Brandon Picone serves as the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill. In this role, he focuses on working with high net worth individuals and families to develop custom-tailored, tax-efficient financial strategies. His approach includes tax-efficient liquidity management, encompassing lending services through Bank of America, N.A., as well as cash flow management. Brandon's client focus areas include executive and equity compensation, family wealth management, philanthropic planning, legacy planning, and strategies for endowments, foundations, and non-profits. Born and raised in San Jose, Brandon earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pepperdine University, where he also played Division 1 water polo. He holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is a member of professional organizations such as CordeValle Golf Club, Pepperdine University Bay Area Alumni Chapter, Santa Clara County Estate Planning Council, and Silicon Valley Bar Association. Brandon maintains a passion for health and fitness, enjoying activities such as weight lifting, golfing, hiking, skiing, and more. He is married with four children and values spending time with and caring for his family. His community involvement includes participation in the Salvation Army Silicon Valley and the Valley Christian President's Business Challenge.

Koby Lieu is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with various branches of Raymond James since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an independent contractor providing support services to Wealthstone Asset Management Group. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to align investment strategies with client goals, and additionally supports municipal and public finance work through a specialized advisory affiliation.

Chris Tran is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2024. He has previous experience as an Investment Advisor Representative at Fisher Investments from 2004 to 2018. Chris holds a California Insurance License. His professional focus is on helping clients grow and protect their wealth, make well-informed investment decisions, and simplify their financial lives. He emphasizes building strong relationships through clear and concise communication to help clients feel educated and confident in their decisions. Outside of his professional work, Chris has personal interests in camping, cars, fitness, traveling, and yoga.

Lorraine Taylor is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Osaic with 29 years of industry experience. She worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 25 years before joining Osaic in 2025. She also serves as a co-trustee of her family trust. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by advanced risk-assessment tools and a variety of managed account options.

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.

Tammy Ramsay is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Fidelity. In addition to her advisory role, she is a leaseholder of her office space in San Jose, which she sub-leases to a business related to the insurance industry. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform with an emphasis on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm’s scale, complex affiliate network, and private-equity ownership distinguish it within the industry.

Michael Fujii is a PFS™ credentialed advisor at Cetera with one year of industry experience. He has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and currently holds roles at JY Wealthcare LLC and Johanson & Yau Accountancy Corporation, where he is a partner in a public accounting firm providing tax preparation, planning, and audit services. Fujii is involved in managing tax clients and developing business initiatives, and he is a member of an LLC that owns the building housing his various business operations. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services with a multi-manager platform, overseeing over $256 billion in assets and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Brandon Nguyen is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2018. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having previously served as a Financial Solution Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith in 2018, and as a Chase Private Client Advisor at JP Morgan Securities from 2010 to 2018. Brandon holds a California Insurance License which supports his advisory roles. His professional approach is centered on helping clients strive for their financial goals. Outside of his professional life, Brandon is involved in family activities and parenthood.

John Plaza is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. from 1998 to 2024. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in term life insurance sales through his brokerage activities. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization. The firm is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activities.

CP Cheng is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they collaborate with clients to develop customized financial plans tailored to the unique needs of individuals and families. Cheng is committed to maintaining a high level of integrity and professionalism in client relationships and aims to provide quality information, services, and products to support clients in achieving their financial goals. Cheng joined Fidelity Investments in 2020, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before assuming the current role as Planning Consultant in 2023. Prior to Fidelity, Cheng held positions as Sales Manager at MassMutual and Partner at New York Life. Cheng holds a California Insurance License and is proficient in French, Mandarin, and Taiwanese. Outside of work, Cheng has interests in movies, museums, pets, and traveling.

Ella Zarren is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been serving since 2019. She works primarily with high net worth families in Silicon Valley, focusing on comprehensive family wealth planning to support financial independence. Ella is supported by a team of professionals to assist clients throughout their wealth planning journey. Her experience at Fidelity includes roles as a Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Planning Consultant, and currently as a Financial Consultant, reflecting a progression of responsibilities and expertise in financial advisory services. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional career, Ella has personal interests that include baseball, board games, family activities, singing, traveling, and yoga.

Nathan Peyzner is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he supports and guides families through their financial journeys. He focuses on building strong relationships and making financial planning approachable by offering clear communication and thoughtful strategies. Nathan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2020, holding various roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and currently Financial Consultant. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Nathan enjoys family activities, visiting museums, outdoor adventures, skiing, tennis, and traveling.

Victor Acevedo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked within JPMorgan Chase and its affiliates since 2018 and previously spent seven years at UnionBanc Investment Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, using forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Paul King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Campbell, California, holding the CFP® designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. He has 38 years of industry experience, including over three decades with LPL Financial and King Wealth Planning, Inc. Since 2025, he has been associated with Pence Financial Group LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Lauro Hernandez Cabral is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in wealth planning by simplifying complex financial decisions. He has over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, providing personalized plans to clients and their families focused on their long-term goals. His career includes roles such as Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, as well as Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo. Lauro holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Lauro enjoys baseball, football, running, outdoor adventures, cars, and family activities.

Sneh Jolly is a financial advisor at Osaic with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., as well as Securities America Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she operates an LLC dedicated to proprietary trading of her personal capital. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment strategies and third-party manager options.

Gabriel Issa is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Jose, CA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc. since 2008 and associated with MassMutual/Silicon Valley Financial Group since 2005. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, utilizing firm-approved software to analyze client goals and deliver written recommendations.

Morgan Marshall is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they have been working since 2025. Their role involves empowering clients to make informed financial decisions by understanding their unique situations and employing a holistic planning approach. Morgan's objective is to simplify financial planning to help clients achieve peace of mind and progress towards their goals. Morgan has held multiple positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant (2024-2025), Relationship Manager (2023-2024), and Financial Representative (2022-2023). Prior to joining Fidelity, Morgan gained experience as a Financial Services Intern at CJ Advisory in 2021. They hold a California Insurance License. Outside of their professional career, Morgan has interests in board games, movies, music, and caring for pets.

Vivian Lee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The advisory process includes centralized due diligence with systematic quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Rajvinder Budwal is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has operated Budwal And Associates since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he provides notary public services and offers living trust services through a referral arrangement. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process and supports various account structures and third-party managers, distinguishing itself by its scale and complex affiliate network.