William Thaddius La Rue is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and previously worked at Fisher Investments and TIAA. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients, combining committee-driven modeling with planner delivery and online tools. The firm manages a large client base with diversified model portfolios and offers a range of investment products including direct-indexing SMAs and thematic portfolios.

Pervin Ozer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Mateo, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Ozer worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and has experience outside finance including roles at Starbucks and Universidade Estadual de Goias. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies such as the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Riley Tolles is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Palo Alto, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Tolles worked at Ernst and Young and has experience in business development through ownership of Secia Art, an art and culture venture based in San Francisco. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Julian Lardizabal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has held roles at several firms and organizations since 2016, including MAI Capital Management, Robertson Stephens, and Reef Technology. His background also includes positions outside of finance, such as teaching at San Francisco State University and involvement with Legends Baseball Camps. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and a variety of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Michael Glantz is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in San Jose, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 28 years of industry experience. Glantz has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses covering a wide range of planning topics and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Husnia Lutfi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Palo Alto, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. She has five years of industry experience, including prior roles at TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through a large network of financial advisors.

David Brown is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fremont, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1995 and has worked with the East Side Union High School District for over ten years. Outside of advising, Brown is the author of the book "It's Natural to be Gay" and serves as the founder and pastor of One Way Bible Fellowship. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program that primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary separately managed account options, with oversight from BNY Mellon Advisors and custodial support from Pershing.

Scott Belshaw is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Merrill, and Fremont Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by operational tools for research and client management.

Salah Saleh is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their unique goals, providing access to investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. His client focus areas include family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Salah holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan System and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He communicates in both English and Arabic. Salah emphasizes clear and concise financial advice, helping clients understand their options and make informed decisions. He follows a holistic, human-centered approach to wealth management and values supporting and connecting the local community. Outside of his professional work, Salah spends time volunteering with community organizations. His personal interests include basketball, camping, chess, football, golfing, music, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

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.

Samuel Martinez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Citi, as well as positions with professional baseball organizations such as the San Jose Giants and Oakland Athletics. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Deepna Sidhu is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies that align with their priorities, risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, and goals. She provides access to investment insights from Merrill and offers credit, lending, and banking solutions through Bank of America. As client needs or market conditions change, she collaborates with clients to adjust their financial approaches accordingly. Deepna focuses on areas including executive compensation, equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. She utilizes a Goals-Based Wealth Management process to place clients at the center of financial planning. Her professional credentials include Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She holds a Master of Business Administration from San Francisco State University and a Bachelor of Commerce from Panjab University. Outside of her professional work, Deepna is involved with community organizations such as the American Red Cross, Sankara Eye Foundation, and Second Harvest Food Bank. She also enjoys hiking, reading, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Susan Tzu Ling Chen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Charles Schwab 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering multi-asset model portfolios supported by in-house research and alternative investment due diligence.

Seth Tom is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Outside of his advisory role, Seth serves as the head coach for the Tonga Weightlifting Federation, coaching an athlete and attending competitions. Fidelity’s affiliated Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios comprised of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Robert Leland is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in fixed insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Kenny Merlo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following six years at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jonathan Martinez Cervantes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial for four years and spent eight years at Pace Supply Corp. He holds a Series 66 designation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Kevin Yee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024, with prior experience at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, First Republic Bank, Aflac, and the University of Oregon. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm utilizes a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.