudario is a financial advisor with Luna Capital Management, LLC in Burlingame, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Luna Capital since 2017 and was previously with VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, he is a licensed real estate agent and an independent insurance agent. Luna Capital Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm customizes investment strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance, utilizing techniques such as asset allocation and options strategies, while also providing estate-planning coordination and ongoing suitability reviews.

Karen Goodfriend is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed advisor with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with WealthValues, LLC (formerly KK Wealth Advisors, LLC) since 2006. WealthValues serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consultative wealth management services. The firm employs a diversified, tax-aware investment approach, combining active and passive strategies, and manages client accounts primarily on a discretionary basis.

Elena Hawk is a financial advisor at Hawk Advisory LLC in San Francisco, CA, with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including UBS Financial Services and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of advising, she operates fee-based financial education seminars and digital courses. Hawk Advisory LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and tax preparation services primarily to individual clients. The firm uses an asset-allocation framework informed by modern portfolio theory, combining passive and active strategies and offering socially conscious options when requested.

Derek Hobbs is a financial advisor at Evart, Young & Hobbs Investment Management with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 1998. Evart, Young & Hobbs Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management to individual investors, trusts, business entities, and qualified retirement plan sponsors, as well as pension consulting services. The firm employs a research-driven investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory, utilizing globally diversified, low-cost, tax-efficient ETFs and institutional mutual funds.

Raul Leon is a financial advisor at BluePrint Investments and Tax Planning with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Blueprint Wealth Partners, LLC and Books & Taxes Inc. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a tech startup investment and involved in insurance sales and related bookkeeping activities. BluePrint Investments and Tax Planning is an independent, state-registered firm serving individuals, small businesses, trusts, and charities. The firm offers discretionary model portfolio management alongside financial planning that incorporates tax and cash-flow analysis, using a top-down investment process tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

David Levenson is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience at Value Monitoring, Inc., where he has worked since 2014. He is based in Menlo Park, CA. Value Monitoring, Inc. provides investment management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients through separately managed accounts and serves as sub-advisor to the H & L Insurance Fund. The firm employs proprietary quantitative technology and momentum-based models across multiple strategies, including fixed income, balanced portfolios, and high-turnover equities.

Brent Woolsey is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Red Crane Wealth Management, LLC in Palo Alto, CA since 2016. Red Crane Wealth Management offers discretionary asset management, investment consulting, and standalone financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm combines a wrap fee program with private fund advising and pooled investment vehicles, employing varied investment techniques while allowing clients to place reasonable restrictions on holdings.

Judy Chang is a financial advisor with Pacrim Advisory Services in San Francisco, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 43 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at WHJR Associates, Inc. and Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. Judy is also president of Pacrim Benefits Management, Inc., an insurance business. Pacrim Advisory Services provides investment advisory services primarily to individual clients who are generally non–high-net-worth households. The firm adheres to fiduciary standards and offers educational seminars, with a focus on third-party conformance assessments.

David Smith is a CFA® charterholder based in Redwood City, CA, with 17 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Redwood Park Advisors since 2020 and previously held positions at LPL Financial and Morgan Stanley. Redwood Park Advisors provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm employs an analytical investment process incorporating fundamental, quantitative, and technical methods, offering diversified asset-allocation strategies and serving both individual wealth clients and institutional retirement plans.

Yu Chi Peng Lee is a financial advisor at Mayfield Advisors, Inc. in Palo Alto, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has been with Mayfield Advisors since 2007. Lee is also associated with the accounting firm Irvin, Abrahamson & Co., where related persons of Mayfield are employed, facilitating cross-referral between the firms. Mayfield Advisors provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and participant-directed employee retirement plans. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with diversified, buy-and-hold allocations primarily through passively managed mutual funds and ETFs, supported by written investment policy statements and regular account reviews.

Benjamin Pettigrew is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Redwood Park Advisors since 2020 and previously spent eight years with LPL Financial. He teaches high school students the fundamentals of money management through seminars. Redwood Park Advisors serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and retirement plans with asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a mix of analytical approaches and discretionary management and offers institutional retirement plan services alongside its smaller advisory team.

Thomas Wise is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Galileo Planning Group, Inc. in Menlo Park, CA, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to his financial advising career, he was a student for 21 years. Galileo Planning Group serves senior corporate executives, high-income professionals, and wealthy individuals, offering customized financial planning and investment counseling on a non-discretionary basis. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolios and fundamental analysis of both marketable and non-marketable investments, while maintaining a non-discretionary, non-custodial model and personalized fee arrangements.

Katherine Simmonds is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience. She is currently with Conquis Financial LLC, where she has worked since 2022. Her prior experience includes roles at Mariner Platform Solutions, AdvicePeriod, LLC, and Stanford Investment Group, Inc. Conquis Financial LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement-plan participants. The firm employs a combination of passive and active strategies, utilizing diversification and Modern Portfolio Theory principles alongside tax-aware tactics to align portfolios with client objectives and risk tolerance.

Curtis Chen is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, operating through Chen Financial Group, LLC in San Mateo, CA. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial and his own firm since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as a hockey referee. Chen Financial Group serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, and companies, including high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes comprehensive financial life planning, providing advice and implementation recommendations without discretionary asset management, and offers fixed or hourly fee structures.