Cynthia Cougoule is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, First Republic Investment Management, and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of her advisory role, she maintains a notary public appointment in California. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Alexandria Adiutori is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2017 and previously worked with the California Republican Party. Alexandria holds a Series 66 designation and is based in Los Gatos, California. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor investment plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brent Ross is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA. He previously worked at Securities America, Inc. for 18 years and spent one year at OSAIC. Outside of his advisory role, Ross operates DC Design Studio, a business he has managed since 2000. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Zelin Yang is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. Yang has experience at Merrill since 2021 and previously worked at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China from 2011 to 2017. Between these roles, Yang focused on homemaking for four years. 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 serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Valentine Huang is a Senior Financial Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, located in Silicon Valley. He provides financial advisory services to corporations, affluent investors, and families, focusing on delivering tailored solutions to address complex wealth management challenges. His client services include support in areas such as education planning, employee benefits planning, equity compensation services, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. With over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry, Valentine has held key roles prior to joining Merrill Lynch. He was a Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor at Morgan Stanley's Menlo Park office, where he specialized in equity compensation strategies and worked closely with venture capital clients. He also served as a Director and Vice President at Barclays Capital and Lehman Brothers, heading the west coast Asia ex-Japan institutional equities desk. Valentine is registered with FINRA and holds the Series 7, 63, and 65 licenses, along with the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of California Davis. Valentine resides in Belmont with his three sons. His personal interests include playing piano, golf, tennis, running, hiking, visiting museums, attending symphonies and concerts, and dining out.

Vaishali Harirajan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan and Scotiabank, including multiple roles within JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a quantitative asset-allocation approach combined with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advisory services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Sandra Jerez is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where she leads a team of Financial Consultants and investment service associates. In her role, she oversees all aspects of branch operations, including customer interactions, team building, and training strategies. Sandra focuses on developing associates and managing operational activities to provide value to clients and assist them in achieving their financial goals through planning. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments in 2023, Sandra held positions at Merrill Lynch, serving as Performance Manager from 2019 to 2022 and as Market Leader from 2013 to 2019. She holds a California Insurance License.

Brian Stevens is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Santa Cruz, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 17 years of industry experience, including 13 years at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, and it includes a broader range of financial products than many peers, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Maria Santos is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Fremont, CA, and has three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Fremont Bank and Comerica Bank, holding roles in wealth management and private banking. Santos is also a commissioned notary public in Fremont. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Phoebe Zhang is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 license and experience working at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2024. Prior to entering the financial industry, she held positions at Guardant Health, CVS Pharmacy, and in education. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 and discretionary investment options, combining strategic asset allocation with access to alternative investments and centralized operational support.

Salvatore Saso is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in a range of client focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Salvatore holds the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University. His expertise supports clients in achieving their financial goals through comprehensive planning and management strategies aligned with their individual needs.

Brandon Martinez Larragoiti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the nonprofit organization Children Now, focusing on children's issues. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, offering tailored financial plans without individual security recommendations as part of standalone programs.

Jenny Lee is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies that align with her clients' individual financial goals. Jenny’s approach involves a thorough understanding of each client’s financial situation, allowing her to help design and implement customized plans that address investment risk and long-term objectives. Her areas of expertise include divorce transition planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and supporting women and wealth. Jenny holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). She earned a Bachelor's Degree from Northwestern University and an MBA from New York University. In addition to her professional work, Jenny participates in community volunteer activities. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, spending time with her family, and practicing yoga.

Kaitlyn Zawada is a financial advisor at Osaic with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for five years. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed to offer fixed insurance products, including annuities and life insurance. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm uses a range of asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including third-party managed account solutions.

Leanne Skelly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. 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 provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and specialized programs for institutional clients.

Adam Anakota is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and HSBC Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

David Gambelin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and 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 with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Lisa Furlong is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Avantax and LPL Financial. She is a partner at Mayer & Associates Advisory LLC, where she provides financial planning and investment advisory services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering diverse portfolio management and advisory services through a large network of independent advisors.

Daniel Baskin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sunnyvale, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, delivering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, offering a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Madalina Andrei is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012, working out of Mountain View, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.