Sumer Tatangelo is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate firms since 2015. Tatangelo is based in Campbell, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a Premier Retirement Income service designed for clients nearing or in retirement, providing customized planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Talin Shaheen is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., Shaheen held positions at JPMorgan Chase and Premierone Credit Union. Outside of finance, Shaheen worked in the food service industry and has experience in education. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Shana Hudson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Morgan Hill, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 33 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 1993. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach includes tax-aware withdrawal strategies and uses proprietary research and third-party data within a defined investment framework.

Daljibhai Chaudhari is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and also has experience at Wells Fargo Bank, NA dating back to 2018. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in roles including at Global Space Web Tech Pvt Ltd and Costa Coffee. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Farkouh is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Jose, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2003. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service focused on clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide annual, non-discretionary retirement recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Carlton Pace is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including City National Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Based in San Jose, CA, he has been with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2018. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, along with integrated capital-markets capabilities.

Thomas Blakeley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines internal research with third-party analytics to offer diversified investment solutions and provides a range of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Thomas Vanderzwaag is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at National Planning Corporation from 2014 to 2017. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Thuy Le is a financial advisor with Ameriprise based in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Le serves on the Board of Directors for the American Beethoven Society and is a trustee at San Jose State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized retirement income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Haley Rudee is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a diverse background including roles at University Carlos III of Madrid, California Closets, and work with private families. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services tailored by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Barbara Littlepage is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. She has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the board of the Gamma Eta House Corporation of Delta Gamma. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Diego Llano is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He specializes in providing thoughtful guidance and partnership to his clients, focusing on understanding their individual goals and values to build tailored financial strategies. Diego supports clients through various financial scenarios, including market fluctuations, retirement planning, and significant life changes. He has accumulated experience in the financial services industry through prior positions as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2024 to 2025, a Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2021 to 2024, and a Private Client Banker at J.P. Morgan Chase between 2019 and 2021. Diego holds a California Insurance License, adding to his professional qualifications. Outside of his professional career, Diego engages in activities related to family, fitness, movies, music, parenthood, and surfing.

Jeffrey Alejandro Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Raymond James Financial Services, Addison Avenue Investment Services, and First Tech Federal Credit Union. He is also a partner in his wife's skincare business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Caroline Brodersen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 42 years of industry experience, all spent with UBS since 1984. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and is based in San Jose, CA. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Bryon Botsford is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Citigroup Global Markets, Barclays Capital, and Lehman Brothers. He serves as a board member of the Tall Trees Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Palo Alto, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured processes and proprietary planning tools.

Neerja Bhargava is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Yihua Xie is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Schwab in 2025, Xie worked at Merrill Lynch for six years and at Glory Global Trade & Investment Inc for four years. Outside of advising, Xie provides in-home service support to care for a family member. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Kenneth Sparling is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has served as an instructor at Golden Gate University since 1994. Outside of advisory work, he manages a real estate-related business under TTDS, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm employs research and analytics to guide portfolio construction and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of more than 14,000 advisors.

Joy Verzosa is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2018, serving in various roles including Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant before her current position. Joy has worked in the financial industry for 15 years, bringing extensive experience in financial consulting and relationship management. Her professional background includes positions at JPMorgan Chase as a Private Client Banker and Assistant Vice President, as well as roles at Keypoint Credit Union and Wells Fargo Bank. Joy holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial planning and client advisement. Outside of her professional career, Joy enjoys hiking, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with her pets.

William Zurn is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 33 years of experience in the financial services industry. He provides advice and service aimed at helping clients grow, preserve, and transfer wealth. Bill focuses on building enduring client relationships founded on trust, integrity, and understanding of individual goals. He takes a comprehensive, goals-based approach to wealth management, designing, implementing, and monitoring customized strategies for executives, entrepreneurs, and business owners. His areas of expertise include retirement plan design such as profit-sharing, defined-benefit, and 401(k) plans, stock-option and deferred-compensation strategies, and business succession planning. He is a Portfolio Manager designated in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program, offering personalized investment management tailored to clients' objectives. Bill earned a Bachelor of Business Psychology from Palo Alto University and a Master of Science in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. He holds multiple advanced designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), and is a Portfolio Investment Manager. Before joining Merrill Lynch, he spent 17 years at Wells Fargo Advisors and held advisory positions at Bank of America Investment Services, UBS/PaineWebber, and Great Western Investment Services. He is a member of the Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce and lives in Los Gatos, California, with his wife, Debora. Together, they are involved in the community and spend time with their four adult children.