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 OSAIC since 2023. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and has been involved with DePauw Johnson Inc. since 2008, where he provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services utilizing various platforms and third-party resources to construct portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

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.

Zoran Selakovic is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Encinitas, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and is currently associated with Lifetime Financial Advisors, Inc. Selakovic serves as Treasurer and a board member of the nonprofit YACHTAID GLOBAL. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Christopher Szot is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors who holds the ChFC® designation and has 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Szot owns Crown Wealth Management, LLC, an investment-related business based in Vista, California. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm’s approach includes tailored recommendations based on Wells Fargo research and planning tools, with services designed to address various financial planning needs, including niche areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

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 at Fidelity with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Darcy Wolfe is a CFP® with 12 years of experience at Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2014, he served 20 years in the U.S. Navy/Reserves. 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 broad range of advisory and investment services through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Sorenson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 37 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at The Wealth Advisors, VOYA Financial Advisors, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of financial services, he sponsors an educational website about the art of his late brother and serves as an independent insurance agent for fixed insurance products. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisers with advanced operational and research tools.

Kelley Braaksma is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at OSAIC since 2023 and previously at Sagepoint Financial Inc., Independent Capital Management, and Turning Points Advisory Timing Service Inc. In addition to her advisory role, she owns and operates KND Financial, a sole proprietorship involved in insurance sales. OSAIC serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and efficient-frontier analysis to construct portfolios that may include a variety of investment types managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Noah Mc Kemy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at California Bank and Trust for three years and has experience in various roles including at Chick-fil-A and UPS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of advisors and branches across the U.S.

Steven Krogh is a CFP® professional associated with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1986 and has operated The Wealth Advisors since 2009. Krogh is involved in providing financial planning and advice and has an interest in non-variable insurance products. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Cynthia Velasquez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2017 and has an extended background with Primerica Financial Services dating back to 2009. Outside of advising, she has maintained a long-standing role as a self-employed notary since 2007. Primerica Advisors provides 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 offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed-fee billing.