James Ward is a CFP® with 4 years of experience in financial advising and is the sole advisor at J Ward Financial in Morgan Hill, CA. He has a background in legal and real estate fields, operating an estate-planning and elder-law practice as well as a real estate business. Ward also holds licenses related to insurance and broker-dealer activities outside his advisory role. J Ward Financial provides discretionary investment management primarily for high-net-worth individuals, families, and trusts. The firm focuses on asset-allocation strategies tailored to clients’ circumstances and regularly reviews portfolios every one to three months, often utilizing third-party managers such as FPAS and Dimensional.

Todd Smith is a financial advisor at Silicon Valley Wealth Management Solutions, Inc. in San Jose, CA, with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with his current firm since 2012. In addition to advisory services, he works as an insurance agent, assisting clients with life and health insurance as well as annuities. Silicon Valley Wealth Management Solutions is an independent registered investment adviser that provides asset management, pension consulting, and financial planning to individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, and corporate entities. The firm focuses on non-discretionary portfolio supervision and pension consulting, serving a broad client base including high-net-worth individuals and plan sponsors.

Lindsay Stuart is a CFP® professional affiliated with EquityFTW, bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Mercer Advisors, Moss Adams Wealth Advisors, and Charles Schwab. EquityFTW is a fee-only advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other businesses with advice-only financial planning. The firm provides written deliverables, educational seminars, and structured client service calendars, focusing on integrated planning and equity compensation analysis without managing or custodying client accounts.

David Faulk is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is the principal at Montage Financial Advisors, where he has worked since 2020, and he also serves as president of Montage Tax, a separate tax preparation and planning firm. Prior to founding Montage Financial Advisors, he was with Johanson Financial Advisors, Inc. for five years. Montage Financial Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and project-based financial planning for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a primarily passive investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, using diversified portfolios of index mutual funds and ETFs, and coordinates closely with clients’ tax and legal professionals.

Charles Stermetz is a CFP® with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at EquityFTW. His prior work includes roles at Moss Adams, Blue Barn Wealth, Utah Valley University, and Northwestern Mutual. Equity For The Win is a fee-only advisory firm that provides advice-only financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and other businesses. The firm emphasizes a comprehensive planning process integrating various financial aspects and delivers written plans, educational seminars, and structured client reviews without managing client assets directly.

Jay Fong is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in the financial industry. He is affiliated with Concentrum Wealth Management, a team-based registered investment adviser in San Jose, CA, and has worked with Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments since 2013. Concentrum Wealth Management serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities through wrap-fee asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm employs discretionary portfolio management using derivatives, margin, and other strategies that are uncommon among similarly sized advisory teams.

Glenn Young is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a business development consultant at Concentrum Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and TD Waterhouse Investor Services Inc. He also operated a real estate business from 2009 to 2017. Concentrum Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser that serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on wrap-fee asset management and employs a range of investment strategies, including derivatives and margin, with a particular emphasis on ERISA advisory roles and coordinated use of custodial and platform services.

Nicholas Simonian is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at Concentrum Wealth Management. His prior experience includes roles at Shea Labagh Dobberstein and The McLean Group, as well as eight years at the University of Illinois Chicago. Concentrum Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth households, pension and employee benefit plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients, specializing in wrap asset management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm combines discretionary portfolio management with consultative held-away monitoring and employs a range of investment tools, including derivatives and options strategies, to support tax-efficient asset location and opportunistic rebalancing.

Mark Taylan is a financial advisor with Eastsound Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Advisors 360 LLC, Guaranteed Rate Inc, and Direct Mortgage Funding Inc. He serves on the Board of Directors of FAREPA, a Silicon Valley trade organization for real estate professionals, contributing to industry education and networking without compensation. Eastsound Capital Advisors is an SEC-registered firm providing discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm integrates fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with strategic and tactical asset allocation to manage portfolios across various securities and may act as a sub-advisor and signal provider to other investment advisers.

Lance Pieper is a CFP® professional with five years of industry experience, currently serving at Concentrum Wealth Management. He has been with the firm since 2018. Concentrum Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser that serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm focuses on wrap-fee asset management and employs investment strategies that include derivatives and margin, distinguishing it from many similar-sized advisory teams.

Brian Horiuchi is a financial advisor with PFG Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term roles at Commonwealth Central Credit Union and Cuso Financial Services, as well as current positions with United Planners and PFG Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as trustee for the Ben and Marge Horiuchi Family Trust. PFG Advisors provides fee-based investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, retirement plans, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combination of macroeconomic allocation and fundamental/technical analysis, primarily using index-based ETFs, and offers access to third-party money managers and platforms.

