Robert Drier is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent receiving commission trails from prior years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm supports over 10,000 advisors and manages more than $256 billion in assets.

Jacklyn Tran is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2015 and is currently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including customized 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 financial planning agreements.

Daniel Walsh is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He and his team provide customized advice and wealth management services for highly affluent families, focusing on concentrated stock issues, liquidity, hedging, risk reduction, diversified portfolio development, alternative investments, and money manager selection. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Daniel served seven years as a U.S. Naval Aviator and two years as an institutional equities trader. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Architecture from the University of California-Berkeley and an MBA from Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Daniel is a U.S. Soccer Federation licensed referee and has served as Vice President of the San Carlos United Soccer Club. He enjoys biking, hiking, music, photography, reading, refereeing, scuba diving, skiing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Justin Wright is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. Before joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and World Financial Group. He is also employed at Castlewood Country Club. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Luke Maura is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Deutsche Bank Securities Inc, The Benchmark Company, LLC, and Charles Schwab. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Yadira Luna is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to develop tailored financial plans that emphasize tax-efficient investing. She utilizes Fidelity's extensive resources alongside her experience to co-create personalized financial roadmaps aimed at supporting her clients' families' financial well-being and long-term goals. Yadira has over 15 years of experience in banking and investments, having held various roles including Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, and Client Relationship Associate at American Century Investments. Her background also includes positions in sales, service management, and accounting within the financial sector. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Yadira enjoys activities such as spending time at the beach and lake, camping, family activities, parenthood, and reading.

Veronique Hsu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Trader Joe's and held various roles at Temple University and other organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Helen Li is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she assists individuals and families with wealth planning to achieve their financial objectives. She has been in this role since 2026. Prior to this, Helen worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. from 2023 to 2026, and began her tenure there as a Client Associate from 2022 to 2023. Before joining Merrill Lynch, she served as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2021 to 2022 and at MassMutual from 2019 to 2021. Helen holds a California Insurance License, enabling her to provide insurance services as part of her financial advisory role. Outside of her professional work, she spends her time visiting museums, reading, and practicing yoga.

Nick Pagonis is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church in San Jose. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in their investment menus.

Sebastien Alezeau is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2018 and has also worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Noah White is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Atlantic Union Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Natalia Koritskaya is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2025. She previously spent a decade with Ameriprise from 2015 to 2025. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios.

Russell Blockhus is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a goals-based wealth management approach that is holistic and proactive, emphasizing tax efficiency, multi-generational estate strategies, and securities-based lending solutions. Russell's practice focuses on guiding clients who hold concentrated stock positions, helping them diversify thoughtfully and tax-efficiently through systematic planning, hedging strategies, exchange funds, and customized lending solutions. Coming from a family with a background in real estate and accounting, Russell integrates these strengths to design wealth strategies that align with clients' tax sensitivities, evolving priorities, and long-term objectives. He partners closely with real estate professionals to identify tax-efficient lending options for various property types and delivers tailored financial education seminars to clients, real estate professionals, and businesses, including employee benefits optimization and sustainable investing topics. Russell holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oregon and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity and participates in community involvement with the Ronald McDonald House. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, hiking, working out, spending time with family, and following sports teams such as the Golden State Warriors, San Francisco Giants, and Manchester United.

Larry Shaw is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Justin Evans serves as Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. In this capacity, he leads a team of associates focused on delivering financial planning services to clients. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Justin held the position of Executive Director and Market Director at J.P. Morgan from 2018 to 2022. He maintains a California Insurance License.

Deidra Geraghty is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Carlos, CA, and has 16 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advice based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Calvin Watt is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Cupertino, California, with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor involved in property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through structured planning processes and a variety of investment and financial products.

Daniel Huston is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Chequers Financial Management LLC and David White & Associates, and he spent four years in full-time education prior to his advisory career. 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 solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Usha Gurazada is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fremont, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she may receive non-investment related compensation for part-time referrals of home security, automation products, and other home-related services. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, offering model-driven investment strategies managed by third-party asset managers and supported by custodial services from Pershing.

Farzad Raufi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he collaborates with individuals and families to develop personalized investment and wealth management strategies tailored to their financial goals. He focuses on understanding each client's unique financial situation to provide customized guidance and planning support. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Farzad worked as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to offer comprehensive financial advice. Outside of his professional work, Farzad has interests in art, family activities, food, golf, hiking, and traveling.