Jeffrey Leong is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets in San Francisco, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in San Leandro, CA. 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 employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains a distinctive combination of large institutional scale and specialized market roles.

Zhixin Cheng is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. Cheng holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Citigroup. IEQ Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services 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 centralized macro and manager research with access to liquid and private alternative investments through platforms like iCapital.

Joseph Sims is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Mariner Wealth Advisors since 2021. He previously worked for The Savant Group for 17 years. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering services such as investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm uses discretionary, customized portfolios supported by an internal investment committee and combines in-house research with third-party managers across a range of asset classes and strategies.

Yvonne Thomas is a financial advisor with PNC Wealth Management in Burlingame, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at BBVA Securities Inc., BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., and Compass Bank. PNC Wealth Management offers retail brokerage and advisory services through model-based programs, including a Portfolio Solutions Strategist Digital Offering that uses algorithm-driven model portfolios managed by PNC or third-party strategists and executed via mutual funds and ETFs. The firm’s approach features an invitation-only, employee pilot program with limited direct client interaction and a focus on strategic portfolio implementation.

Evan Stafford is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with businesses related to GoldKey Marine and GoldKey Wine and Self-Storage. 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 approach combines centralized macroeconomic research with client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Todd Barney is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently associated with Private Advisor Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Potentia Wealth, Invesco Distributors, and OppenheimerFunds Distributor. Barney serves on the finance committee of the Ronald McDonald House in Palo Alto, a philanthropic organization supporting families requiring extensive medical treatment. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm utilizes multiple investment approaches and provides access to third-party asset managers, turnkey platforms, and a proprietary separately managed account program.

Bridget Keefer is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Lincoln Investment. Keefer is also associated with the Mammini Company. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services primarily to individuals connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as to trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management through a variety of managed account programs.

Huy Lam is a CFA® charterholder with seven years of industry experience. He has been with HighTower Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at Schultz Collins, Inc. for 13 years. Based in San Francisco, CA, he provides advisory services through a prominent enterprise firm. HighTower Advisors offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse range of individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers alongside proprietary research and a variety of investment vehicles.

Matthew Acie is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. based in San Francisco, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior firms include LPL Financial and RFS Partners. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan consulting through various program structures, with a focus on recommendation-based, non-discretionary investment advice.

Michael Mink is a financial advisor at Farther with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked for Meritas Advisors, LLC for 15 years before joining Farther. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform as well as in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and uses proprietary model portfolios with algorithmic rebalancing, combining exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Richard Mcdaniel is a financial advisor at William Blair with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Bank, Regions Bank, Walmart, the University of Southern Mississippi, and Wells Fargo Bank. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, pension, and corporate clients. The firm employs an active, research-driven approach across equities, fixed income, and alternative strategies, providing proprietary models and access to private funds and co-investment opportunities.

John Palladino is a financial advisor at Kestra Advisory with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Kestra Advisory since 2016. He also serves as a director on the board of the 10 Scenic Way Homeowners Association. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to plan sponsors and a broad range of institutional and individual clients, offering services such as plan design, fiduciary consulting, and employee education. The firm serves large institutional investors including sovereign wealth funds and manages approximately $79.8 billion in assets.

John Auer is a financial advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Goldman Sachs and Webster Bank. IEQ Capital, LLC 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 involves centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, with portfolios including liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternatives.

Ella Plotkin Oren is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Berkeley, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, TPO Financial & Insurance Services, and New York Life Insurance Company. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm provides tailored solutions through various program types and maintains a predominantly non-discretionary asset base.

Bradley Howell is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at LCG Associates, Inc. for seven years. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and other entities. The firm employs a centralized macroeconomic research process and builds portfolios using liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternatives while offering ancillary family-office and administrative services.

Regina Tsai is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc. and Charles Schwab since 2017 and previously spent one year at B|O|S. The firm provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice through the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering clients tailored financial reviews and investment recommendations using Schwab’s research tools and standard asset allocation models.

Bennett Canady is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and Fidelity Investments. His background also includes roles in the wine industry and various short-term engagements in education and technology sectors. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. The firm’s investment process centers on macroeconomic research and client-specific policies, offering diversified portfolios that include liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternatives.

Meenakshi Karamcheti is a Series 65 licensed advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC and has five years of industry experience. She has held roles at IEQ Capital since 2020 and previously worked in academic settings at Tufts University, Oxford College of Emory University, and Menlo School. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families, as well as trusts, foundations, endowments, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s investment approach is guided by centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, with portfolios constructed from a mix of liquid strategies, third-party independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Theodore Beebe is a financial advisor at Corient with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Columbia Pacific Wealth Management and JPMorgan Chase. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach combining in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and uses risk management tools and alternative investments to align portfolios with client objectives.

Frank Lankford IV is a financial advisor with IEQ Capital, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at CitiGroup and J.P. Morgan, with roles spanning investment and securities services over a combined 12 years. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and various institutional clients. The firm’s investment process is centered on macroeconomic research and tailored investment policy statements, utilizing a combination of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.