James Provencher is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and MTS Financial. In addition to his advisory role, he has operated as a self-employed attorney specializing in estate planning and income tax preparation for over four decades and serves as board chair of the Noah’s Ark Angel Foundation, a California nonprofit organization. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by analytical tools and multiple program options, delivered via a complex affiliate network.

David Laub is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Merrill since 2008 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Baldoni is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Equitable Advisors. He is also associated with Addison Avenue Investments, where he provides advice and planning support to members of First Tech Credit Union. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm emphasizes tailored non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools and supports these services through a large network of advisors.

Jonathan Stahley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

Eric Schleppenbach is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with 11 years of industry experience. He worked at TD Ameritrade from 2015 to 2020 before joining Edward Jones in 2020. 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 large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Lucia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 credentials. He has 34 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Integrity Alliance, H. Beck, Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in insurance marketing as CEO of MJL Insurance Marketing Solutions, Inc., and he also supports the management of his daughter's dance career through a family-owned LLC. 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, and institutional platforms, combining broad non-advisory financial activities with oversight of significant discretionary assets and a large network of advisors.

John Foley is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his work history includes various roles outside the financial industry. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory solutions.

Andrew Harvey is a financial advisor with Stifel in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a drummer in a rock and roll band. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jyoti Alwani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Virginia Stagg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Amber Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the San Pasqual High School Business Advisory Council and is an assistant volleyball coach involved in organizing sports tournaments in Carlsbad, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Darren Poland is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he held roles at Lucia Securities, VO Engineering, and Trinity Geotechnical Engineering. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ian Lucas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 13 years at Graham Investment Management, Inc. and has been involved with Vx Logistics LLC since 2020. 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.

Zhi Hu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. His prior work history includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Andrew Meram is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to develop holistic financial plans aimed at addressing key risks. His approach involves a four-step process that includes understanding clients' priorities, conducting a diagnostic analysis of their current financial situation, and providing clear recommendations without jargon. Andrew's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024, Relationship Manager from 2021 to 2022, and Financial Representative in 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys boating and spending time with his family.

Gloria Ruuspakka is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. She previously worked with Carson Wealth/Cetera Advisor Networks from 2018 to 2020 and was involved with One Extraordinary Marriage from 2016 to 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advisor-facing tools.

Michael Hayes is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Girard Securities before joining Cetera Wealth Services in 2017, continuing with Cetera since 2023. Outside of advising, he is involved in fixed insurance sales and owns businesses in real estate and financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting diverse investment strategies and programs.

Jason Rudolph is a financial advisor at Stifel with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016, following prior roles at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates from 2003 to 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner and operator of a snack and beverage vending business run alongside his wife. Stifel serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Kennedee Bennett is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles including positions at Azusa Pacific University and Poway Gymnastics. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Richard Plum is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving with LPL Financial since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Lucia Securities, RJL Wealth Management, and operating Richard Plum Insurance since 1987. He is also involved with Lucia Capital Group, which supports his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by advanced research and operational tools.