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.

Haiqing Chen is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Chen held roles at Bank of America, Pacific Advisors, Guardian Life, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Eagle Strategies, and New York Life, among others. Chen serves as Treasurer and Board Member of the US Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley, where they assist with bookkeeping, event organization, and financial reporting to support the Chinese American business community. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

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.

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.

Donald Elliott is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Janus Henderson Investors, Cadaret, Grant & Co., and Wells Fargo Investments. He is involved with Elliott Family Wealth, a family business entity unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing various model portfolios and customized strategies.

Tyler Nguyen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, and Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Citigroup. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes offerings that incorporate ESG eligibility frameworks.

Nick Almasov is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in assisting high-net-worth clients with their financial decision-making. Prior to his current role, Nick served as a Wealth Financial Advisor at Bank of the West from 2016 to 2020 and as a Premier Banker at Wells Fargo from 2014 to 2016. He holds a California Insurance License.

Shelley Goglio is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 33 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1989 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research-driven, model-based asset allocation tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Thomas Boscardin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Local Eyes LLC, 90 Degrees West, and Don't Panic Production LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Braley is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Osaic. Prior to joining Osaic, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Foothill Securities, Inc. He is a managing partner of a holding company that acquired a building intended to become his office location. Osaic Wealth serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that includes financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting advisors with discretionary strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary investment models.

Lucas Orme is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients since 2024. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024. In his capacity as an Investment Consultant, Lucas focuses on helping individuals and families make informed financial decisions through personalized, goal-driven planning tailored to their unique circumstances. Lucas holds a California Insurance License, enabling him to provide comprehensive financial guidance. He emphasizes building enduring client relationships based on trust, transparency, and open communication. Lucas collaborates closely with clients to develop customized financial plans that adapt as their lives change.

Carmen Irving is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Scotts Valley, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working at Edward Jones since 2024, with prior roles at Pacific Home Design and SJ Kellerman & Associates. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lisa Rosenau is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Aptos, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing comprehensive written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with algorithmic automation to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Monica Carney is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, California, and has 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive asset management.

Valeriia Salazar is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Raymond James Financial Services and Juran Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in a catering business. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms with advisory services delivered primarily through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jon Hanson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following a one-year tenure at Lakin Spears LLP. He is based in Santa Cruz, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and utilizes structured financial planning tools as part of its process.