Cottrell Smith is a financial advisor at Schwab Wealth Advisory with a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo and the U.S. Department of the Treasury/Internal Revenue Service. Outside of his advisory role, Smith is involved in real estate and property management through ownership of two related businesses in Oakland, California. Schwab Wealth Advisory provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering annual financial reviews, retirement planning, and investment recommendations using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm operates as an internal advisory unit within the Schwab ecosystem and does not directly charge clients fees for its services.

William Osher is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 25 years of industry experience. He joined Cerity Partners LLC in 2024 after nine years at Abbrea Capital, LLC. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors, managing approximately $126.9 billion in client assets. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, with a focus on diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Kyle Kurahara is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (New York Life) in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Eagle Strategies since 2010 and previously worked at Council Financial and Insurance Services. He serves as president of San Francisco Business Allies, a networking group for business owners, and is a board member of Nihonmachi Little Friends, a local preschool and daycare. Eagle Strategies provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of program types and delivers tailored advice primarily on a non-discretionary basis within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Jamie Durrani is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC based in San Francisco, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and manages several rental properties in Mill Valley, California. 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 provides a range of services including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, operating as a registered broker-dealer with capabilities across investment banking, insurance products, and alternative investment placements.

Leilah Buker is a financial advisor at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Adero Partners, Brighton Jones, and Ferguson Wellman Capital Management. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC provides wealth advisory and investment management services to individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, retirement plans, institutions, and businesses. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach within an enhanced open architecture framework that combines active and passive strategies across various investment vehicles.

Tyrone Chow is a financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, Walnut Creek Wealth Management, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and specialized retirement consulting, utilizing a strategic allocation approach that combines passive and active managers supported by quantitative and fundamental research.

David Walsh is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in San Francisco, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 44 years of industry experience. He has held long-term roles at Brody, Walsh & Brody Employee Benefit & Insurance Services, Inc., Royal Alliance Associates Inc., Nylife Securities Inc., and New York Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, Walsh is the owner of Brody, Walsh & Brody Employee Benefit & Insurance Services, Inc. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base including individual investors, defined contribution and defined benefit plans, and corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of affiliated advisers, emphasizing tailored recommendations and primarily managing assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Hannah Busick is a financial advisor with Truist Advisory Services in San Francisco, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Suntrust Advisory Services, Suntrust Bank, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Truist Advisory Services provides investment consulting and advisory services to individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm offers asset allocation analysis, fiduciary support, and a manager-selection program, using a combination of discretionary manager relationships and non-discretionary consulting supported by third-party platforms and AI-enabled research tools.

Charlton Strait is a financial advisor with RBC Rochdale, LLC, holding the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at CNR Securities, LLC and Zazove Associates, as well as work outside finance in food service establishments such as Tha Joint Sushi and Basik Acai Cafe. RBC Rochdale serves a diverse client base including high net worth individuals, investment companies, and institutional investors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management with a multi-strategy investment approach that integrates quantitative modeling and fundamental analysis. The firm manages approximately $73 billion in assets and sponsors City National Rochdale mutual funds and interval funds.

Vishal Saluja is a financial advisor at Farther with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Indico Capital and Endurant Capital Management. Outside of finance, he participates in the management of Dhampur Biorganics, a sugar mill operation, attending quarterly meetings. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through a web and mobile platform and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, fixed income, and AI tools.

Daniel Tsai is a CFP® currently with Prime Capital Financial, bringing one year of industry experience. His prior roles include five years at Edelman Financial Engines and shorter tenures at RemoteLink Solutions, LLC and LPL Financial. Outside of advising, he is a certified notary. Prime Capital Financial is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, family office services, and specialized retirement plan support, employing a range of investment strategies and maintaining an affiliated tax advisory subsidiary.

Bernard Smit is a CFP® and ChFC® with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Walnut Creek Wealth Management, and Cetera Advisor Networks. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans through a large network of advisors. The firm employs a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management with both quantitative and fundamental research.

Trevor Stratton is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC, based in Oakland, CA. He has one year of industry experience and prior service in the United States Marine Corps. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in assets and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified, risk-class based allocations blending passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and a range of implementation tools and services.

Michael Gregg is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, LPL Financial, Cullen Financial Advisors, and Sagepoint Financial. He is also involved with Mariner Independent Advisor Network LLC, providing investment advisory services through this independent firm. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base including individuals, businesses, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm delivers advisory solutions through a network of investment adviser representatives who utilize a variety of custodians, strategists, and program vehicles tailored to client objectives.

Sora Araim is a financial advisor at Rockefeller Financial LLC with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, he is an employee at M I Architects, an architecture firm in Walnut Creek, CA. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, and family offices, as well as institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through its Private Advisor model and the Rockefeller Global Investment Management platform, and also operates as a registered broker-dealer providing securities transactions, insurance products, and investment banking services.

Robert Montierth is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Walnut Creek, California. He joined the firm in 2010, bringing prior experience as a third-party administrator of 401(k) and Defined Benefit retirement plans at Pension Specialists, Inc. His expertise focuses on retirement planning for clients in both the accumulation and distribution phases of life. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA). Robert earned a bachelor's degree in History with an emphasis on European Economics from Brigham Young University, graduating magna cum laude. He is fluent in French and has additional credentials as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional career, Robert is involved with the Boy Scouts of America and has served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He currently resides in Danville, California, with his wife Marisa and their three children.

Joel Van Hofwegen is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Farther since 2025 and previously held roles at Certus Wealth Management, MA Private Wealth, and Ameriprise Financial Services. 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 investment approach, utilizing proprietary model portfolios, algorithmic rebalancing, and a range of investment vehicles including ETFs, mutual funds, and independent managers.

Shailesh Sachdeva is a financial advisor at HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. with a Series 66 designation and experience at Silicon Valley Bank and HSBC Bank USA, N.A. He has been self-employed as managing partner of Sevene, LLC, a short-term rental property management business, since 2016. HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. offers managed account programs to individuals, retirement accounts, charitable organizations, and corporations, combining strategic and tactical asset allocation developed with HSBC Global Asset Management. The firm provides both client-directed and fully discretionary investment solutions across multiple program types and serves clients through assigned Investment Adviser Representatives.

Peter Johnson is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Ashfield Capital Partners, LLC for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Merritt Family Trust and is president of CityBridge Laguna Honda, a nonprofit organization supporting hospital patients. Cerity Partners is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, families, trusts, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of services such as investment management, financial planning, tax and insurance support, and access to alternative and private-market investments, emphasizing diversified asset allocation and customized portfolios.

Sean Stannard Stockton is a CFA® charterholder with two years of experience at Corient, following a 20-year tenure at Ensemble Capital Management, LLC. He is based in San Francisco, CA. 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 corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that integrates in-house strategies with third-party managers and uses risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.