Zachary Brown is a CFP® professional with 21 years of experience at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Brown serves on the Pacific Collegiate Foundation Santa Cruz Endowment Fund Committee, assisting with investment and distribution decisions for the organization's funds. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Jon Johiro is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 33 years of industry experience. His prior firms include First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities, where he worked for a combined 28 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and general manager of Kiferline, LLC, a commercial real estate business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform with options ranging from model portfolios to bespoke strategies.

Morgan Marshall is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they have been working since 2025. Their role involves empowering clients to make informed financial decisions by understanding their unique situations and employing a holistic planning approach. Morgan's objective is to simplify financial planning to help clients achieve peace of mind and progress towards their goals. Morgan has held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2024-2025), Relationship Manager (2023-2024), and Financial Representative (2022-2023). Prior to joining Fidelity, Morgan gained experience as a Financial Services Intern at CJ Advisory in 2021. They hold a California Insurance License. Outside of their professional career, Morgan has interests in board games, movies, music, and caring for pets.

Jonathan Barr is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and Wfg before joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

David Cruz Castellanos is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2015, with a brief employment gap from 2017 to 2018. Based in San Jose, CA, he currently serves clients through J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Ajay Kirpekar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Saratoga, California, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Principal Financial, University of California, Northrop Grumman, and RiversideRE. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Paul Peterson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and JPMorgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Chiapei Lin is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, Lin worked with Avantax Insurance and Investment Services from 2019 to 2025 and at 1st Global Capital Corp from 2017 to 2019. Outside of advising, Lin is a member of an LLC that manages rental real estate housing his CPA firm and related entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers across various program structures and custodial relationships.

David Briones is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and U.S. Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant basketball coach at Saint Andrew's Episcopal School. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Ian Mc Collam is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at UBS Group AG, Swenson Builders Inc., Golden State Activewear, and the University of Colorado at Boulder. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm’s advisory network employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Mark Radesic is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with several entities within the Raymond James network since 2021 and previously with Unionbanc Investment Services. Outside his advisory role, he serves as an officer in a support company, WAMG & Co Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides comprehensive financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through its advisory programs while supporting specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Molly Newborn is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley in various capacities. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent contractor in editing and is also involved in portrait modeling. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Eduardo Aguirre is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo and a seven-year tenure at Uber, where he also worked as a driver in the transportation sector. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory services with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Homa Jahanian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked at IHSS and various insurance carriers, including Waddell & Reed. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from both in-house and third-party sources.

Jay Kashyap is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. Prior to this role, he worked as an Assistant Vice President Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2021. Jay's professional focus is on simplifying financial planning and empowering clients to protect and grow their wealth through tailored, holistic strategies. He holds a California Insurance License, which complements his expertise in financial consulting. Jay aims to build enduring client relationships based on trust, transparency, and measurable success. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys biking, family activities, football, pets, swimming, and yoga.

Iva Kordes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She has worked previously at Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. Kordes holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in San Jose, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jacob Willet is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, California, where he has worked since 2019. He has a total of four years of industry experience, including four years at Anderson Christie, Inc. Willet serves as a school board member for Happy Valley Elementary School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models for client financial plans.

Brian Hsieh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously operated his own firm, Brian V Hsieh Inc, and was involved with Marquez & Hsieh, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he has served in youth sports organizations, including the Santa Teresa Little League and Almaden Valley Youth Athletic Association. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and access to model portfolios and research, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Benjamin Aslan is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020, and previously spent eight years at UBS Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and proprietary tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brighton Sugimura is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brighton held various positions in education and accounting-related roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage funds.