Luke Maura is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc, The Benchmark Company, LLC, and Charles Schwab. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Yadira Luna is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to develop tailored financial plans that emphasize tax-efficient investing. She utilizes Fidelity's extensive resources alongside her experience to co-create personalized financial roadmaps aimed at supporting her clients' families' financial well-being and long-term goals. Yadira has over 15 years of experience in banking and investments, having held various roles including Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and Client Relationship Associate at American Century Investments. Her background also includes positions in sales, service management, and accounting within the financial sector. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Yadira enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach and lake, camping, family activities, parenthood, and reading.

Nick Pagonis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Sebastien Alezeau is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and has also worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Noah White is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Atlantic Union Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Russell Blockhus is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a goals-based wealth management approach that is holistic and proactive, emphasizing tax efficiency, multi-generational estate strategies, and securities-based lending solutions. Russell's practice focuses on guiding clients who hold concentrated stock positions, helping them diversify thoughtfully and tax-efficiently through systematic planning, hedging strategies, exchange funds, and customized lending solutions. Coming from a family with a background in real estate and accounting, Russell integrates these strengths to design wealth strategies that align with clients' tax sensitivities, evolving priorities, and long-term objectives. He partners closely with real estate professionals to identify tax-efficient lending options for various property types and delivers tailored financial education seminars to clients, real estate professionals, and businesses, including employee benefits optimization and sustainable investing topics. Russell holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oregon and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and participates in community involvement with the Ronald McDonald House. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, spending time with family, and following sports teams such as the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, and Manchester United.

Justin Evans serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. In this capacity, he leads a team of associates focused on delivering financial planning services to clients. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Justin held the position of Executive Director and Market Director at J.P. Morgan from 2018 to 2022. He maintains a California Insurance License.

Calvin Watt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, California, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor involved in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and a variety of investment and financial products.

Usha Gurazada is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fremont, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she may receive non-investment related compensation for part-time referrals of home security, automation products, and other home-related services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supported by custodial services from Pershing.

Farzad Raufi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with individuals and families to develop personalized investment and wealth management strategies tailored to their financial goals. He focuses on understanding each client's unique financial situation to provide customized guidance and planning support. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Farzad worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to offer comprehensive financial advice. Outside of his professional work, Farzad has interests in art, family activities, food, golf, hiking, and traveling.

Joseph Runyan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Cupertino, CA, with seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

William Lloyd is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since joining the firm in 2007. He began his financial advisory career in 1997 with Prudential Securities. He works alongside partners focusing on assisting individuals and families in managing their financial lives, with services including investing, tax minimization strategies, estate planning, insurance, annuities, and financing solutions through Bank of America, N.A. William holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the University of San Francisco. He is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute and has earned the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation after completing its educational component through the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. Additionally, he holds the designations of Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Before his career in wealth management, William worked in the golf industry as an instructor and retail manager for nearly a decade. He is a native of San Jose, California, and enjoys baseball, basketball, golfing, photography, and spending time with his family.

Vikram Kohli is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports.

Yajing Qiu is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Milpitas, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Jitendra Mehta is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals. He holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jitendra has completed a Non Accredited Certificate Program from UC Santa Cruz in Personal Financial Planning.

Paritosh Rajora is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities, LLC, and Principal Life Insurance companies. He is based in San Jose, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management arrangements, and a range of brokerage and insurance products via an integrated platform.

Colleen Harris is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Atop Inthamala is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Morgan Stanley. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Inthamala worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2016 to 2022 and has experience outside the financial industry through a role at Min Sok Chon, a Korean bar and restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a range of investment programs, utilizing structured planning tools and market modeling techniques.

Lauren Gray is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She provides goals-based wealth management services to affluent families, accomplished professionals, and successful business owners. Alongside a team of specialists, she offers advice and guidance based on clients' goals and priorities, focusing on the investor at the center of financial strategies. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, tax minimization, and retirement income. Lauren utilizes a comprehensive approach that begins with defining and prioritizing financial goals across health, home, family, leisure, giving, work, and finance. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is a member of professional organizations such as CREWSV and NAWBO, and participates in community involvement with the Silicon Valley Humane Society and Soroptimist International of Santa Clara Silicon Valley. Outside of her professional work, Lauren enjoys biking, scuba diving, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Hugh Wong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in 2021, he worked at WealthSetter and South Bay Advisors, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are offered on a non-discretionary basis, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.