David Ramirez is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group in Lafayette, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at GWFS Equities, Inc. and SII since 2015. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage clients. The firm delivers services through an integrated model linked to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Alana Yokoyama is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 10 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, LPL Financial, and Gerber Kawasaki. Yokoyama 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 includes strategic asset allocation, manager selection, and a combination of active and passive investment strategies across public equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Matthew Patane is a financial advisor with Valic Financial Advisors in Oakland, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2025. His prior work experience includes roles at the University of Oregon, Caymus Vineyards, Patrick Erwin Industries Inc, and Chipotle. 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.

Michael De Santis is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Farther since 2023. Prior to joining Farther, he worked at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management, EP Wealth Advisors, LLC, and Harris Financial Advisors, Inc. Farther provides discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform alongside in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach using proprietary model portfolios or bespoke allocations, with algorithmic rebalancing and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income securities, supplemented by AI tools and advisor judgment.

Douglas Kilroy is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He has worked at Capital Group Companies and its Private Client Services division since 2019, following four years at SmartBiz Loans. Kilroy is based in San Francisco, CA. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, utilizing a multi-manager investment approach that emphasizes fundamental research and a long-term horizon. The firm offers access to separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, and certain private-equity and alternative strategy funds.

Mark Ericson is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Mercer, he worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Mercer Global Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach featuring globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with multi-factor tilts, and offers a range of portfolio management and planning services.

Graham Wright is a financial advisor at OSAIC Institutions, INC. with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, and has worked previously at Infinex Investments, Inc., First Brokerage America, LLC, and Thrivent Investment Management. Outside of advising, he has an affiliation with First Bank. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including customized financial planning and ERISA plan services, with a notable portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Bita Nekoomaram is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Citigroup Global Markets since 2007 and holds a Series 66 designation. Additionally, she is the owner of HAFIZI LLC, an entity created to hold rental property for which she devotes limited time outside of securities trading hours. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through both discretionary and non-discretionary programs, supported by internal standards and oversight committees.

Keith Gentry is a financial advisor with Citizens Securities, Inc. in San Francisco, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles at Citizens Securities, Inc. and Clarfeld. Outside of his advisory work, he plays drums in a band called The Felt. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans, offering investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services. The firm operates both discretionary and non-discretionary platforms and is wholly owned by Citizens Bank, N.A.

Gary Garabedian is a financial advisor at William Blair with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 50 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he has ownership interests in a transportation equipment sales business and a private investment limited partnership. William Blair’s Private Wealth Management division offers investment management, financial planning, and wealth services to individuals, foundations, and institutional clients, emphasizing active, research-driven management across multiple asset classes.

Jennifer Yacoube is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, joining in 2025 after four years at Adero Partners, LLC, and prior roles including Litman Gregory Asset Management, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages a vacation rental property in Dillon Beach. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans, offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and tax and compliance support. The firm’s investment approach combines active and passive strategies with customized portfolios tailored to clients’ risk tolerance, liquidity, and tax situations.

Patti May is a financial advisor at J.W. Cole Advisors, Inc. with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Global Financial Private Capital, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, she operates as a self-employed insurance agent focused on the sale of fixed annuities and life insurance. J.W. Cole Advisors is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and retirement plans through a national network of over 400 independent investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, fee-based financial planning, access to third-party managers, and various managed account solutions.

Evelyn Duka is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors and Securities America, Inc., among others, and operates Kaylyn Financial, a sole proprietorship providing annuities and insurance services. Additionally, she has experience in individual tax preparation. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs, financial planning, and alternative investment access, utilizing both fundamental and technical strategies alongside third-party manager relationships.

Canden Hannah is a financial advisor at Corient based in San Francisco, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Focus Partners Wealth and Puesto, as well as teaching experience at Grand Canyon University and Berean Christian High School. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses a goals-based, team investment approach that incorporates in-house strategies, third-party managers, and risk management tools, with additional capabilities in private funds and affiliated trust services.

Paul Perrino is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience. He is currently with Corient, where he has worked since 2024. Prior to joining Corient, he spent eight years at Ensemble Capital Management, LLC. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm’s goals-based, team investment approach integrates individual security selection, fixed-income strategies, and third-party manager solutions, supported by continuous portfolio monitoring and risk management tools.

Julian Lam is a financial advisor with Schwab Wealth Advisory in San Francisco, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments for six years before joining Schwab Wealth Advisory and Charles Schwab in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved in Uber Eats delivery services. Schwab Wealth Advisory serves clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients, providing non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice, financial planning, and point-in-time wealth management consultations. The firm’s advice is based on Schwab’s asset-allocation models and research tools, offering tailored recommendations without discretionary trading authority.

Nicholas Barbieri Jr. is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation. He has six years of industry experience, including time at Shenkman Capital Management before joining IEQ Capital. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, and institutions. The firm uses a centralized macroeconomic research process and constructs portfolios from a blend of liquid strategies, third-party managers, and private alternative investments.

Dennis Culver is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas since 2021 and has prior experience at firms including Insight Wealth Strategies, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Ameriprise Financial Services. In addition to his advisory role, he has worked as a reporter for Bay City News since 2014. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management and financial planning solutions, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across multiple program platforms.

Mathew Salter is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He currently works at Citigroup Global Markets and has held prior roles at Franklin Templeton Financial Services, Legg Mason Investor Services, Riaz Capital, and Cisco Systems. Outside of his financial career, Salter serves as a councilmember for the Town of Ross, CA, where he votes on local government issues. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments and offers multi-asset, multi-manager investment programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles, including derivatives and futures services, and employs internal standards and oversight committees to select and monitor investment managers.

Omeed Mahoobi is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2015. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, leveraging in-house research and market roles unique to large institutional firms.