Darion Haggerty is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2022. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at DaVita and held various roles at Target, Primerica, and Starbucks. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jaime Niesley is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Jaime has worked at Cetera since 2021 and is also the owner of Wollman Wealth Designs, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Edward Quinlan is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 43 years of industry experience. He is currently with OSAIC, joining in 2023 after 14 years at FSC Securities Corporation and 11 years at Advantage Capital Corporation. Quinlan also operates Quinlan Financial, offering registered products along with life, health, and disability income insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm utilizes a model-based investment approach featuring portfolio optimization, discretionary strategies, and third-party managers within a multi-advisor platform.

Martin Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Enterprise Mobility, Qualitas Insurance Company, Deloitte, and the University of California San Diego. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Karla Mesta is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in speech-language therapy from 2019 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Paul Kennedy is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously served in the U.S. Navy from 2016 to 2024 before entering the financial services sector. He provides investment advice and wealth management services through Forrest Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options with discretionary and non-discretionary authorities, supported by a large network of independent advisors and a variety of affiliated and third-party investment resources.

Russell Jacobs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fallbrook, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2018 before joining Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc., where he served from 2018 to 2020, and then Ameriprise from 2020 to the present. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations tailored to client needs, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic processes overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

John Jacobson is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Sagepoint Financial, Wealth Preservation Group, LPL Financial, Merrill, and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as a life insurance agent. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various advanced tools and strategies, and is notable for its scale and complex affiliate network.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Dynatronics, Inc. and Breg, Inc., and spent a year self-employed. He serves as President of the Teen Volunteers in Action SD5 Chapter in Encinitas, CA, a parent-son volunteer organization partnering with local nonprofits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicole White is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Vista, California. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license and has eight years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining the firm, she took two years away from the industry as a stay-at-home mom. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide advisor and branch network.

Jeffrey Johnson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and DePauw Johnson Inc. for 18 years, where he is also the owner providing tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and other business services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and flexible implementation options through a complex platform supported by multiple affiliates and alternative investment opportunities.

Jeffrey Todd is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Raymond James since 2008, as well as operating Todd Financial Group since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with a vacation rental business in Carlsbad, California. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and a broad advisor network.

Yoko Wickersham is a CFP® professional with 28 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2013. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 10 years and Prudential Equity Group, LLC for three years. Outside of advising, she maintains a business managing property rentals. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services supported by various investment platforms and tools.

Adrian Concepcion is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise and has previously worked at WCG Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President of the San Diego - Imperial Counties Kids Wrestling Association and as Kids Director for California USA Wrestling, Inc. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Gregory Stringari is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Stringari is also a co-founder of Trailhead Wealth Management LLC, where he devotes significant time to operations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory solutions with various banking and lending products.

Kenneth Patterson Jr. is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2008. He has 17 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a head official and assists in training novice referees for adult recreational sports. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Douglas Cole is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at SagePoint Financial, Inc., OSAIC Services, Inc., Cole Financial, LLC, and Sentra Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and participant-level retirement advice, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Joseph Macdougall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cavanaugh Financial, Cal Ice Ventures, LLC, and Cavanaugh Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in JWM Holdings, Inc., where he breeds and races horses. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a broad range of clients through its extensive advisor network and specialized programs.

Steven Freeman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007 in various roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios from a broad investable universe, with oversight of sub-advisers and conflict-of-interest controls.

Christian Azalde is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Fallbrook, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity since 2021 and has prior experience at several organizations, including N26 and the Bronco Foundation. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor for the healthcare department at Concordia University Irvine. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment approach that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.