Sumer Tatangelo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Tatangelo has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2015. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research-driven modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

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 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1993. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, personalized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

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 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is based in San Jose, CA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs offering portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services. The firm customizes strategies to clients’ risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Thomas Blakeley is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory work, he co-owns a rental property in Santa Clara, California, with his spouse. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Thomas Vanderzwaag is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He worked at National Planning Corporation for three years before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Vanderzwaag is also involved with VZ Financial, a separate business entity used for payroll purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA. She joined UBS in 2025 and has prior experience in various roles, including work with private families and at University Carlos III of Madrid. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm operates across wealth management, institutional trading, and capital markets services.

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 with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Tech Federal Credit Union and Addison Avenue Investment Services. Outside of advising, he is a partner in a skincare business. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs including municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

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 with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2020, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for 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 serving individuals and institutional clients with customized financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes advanced modeling tools to support client financial strategies.

Neerja Bhargava is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 certifications and has 13 years of industry experience, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC 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 combines research from its investment institute and third-party sources to provide diversified investment solutions within a broad platform of brokerage and advisory services.

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 bringing 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. 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 employs research and analytics to guide investment decisions and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

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.