James Bargetto is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in Santa Cruz, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Chien Zhao is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity, where they have been employed since 2021. They have over ten years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to their current role, Zhao worked as a Financial Solution Advisor at Merrill Edge, Bank of America in 2021, and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in their career, Zhao served as an Office Manager at Farmer's Insurance from 2014 to 2018. Zhao holds a California Insurance License. Growing up in a family involved in the financial industry, Zhao emphasizes the importance of foundational planning as a critical step toward goal-focused investing. Their professional focus is on helping clients craft and execute tailored financial plans to work toward achieving their individual financial objectives.

Laura Ferguson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan entities since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a signer for Accessibility Connection, a family business specializing in home remodeling. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Abraham Rivera is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024 and was previously employed by Hartnell College for 14 years. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Erik Cormier is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 19 years of industry experience, including roles at Ameriprise since 2018. Outside of his advisory work, Cormier is involved in family-owned businesses, serving as a director of Hermitage Brewing Company, a craft brewery, and overseeing operations in a portfolio that includes restaurants and commercial real estate. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Diana Brenneise is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and possessing eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2013. 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 supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Charles Elliott is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, including retirement, education, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, as well as specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs analysis.

Matthew Neiger is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jose Cerda is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Watsonville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2019. Prior to his current roles, his work history includes positions at Target Corporation, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., and San Jose State University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers its program on a non-discretionary basis, combining institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Joshua Go is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and experience spanning multiple financial institutions including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and First Republic Bank. He has worked at Fidelity since 2025 and is based in Los Gatos, CA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad range of clients including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Andrew Hubbard is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he held various roles outside the financial industry, including positions at FedEx and local service businesses. He is also involved in community activities as a middle school flag football coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outcome simulations.

Robert Mason Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2025, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors, among other firms. He is also president of Coast Financial Services Wealth Management Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Adam Fischer is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, where he has worked since 2013. He has 21 years of industry experience. Fischer serves on the Finance Commission for the Town of Los Gatos, advising on financial and budgetary matters for the local government. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and mutual fund distribution. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Ryan Ozog is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Scottrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC before joining Edward Jones in 2021. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and operates with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Thomas Wong is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, initially serving as a Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Miceli Financial Partners from 2008 to 2014, and as a Financial Representative at NML from 2006 to 2008. Thomas specializes in working with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans by identifying gaps and educating them on their options. His approach involves empowering clients to make informed financial decisions for themselves and their families, utilizing the resources available through Fidelity Investments. He holds a California Insurance License.

Nicholas Maes is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at PFS Investments Inc. and various positions at Santa Clara University. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through Primerica-affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, delivering advisory services through a large network of advisors using model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Jarrett Fishpaw is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Los Gatos, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience dating back to 2014, previously working at Coldwell Banker Realty for 11 years before joining Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab in 2025. 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 options, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Timothy Carboni is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of investment programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Colleen O'Brien is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley since 2021 and previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank from 2007 to 2021. O'Brien holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques but generally acts in an advisory capacity without offering individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Vincent Di Piero is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked with Reach Professional Tutoring and Momel Partners Inc. in earlier roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.