Karen Spencer is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2013. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distributes mutual funds and alternative products while leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Romeo Margot Picquendar is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Romeo provides affluent clients with personalized investment strategies that address a broad range of financial needs, including investment planning, retirement and estate planning, college planning, and asset and liability management. By collaborating closely with a team of Merrill specialists, Romeo delivers customized financial recommendations aimed at helping clients make informed decisions aligned with their evolving market conditions and personal circumstances. Romeo began a career in finance after earning a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Maryland. Romeo holds the designation of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential, demonstrating professional expertise in comprehensive financial planning and investment advisory services. Committed to community involvement, Romeo embraces the Merrill tradition of volunteering and engaging with local organizations. This dedication reflects a broader philosophy of working collaboratively one-on-one with clients to develop tailored financial strategies designed to support their long-term goals.

Dieter Ramaekers is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. since 2016. He is a co-owner of Adint Associates LLC, which owns the office space where he works, and leads a marketing team through Adint, Ramaekers and Associates. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary investment consulting and supports a large network of advisors with specialized programs in municipal finance and employer retirement plans.

Sabin Alibrandi is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at OSAIC since 2024. His previous experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Cetera Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory duties, he serves as treasurer for Santa Cruz County Lacrosse, a volunteer board position. OSAIC is a multi-advisor platform serving retail and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through diverse programs and third-party manager options.

Kevin Mize is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously spent 15 years at Morgan Stanley in various capacities, including nine years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of advisory work, he owns Earthrise Real Estate, LLC, which holds a building intended as the future site of his Raymond James branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

Roger Evans is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked with the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client planning needs.

Ryan Cole is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at Fisher Investments and combined positions at Wells Fargo bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its private bank since 2025. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Samineh Shaeghi is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2023. Her prior experience includes nine years at Bancwest Investment Services, Inc. and two years at Fidelity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports over 22,900 advisors and manages more than $819 billion in discretionary assets, offering customizable investment strategies and multiple non-advisory financial services.

John Cole is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor and owner of Calidus Vineyard, an agricultural business in Calistoga, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Jennifer Smith is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2024. She has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having previously served as a Senior Wealth Management Associate at UBS Financial Services from 2020 to 2024, and as Vice President - Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 1994 to 2020. Her professional approach involves understanding clients' goals, values, and lifetime aspirations to develop holistic financial plans. She emphasizes the importance of regular plan reviews to accommodate any changes in clients' circumstances. Jennifer holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional career, Jennifer enjoys cooking and baking, participating in family activities, exploring culinary interests, attending social events with friends, listening to music, and traveling.

Trevor Strudley is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He serves as a board member and finance committee member of the Cabrillo College Foundation and is the author of *Tech Success: How Technology Executives and their Families Manage Meaningful Wealth*. He is also CEO of Stiles-Strudley Inc., a concierge wealth management services company affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Ryan Bennett is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Capitola, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors. The firm manages around $1.01 trillion in assets under management and provides services including tax-efficient strategies and access to affiliated mutual funds.

Mary Bellizzi is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in small group medical insurance and rents a room in her home. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning focused on a broad range of financial topics, with planning services delivered separately from portfolio management.

Marika Somorjai is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2010 and previously at Woodbury Financial Services and FSC Securities Corporation. Outside of financial advising, she owns a retail skincare business, Marika Skin Care. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a broad network of financial professionals. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Tristan Kass is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, also serving at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Ivor Thomas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Scotts Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Agustin Ramirez is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with San Andreas Regional Center, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Joseph Winslow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 36 years of industry experience. He worked for over 28 years at Link Allen and Associates, Securian Financial Services, Inc., and Minnesota Life Insurance Co before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Outside of advisory services, he is involved as an insurance agent and is active with a corporate business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Robert Galindo Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017 and previously held roles at The Planners Network, National Planning Corporation, and Ameriprise, among others. Since 2008, he has been involved with the Metropolitan Adult Education Program. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Simon Bonilla is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley since 2020, as well as previous positions at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning program.