Anthony Caruso is a financial advisor at Caruso Family Financial Advisors (CFFA) LLC in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including Merrill and Lightpath Capital, and has been with CFFA since 2019, where he serves as CEO and Chief Compliance Officer. Caruso Family Financial Advisors is a small firm offering portfolio management and pension consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional plans. The firm employs diverse analytical methods and discretionary management strategies, including options trading, and develops customized investment policy statements for its clients.

Hannah Farrow is a financial advisor at RightWise Wealth in Santa Clara, CA, with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Apple Inc for six years before entering the financial advisory field. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property in Sommerville, MA. RightWise Wealth serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, offering comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process and utilizes ETFs, mutual funds, and factor-based strategies to implement client portfolios.

Maria Yates is a financial advisor at Rice Financial Consulting, Inc. with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Stephen Silver Fine Jewelry Company and a children’s pre-school. Rice Financial Consulting provides manager-supervisory services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm refers clients to third-party advisers and focuses on long-term investment strategies without discretionary trading, overseeing approximately $287 million in primarily non-discretionary assets.

Kyle Chuang is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at Pantheon Wealth Planning in San Jose, CA. He previously worked at Farmers Insurance Group and Farmers Financial Solutions for 19 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an insurance agency under KC & Associates Insurance Agency. Pantheon Wealth Planning provides written financial planning and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, medical professionals, and business entities. The firm focuses on planning rather than asset management, offering both one-time and ongoing concierge planning services without discretionary control over client assets.

Anil Ambastha is a financial advisor at Ambastha Financial LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has a background in the oil and gas industry, currently serving as a Chevron Fellow and Senior Principal Reservoir Engineer. Ambastha Financial LLC provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and small businesses. The firm combines fundamental analysis with modern portfolio theory, employing both active and passive strategies, including the use of derivatives, to meet client objectives.

Scott Pearring is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Seek First Inc., where he has worked since 2019, following prior roles at Expand Financial Group, LLC, G.A. Repple & Company, and David Bennett - Financial Firm. Mr. Pearring is also an insurance agent appointed with various insurance companies to receive trail commissions but does not write new policies. Seek First Inc. serves individual and business clients, including high-net-worth individuals, by offering discretionary portfolio management combined with a consulting program that integrates financial, tax, estate, and insurance planning. The firm employs fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory to develop strategic, buy-and-hold asset allocations tailored to client objectives and risk profiles.

Gage Campbell is a financial advisor at Altura Wealth Advisors Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Altura, he worked at J.R. Financial and Insurance Services and Harper Investing. Altura Wealth Advisors is a SEC-registered advisory team managing approximately $169 million for around 400 individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm follows a long-term, largely passive investment approach focused on ETF- and mutual fund-based portfolios, with periodic review and rebalancing, and offers both discretionary account management and one-time financial planning engagements.

Maksat Stamakunov is a CFA® charterholder affiliated with Israilov Financial and has one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Britannia Global Markets and Dolfin Financial UK, with two sabbaticals during his career. Israilov Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning and non-discretionary investment advisory services, focusing on a fee-only model that uses low-cost index funds and ETFs combined with tailored portfolio recommendations. The firm operates with a small team of two principals and emphasizes personalized service without custody of client assets or commission-based compensation.

Philip Nisonger is a financial advisor at Safe Money Inc. with 51 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at HD Vest Investment Services and HD Vest Insurance Agency Inc. Nisonger is also the owner and sole proprietor of Anomalous Business Systems Inc., a tax preparation and accounting service. Safe Money Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on building individualized Investment Policy Statements and monitoring accounts regularly. The firm’s investment approach combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with a long-term trading horizon.

Peter Johnson is a financial advisor with PWJohnson Wealth & Legacy, LLC, holding a Series 63 designation and over 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at PWJohnson Wealth Management and OneAscent Financial Services LLC before joining his current firm in 2020. Outside of advising, Mr. Johnson serves as President of AdvisorPress, Inc., a publisher focused on personal financial planning information and public financial literacy events. PWJohnson Wealth & Legacy provides personalized, fee-only financial planning and investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small business retirement plans. The firm employs a diversified, adaptive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory and behavioral finance, operating mainly on a non-discretionary basis with an emphasis on tailored, ongoing planning and family legacy facilitation.

Dick Blakeley is the sole advisor at The Blakeley Group Inc in Santa Clara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 47 years of industry experience. He has led The Blakeley Group since 2009. The Blakeley Group provides discretionary portfolio and wealth management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, developing personalized investment policy statements through detailed interviews. The firm manages approximately $96 million in client assets and employs a range of investment methods including charting, technical and fundamental analysis, cyclical analysis, and Modern Portfolio Theory to tailor long- and short-term strategies according to client objectives.

David Faulk is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is the principal at Montage Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2020, and he also serves as president of Montage Tax, a separate tax preparation and planning firm. Prior to founding Montage Financial Advisors, he was with Johanson Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years. Montage Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and project-based financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, and coordinates closely with clients’ tax and legal professionals.

