Xiaojie Chen is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 10 years of industry experience. Chen holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Sterling Bank & Trust, and Quantum Capital Management. Currently based in San Francisco, CA, Chen has been with Citi Group since 2019 in various capacities. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs alongside broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and manages portfolios using internal standards and oversight committees, supporting bespoke solutions for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Tracy Jao is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC. Her prior experience includes roles at Simplex Wealth Management, Consilium Wealth Management, Creative Planning, Destination Wealth Management, Charles Schwab, and Merrill. Steward Partners Investment Advisory, LLC is an enterprise-scale, SEC-registered RIA managing approximately $36.7 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering a range of investment advisory, financial planning, and managed account services.

Adam Zielske is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and Procore Technologies. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of investment advisory and financial planning services through over 400 independent advisers, employing multiple analytical approaches and fiduciary standards when advisory agreements are in place.

Elisha Sanchez is a financial advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 66, and Series 65 designations. Her prior experience includes six years at T. Rowe Price Advisory Services, Inc., followed by ten years at Mercer Global Advisors in various roles. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, non-profits, and endowments by providing investment advisory services along with financial, tax, retirement, estate planning, and family office services. The firm’s investment approach focuses on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios implemented through a combination of low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private fund platforms, complemented by client education and specialized advisory programs.

Daniel Smyth is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently advising at Mariner since 2026. He previously worked at North Berkeley Investment Partners for nine years and had roles at Puritan Financial. Mariner serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and coordinated tax services. The firm combines discretionary, customized portfolios with in-house research and third-party managers while providing integrated tax, accounting, and administrative family office services.

Hanna Ready is a CFP® professional at Mariner with several years of industry experience, including roles at Mariner since 2022. Prior to her financial advisory career, she was affiliated with Purdue University and Blackberry Farm. Mariner serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and corporations, offering investment management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and coordinated tax and family office services. The firm employs customized, discretionary portfolio strategies supported by in-house research and third-party managers, with notable integration of tax and accounting services.

Nicole Schofield is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Citigroup since 2010. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering investment advisory programs, broker-dealer execution, and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary programs and combines large institutional scale with specialized market roles and arrangements.

John Craig is a financial advisor at CIBC Private Wealth Advisors, Inc. based in San Francisco, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining CIBC, he worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC for 25 years. CIBC Private Wealth Advisors provides investment and wealth advisory services to individuals, families, trusts, employee benefit plans, corporations, and investment companies. The firm combines internal teams and external managers to deliver customized portfolio management, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, and offers access to various strategies such as options hedges and structured notes.

Kristen Chirhart is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameritas since 2008 in various capacities and is also involved with Boom Planning and Canvas Financial, where she provides financial planning and strategic marketing direction. Kristan holds a license as an independent insurance agent for fixed insurance products. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC offers investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm utilizes multiple program platforms and a wide range of investment products, combining firm-developed and third-party model portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities.

Robert Anderson is a financial advisor with Citigroup Global Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked with Citi Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets since 2010 and was previously employed at Banc of America Investment Services from 2002 to 2007. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across multiple wealth segments, offering a range of investment advisory programs and execution services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies with extensive internal oversight and maintains large-scale institutional capabilities, including roles as a swap dealer and futures commission merchant.

Rebecca Wynarczyk is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at multiple firms including Mariner Independent, Financial Planner Group, LLC, and LPL Financial. Outside of her role at Private Advisor Group, she is involved with Financial Planner Group, LLC, providing investment services through Mariner Independent. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides managed account solutions, including its proprietary WealthSuite platform, and employs a fiduciary-based advisory model utilizing a variety of investment strategies and third-party managers.

Neha Mandhani is a financial advisor at IEQ Capital, LLC with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining IEQ Capital, she worked at PwC for two years and has four years of experience at UCLA. IEQ Capital provides portfolio management and investment advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. The firm’s investment process is based on macroeconomic research and client-specific Investment Policy Statements, with portfolios constructed from a mix of liquid strategies, independent managers, and private alternatives.

Amanda Miller is a financial advisor at Sanctuary Advisors, LLC in Danville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill from 2018 to 2021 and has been with Sanctuary Wealth since 2021. Sanctuary Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm supports a wide range of investment strategies through its network of independent advisers and offers services such as portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, and fiduciary advisory.

Christine Thibodeaux is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with three years of industry experience. She has been with Farther Finance Advisors since 2022 and has prior experience in the travel industry and community projects. Farther serves individual investors, trusts, and estates through a technology-driven advisory platform combined with direct client meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach, utilizing bespoke and algorithmic model portfolios with automatic rebalancing, primarily investing in ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Alexandros Mavrellis is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining TIAA-CREF in 2018, he spent six years with TD Ameritrade Investment Management. Outside of his advisory work, he is a silent part owner of an online resource focused on Halloumi cheese. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, and small retirement plans, often serving clients connected through employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time financial planning and ongoing discretionary management using model or customized portfolios.

Anthony Thomas is a financial advisor with Farther, holding Series 66 and Series 65 designations and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors LLC. Before joining Farther, he also worked in the restaurant industry for several years. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a combination of digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary models and algorithmic rebalancing, primarily investing in ETFs, mutual funds, individual equities, and fixed income.

Farooq Imam is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fifth Third Securities, Inc. and has held prior roles at Ameriprise, Comerica Securities, CITIGROUP, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he provides business consulting services focused on employee engagement and efficiency enhancement for small businesses. Fifth Third Securities, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions through investment advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers a range of investment programs via its Passageway Managed Account platform, combining third-party portfolio managers with advisor-directed strategies.

Ping Lin is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with five years of industry experience. He has held positions at Charles Schwab since 2022 and previously worked at TD Ameritrade from 2020 to 2022. Lin holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice and financial planning services to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program and certain Charles Schwab & Co.-referred clients. The firm’s advice is based on standard asset-allocation models and internal research tools, with recommendations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Rahil Machiwalla is a financial advisor with OSAIC Institutions, INC. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Cuso Financial Services, Lp, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Citigroup Global Markets. OSAIC Institutions serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering customized advisory services that include financial planning, ERISA plan services, and a range of investment and insurance products. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management, employing fundamental, technical, and asset-allocation analysis, as well as access to third-party asset managers and alternative investment platforms.

Amy Blodgett is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Canvas Financial, 20/20 Capital Management, and Carillon Investments, among others. She is also the owner of Boom Planning, a financial planning business she has operated since 2009. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to 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 other investment vehicles across discretionary and non-discretionary programs.