William Thaddius La Rue is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenures at Fisher Investments and TIAA-CREF. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, emphasizing diversified model portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term strategies.

Pervin Ozer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Ozer worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and has earlier experience in non-financial roles including at Starbucks and Universidade Estadual de Goias. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Riley Tolles is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Tolles worked at Ernst and Young and has been involved in entrepreneurial and cultural ventures, including owning Secia Art, an art and culture business based in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and strategies developed by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Julian Lardizabal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2026 and has prior experience at MAI Capital Management and Robertson Stephens. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in education and operations at organizations such as San Francisco State University, Terra Linda High School, and Legends Baseball Camps. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Daniel Morcos currently serves as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on working closely with clients to develop individualized financial plans that navigate markets and investments effectively. Daniel's experience at Fidelity Investments spans multiple roles, including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Financial Services Representative. This progression reflects a comprehensive understanding of financial services and client relationship management. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Daniel enjoys fishing, gardening, golf, and running.

Husnia Lutfi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. She has worked at several major firms, including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties to inform its investment approach.

David Brown is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has five years of industry experience and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and pastor of One Way Bible Fellowship and is the author of the book "It's Natural to be Gay," along with other faith-based writings. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and maintains a large advisory network with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Huayan Xiao is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Xiao worked at Bank of America and Tod's. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses internal and third-party investment models and supports various trading and account administration functions.

Mei Xie is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at National Life Group, Oak Valley Community Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank. She also has experience with HomeSmart PV & Associates and Delight Signing LLC, and served at Redeemer Church for nine years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutions.

Scott Belshaw is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also involved with FB Financial Services, a division of Fremont Bank, related to his LPL business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, with access to model portfolios, research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Rana Oroumi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients and their families to understand their unique financial situations and co-create and execute investment strategies and financial plans. She utilizes a disciplined process and Fidelity's broad services and resources to provide investment guidance aimed at helping clients work towards their financial success. Prior to her current role, Rana served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023. Before joining Fidelity, she worked as a 1st Vice President Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2018 to 2022. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Rana enjoys family activities, social events with friends, hiking, music, outdoor adventures, and swimming.

Cody Smith is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Summit Financial Group, where he has worked since 2010 and holds an active role as an independent contractor financial advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

David Chang is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at METLIFE Securities Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Company. Chang serves as president of the Asian American Insurance & Financial Professional Association. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements, educational seminars, and specialized programs including divorce and estate-settlement planning.

Lulu Xiong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at both J.P. Morgan and Citigroup in various capacities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Anushree Dave is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, specializing in helping clients pursue their short- and long-term financial objectives. Anushree focuses on providing and managing customized financial strategies for individuals, families, and businesses. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategies, and tax minimization. Anushree holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She earned a Master of Marketing Management from Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies. Anushree is fluent in English, Gujarati, Hindi, and Marathi. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, painting, reading, and traveling with family and friends.

Luisa Martinez is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. She has experience in wealth management and equities trading, having previously served as a Portfolio Wealth Manager at Abendstern Wealth Management from 2015 to 2020 and as a Representative and Equities Trader at Golden Beneficial Securities from 2008 to 2010. Luisa holds a California Insurance License. In her role, she partners with clients to identify personal financial goals and develop comprehensive plans to meet ongoing needs. She aims to foster trusting and collaborative relationships where clients can openly share their challenges and aspirations. Outside of her professional work, Luisa enjoys camping, cooking and baking, visiting museums, outdoor adventures, playing soccer, and traveling.

Robert Leland is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 19 years. Leland holds the Series 66 designation and is based in San Mateo, California. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Allan Alcayde is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Pleasanton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously spent 10 years with Woodbury Financial Services. Outside his advisory role, he is involved with FB Financial Services and Fremont Bancorp, entities affiliated with Fremont Bank related to his investment advisory work. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from various sources.

Kenny Merlo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Redwood City, CA. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jonathan Martinez Cervantes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial and Pace Supply Corp. He operates a business under the name Balanced Approach Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.