Peter Mu is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Wealth Cairn, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He is also licensed to sell insurance products as part of his professional activities. Wealth Cairn provides advisory services to institutional and individual clients, specializing in portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning. The firm employs a long-term investment approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and often implements strategies through third-party managers with ongoing due diligence.

James Ward is a CFP® with 4 years of experience in financial advising and is the sole advisor at J Ward Financial in Morgan Hill, CA. He has a background in legal and real estate fields, operating an estate-planning and elder-law practice as well as a real estate business. Ward also holds licenses related to insurance and broker-dealer activities outside his advisory role. J Ward Financial provides discretionary investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, and trusts. The firm focuses on asset-allocation strategies tailored to clients’ circumstances and regularly reviews portfolios every one to three months, often utilizing third-party managers such as FPAS and Dimensional.

Michael Garber is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and the principal of Michael Garber Financial Planning, an independent advisory firm. He has worked at Keysight Technologies, Inc. since 2014 in an internal organizational consultant role focused on sales skills development. Michael Garber Financial Planning serves individuals and families through a fee-only, independent model offering comprehensive financial planning, investment consulting, tax preparation, estate-plan review, risk management, and small-business planning. The firm emphasizes a long-term, cost-minimizing investment approach using passive vehicles and operates on a retainer- and project-based fee structure without discretionary trading authority or acceptance of commissions.

Alex Baier is a CFP® with 10 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Foresters Financial Services before joining RLS Private Wealth Consulting, Inc. in 2025. Baier holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. RLS Private Wealth Consulting provides family office and comprehensive planning services to families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers investment consulting and holistic wealth-planning advice, emphasizing operational and governance functions beyond typical planning services.

Rhonda Staelgraeve Secor is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at RLS Private Wealth Consulting, Inc. since 2016. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is an advisory board member of Monterey County Bank. RLS Private Wealth Consulting provides family office and comprehensive planning services to families, business owners, and high-net-worth clients. The firm offers investment consulting and holistic wealth-planning advice, emphasizing operational and governance functions alongside portfolio analysis and coordination with third-party investment managers.

David Faulk is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is the principal at Montage Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2020, and he also serves as president of Montage Tax, a separate tax preparation and planning firm. Prior to founding Montage Financial Advisors, he was with Johanson Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years. Montage Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and project-based financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, and coordinates closely with clients’ tax and legal professionals.

Charles Stermetz is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently operating as the sole advisor at EquityFTW. His prior experience includes roles at Moss Adams, Blue Barn Wealth, Utah Valley University, and Northwestern Mutual. Equity For The Win offers fee-only financial planning and educational seminars to individuals and businesses, focusing on delivering written financial plans without managing or monitoring client accounts. The firm emphasizes personalized asset allocation and equity compensation analysis, serving a small client roster through project-based and hourly fees.

Kelly Monroe is a financial advisor at Keystone Advisory Group with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Keystone since 2013. In addition to her advisory role, Monroe teaches federal employee benefits through the FERS Blueprint training program. Keystone Advisory Group serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management within a wrap fee program, combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with a long-term investment approach.

Cody Beaumont is a CFP® professional at HFG Advisors, Inc. with four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Rosewood Family Advisors LLP and Moss Adams LLP. Beaumont is also employed as a financial planner at HFG Trust LLC, a trust company affiliated with his firm. HFG Advisors, Inc. provides fee-based investment management and financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, primarily using low-cost ETFs and institutional mutual funds, with tailored client-directed customizations and a notable affiliation with HFG Trust, LLC.

Mark Taylan is a financial advisor with Eastsound Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advisors 360 LLC, Guaranteed Rate Inc, and Direct Mortgage Funding Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors of FAREPA, a Silicon Valley trade organization for real estate professionals, contributing to industry education and networking without compensation. Eastsound Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with strategic and tactical asset allocation to manage portfolios across various securities and may act as a sub-advisor and signal provider to other investment advisers.

