Eric Wheeler is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He has been operating independently since 2015 and is currently affiliated with First and Main Financial in Piedmont, CA. First and Main Financial manages client assets on a discretionary basis, primarily serving individual investors and revocable trusts. The firm emphasizes long-term diversification using mutual funds, ETFs, and various fixed income options, and provides comprehensive financial planning along with pension plan participant services.

George Berla is a CFA® charterholder and principal at Berla Investment Consulting with over 40 years of industry experience. He previously operated as a sole proprietor under the name George Alexander Berla DBA Berla Investment Consulting before the firm’s reorganization in 2026. In addition to his advisory work, he maintains part-time public sector employment in information systems. Berla Investment Consulting provides investment consulting to institutional clients and high-net-worth individuals, focusing on investment policy, asset allocation, and manager evaluation. The firm delivers non-discretionary advice without managing client accounts or participating in wrap fee programs, and it distinguishes itself by using negotiated fixed or hourly fees rather than percentage-of-AUM charges.

Janine Keeperman is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with Gebhardt Group, Inc., having held prior roles at Integrity Alliance, LLC, Summit Financial Group, and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Gebhardt Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $346 million across three advisors. The firm employs an actively managed, trend-oriented "Protected Growth" strategy combined with a proprietary four-step planning process that includes behavioral assessments.

Noah Intara is a financial advisor at MultiPolar Capital LLC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Graphene Capital LLC, SB Value LP, and LPL Financial. Noah’s career spans roles in both advisory and capital management firms. MultiPolar Capital LLC provides discretionary investment management primarily to individuals, retirement accounts, trusts, and legal entities using a single, research-driven multi-asset strategy focused on a five-year investment horizon. The firm manages client assets on a fully discretionary basis with an emphasis on long-term performance and risk management.

Scott Dawson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is a principal at Mosher Financial Advisors LLC and is also a licensed individual insurance agent. His career includes long-term associations with American Investors Company and Mosher & Ellis Financial Planning. Mosher Financial Advisors provides financial planning and investment advice to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and other entities. The firm focuses on a structured planning process and investment research but does not hold client assets, typically referring clients to third-party money managers while facilitating securities transactions.

Robert Gillooly is a CFA® charterholder with 14 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving as an advisor at Elmwood Wealth Management since 2012. He is based in Berkeley, CA, and works alongside three other advisors at the firm. Elmwood Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth households, trusts, foundations, donor-advised funds, and retirement plans by providing discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and a dedicated fixed-income offering. The firm employs a total-return, open-architecture investment approach that combines active equity selection, diversified fixed income, and thematic or international exposure, while incorporating private fund investments for accredited clients after due diligence.

Sarah Ellis is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at GKV Capital Management Co Inc since 2024 and previously held roles at Curated Wealth Partners, LLC and Morton Capital Management. Prior to her financial advisory career, she spent six years at Peet's Coffee Inc. GKV Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning support to individual and institutional clients. The firm combines top-down macro analysis with bottom-up fundamental research to tailor portfolios, managing approximately $357 million with a three-advisor team.

Jason Stankowski is a CFA® charterholder with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Clayton Partners LLC since 2010, where he is part of a four-advisor team based in Berkeley, CA. Clayton Partners LLC provides discretionary investment management to high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and limited partners through separately managed accounts and a pooled private fund. The firm employs a long-term investment approach focused on equity and equity-related securities, with additional strategies including short sales, options, arbitrage, and leverage for its pooled fund.

Michael Redlick is a financial advisor with Investment Growth Management, Inc. in Clayton, CA, holding 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Investment Growth Management since 1990 and has operated a residential appraisal business since 2009. Redlick performs residential appraisals for lenders as a sole proprietor alongside his advisory role. Investment Growth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as business retirement-plan sponsors and participants. The firm emphasizes long-term, diversified portfolios designed to manage volatility and pursue capital growth and income, supplemented by educational presentations and comprehensive client reporting.

Jethro Townsend is a CFA® charterholder with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Nia Impact Capital, where he has worked since 2024, following a nine-year tenure at Addend Capital Management. Nia Impact Capital provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, nonprofit organizations, registered investment companies, and other financial advisers. The firm employs a gender-lens and thematic investment approach, combining quantitative and venture-style analysis, and engages in active shareholder advocacy while managing its own registered mutual fund alongside UMA/model delivery and sub-advisory relationships.

