Paige Rexrode is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Scotts Valley, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Hilltop Securities Inc, and Waddell & Reed. She was also involved with Soroptimist International of Capitola by the Sea from 2016 to 2019. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process utilizes centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative research, and it offers broader derivatives and commodities capabilities compared to many institutional advisors.

Avni Dubey is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Avni's background includes roles at Nordstrom and periods focused on full-time education. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers investment guidance via multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options.

Duncan Eng is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Los Gatos, California. He holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, he worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Osaic FA, Inc. for over two decades. Additionally, he is licensed to offer various insurance products, including accident and health, disability, fixed and traditional life insurance, health savings accounts, and indexed annuities. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services that include financial planning, managed portfolios, third-party money manager programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through a complex affiliate network and proprietary investment strategies.

Andrew Clift is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Los Gatos, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 1997, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Eduardo Valero is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2021 and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2020, having previously held roles at TIAA, Ocwen Financial, Fisher Investments, and TD Ameritrade. Outside of his advisory work, Valero has experience as a landlord managing rental property. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base 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 investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and research through the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Samuel Dwyer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding a Series 66 license and having 10 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

John Birkett is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in Silicon Valley with developing comprehensive wealth plans tailored to their individual situations. He emphasizes understanding his clients' interests, passions, and goals to create flexible plans that can evolve with their changing lives. John has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before becoming a Planning Consultant in 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Client Service Specialist at Charles Schwab from 2019 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License.

Sukhminder Madtha is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked for Credit Suisse for three years and spent five years as a homemaker. He holds the Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic methods. The firm serves a diverse client base and is notable for its roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Darby Williams is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 designations and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, Williams held roles at various firms including Powder Mountain Realty and Alternative Behavior Strategies. Williams is also an author who has published a book through Amazon Publishing. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and centralized operational structure.

Edman Wong is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, and he has experience outside finance working for K Town Korean Bbq Inc. and Multnomah County. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth families, and institutions.

Julie Tauriainen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for 17 years before joining Raymond James in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is the CEO of Serendipity Securities, a support company based in Aptos, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by analytical tools and is noted for its municipal advisory affiliation and specialized programs such as SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Christine Ingesson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Cruz, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 21 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Tone Dai Tran is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Capitola, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Tran worked at Bank of the West and BMO and has experience with Fidelity Investments. Outside of finance, Tran is a business owner managing Koji Sake Lounge, a restaurant in San Jose, during weekend evenings. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment strategies, supported by technology tools, and is notable for its scale and breadth of financial activities alongside its advisory platform.

Jeremy Geels is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2014. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Capitola, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including a broad range of households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eugene Park is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, bringing a comprehensive approach to financial planning. As a Certified Financial Planner™ professional, he provides guidance that integrates investments, tax-efficient investing, retirement planning, estate planning considerations, and risk management. Before joining Fidelity Investments in 2023, Eugene held various roles at J.P. Morgan Chase, including Senior Home Lending Advisor from 2020 to 2023, Branch Manager from 2016 to 2020, and Private Client Banker from 2011 to 2016. This experience has informed his holistic approach to financial consulting. Eugene holds a California Insurance License which complements his expertise in financial planning. He prioritizes ongoing education and adherence to rigorous standards, aiming to put his clients' interests first.

Erik Hall is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2014. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2004, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Equity, Options, Fixed Income Trader. Erik partners with families and organizations to understand their goals and develop personalized financial strategies. His approach focuses on executing these strategies while mitigating risks and making adjustments as financial markets and client circumstances change. He holds a California Insurance License.

John Anzaldua is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Cruz, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Chase Investment Services, Wamu Investments, Citicorp Investment Services, and Wells Fargo Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Vanderzwaag is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2017, he worked at National Planning Corporation from 2014 to 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Haley Rudee is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a diverse background including roles at University Carlos III of Madrid, California Closets, and work with private families. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services tailored by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Joy Verzosa is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. She has been with Fidelity since 2018, serving in various roles including Relationship Manager and Planning Consultant before her current position. Joy has worked in the financial industry for 15 years, bringing extensive experience in financial consulting and relationship management. Her professional background includes positions at JPMorgan Chase as a Private Client Banker and Assistant Vice President, as well as roles at Keypoint Credit Union and Wells Fargo Bank. Joy holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial planning and client advisement. Outside of her professional career, Joy enjoys hiking, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, traveling, and spending time with her pets.