Vincent Alessi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience, all at Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in professional surfing, participating in occasional photo shoots and managing related communications. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients with a wide range of investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Brandon Cass is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at SagePoint Financial for eight years. He is also the founder and president of Intrepid Wealth Management, where he manages his client base and recruits financial advisors. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple third-party resources to construct diversified portfolios.

Serena Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at multiple firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and SRK Consulting Services, where she also serves as a business owner specializing in marketing and business administrative consulting. Additionally, she owns several insurance-related businesses in Carlsbad, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management. The firm’s integrated platform combines advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales and includes participation in collateralized lending programs.

Rachel Currington is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones. She is based in Escondido, CA and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of advisory work, she owns a graphic design hobby business called Doodleoo, which provides custom items to schools and non-profits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Stout is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Navy Federal Credit Union and affiliated brokerage and asset management firms. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Glori Crumpley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fallbrook, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Davies Financial Advisors, Gramercy Securities, and other firms. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Crumpley Consulting Services LLC and GC Consulting, which provide consulting, bookkeeping, and notary services. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Stephen Rohde is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Ameriprise Financial Services and Southwest Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in real estate rental ownership since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Valerie Arenas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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.

Norma Arroyo Bravo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is an owner and partner of Bucked Up, a dietary and athletic nutrition business that she promotes through social media platforms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory process.

Hillary Clarke is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In her role, she focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizons to support their unique life goals. Hillary holds a California Insurance License, which complements her financial consulting expertise. Outside of her professional work, she engages in personal interests such as gardening, tennis, traveling, and volunteering.

Ben Bresnahan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 registrations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Mohammad Ali is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2024. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Ann Reagan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at several firms including Avantax and Landmark Financial Management, where she also serves in an administrative capacity. Reagan is additionally involved with Monheit Frisch Group PLC as an assistant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform and supports diverse investment strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Andrea Ashbacher is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 14 years at SagePoint Financial, Inc. She also operates a corporate investment advisory service and provides insurance recommendations related to life, health, and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct portfolios across various asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

David Simpson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pacific Financial Group since 2019, LPL Financial since 2017, and National Planning Corporation from 1999 to 2017. He is also the CEO and owner of Pacific Tax & Financial Group, a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Lloyd Manzanilla is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Carlsbad, CA. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Briones is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a part-time custom woodworking business, creating furniture and decor for private clients and public sale. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering broad financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under separate billing.

Spencer Birch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for nine years at Quantum Learning Network. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hamasseh Pourhamzeh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including The Vanguard Group and Instawork. Outside of finance, he sells secondhand clothing on Poshmark. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Henry De Matteis III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Uber Eats and operated Elmhurst Entertainment for over a decade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.