Samuel Crawford is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC in San Francisco, holding a Series 65 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at Laird Norton Wetherby, Main Street Research, Bailard Inc., and Rei. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, foundations, endowments, and non-profit organizations. The firm’s investment process relies on centralized macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, utilizing a mix of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternative investments.

Kenneth Sorosky is a financial advisor at Cresset Asset Management, LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at True Capital Management for 10 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of directors for Diversified Pacific, a real estate investment entity. Cresset Asset Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $71.9 billion in client assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth families, trusts, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, employing a diversified, asset-allocation-driven approach that combines active and passive strategies across multiple asset classes.

William Meyer is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. for 10 years and Merrill for 17 years. 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 services, operating as both a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer with a consolidated investment platform that includes equities, fixed income, and alternatives.

Patricia Baxter is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC in Oakland, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 10 years of industry experience. Baxter is also the CEO and owner of REAP Legacy, Inc., an insurance services company she founded in 2002, specializing in annuities, long-term care, life, and disability insurance. Brookstone Capital Management provides fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management through a turnkey asset management platform, utilizing strategic asset allocation models, a range of investment vehicles, and both internal and external sub-advisors.

David Tarantino is a financial advisor at Farther with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Farther, he worked at Portico Wealth Advisors, LLC for 16 years. Farther provides discretionary investment management and related advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform combined with in-person meetings. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory and uses proprietary model portfolios with algorithmic rebalancing, emphasizing the use of ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Nicholas Hengl is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Dalewood Wealth Management, HFG Advisors (formerly Prime Wealth Management), Fisher Investments, and JP Morgan. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and tax services. The firm employs discretionary, customized portfolios supported by in-house research and third-party managers, and is notable for integrating tax and accounting services alongside its advisory capabilities.

Geoffrey Mettler is a financial advisor with Prime Capital Financial in Concord, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial, Independent Financial Partners, and Cambridge Investment Research. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant junior varsity wrestling coach. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans with a range of services including asset management, financial planning, and family office offerings. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies and offers specialized services such as tax planning and consolidated reporting across multiple asset types.

Kevin Turnbaugh is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameritas Investment Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. since 2007, and joined Ameritas Advisory Services in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, he is a licensed independent insurance agent for fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services provides fee-based investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary programs, including model portfolios and third-party subadvisers, and integrates services with its Ameritas affiliates.

Paul Solorzano is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network in San Francisco, CA. He previously spent 23 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and has been with Commonwealth and Aegis Consulting since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he owns solo2000 LLC, a private entity related to his advisory business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and services. The firm supports advisors with operational, trading, technology, and compliance resources while offering discretionary model portfolios and customized investment solutions.

Laurie Fried is a financial advisor with Cerity Partners LLC in Mill Valley, CA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 65 and 66 licenses. She has 12 years of industry experience, including previous roles at Lumina Financial Consultants, LLC and New Leaf Financial Advisory, LLC. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management and related services to a diverse national client base, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored asset allocation and manager selection, combining proprietary quantitative screens with external managers and individual securities.

Kristen Power is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding a Series 66 credential and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and UBS Financial Services Inc. She is based in San Francisco, CA. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer services. The firm implements multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs, combining large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

Kevin Clerkin is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at Fisher Investments and Personal Capital Advisors before joining Empower in 2023. Clerkin holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management services primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage account holders. The firm utilizes an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and savings rates.

Patrick Norris is a financial advisor with Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, and Vantage Point Private Wealth. He is also involved with VPCalCo, LLC, an outside business activity. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered, enterprise-scale RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in regulatory assets. The firm serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering investment advisory, financial planning, pension consulting, and managed account programs.

Wayne Zhong is a CFA® charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Oppenheimer in San Francisco and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and UBS Financial Services. Oppenheimer serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing strategic and tactical asset allocation, manager selection, and various investment strategies tailored to client objectives.

Sierra Macken is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Rockefeller Financial, she held positions at First Republic Investment Management, Equitable Advisors, and Northern California Medical Associates. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices, as well as institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, operating uniquely as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities that include securities transactions, variable insurance products, and placement and investment banking services.

Lyle Maasdorp is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BlueSky Wealth Advisors, US Capital Global, Portfolio Bureau, and Chalford Wealth. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets as of December 31, 2024. The firm serves a diverse client base ranging from individuals and families to institutions, offering customized investment management, financial planning, and access to alternative and private-market investments.

Brooks Doggett is a CFA® charterholder with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Capital Group Private Client Services, Inc., where he has worked since 2022. Prior to this, he spent 11 years at Goldman Sachs & Co. Capital Group Private Client Services provides discretionary investment management primarily to high-net-worth individuals and charitable organizations, employing a multi-manager approach and fundamental research to manage client portfolios through a variety of investment vehicles.

Julio Dolorico is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Charles Schwab and MassMutual, among other firms. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning, discretionary managed account programs, and broker-dealer services to individuals and various entities, often serving clients connected to TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers model and customized portfolio management and acts as adviser to a donor-advised fund within a vertically integrated organizational structure.

Daniel Ayenew is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF in Walnut Creek, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Outside of his advisory work, he owns two motorsports-related businesses focused on content creation, affiliate marketing, and sponsorship. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division offers financial planning and discretionary managed accounts to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, corporate entities, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with pre-existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm combines point-in-time planning with ongoing portfolio management and acts as adviser to donor-advised funds.

John Kim is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He currently serves at Corient and Corient Services LLC, joining in 2024, after prior roles at Ensemble Capital Management and Asset Dedication. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and utilizes risk management tools and stress testing to align portfolios with client objectives.