Sabin Alibrandi is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined in 2024, following earlier roles at Securities America Advisors and Cetera Advisors. Alibrandi serves as treasurer for Santa Cruz County Lacrosse, a local nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Kevin Mize is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He previously spent 15 years at Morgan Stanley in various capacities, including nine years with Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of advisory work, he owns Earthrise Real Estate, LLC, which holds a building intended as the future site of his Raymond James branch. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through unique affiliations.

Roger Evans is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has worked with the Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds the Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to support client planning needs.

Trevor Strudley is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He serves as a board member and finance committee member of the Cabrillo College Foundation and is the author of *Tech Success: How Technology Executives and their Families Manage Meaningful Wealth*. He is also CEO of Stiles-Strudley Inc., a concierge wealth management services company affiliated with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Ryan Bennett is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Capitola, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors. The firm manages around $1.01 trillion in assets under management and provides services including tax-efficient strategies and access to affiliated mutual funds.

Mary Bellizzi is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in small group medical insurance and rents a room in her home. 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 planning focused on a broad range of financial topics, with planning services delivered separately from portfolio management.

Tristan Kass is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, also serving at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct client plans and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Ivor Thomas is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Scotts Valley, CA, and has 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Agustin Ramirez is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with San Andreas Regional Center, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Joseph Winslow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he spent 28 years with Link Allen and Associates, Securian Financial Services, and Minnesota Life Insurance Company. He is also an insurance agent and is involved with a separate corporation, 505 Enterprises, which he dedicates significant time to. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing both in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Jason Braley is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and previously worked at Securities America Advisors and Foothill Securities, Inc. He is a 50% owner of Beach House Wealth Management and serves as managing partner of BA Holdings, LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across multiple investment types.

Ignacio Ceniceros is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and JP Morgan Chase Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Carmen Irving is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Scotts Valley, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working at Edward Jones since 2024, with prior roles at Pacific Home Design and SJ Kellerman & Associates. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lisa Rosenau is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Aptos, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2012. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing comprehensive written Recommendation Reports addressing income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis with algorithmic automation to deliver tailored retirement income recommendations.

Christopher George is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Watsonville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, George serves on the leadership team providing pastoral support at Corralito's Community Church in Watsonville. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Monica Carney is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, California, and has 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and comprehensive asset management.

Valeriia Salazar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has four years of industry experience, including prior roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Juran Wealth Management. Outside of her advisory work, Salazar operates a catering business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and multiple portfolio strategies.

Jon Hanson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2017, following a one-year tenure at Lakin Spears LLP. He is based in Santa Cruz, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and utilizes structured financial planning tools as part of its process.

Robert Sheely is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and market models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Christine Mcbroom is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Raymond James since 2016 and previously worked with the City of Capitola from 2013 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Board President and Finance Committee Chair at Santa Cruz Montessori, contributing to the financial oversight of the nonprofit school. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through its affiliation with a municipal advisor.