Laura Taylor is a CFP® professional with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with Cetera and Everstead Financial Group, having worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2016. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera and Everstead Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Tamara Huey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including her current role starting in 2020. Outside of advising, she is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that provide written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Marc Rupnow is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade Institutional from 2012 to 2023. Outside of finance, he was involved with Bali Hai Restaurant for a decade. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Maura Mc Mahon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2011, including roles at J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. and J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly 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.

John Loehr is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Santee, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including two years at GAF prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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 and access to separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Gerad Mowrey is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of experience, currently associated with LPL Financial and Summit Financial Group in La Mesa, CA. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2000 and with Summit Financial Group since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Summit Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Nicholas Remer is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2019. He previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Remer Filmmaking and serves as president of the Canyonview Homeowners Association board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm supports a multi-manager platform with various program structures and serves over 800,000 clients through more than 10,000 advisors.

Roberto Vasquez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis supported by a centralized due-diligence framework.

Enrique Valadez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chula Vista, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. 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, and various institutional investors.

Brian Sherwood is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2006 and has additional work experience at Mercury Defense Systems. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products as well as loan product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Coley Davis IV is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Cooper Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Huy La is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Outside of advising, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. Merrill, together 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Ia Phan Jones is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2020 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the PTA at Hearst Elementary School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, employing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Gabriel Garcia is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones. Garcia also served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for 12 years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Its approach includes a centralized service team that collaborates with advisors to provide written Recommendation Reports based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Tom Nicholl is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the automotive industry with Mercedes Benz of San Diego and Sunroad Automotive. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory and investment services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers various managed strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

J Essman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Diego, CA, holding the ChFC® designation with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities, Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. from 2007 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations through annual collaborative planning engagements.

Hernan Diaz 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 also has experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services including asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, offering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jason Samuelsen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2025 and has prior experience at STN Digital, Evolytics, American Century Investments, Sporting Kansas City, and Bowling Green State University. Outside of advisory work, he manages a rental property in Kansas City, MO. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated financial products through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Mark Hyma is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has served in various roles at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and PFS Wealth Advisors and is also involved in tax preparation and management of commercial rental properties. Hyma is the president of PFS Wealth Advisors, Inc. and the CEO of PFS Acq Corporation, which oversees financial services acquisitions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors and serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Miles Fleming is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he was involved with various organizations including the Rotary Club of Del Mar and the San Diego Council on Aging. 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.