Michael Napoli is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience, having previously worked at firms including LPL Financial, Wells Fargo, and Citigroup Global Markets. Napoli is also involved with Nexa Mortgage, referring clients for mortgage services to help secure lower rates. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes proprietary and third-party platforms and managers to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Michael Elder is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Campbell, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been the owner of Cornerstone Investment Associates, Inc. since 2006, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing advisory programs and services alongside back-office support including operations, trading, technology, compliance, and practice management. The firm offers a range of investment programs and model portfolios managed through a structured due-diligence process.

Daniel Newquist is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. His prior roles include positions at The Colony Group, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, and SECURITIES AMERICA. He has also been involved with the Charter School of Morgan Hill Foundation. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate and institutional clients, offering comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm emphasizes long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive portfolio construction using an enhanced open architecture framework that integrates active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds.

Daniel May is a financial advisor with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Colony Group, Buckingham Strategic Wealth, SECURITIES AMERICA, RNP Advisory Services, Foothill Securities, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in the Los Gatos Networking Group, where he occasionally assists with report and analysis support. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with a broad range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach combining active and passive strategies within an enhanced open-architecture framework.

Victor Acevedo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 15 years of industry experience, including roles at UnionBanc Investment Services and Union Bank prior to joining J.P. Morgan. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm delivers non-discretionary advice through a select group of Wealth Advisors while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Rajvinder Budwal is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he provides notary public services and owns a living trust services business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services across multiple platforms, using a range of tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage client portfolios.

Lee Michael Murphy is a Series 66-registered advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Morgan Hill, California. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Securities America Advisors and RNP Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he sells term and permanent life insurance products. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to third-party money managers and managed account solutions.

Thuy Do is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Khanh Nguyen is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Jose, CA, with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and JP Morgan Chase in various roles over the past decade. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Albert Rodriguez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morgan Hill, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, Merrill, and Bank of America. He has also been involved with Forty Niners SC Stadium Company LLC and Populous, The Teams Company, LLC. 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.

Shana Hudson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Morgan Hill, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1993. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, personalized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

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.

Hai Tran is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America, N.A. from 2014 to 2019. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

David Vanderzwaag is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding a Series 63 license and having 37 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation and Whjr Associates, each for about ten years. Vanderzwaag also owns Vander Zwaag Financial, Inc., an investment-related business operating as a DBA for his LPL practice. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Mark Grisedale is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Morgan Hill, CA, holding a Series 63 license and 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner and veterinarian. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Ruth Freitas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with BancWest Investment Services and Bank of the West since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Bradley Ledwith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of advisory work, Ledwith is a self-published author and has served as an executive producer on production projects. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Rodney Acord is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation from 1995 to 2025. His credentials include the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in fixed and indexed annuity sales through an insurance agency he owns. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various asset-allocation and portfolio management tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including third-party money managers and unified managed accounts.

Alan Williamson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2006, with prior experience at Axa Advisors and Osaic FA, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an ecclesiastical leader for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and acts as an administrator or executor of estates and trusts. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a range of investment programs, including third-party and LPL-sponsored advisory models, focusing on matching client needs with appropriate program models or discretionary managers.

Marika Somorjai is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Jose, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Cambridge since 2010. Outside of advising, she owns Marika Skin Care, a retail sales business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of portfolio management strategies and custody platforms.

Robert Galindo Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Jose, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and over 24 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at The Planners Network, National Planning Corporation, Ameriprise, and other firms. He has also been involved with the Metropolitan Adult Education Program since 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Jessica Levan is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. She has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. Based in Morgan Hill, CA, she holds a Series 66 license. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, combining large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations.

Marisa Otto is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Morgan Hill, CA. She has 23 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member and scholarship committee member for the Rotary Club of San Jose East/Evergreen. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Kimberly Gaxiola is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 27 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She has been with Cambridge since 2010. Outside of advisory work, she is involved as a board member of Informed Choices and owns a consulting business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and custody platforms tailored to client objectives.

Anusha Sapharu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked at Bank of America/Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. She also has experience in the energy sector with Doosan Power Systems Americas LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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 worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and A.G. Edwards & Sons. Outside of his advisory role, Gaxiola serves as a director managing curriculum for Leadership Morgan Hill and is a council member for Gerson Lehrman Group, providing consulting and coaching services. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and proprietary and third-party models.