Olga Pappas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with 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 offers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Kyle Coulter is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member of the Watsonville Rotary Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. Their financial planning process utilizes structured discovery, proprietary tools, and modeling techniques, focusing on advisory services without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Kristi Ellington is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gilroy, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009, following five years at Cetera Investment Services LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of extensive discretionary assets.

Jessica Locatelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Santa Cruz County Community Foundation and The Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County, serving on their advisory and finance committees. Additionally, she is associated with Boulder Creek Stables, a private horse boarding business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s investment approach includes structured planning tools and utilizes market simulations to model outcomes.

Natalie Smith is a financial advisor at Osaic with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior work includes roles at Securities America Advisors and Architectural Facades. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to corporations and charitable organizations through a wide network of financial advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Juliana Cardinale is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, her background includes roles as a student and work experience outside the financial industry. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Kenneth Evans is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked for Epicenter Cycling and The Bike Shop. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and employing structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates.

Wendi Eckardt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a FINRA arbitrator. 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. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market models.

Kurt Grundner is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Scotts Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include self-employment from 2019 to 2024 and eight years at Scharf Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory programs, investment strategies, and affiliated financial products. The firm operates a large network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices nationwide.

Casey Flom is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial and BMO Bank NA in 2026, Flom worked at Edward Jones for three years. He is also the owner of Redwood Original, LLC, a business consulting firm where he assists clients with business process reviews and performs various odd jobs. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers diverse advisory and brokerage services that include financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Angelina Mcclellan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2011. Mcclellan serves as a trustee in several trust-related roles outside of her advisory work. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Antonio Da Roza is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management. He leads a strategic process aimed at making work optional for clients by applying his expertise to advance their financial interests, restore free time, and promote satisfaction. Antonio began his career in financial services in 1989. He has worked extensively with entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and their top employees, focusing on areas such as corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and managing new wealth. Prior to his current role, he was a director in the Private Wealth Management Division at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and its predecessors. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and Banking from San Francisco State University and the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation from the Investments & Wealth Institute. Antonio resides in Hillsborough, California, with his wife and two daughters, and enjoys golfing, skiing, surfing, and tennis.

Glenn Nagamine is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation, The O. N. Equity Sales Company, and Ohio National Financial Services. He also operates a sole proprietorship offering fixed disability insurance, fixed/indexed annuities, long-term care insurance, and traditional life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a broad network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, offering various portfolio management options that include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Alan Gale is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Scotts Valley, CA, with seven years of industry experience. He joined Edward Jones in 2018 after working three years at Cisco Systems, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Gale is the lead vocalist and lead guitarist for a local rock band in Ben Lomond, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Fabiola Morales is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank, NA, spanning from 2012 to the present. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework to support its recommendations.

Erik Hanson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the advisory board of Music in May, a local classical music event supporting schools, nonprofits, and underprivileged children in the Santa Cruz area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured planning conversations and proprietary analytical tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

John Howard is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in managing several real estate ventures as a sole proprietor and partner. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Zepeda is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Newmark Knight Frank, as well as experience at Loyola Marymount University. Outside of advisory work, he is involved with CRBN Pickleball as an ambassador. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its network of Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Nikolas Barr is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed by Peninsula Sports, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery tools and modeling techniques.

Justin Hannah is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is self-employed as a handyman. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-delivery investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers portfolio services supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.