Mark Greenberg is a Certified Financial Planner® with 41 years of industry experience. He is a principal at Wealth & Tax Planners LLC, where he has worked since 2003, after prior roles at Mutual Securities, Inc. and Private Client Services. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed insurance agent specializing in life and long-term care insurance. Wealth & Tax Planners LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and retirement plans, managing approximately $75 million across about 250 clients. The firm employs a “scientific diversification” investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, combining passive and active strategies with comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management.

Marc Roth is a financial advisor at Elmwood Wealth Management with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Atlas Capital Advisors LLC for six years and JMR Capital Management, Inc. for 25 years. Elmwood Wealth Management is a fee-based, SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, donor-advised funds, foundations, and retirement plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a long-term, total-return investment philosophy through actively managed and Core ETF-based strategies, integrating financial planning and tax coordination.

Roshan Weeramantry is a financial advisor at Hyphen Wealth Management with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Helium Advisors LLC, RINA Wealth Management Services LLC, and Strategic Capital Distributors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent. Hyphen Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and pension or profit-sharing plans by providing portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a tailored investment approach based on fundamental, quantitative, and modern portfolio theory within a long-term framework, and offers access to a variety of investment types, including alternative and insurance products.

Salim Reshwan is a financial advisor at Auxi Asset Management, LLC with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mutual Securities, Inc from 2012 to 2020 before continuing his tenure at Auxi Asset Management since 2005. Auxi Asset Management provides investment and portfolio management services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and institutions. The firm employs an active, multi-strategy approach across various asset classes and sectors, managing approximately $99.4 million for a diverse client base through discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services.

Neel Patel is a financial advisor with OM Pacific Capital LLC in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with OM Pacific Capital since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of Whiterabbit.ai Inc., a healthcare company focused on early cancer detection using artificial intelligence, where he advises on strategic partnerships and financing. OM Pacific Capital primarily serves high-net-worth individuals and related entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $60 million for a limited client base and sponsors multiple private pooled investment vehicles, distinguishing itself through its integrated investment offerings and personalized client service.

Michael Chapman is a financial advisor at Insight Capital Management with a Series 65 designation and experience starting in 2024. Prior to joining Insight Capital Management, he worked at Elm Acres Inc. and Acquivest Inc. Insight Capital Management is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, foundations, and other entities. The firm manages approximately $330 million across about 374 client relationships and offers portfolio management, financial planning, and educational workshops, using a combination of fundamental and technical analysis tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Kelby Houston is a financial advisor at API Capital, LLC in Concord, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. He is also a partner and accountant at API Accounting, Tax & Advisory, Inc., a role he has held since 2014. API Capital, LLC provides portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals and high-net-worth clients, employing a diverse range of investment strategies and analytical methods. The firm integrates its affiliation with an accounting practice into its services while maintaining a small team structure.

Gary Downs is a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS™) with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with D & T Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2002 and is also a partner at Jackson, Downs & Tsuruda CPA's, where he provides accounting, tax, and financial consulting services. D & T Financial Advisors offers discretionary investment management and retirement plan advisory primarily for individuals, trusts, qualified retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a diversified, low-turnover, passively managed investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and maintains a close affiliation with an accounting practice through its licensed CPA principals.

Marc Vera is a CFP® professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with TerraFirma Wealth Partners and previously worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Fidelity. Outside of advising, he is involved in the ownership and management of a rental property in Santa Rosa, CA. TerraFirma Wealth Partners provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, wealth management, and financial planning to individuals and high-net-worth clients. The firm focuses on fundamental analysis and a long-term investment approach, utilizing diversified portfolios of low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, and individual equities.

Allan Yam is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Paraiba Wealth Management LLC. He has been self-employed since 2008 and joined Paraiba Wealth Management in 2022. Paraiba Wealth Management provides asset management and financial planning services primarily to high net worth individuals and families. The firm utilizes customizable model portfolios and a mix of analytical methods to manage client accounts, offering both bundled ongoing financial planning and standalone planning engagements.