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.

Kris Schilperoort is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018. His prior experience includes five years at Waddell & Reed, Inc. Schilperoort has interests in oil and gas royalties and rental income through various entities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Sebastian Henshaw is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and supports client services as a Registered Sales Assistant, assisting with equity research and client communications. Prior to joining Raymond James, he has held various roles including positions at Kevin L. Mize, CFP®, and other firms. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and utilizes analytical tools to support client goals, with notable programs in municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Heather Stiles is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 45 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 1992 and currently serves as Secretary and Treasurer of a concierge wealth management company affiliated with the firm. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Jane Mckenzie is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding a Series 63 designation and 26 years of industry experience. Her prior work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Protected Investors of America, and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a director and volunteer for the Santa Cruz Surfing Preservation Society. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages a multi-billion dollar asset base through thousands of financial professionals and provides a range of platform and third-party advisory services.

Brandyn Cavin is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Mercer Advisors, and Foothill Securities. Cavin is also involved in a fixed annuity business through Pacific Life Insurance Company. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools, supports discretionary management, and provides access to alternative investments via third-party platforms.

Karl James Thoeni is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Gilroy, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small business focused on sharpening knives and tools. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Melissa Sterling is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Capitola, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017, with a brief period working at Firefly Ink and Southern Illinois Healthcare Foundation prior to that. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds under a fiduciary standard.

Rick Boynton is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Scotts Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and prior roles at Brecek & Young Advisors, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Valic Financial Advisors. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers various managed account programs and third-party manager options.

Julius Freeman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Bank of America, JP Morgan, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory work, he is the owner and operator of Sole Surf LLC, a business focused on buying and reselling sports merchandise. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory roles to registered investment companies and the use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Brian Cooke is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Capitola, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2010 and previously spent three years with Edward Jones. Cooke also acts in a fiduciary capacity for a family trust. 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 a network of over 22,800 advisors and sophisticated operational tools.

Luann Lauesen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Watsonville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience, all with her current firm since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Heights Market Partnership, which manages a property related to a former grocery store owned by the partnership. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated services through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Jacqueline Carrillo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bay Federal Credit Union, Edward Jones, RBC Capital Markets, Merrill, B|O|S, and National Planning Corporation. She currently provides investment services in connection with Bay Federal Credit Union as part of her practice at LPL Financial. 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 financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced advisor tools and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Ruth Freitas is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Bank of the West and BancWest Investment Services prior to joining LPL Financial. 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.

Katherine Phillips is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously operated Katherine Phillips - Editing Services for 14 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate accounts. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Peter Dean is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. His career includes long tenures across various Morgan Stanley entities since 1997 and a brief period at Citigroup Global Markets. He serves on the boards of the Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz and the Odd Fellows Cemetery & Mortuary. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a combination of advisory and brokerage capabilities.