Anna Sergunina is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience. She has been with MainStreet Financial Planning, Inc. since 2014 and also owns Anna Sergunina Media LLC. MainStreet Financial Planning provides fee-only, advice-only financial planning and consultation services to individuals, families, business owners, and nonprofit employers. The firm emphasizes long-term, low-cost passive investing and delivers multi-session planning engagements, educational seminars, and employer-facing workshops.

Nilima Agrawal is a financial advisor at Safe Money Inc. based in San Jose, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 65 licenses with nine years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Anomalous Business Systems. Outside of advisory services, she provides tax preparation for individual and corporate clients. Safe Money Inc. offers discretionary portfolio management for individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on individualized Investment Policy Statements and regular account monitoring. The firm combines fundamental and quantitative analysis with a long-term trading horizon, recommending a range of investment products including mutual funds, fixed-income securities, and real estate funds.

David Hildreth is a CFA® charterholder with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Altos Financial Management, LLC since 1993. He also owns and operates an insurance brokerage focused on life, health, long-term care, disability, and fixed annuities. Altos Financial Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and business entities, providing discretionary portfolio management and investment-related research and planning. The firm manages diversified portfolios using macroeconomic indicators and employs a hands-on, tailored approach with a small client base.

Yanjuan Huang is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience and is the sole advisor at Vienna Asset Management LLC. Prior to founding Vienna Asset Management, Huang worked at UBS Financial Services and Western International Securities. She also operates a licensed insurance practice as a sole proprietor. Vienna Asset Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to high-net-worth individuals and families. The firm manages approximately $256.5 million in assets, implementing tailored investment strategies that include fundamental analysis, derivatives, and international exposures.

Christine Mason is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC and has previously worked at Regent Wealth Management. In addition to her advisory role, she is an agent involved in the sale of commissionable insurance products through an affiliated insurance agency. Authentikos Wealth Advisory LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services primarily to individual clients and retirement plans, as well as corporations and employee benefit plans. The firm customizes portfolio allocations using fundamental, cyclical, and technical analysis and offers discretionary portfolio management, third-party manager selection, and access to model-portfolio solutions implemented on a wrap-fee platform.

Christopher Thomas is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently a financial advisor at Align Wealth Management, LLC and is also the sole owner of Thomas & Company CPA, a San Jose-based accounting firm. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial and Vantage Wealth Management LLC. Align Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing discretionary portfolio management, pension and 401(k) consulting, and financial planning. The firm uses a documented investment process based on client goals and risk tolerance, employing a mix of analytical approaches and third-party manager selection.

Bud Mine is a financial advisor at Mine & Arao Wealth Creation and Management, LLC, with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been working at Mine & Arao Wealth Creation and Management since 1999. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Mine is a partner at Mine & Arao, LLP, a certified public accounting firm providing tax preparation, planning, and bookkeeping services. Mine & Arao Wealth Creation and Management serves individual investors, pension plans, and businesses, largely drawing clients from its affiliated CPA tax practice. The firm offers discretionary investment management combined with financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning services, emphasizing comprehensive asset allocation and integration of investment advice with accounting services.

About Us: Israilov Financial is a fee-only, fiduciary advisory firm built specifically for Millennial professionals in tech and corporate careers across California. We work with people who are earning well, navigating complex compensation (RSUs, ESPPs, stock options, 401(k)s) and want to create a comprehensive financial plan tailored around their current needs and future life aspirations. We don't have asset minimums or net worth requirements. If your financial life is getting complex and you want someone genuinely in your corner, we built this firm for you. Why We Founded the Firm Most high-earning young professionals don't qualify for traditional wealth management. They're told to wait until they have more assets. We disagreed with that. The people who need holistic, expert advice the most are often the ones being turned away. We founded Israilov Financial to serve them from day one. Who We Work With Our clients are Millennial professionals (software engineers, product managers, finance and corporate professionals) who are building wealth through their careers and want a long-term partner to help them do it right. We specialize in equity compensation, tax optimization, retirement planning, home purchase planning, and investment management. What Sets Us Apart Israilov Financial brings together a CFP® and a CFA® under one roof. Said Israilov handles financial planning, tax, and retirement strategy; Max Stamakun leads investment management and portfolio design. That combination is rare at independent firms, and it means your financial plan and investment strategy are built by specialists who work together on your behalf. We operate as a fiduciary, always. No commissions, no proprietary products, no conflicts of interest. Our only incentive is to give you advice that serves your goals. Where most firms offer annual reviews, we take a proactive approach: frequent check-ins, adaptive strategies, and education built into every engagement. We don't just manage your money; we help you understand it. Ideal Clients Gen Y / Millennials, tech and corporate professionals with equity compensation and complex financial lives. Fee Options Fee-only. Contact us for details.