Dukens Holmes Tallandier is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, they were involved with Bay Area Home Cleaning, a residential and commercial cleaning service they owned and managed. Dukens also served in the US Army Reserves from 2013 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Zana Lugo is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She brings extensive experience in financial advisory roles, having worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2025, Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2019 to 2020, Financial Advisor at Pettinelli Financial Partners from 2018 to 2019, Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2014 to 2018, and Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial from 2003 to 2013. Zana holds a California Insurance License and focuses on financial planning to help clients work towards goals important to them and their families. She values the opportunity to support clients on their financial journeys.

Brett Berry is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. His career includes positions at First Republic Investment Management and Bailard, Inc. Brett is based in Woodside, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative screens and qualitative research, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and an ESG eligibility framework.

Dominic Cavalieri is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Burlingame, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Parkside Technologies, Parkside Securities, and several media and public sector organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Michael Thompson is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently with OSAIC since 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Securities America Advisors and 1st Global Capital Corp. He is a trustee of multiple family trusts and operates an accounting practice. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, employing a model-based investment process with options for discretionary management, third-party managers, and alternative investments.

Matthew Mcgrouther is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Christopher Devcich is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Half Moon Bay, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Esfandiar Zartoshty is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Foster City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Pacific and Vector Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a wide range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides financial planning and asset management solutions through its network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing model portfolios and customized strategies supported by proprietary research and technology tools.

Scott Morris is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic since 2025 and previously spent 18 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to his advisory role, he offers fixed and indexed annuities as well as traditional life insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with options for discretionary strategies and third-party manager selection.

Thomas Befumo is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 10 years and operated Befumo Insurance Group, Inc. for 21 years. His background includes offering disability insurance, fixed annuities, traditional life insurance, and long-term care. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, providing brokerage and advisory services that include comprehensive financial planning and advisor-managed portfolios. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various strategies through a complex affiliate network and a platform influenced by private-equity ownership.

Cynthia Valencia is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked five years at Morgan Stanley before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of products and solutions.

Marina Perry is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of experience in the financial services industry. She currently works at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, where she has been affiliated with both Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its planning process.

Brian Immethun is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he was associated with Bank of America Merrill Lynch and has a background that includes roles outside the financial sector. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers and offers strategic asset allocation with options tailored for tax-sensitive investors.

Marianna Frederick Pauls is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets, Merrill, Planmember Securities Corporation, and Ameriprise. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Charlotte Lee is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments prior to joining Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory work, she is a sole proprietor of a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, emphasizing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Olivia Peng is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she was a partner at Flamingo Staging LLC, a home staging business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC division provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a variety of fund advisory services and model portfolios while maintaining oversight controls and addressing conflicts of interest.

Stephanie Hsu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has been serving clients since 2018. She focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that address clients' individual goals and changing market conditions, offering access to investment insights and banking solutions through Merrill and Bank of America. Stephanie works closely with clients to develop strategies in areas such as college education planning, family wealth management, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. A Bay Area native born and raised in San Mateo, Stephanie graduated from Santa Clara University with a Bachelor's Degree, earning President's and Magna Cum Laude awards in Finance, Economics, and Real Estate. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Her approach to financial advising emphasizes intentionality and purpose in portfolio recommendations, prioritizing her clients' best interests. Outside of her professional role, Stephanie engages with her community through volunteering and dedicates time to personal interests including adventure sports, camping, hiking, pottery, skiing, traveling, and yoga. She values spending time with family, friends, and clients.

Roland Bergman is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2009. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services, FSC Securities Corporation, and LPL Financial. Bergman is also involved with advisory activities at Gateway Financial Advisors, LLC and CIRA. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutions, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages a multi-billion dollar asset base across multiple platforms and custodians.

John Parsons is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera and operating his own firms, Parsons Wealth Management and Parsons Financial Advisors. He also manages Parsons Accounting and Tax Services, which provides tax preparation and accounting services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Laura Olson is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Thrivent Investment Management, Concorde Asset Management, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of her advisory work, Olson is engaged as a pet sitter through Rover. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.