William Clark is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 designations and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial analyses and enables clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping the services distinct.

Michael Roberts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Aysha Williams is a CFP®-designated financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019. Prior to that, she held positions at The Music Center and the University of California Los Angeles. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by comprehensive research and centralized operational infrastructure.

My Linh Phan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Comerica Bank and was involved with Black Diamond Realty LLC for three years, in addition to her education sector experience. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where she practices, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive involvement in commodity pool management and advisory roles for registered investment companies.

Christopher Lloyd is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Lucia Securities, Lucia Capital Group, and Planner Resource Group. He also operates his own insurance agency, Lloyd Consulting, which he has managed since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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.

Zachary Moreo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines systematic quantitative screening and qualitative research, supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking capital market framework.

Jason Polk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an apparel business, Faith Over Fear, which designs and sells hats to benefit local charities. 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.

James Vasquez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at notable firms including Morgan Stanley and PFG Advisors. Outside of finance, he occasionally consults as a professional chef and is an ACF Certified Culinarian. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Patrick Archer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Breakaway Wealth Management and several educational institutions. Archer has also been involved with Lou & Mickeys, a non-investment business outside his advisory role. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Bryn Tannone is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Spruce Farm and Fish, The Glen at Scripps Ranch, and Pulsar Entertainment. He also has experience related to the University of Colorado, Boulder. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, management of registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research processes.

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.

Kenneth Judd is a CFP® professional at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting, combining multiple portfolio management styles with firm research to support its advisers.

Gunnar Thowsen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 16 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Thowsen also serves as a FINRA arbitrator in Washington, D.C. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various programs, including estate planning strategies and corporate financial planning agreements.

Juleane Spittler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in family agricultural ventures through membership in farmland rental LLCs. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven investment advice and discretionary services that include diverse financial products such as group annuity contracts and bank deposit sweep options.

Joseph Ortega is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2024, he spent over a decade at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and a broad affiliate network.

Jill Lukehart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Rjl Wealth Management, LLC and Lucia Securities, LLC for eight years each. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of financial planning and investment management services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutional clients through a large network of advisors.

Nathan Fogleman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, and Td Ameritrade, Inc. before joining Charles Schwab. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized operational and custody arrangements.

Kristian Forster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, and HSBC Securities. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.