David Mendoza is a financial advisor with Rockefeller Financial LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 48 years of industry experience. His career includes lengthy tenures at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A., before joining Rockefeller Financial in 2022. Rockefeller Financial LLC serves high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families, family offices, institutional clients, retirement plans, foundations, and corporations. The firm provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting, and uniquely operates as a registered broker-dealer offering securities transactions, variable insurance products, placement, and investment banking services.

Jefferson Bustarde is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of experience at UBS following ten years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. He has a combined 17 years in the industry. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including portfolio management and financial planning, leveraging proprietary research and institutional trading capabilities.

Matthew Agius is a financial advisor at Osaic with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Cue Financial Group, among other firms. Agius also serves as an advisor at Provident Credit Union. Osaic Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services across various programs, including comprehensive financial planning and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

James Bargetto is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its related entities since 1998, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, since 2015. 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, utilizing firm-approved tools and methodologies to assist clients with their financial goals.

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 who holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials and has 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011 and previously at Valic Financial Advisors. She is also a signer for Accessibility Connection, a family business specializing in home remodeling. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a selective group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporating an ESG eligibility framework.

Abraham Rivera is a financial advisor with Merrill in Watsonville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2024 and was previously employed at 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 strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

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 Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Watsonville, CA. She has nine years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Cruz, California, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Wamu Investments, Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach combines quantitative and qualitative manager due diligence and may include ESG considerations, supported by affiliates offering implementation and portfolio services.

Jose Cerda is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Watsonville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Prior to his current roles, his employment history includes positions at Target Corporation and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc., as well as time at San Jose State University. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, and the firm maintains regulatory registrations allowing broader derivatives and commodities 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 at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Advisors. Mason is also president of Coast Financial Services Wealth Management Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services via multiple program platforms and 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 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His career includes roles at Scottrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade, and TD Ameritrade Investment Management before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of investment strategies, including discretionary wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts, operating under a fiduciary standard.

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 with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He has worked at PFS Investments Inc. since 2023 and has a history of positions in both financial services and education. His activities include the sale of investment-related products and non-investment products such as home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with nearly 3,700 advisors and manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets, delivering advisory services primarily through model-driven strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts.

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.