Stephane Hpay is a financial advisor with Cetera holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Jeffrey Lung is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity Investments. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Labrüm Wealth Management. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage registered investment companies.

Jeremy Shaffer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Vista, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has worked primarily at Charles Schwab since 2016, with brief tenures at several other firms in 2019 and 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he performs independent contracting work with Uber and DoorDash and rents vehicles through Turo. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process within a centralized operational framework.

Robert Menz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and has also worked at National Planning Corporation since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Daniel Avan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Richard Kelly III is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fantic USA, Lucidity Business Development, and Focus Bicycles USA. 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 through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products.

Jason Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including California Bank & Trust (Zions), UnionBanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and Wells Fargo. Outside of advising, he acts in a fiduciary capacity for The Davis Family Trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Olga Mazhar is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Vista, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has work history including roles at Rensana, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a membership interest in Dialysis Management Group, a healthcare organization management firm. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trades and custody through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.

David Spataro is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc., The Quantum, and Ivy Distributors, Inc. He has been with Ameriprise since 2021. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed written recommendations on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis within a centralized consulting team to deliver personalized, algorithm-supported advice.

Avinash Alwani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. 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 brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis with a centralized due-diligence framework that includes an ESG eligibility process.

Carlo Boton is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2021. His prior experience includes six years at Cuso Financial Services and 25 years at North Island Credit Union. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, offering tailored recommendations that combine research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team.

Pamela Givens is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she manages a real estate rental property. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering various advisory programs and financial planning services.

Jennifer Forsstrom is a financial professional with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. She has four years of industry experience, including roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and First Financial Equity Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent wellness advocate for doTERRA, where she teaches others about the use of essential oils. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform that supports bespoke and model portfolio strategies.

Thomas Hurt is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at OSAIC since 2024. Prior to joining OSAIC, he was affiliated with Securities America Advisors, Inc., Securities America, Inc., and Securities Service Network, Inc., and he also maintains an insurance sales and servicing role with Advantage Financial Group LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset allocation tools, risk assessments, and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across a broad range of investment vehicles.

Don Williams is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Marcos, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Independent Financial Group, Foreside Fund Services, Eventide Asset Management, and Thrivent Advisor Network. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and research from LPL Research.

Brock Bracamontes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations with two years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and Anheuser Busch InBev. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Roy Woehrman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm provides a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Matthew Jimison is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he held positions at South Coast, James Capital Advisors, and Seven Seven Cosmetics. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates investment strategies developed by its Chief Investment Office and external managers, leveraging Bank of America’s broader corporate platform for access to a wide range of products and services.

Jean Vincent is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, and has 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools in its planning, serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Karen Lacey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2000. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.