Thomas Wynn is a financial advisor with Wynn Capital Management, LLC in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wynn Capital Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Wynn is a member of Angels by the Sea, an investment group focused on high-risk, early-stage startups in the Santa Cruz area. Wynn Capital Management serves individuals, households, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm employs an investment approach based on academic research, emphasizing globally diversified, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, along with defined-risk options strategies and private placement opportunities for accredited investors.

Jeremy Nadel is a financial advisor at Nadel Private Wealth LLC in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes a year at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and five years at Delta Agricultural Holdings. Nadel Private Wealth serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and small-business consulting, including bookkeeping and QuickBooks support. The firm employs a range of investment analysis methods and strategies, manages a very small client roster, and offers services uncommon for its size, such as business consulting and maintaining additional staff.

Scott Pearring is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Seek First Inc., where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at Expand Financial Group, LLC, G.A. Repple & Company, and David Bennett - Financial Firm. Mr. Pearring is also an insurance agent appointed with various insurance companies to receive trail commissions but does not write new policies. Seek First Inc. serves individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals, by offering discretionary portfolio management combined with a consulting program that integrates financial, tax, estate, and insurance planning. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to develop strategic, buy-and-hold asset allocations tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

Maksat Stamakunov is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Israilov Financial and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Britannia Global Markets and Dolfin Financial UK, with two sabbaticals during his career. Israilov Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and non-discretionary investment advisory services, focusing on a fee-only model that uses low-cost index funds and ETFs combined with tailored portfolio recommendations. The firm operates with a small team of two principals and emphasizes personalized service without custody of client assets or commission-based compensation.

Philip Nisonger is a financial advisor at Safe Money Inc. with 51 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at HD Vest Investment Services and HD Vest Insurance Agency Inc. Nisonger is also the owner and sole proprietor of Anomalous Business Systems Inc., a tax preparation and accounting service. Safe Money Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on building individualized Investment Policy Statements and monitoring accounts regularly. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with a long-term trading horizon.

Peter Johnson is a financial advisor with PWJohnson Wealth & Legacy, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at PWJohnson Wealth Management and OneAscent Financial Services LLC before joining his current firm in 2020. Outside of advising, Mr. Johnson serves as President of AdvisorPress, Inc., a publisher focused on personal financial planning information and public financial literacy events. PWJohnson Wealth & Legacy provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small business retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, adaptive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and behavioral finance, operating mainly on a non-discretionary basis with an emphasis on tailored, ongoing planning and family legacy facilitation.

David Faulk is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is the principal at Montage Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2020, and he also serves as president of Montage Tax, a separate tax preparation and planning firm. Prior to founding Montage Financial Advisors, he was with Johanson Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years. Montage Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and project-based financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, and coordinates closely with clients’ tax and legal professionals.

Anna Sergunina is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with MainStreet Financial Planning, Inc. since 2014 and also owns Anna Sergunina Media LLC. MainStreet Financial Planning provides fee-only, advice-only financial planning and consultation services to individuals, families, business owners, and nonprofit employers. The firm emphasizes long-term, low-cost passive investing and delivers multi-session planning engagements, educational seminars, and employer-facing workshops.

Nilima Agrawal is a financial advisor at Safe Money Inc. based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Anomalous Business Systems. Outside of advisory services, she provides tax preparation for individual and corporate clients. Safe Money Inc. offers discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on individualized Investment Policy Statements and regular account monitoring. The firm combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with a long-term trading horizon, recommending a range of investment products including mutual funds, fixed-income securities, and real estate funds.

David Hildreth is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Altos Financial Management, LLC since 1993. He also owns and operates an insurance brokerage focused on life, health, long-term care, disability, and fixed annuities. Altos Financial Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and investment-related research and planning. The firm manages diversified portfolios using macroeconomic indicators and employs a hands-on, tailored approach with a small client base.

Yanjuan Huang is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Vienna Asset Management LLC. Prior to founding Vienna Asset Management, Huang worked at UBS Financial Services and Western International Securities. She also operates a licensed insurance practice as a sole proprietor. Vienna Asset Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm manages approximately $256.5 million in assets, implementing tailored investment strategies that include fundamental analysis, derivatives, and international exposures.

Christine Mason is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC and has previously worked at Regent Wealth Management. In addition to her advisory role, she is an agent involved in the sale of commissionable insurance products through an affiliated insurance agency. Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients and retirement plans, as well as corporations and employee benefit plans. The firm customizes portfolio allocations using fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis and offers discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and access to model-portfolio solutions implemented on a wrap-fee platform.

