Julian Lardizabal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Menlo Park, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2026 and has prior experience at MAI Capital Management and Robertson Stephens. Outside of finance, his background includes roles in education and operations at organizations such as San Francisco State University, Terra Linda High School, and Legends Baseball Camps. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Carlos Curiel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services, as well as self-employment in investment advisory. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

William Stonhaus is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Jose, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 44 years of industry experience. Stonhaus has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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 and five years of industry experience. She has worked at several major firms, including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients by providing investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties to inform its investment approach.

David Brown is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has five years of industry experience and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of his advisory role, he is the founder and pastor of One Way Bible Fellowship and is the author of the book "It's Natural to be Gay," along with other faith-based writings. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable entities. The firm offers model-driven investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and maintains a large advisory network with approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Casey Galdieri is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and market-based modeling in its financial planning process.

Scott Belshaw is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fremont, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and Merrill. He is also involved with FB Financial Services, a division of Fremont Bank, related to his LPL business activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, with access to model portfolios, research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

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.

Fred Spicknall is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Jose, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Outside of advising, he is also an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals and offers a range of portfolio management options including proprietary models and third-party strategist access.

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.

Nicole Le Gassick is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. She joined Raymond James Financial in 2025 after a 16-year tenure at Lionsgate Entertainment Corporation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice and supports its clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

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.

Robert Chaykin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the board of directors for the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley and participates on advisory and investment committees for regional nonprofit and government organizations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning and investment programs supported by firm-approved tools and research.

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 a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including project team member at Footprint USA and held coaching responsibilities as Head Coach for the Tonga Weightlifting Federation outside of business hours. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where Seth operates, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients using a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis, including algorithmic portfolio construction.

Robert Leland is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 19 years. Leland holds the Series 66 designation and is based in San Mateo, California. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Kenny Merlo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Redwood City, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.