Philip Drews is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMORGAN Chase Bank, where he spent over a decade before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm's advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Natalie Smith is a financial advisor at Osaic with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Architectural Facades. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporations and charitable organizations through a wide network of financial advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across various asset classes.

David Vanderzwaag is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 license and having 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation and Whjr Associates, each for about ten years. Vanderzwaag also owns Vander Zwaag Financial, Inc., an investment-related business operating as a DBA for his LPL practice. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Keith France is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously held roles at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and M&I Financial Advisors. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Mark Grisedale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morgan Hill, CA, holding a Series 63 license and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner and veterinarian. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Justin Hannah is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is self-employed as a handyman. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers portfolio services supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Omar Maslic is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including PNC Investments and BBVA Securities Inc. prior to his current role. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Karl James Thoeni is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gilroy, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small business focused on sharpening knives and tools. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Pierre Robin Dualan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2011. His background includes a seven-year tenure with the Golden State Warriors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Luann Lauesen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Watsonville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience, all with her current firm since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Heights Market Partnership, which manages a property related to a former grocery store owned by the partnership. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Jacqueline Carrillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bay Federal Credit Union, Edward Jones, RBC Capital Markets, Merrill, B|O|S, and National Planning Corporation. She currently provides investment services in connection with Bay Federal Credit Union as part of her practice at LPL Financial. 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 financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Ruth Freitas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with BancWest Investment Services and Bank of the West since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Bradley Ledwith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of advisory work, Ledwith is a self-published author and has served as an executive producer on production projects. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Mario Fitoria is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Jose, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2025. Prior to that, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America. Outside of finance, he is also involved in the entertainment industry as a weekend club DJ and music producer. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations and foundations, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Anna Jacobs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked with Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 16 years and has been involved in various roles including insurance agencies and property management. Outside of her advisory work, she has engaged in rental property management and served on a homeowners association board. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing model portfolios and third-party subadvisors, and supports its advisors with advanced operational and research tools.

Rodney Acord is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation from 1995 to 2025. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in fixed and indexed annuity sales through an insurance agency he owns. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various asset-allocation and portfolio management tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including third-party money managers and unified managed accounts.

Alan Williamson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2006, with prior experience at Axa Advisors and Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an ecclesiastical leader for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and acts as an administrator or executor of estates and trusts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of investment programs, including third-party and LPL-sponsored advisory models, focusing on matching client needs with appropriate program models or discretionary managers.

Marika Somorjai is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2010. Outside of advising, she owns Marika Skin Care, a retail sales business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and custody platforms.

Haiqing Chen is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. Chen holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including Bank of America, Pacific Advisors, and New York Life. Outside of advising, Chen serves as Treasurer and a board member for the US Chamber of Commerce Silicon Valley, where they assist with bookkeeping, event organization, and financial reporting. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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.