Russell Blockhus is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a goals-based wealth management approach that is holistic and proactive, emphasizing tax efficiency, multi-generational estate strategies, and securities-based lending solutions. Russell's practice focuses on guiding clients who hold concentrated stock positions, helping them diversify thoughtfully and tax-efficiently through systematic planning, hedging strategies, exchange funds, and customized lending solutions. Coming from a family with a background in real estate and accounting, Russell integrates these strengths to design wealth strategies that align with clients' tax sensitivities, evolving priorities, and long-term objectives. He partners closely with real estate professionals to identify tax-efficient lending options for various property types and delivers tailored financial education seminars to clients, real estate professionals, and businesses, including employee benefits optimization and sustainable investing topics. Russell holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oregon and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and participates in community involvement with the Ronald McDonald House. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, spending time with family, and following sports teams such as the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, and Manchester United.

Larry Shaw is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Justin Evans serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. In this capacity, he leads a team of associates focused on delivering financial planning services to clients. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Justin held the position of Executive Director and Market Director at J.P. Morgan from 2018 to 2022. He maintains a California Insurance License.

Deidra Geraghty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Carlos, CA, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advice based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Daniel Huston is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Chequers Financial Management LLC and David White & Associates, and he spent four years in full-time education prior to his advisory career. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Usha Gurazada is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fremont, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. Her other business activities include sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through model-driven strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through well-known providers.

Steven Daniels is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a long tenure at Citigroup Global Markets from 1983 to 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Daniels has ownership interests in several rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services and financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and a formal discovery process to develop tailored financial plans that clients implement and update independently.

Jane Chen is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following a 14-year tenure at Scottrade, Inc. 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 a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jasmin Martinez serves as Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments since 2026. She is a Certified Financial Planner® with over ten years of experience in the financial services industry. Her professional experience includes roles such as Financial Consultant and Vice President, Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, as well as Senior Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Jasmin engages in activities such as kayaking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, caring for pets, traveling, and volunteering.

Colin Dasanjh is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several residential rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to support its advisory process and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Todd Gemmer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He serves as a member of the Burlingame Measure I Citizens Oversight Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and analytical tools but generally does not provide individual security recommendations within standalone plans.

Jesse Waters is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in San Mateo, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks, Voya Financial Advisors, Bank of America, and Merrill. Waters is also involved with his own entity, jessewatersfinancial LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Geoffrey Bernal is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Redwood City, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016, and MetLife Securities Inc. from 2015 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides collaborative annual financial planning engagements and a range of programs including wrap and money-manager options, along with educational seminars.

Jessica Tufte is a financial advisor at Cetera with 14 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and Craft and Fire Taproom, as well as a registered administrative assistant role at Rosenblatt Advisors. She is also a commissioned notary public. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Ka Man Au is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Lam is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple tenures at Morgan Stanley and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by 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 services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Nick Simon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he serves as an advocate for clients to ensure their financial plans are personalized to support their individual goals. Prior to his current position, Nick worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024, and briefly as a Relationship Manager at the same firm in 2022. He also has experience as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2021 to 2022 and as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2019 to 2021. Nick holds a California Insurance License.

Keng Sheng Wen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Maarten Koornwinder is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a 12-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Based in Menlo Park, CA, he has been with Morgan Stanley for over a decade in various roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling in its process.

Alexander Carter is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2011, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant. In his current role, he partners with families to collaborate on all areas of financial decision-making, focusing on developing sound investment strategies and comprehensive financial planning. Throughout his career at Fidelity Investments, Alexander has built experience in investment consulting and financial advising. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in financial services. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Alexander's personal interests include golf, snowboarding, and swimming.