Theodore Tadeusiak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. He owns and operates Core Process Wealth Management LLC in Carlsbad, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of planning options and utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Leonardo Ryan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and several banking institutions. 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.

Brian Field is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2012 and has been associated with Lifetime Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2014. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved with non-variable insurance businesses through Policy Genius and North American Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Brian Holman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Holman BC Enterprises, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Nicholas Anderson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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 through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

David Wine is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1984. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on a range of investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Brandon Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wedbush Securities, Guaranteed Rate, Texana Bank, Flagstar Bank, and HomeStreet Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides 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 with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios while overseeing sub-advisers and addressing potential conflicts of interest.

Solmaz Morales is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop personalized portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. Her approach involves ongoing advice and portfolio adjustments in response to changes in clients' situations. Solmaz focuses on various client needs, including college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She communicates fluently in both English and Farsi. Beyond her professional role, Solmaz balances her work with personal interests such as ice skating, music, running, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family. She aims to help her clients navigate financial priorities in a way that aligns with their unique ambitions and family needs.

Matthew Leonard is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007, working in their Carlsbad, CA office. 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 under management 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.

Khushbu Harjani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brian Schrock is a CFP® and Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fallbrook, CA. He has 18 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent at Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Such is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in June 2011. He focuses on delivering financial strategies, research, and portfolio reviews tailored to individual clients’ goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and served nine years as a Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy. After his military service, he spent six years in the defense industry, including consulting to the Navy at Booz Allen Hamilton and business and product development at Ocean Systems Engineering Corp/QinetiQ North America. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Residing in Carlsbad, California, Michael lives with his wife Shawna and their three children. He enjoys outdoor activities such as surfing, skiing, camping in the Sierra Nevada mountains, cooking, fishing, gardening, hunting, and scuba diving.

Damon Skinner is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry for more than 20 years and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2016. Damon provides financial guidance to a diverse range of clients including affluent individuals, institutional clients, 401(k) plans, endowments, foundations, and high net worth families, focusing on areas such as retirement planning, defined benefit plans, and investment consulting. His expertise encompasses strategic and tactical asset allocation, retirement income planning, estate and insurance planning strategies, and alternative investments. Damon emphasizes education to help clients understand the risks and rewards of investment decisions while prioritizing preservation of capital and wealth accumulation. His professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University System and is a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Indiana Beta. Damon resides in Oceanside, California, with his wife Paola and twin sons. He is involved in community organizations such as San Luis Rey Mission, St. Francis of Assisi, and St. Monica Parish, as well as participating in charitable efforts with Children's Memorial Hospital, Heal The Bay, Open Eyes Ministries-Nicaragua, Ronald McDonald House, and Surfrider Foundation. His personal interests include surfing, skiing, snowboarding, traveling, wine, cooking, football, and entertaining family and friends.

John Steccato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing firm-offered and third-party advisory programs.

Marwan Al Ashi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in San Marcos, CA. He has several years of experience in financial services including roles at Bank of America and Chase Bank, and joined Edward Jones in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he manages a rental property in Escondido, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Rene Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Lending Club. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension plans.

Linda Hollman is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1985 and has also worked with Bank of America since 2009. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Deborah Haydis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including 6 years at Ameriprise since its rebranding. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer of a local youth baseball association and is involved in community leadership as a vice president of a local organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data to deliver tax-aware withdrawal strategies and asset allocation guidance within a defined investment universe.

Steven Van Houten is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Encinitas, CA, and has 46 years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 1992 and has operated Lifetime Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2002. In addition to advisory services, he offers non-variable insurance products to clients. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a comprehensive network of over 22,800 advisors.

Kimberly Biller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Wealth Advisors for eight years and has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed notary public and has been involved in residential real estate sales through HomeSmart Realty West. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.