Ryan Montes is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including E*Trade Financial Corporation, Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co, and Edward Jones. Montes is based in Carlsbad, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Hector Del Castillo is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Mission Federal Credit Union. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client goals.

Francisco Tirado is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 17 years of industry experience, including 12 years at Edward Jones before joining Ameriprise in 2020. He holds a Series 66 designation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Steven Much is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cox Communications and several other organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Timothy Shea is a CFP® certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2020. He has also been affiliated with Lucia Securities, LLC and Lucia Capital Group since 2011 and 2010, respectively. LPL Financial is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, 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, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Ryan Coleman is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Vista, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Matthew Hampshire is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jyoti Alwani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked within various capacities at J.P. Morgan since 2009. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm delivers these services on a non-discretionary basis and integrates institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

John Howells IV is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors since 2005. Prior to that, he was affiliated with Axa Advisors, LLC for 15 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a ward mission leader for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and an instructor at Mira Costa College and Palomar College. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to deliver tailored investment solutions.

Samuel Dabney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bonsall, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jon Frandell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County Foundation, where he reviews financials to support ongoing programs. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Eric Moffitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway, focusing on residential home sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors delivers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Jonathan Dickson is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and managed a property partnership. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sara Peltier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in TYGA RE Investments, a real estate venture. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to serve its clients.

Christian Chapman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vista, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he was involved with Compass Balloons and has served as an assistant coach for the Carlsbad Unified School District and the Friday Night Lights youth flag football league. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Noah Cicciarelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Axos Invest, Inc., BOFI Federal Bank, Axos Financial Inc., and Bank of America. Noah is based in San Marcos, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Gary Sengle is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Royal Alliance before joining OSAIC in 2023. Outside of his advisory career, he owns and operates a plumbing business and is developing public speaking and coaching activities centered on leadership principles. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with comprehensive portfolio management tools and access to multiple third-party money managers.

Timothy Wright is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA. His prior roles include positions at PNC Investments and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of finance, he has worked at several wineries, including Odette Winery and Villa Maria Winery. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by extensive research and diversified investment strategies.

Brian Lundberg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019, following prior roles at Diversyfund and Rich Uncles LLC/Brix Invest. Outside of his advisory work, Lundberg has ownership in rental properties managed through a third party. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large national presence with approximately 23,701 financial advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Rodrigo Oliva is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of NJ2CA, LLC, a business unrelated to his financial advisory role. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.