Michael Parkin II is a financial advisor at Secure Investment Management, LLC with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Secure Investment Management, he worked at Hesai, Inc. and Veoldyne Lidar, Inc. He is also an insurance agent involved in selling fixed insurance products. Secure Investment Management serves individuals, business entities, trusts, and estates with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and separately managed account solutions. The firm employs a quantitative, factor-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and direct indexing tailored to client objectives.

James Mcevoy is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Eastsound Capital Advisors, LLC and has previously worked at Individual Asset Management and Concert Wealth Management, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, McEvoy owns and operates Cross Border Planning, a Belgian-registered licensed insurance brokerage specializing in life insurance and pension products. Eastsound Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with strategic and tactical asset allocation to construct diversified portfolios.

Cole Silva is a financial advisor at Creative Financial Designs, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several organizations, including Hope Services, a nonprofit social services provider where he serves as a substitute job coach. Creative Financial Designs serves individual clients, corporate and institutional investors, and employer retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting using asset-class model allocations across a range of risk objectives.

Larry Chavez is a financial advisor with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. in Gilroy, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Creative Financial Designs since 2016 and is also involved in Christian Wealth Management as an investment professional. Creative Financial Designs serves a diverse client base including individuals, charitable organizations, corporate clients, and employer retirement plans, offering a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and includes Biblical Responsible Investing strategies alongside traditional and tactical portfolio options.

Michael Graef is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Creative Financial Designs, Inc. in Gilroy, CA. He holds minority ownership and serves as a corporate officer at Inspire Investing, LLC, and is fully owned sole proprietor of Christian Wealth Management, a financial planning practice. Creative Financial Designs serves individual, charitable, corporate, and retirement plan clients with a range of investment management and financial planning services. The firm employs asset-class model allocations informed by third-party research and offers various strategies including Biblical Responsible Investing.

Kristina Sabbatini is a financial advisor at Legacy Wealth Management, LLC with 9 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lion Street Advisors, Ameritas Investment Corp, and Ronald G. Pray Company. Outside of advising, she is active in insurance sales, providing life and disability insurance to clients. Legacy Wealth Management serves individual clients across wealth levels, charitable organizations, and business entities by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of in-house model allocations and third-party managers, including alternative and illiquid investments, to tailor strategies based on client objectives and risk tolerance.

Jeffrey Cougoule is a financial advisor at Citizens Securities, Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at notable firms including JP Morgan Chase Bank and First Republic Investment Management. Citizens Securities serves a broad retail client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors and individual retirement plans. The firm offers investment advisory programs alongside brokerage and insurance services, with a focus on ETF-based portfolios through its digital advisory program and a separate Managed Account program.

Thomas Montoya is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining HTK, he held roles at California Baptist University and Integrated Financial Benefits, among other positions. Outside of financial services, he has experience in the food service industry, including work at Chaam Eatery and Country Waffles. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services, working with third-party asset managers and providing both discretionary and non-discretionary account options.

Jeffrey Orth is a financial advisor at Hornor, Townsend & Kent, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 63 license. Orth has been affiliated with Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company and Hornor, Townsend & Kent since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is the proprietor of an insurance brokerage specializing in multi-line insurance products and serves as a board member of Gavilan College and a director of the Gilroy Downtown Business Association. Hornor, Townsend & Kent serves individuals, trusts, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans, offering advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm operates both advisory and broker-dealer services, managing approximately $8.37 billion in discretionary assets under management through third-party asset manager relationships.

Michael Napoli is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Strategic Wealth Advisor Group, LPL Financial, and Stratos Wealth Partners. He is also involved with Nexa Mortgage, referring clients to mortgage services to assist with refinancing and new purchase loans. Private Advisor Group serves a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, and charitable organizations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting through a variety of advisory programs and third-party asset managers. The firm supports a range of investment approaches and provides access to multiple custodians and model strategists.