Brian Marquez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cadaret, Grant & Co., Inc., and a decade at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank NA and J.P. Morgan Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by technology tools and oversees significant discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Cheryl Wong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in San Jose, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Kan Wealth Management, Gemmer Asset Management, Sowell Financial Services, Concert Wealth Management, and Comerica Securities. She serves on the finance committee of Project Hired, a nonprofit focused on individual rights and liberties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering financial planning and investment management with approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and delivers a wide range of retail and institutional investment solutions.

Brendon Ewell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and currently in his first year in the industry. His prior experience includes roles at Fremont Bank, the Special Needs Planning Group, and Sharks Sports & Entertainment, along with positions in education and retail. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, research-based planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

David Henderson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as a sole proprietor providing insurance services to existing policyholders and managing new business placements. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by technology and risk analysis tools.

Brandon Sass is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors based in San Jose, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investment Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 2003 and has been self-employed since 2002. In addition to advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of his firm. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm utilizes model-driven investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Michael Sandoval is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop portfolio strategies aimed at helping them achieve those objectives. His approach includes providing ongoing advice and adapting portfolios as client situations evolve. Michael's expertise covers legacy planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He takes time to understand what matters to his clients and helps them pursue their financial goals through tailored strategies. His experience includes general investing, retirement planning, and preparing for unexpected financial needs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from California State University and professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Michael also participates in the professional organization HOLA. Outside of work, his interests include camping, hiking, music, and traveling.

Alexander Gast is a Financial Advisor associated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in retirement planning and portfolio management services. He focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to each client's goals, risk tolerance, time horizon, and liquidity needs. Born and raised in San Jose, Alexander's connection to his community is rooted in personal experience. Specifically, the 2008 financial crisis, during which his family lost their home, influenced his commitment to helping clients navigate their financial futures securely. His areas of expertise include equity compensation services, personal retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Alexander obtained a High School Diploma/GED from New Valley High and attended Mission College without earning a degree. He resides in San Jose with his wife, who is expecting their second child, and his 11-year-old son. Alexander enjoys chess, football, golfing, music, running marathons, and tennis. He is involved in the community through organizations such as First Tee, Sacred Heart Food Bank, and the San Jose Country Club.

Alfred Edmonds is a financial advisor at Cetera with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Foresters Financial Services and involvement with the DeAnza Soccer Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with access to various third-party money managers and program structures.

Vu Nguyen is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., Raymond James & Associates, and Unionbanc Investment Services. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Outside of his advisory role, he is an officer and financial advisor for Wealthstone Asset Management Group, Inc. 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, 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.

David Cooper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Victor Gaxiola is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a director managing curriculum for Leadership Morgan Hill and is a council member with Gerson Lehrman Group, providing consulting and coaching. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base of individuals and institutional investors, 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 access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Donna Young is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2013. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Spence is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2014. 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 and utilizes structured planning tools and methodologies to support its financial planning services.

Arely Leon Mejia is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Campbell, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade, JP Morgan Securities, and Synapse Technology Corporation. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab operates as both a broker-dealer and investment adviser, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by centralized custody and oversight functions.

Marcos Ocegueda is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several major financial institutions, including Bank of America and Comerica Bank, before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. He is based in San Jose, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm supports its advisory process with centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Lauren Takushi is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation and securities licenses Series 63 and Series 65. Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2026, she worked at LPL Enterprise and Pruco Securities, LLC, among other firms. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad planning menu that addresses various financial needs including retirement, risk, and wealth-transfer planning, supported by proprietary research and planning tools.

Ryan Brown is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Brown is also involved in managing several private business entities unrelated to investment advisory services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by centralized operational and custody arrangements.

Connor Gambelin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., as well as academic roles at Tulane University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm's planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

John Clay is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and part of Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an entertainment business called Build Your Own Table. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through dedicated advisors and specialized estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market analyses.

Wei Zhai is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Wei worked at PointNemo Enterprise for two years and has an academic background that includes positions at Central University of Finance and Economics and the University of Bristol. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and related services, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.