Samuel Waltman is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC since 2016. Kayne Anderson Rudnick provides discretionary investment management and sub-advisory services to institutional and individual clients, including pension plans, insurers, banks, family offices, endowments, registered investment advisers, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes fundamental company-level research and incorporates proprietary governance and sustainability assessments into its investment process.

Ashley Calderon is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for seven years before joining Rockefeller Financial in 2019. Since 2024, she has also been affiliated with ROCKEFELLER Capital Management. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting through a Private Advisor model and a consolidated investment platform, while also operating as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, insurance products, and investment banking services.

Carina Berlin is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, with 10 years of industry experience. She currently works at Kayne Anderson Rudnick Investment Management, LLC, where she has been since 2022. Prior to that, she was employed at Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc. and Capital Bank and Trust Company. Kayne Anderson Rudnick provides discretionary advisory and sub-advisory investment management to a diverse client base, including institutions, charitable organizations, corporations, family offices, registered investment advisers, pension plans, and individuals. The firm emphasizes fundamental, quality-oriented equity research and offers a range of strategies across market capitalizations and sectors, combining institutional-scale sub-advisory capabilities with a Wealth Advisory division.

Aplavya Gupta is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at SB Capital Management, Inc. for six years. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm applies a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach with diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a variety of investment vehicles and also offers educational content, specialized programs, and integrated affiliated services.

Timothy Briody is a financial advisor with Transamerica Retirement Advisors, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, New York Life, Edward Jones, Northwestern Mutual, and Quicken Loans, where he was employed for 14 years. Transamerica Retirement Advisors serves participants in employer-sponsored retirement plans and IRA owners through various advice programs that focus on asset allocation, contribution rates, and retirement age guidance. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary software and model portfolios developed by Morningstar Investment Management and serves a large client base with a focus on non-discretionary assets.

Tariq Maiden is a financial advisor at Lido with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Ameriprise Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Riverside Pickling, a retail business. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, including family offices and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, and family office services. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach with diversified strategies across multiple asset classes and operates options-focused pooled strategies through affiliated entities.

Elarsen Flores is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 9 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Citibank N.A. since 2008. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various segments, including workplace, high-net-worth, and ultra-high-net-worth. The firm offers a broad range of investment advisory programs and execution services, implementing multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with both discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Conner Dabish is a CFP® professional at Lido with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and has additional experience at Plante Moran, Wireless Revolution, Midway Dental Supply, and Erickson Living. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm uses an integrated wealth management approach emphasizing diversification and options-based strategies, and it frequently serves registered investment companies and manages assets on a discretionary basis.

David Moreno is a financial advisor at MAI Capital Management, LLC in Los Angeles, CA, holding a Series 65 credential. He began his advisory career in 2025 and has prior experience at JP Morgan Chase and Evoke Advisors. MAI Capital Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, integrated wealth management, retirement plan consulting, and family-office services to individuals, families, sports professionals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm manages a broad range of strategies through in-house and third-party managers and integrates financial planning and tax services into many client relationships.

Robert Pondt is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Citigroup since 2016. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and maintains unique market roles including in-house research and security pricing.

Carl Ermelbauer is a CFP® professional at NewEdge Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including WealthSource Partners, JP Morgan Securities, and American Financial Network Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in insurance sales and serves as managing partner and owner of Financial North Partners. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise‑scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit‑sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting, combining in‑house and third‑party investment solutions with centralized due diligence and technology tools.

Anthony Clay is a financial advisor at Lido with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Freestone Capital Management, Whittier Trust Company, Merrieman Wealth Management, and T12, as well as service in the United States Navy. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, and other entities by offering investment management, financial planning, and related services. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach with diversified strategies across multiple asset classes and implements options-based strategies in client accounts and pooled vehicles.

Tia Peterson is a financial advisor at Mariner with a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2022 and previously held roles at firms including Advice Period and Mutual Advisors, LLC. Mariner serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations through investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal research and portfolio management team, and offers integrated tax and accounting services alongside traditional portfolio management.

Karen Hall is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Westlake Village, CA, holding a ChFC® designation and Series 63 license. She has 43 years of industry experience with a career spanning Eagle Strategies, Merit Financial & Insurance Solutions, and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a board member for the Conflict Resolution Institute, volunteering to mediate small claims court disputes. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual investors and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers various advisory programs and emphasizes tailored recommendations, with a substantial portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Abigail Shek is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving Ultra High Net Worth clients. She provides foundational support across all phases of client service and relationship management, with a focus on multi-generational families. Abigail assists wealth creators, their children, and grandchildren in navigating critical life and legacy decisions. Abigail earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Missouri System and a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University. She began her career with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2018 and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Abigail lives in Chicago, IL, with her husband and two children.

Yelena Kalashnikova is a financial advisor at TLG Advisors, Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities, Wescom Financial Services, and CUSO Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a certified swim official for USA Swimming. TLG Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm’s investment approach focuses on manager selection and ongoing monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, and it offers both customized portfolio management and a direct-to-consumer digital program.

Scott Poelman is a financial advisor at Lido with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Olympus Wealth Management for 10 years before joining Lido in 2025. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Poelman serves as a trustee for family trusts, managing various estate planning investments. Lido advises high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach focused on diversification across multiple asset classes and uses options-based strategies, managing many accounts on a discretionary basis while utilizing third-party managers and sub-advisers when appropriate.

Sagar Sheth is a financial advisor at Lido with seven years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, Fidelity Brokerage Services, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in a food and beverage production business. Lido serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, family offices, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs an integrated wealth management approach emphasizing diversification across multiple asset classes and offers both discretionary management and access to third-party managers and sub-advisers.

Bruce Mandel is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long-term positions at Oakwood Capital Management and its division ACORN Digital Wealth. He serves as a trustee for The Luskin Orthopedic Institute for Children, participating in volunteer oversight and community outreach activities. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services provides financial planning, asset management, and retirement-plan consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm manages over $122 billion in assets through diversified, risk-class-based allocations that combine passive and active management with quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Nubia Alvarenga is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Citibank since 2006, totaling 20 years in her broader career. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant institutional scale with specialized market roles and proprietary research capabilities.