Christopher Thomas is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Align Wealth Management, LLC and is also the sole owner of Thomas & Company CPA, a San Jose-based accounting firm. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Vantage Wealth Management LLC. Align Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, pension and 401(k) consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a documented investment process based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a mix of analytical approaches and third-party manager selection.

Susan Landry is a CFP® and Series 65 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Wynn Capital Management, LLC since 2024 and previously at Affinity Capital Advisors. Before entering the financial sector, she spent time as a journalist and writer. Wynn Capital Management serves individuals, high net worth households, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, offering comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm’s investment approach is based on academic research, emphasizing globally diversified, low-cost, low-turnover mutual funds and ETFs with strategies including defined-risk options and private placements for accredited investors.

Bud Mine is a financial advisor at Mine & Arao Wealth Creation and Management, LLC, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been working at Mine & Arao Wealth Creation and Management since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Mine is a partner at Mine & Arao, LLP, a certified public accounting firm providing tax preparation, planning, and bookkeeping services. Mine & Arao Wealth Creation and Management serves individual investors, pension plans, and businesses, largely drawing clients from its affiliated CPA tax practice. The firm offers discretionary investment management combined with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services, emphasizing comprehensive asset allocation and integration of investment advice with accounting services.

About Us: Israilov Financial is a fee-only, fiduciary advisory firm built specifically for Millennial professionals in tech and corporate careers across California. We work with people who are earning well, navigating complex compensation (RSUs, ESPPs, stock options, 401(k)s) and want to create a comprehensive financial plan tailored around their current needs and future life aspirations. We don't have asset minimums or net worth requirements. If your financial life is getting complex and you want someone genuinely in your corner, we built this firm for you. Why We Founded the Firm Most high-earning young professionals don't qualify for traditional wealth management. They're told to wait until they have more assets. We disagreed with that. The people who need holistic, expert advice the most are often the ones being turned away. We founded Israilov Financial to serve them from day one. Who We Work With Our clients are Millennial professionals (software engineers, product managers, finance and corporate professionals) who are building wealth through their careers and want a long-term partner to help them do it right. We specialize in equity compensation, tax optimization, retirement planning, home purchase planning, and investment management. What Sets Us Apart Israilov Financial brings together a CFP® and a CFA® under one roof. Said Israilov handles financial planning, tax, and retirement strategy; Max Stamakun leads investment management and portfolio design. That combination is rare at independent firms, and it means your financial plan and investment strategy are built by specialists who work together on your behalf. We operate as a fiduciary, always. No commissions, no proprietary products, no conflicts of interest. Our only incentive is to give you advice that serves your goals. Where most firms offer annual reviews, we take a proactive approach: frequent check-ins, adaptive strategies, and education built into every engagement. We don't just manage your money; we help you understand it. Ideal Clients Gen Y / Millennials, tech and corporate professionals with equity compensation and complex financial lives. Fee Options Fee-only. Contact us for details.

Joshua Williams is a financial advisor with Farm and Community Advisory in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Lockton Insurance and operates WH Personal Finance, a financial coaching practice focused on personal money management and debt strategies. Farm and Community Advisory provides portfolio management, pension consulting, and financial planning services to individuals and business entities. The firm uses a range of analytic methods and manages assets on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis, with a focus on aligning investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerance.

Gael Knight is a financial advisor at Knight and Company Wealth Advisors, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ designation and Series 65 license. In addition to his advisory role, he is a CPA and operates The Gael Knight Company Certified Public Accountants, Inc., providing a full range of accounting services including tax preparation. Knight and Company Wealth Advisors offers investment management and wealth-planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs an asset-class, passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified portfolios primarily composed of passively managed mutual funds and ETFs.

Karen Landry is a financial advisor with The Tilted Funds Group LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has held roles including advisor at Benefunder, a platform supporting funders and entrepreneurs, and serves as Treasurer for the Club Place Lane Home Owners Association. The Tilted Funds Group LLC provides investment consulting and portfolio allocation guidance to individuals, trusts, institutions, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes a primarily non-discretionary advisory model, utilizing quantitative methods to optimize portfolios with a focus on risk control and reduced turnover.

Justin Boren is a financial advisor at Lagos Wealth Advisors with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Madison Avenue Securities and Triad Advisors, LLC. Boren is also an associate professor at Santa Clara University, where he teaches organizational strategy, communication, and quantitative research methods, and is an active published researcher. Additionally, he serves on the boards of two non-profit organizations, including as president of the Western States Communication Association. Lagos Wealth Advisors serves individual clients, sponsoring organizations, and other entities, offering discretionary portfolio management, retirement plan consulting, advisory referral and monitoring services, and a Next Level IRA program. The firm manages client assets through the AssetMark platform and third-party managers, conducting regular performance reviews and client meetings.