Matthew Lopez is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 12 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Questar Asset Management. Lopez is a member of Rotary International, where he participates in community service activities. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolios. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary strategies and third-party manager selection.

Jess Carkner is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, Carkner worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., KMS Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones. Outside of finance, Carkner serves as a volunteer firefighter for the Ben Lomond Fire District. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a multi-advisor platform and an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Hector Gonzalez is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc/Bank of America, and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA/Securities LLC. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Andreas Lindstrom is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following prior roles at E*TRADE Capital Management and E*Trade Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients by providing a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by structured discovery processes and proprietary investment modeling tools.

Mark Gerber is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2025 and previously spent four years with Edward Jones. Before entering financial services, Gerber held positions including service with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff. OSAIC Wealth serves both retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a wide range of client types and investment strategies.

Aaron Brandt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Galaham Zuanich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Zuanich serves as a lead instructor for investment and retirement courses at Cabrillo College. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Paige Rexrode is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Scotts Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Hilltop Securities Inc, and Waddell & Reed. She was also involved with Soroptimist International of Capitola by the Sea from 2016 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process utilizes centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, and it offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisors.

Eduardo Valero is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2021 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2020, having previously held roles at TIAA, Ocwen Financial, Fisher Investments, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, Valero has experience as a landlord managing rental property. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research through the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Samuel Dwyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 license and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Julie Tauriainen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 17 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is the CEO of Serendipity Securities, a support company based in Aptos, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and is noted for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Christine Ingesson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Tone Dai Tran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Capitola, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Tran worked at Bank of the West and BMO and has experience with Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, Tran is a business owner managing Koji Sake Lounge, a restaurant in San Jose, during weekend evenings. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment strategies, supported by technology tools, and is notable for its scale and breadth of financial activities alongside its advisory platform.

Jeremy Geels is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Capitola, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

John Anzaldua is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Cruz, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Chase Investment Services, Wamu Investments, Citicorp Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ercilia Donnelly is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, she worked at Securities America Advisors, Valley Wealth Strategies, LPL Financial, and National Planning Corporation. She is a co-trustee of the Connelly Family Trust and owns a business entity that supports the securities activity of her practice. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services through multiple affiliated entities.

Maggie Martin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and delivers services supported by its Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and modeling techniques.

Stacey Vander Kodde is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for seven years before joining Edward Jones in 2020. Outside of her advisory role, Stacey operates an Amazon influencer page. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products. The firm has a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Matthew George is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities based in Santa Cruz, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has recent experience at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to entering the financial industry, his background includes roles at Uber Technologies, Marriott International, and Starbucks Coffee Company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory process includes centralized due diligence and incorporates quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Jacob Young is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in financial advising. He is currently with OSAIC, where he has worked since 2024, following 15 years at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and eight years at Brecek & Young Advisors, Inc. He owns Jacob Young Financial, a firm involved in insurance sales and financial advising. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through multiple programs including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process uses model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.