Raymond Seifritz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Advisor Group for 10 years and Lucia Capital Group for four years. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator and owns a technology and software consulting business. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research tools.

Robert Willgoss is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience currently serving at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Inc. since 2015. Based in San Diego, CA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services along with fee-based financial planning. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support client decision-making.

Bradford Willis is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in product reviewing on Amazon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Joshua Thompson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and Wisdom Wealth Management since 2021. Joshua was previously a full-time student at Chapman University and worked at Santa Fe Christian School. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies through a centralized consulting team and offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Joanne Wong is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2003 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ara Freedman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Lucia Capital Group and Lucia Securities from 2011 to 2020. 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.

Patrick Meskell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor and shareholder in Bainbridge HNC, a health maintenance center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jonathan Savona is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2020 and previously worked at Lucia Securities, LLC, Lucia Capital Group, and Raymond J. Lucia Companies, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved as a non-variable insurance agent with Westland Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.

Sandra Cohn is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Independent Financial Group and Intuit and has operated the Cohn Tax Company, specializing in tax preparation and accounting, for over ten years. 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, and institutional platforms, combining extensive non-advisory activities with oversight of more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Kristi Brooks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018, previously spending five years at Bonotel Exclusive Travel. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios, and it engages in active oversight and advisory roles uncommon among large institutional peers.

William Smith is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, based in San Diego, CA, and has 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group. Outside of advising, he is a published author of motivational and financial articles and serves on the finance and philanthropy committees of Neighborhood Healthcare, as well as acting as treasurer for the Rotary Club of Escondido. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets and operates both as an investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Brian Mancuso is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSb and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2006. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its scale, integrated structure, and multi-asset investment approach backed by proprietary research.

Kent Thompson is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in San Diego, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Stillwater Vista LLC and serves on the investment committee of the San Diego Rescue Mission. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to deliver personalized retirement income plans, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Danielle Ferrer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Diego, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including 11 years with Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates 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 and pension plans, charities, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

James Froman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously held roles at Use Credit Union, SeCU Brokerage Services, Citicorp Investment Services, and Ifmg Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various investment approaches.

William Bauerle is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Poway, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he served in the United States Navy for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports clients through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Janean Stripe is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2020. Her prior roles include positions at Lucia Securities, LLC, RJL Wealth Management, LLC, and Raymond J. Lucia Companies, Inc. She is also involved as an insurance agent with Westland Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by technology and extensive non-advisory financial services.

Lori Lenhof is a financial advisor with Stifel in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Maria Gallardo Gower is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at TDAmeritrade Inc. in advisory roles. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Harryson Franz is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he partners with clients to understand their unique financial situations, identify areas of strength and opportunity, and assist in implementing plans and strategies aimed at achieving their vision of success. Harryson has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, with roles at Fidelity Investments since 2020, including Investment Consultant and Relationship Manager. Prior to this, he worked as a Private Client Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2016 to 2020, and held positions at US Bank and Wells Fargo earlier in his career. He holds a California Insurance License.