Jon Vance is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2017 and previously at RBC Capital Markets from 2014 to 2017. He serves as a trustee for a family IRA alongside his wife. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients, offering tailored financial plans and institutional consulting services.

Douglas Mc Dowell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Pensacola, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018, following roles at the College of William and Mary and Bradley-Morris, Inc. Outside of advising, he is a member of Kildare Restoration LLC, a real estate venture focused on residential properties, although he currently has no holdings in the entity. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services and maintains a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Zachary Tapia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Farmstead, DoorDash, and Milliman, among others. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Amber Hepler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. She is also involved in tax preparation activities through a tax associate role with an affiliated DBA firm. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services supported by firm-provided tools and multiple advisory platforms.

Darrell Hesford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a part-owner of Hendo's Brewing & Spirits, a restaurant and brewery in Temecula, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

Robert Crane is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, Crane serves as Secretary for the San Diego Adult Baseball League Charity for Kids, a nonprofit supporting adult baseball players and youth programs in underprivileged areas. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to integrate planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while maintaining separate services.

Steven Richards is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked previously at Western International Securities, Inc. for eight years and Financial West Group for 26 years. Richards holds a Series 63 designation and is based in Carlsbad, CA. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

Gino Russo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Northwestern Mutual and Adifo UCAP. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm structures financial planning as ongoing, collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

David Klenske is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 10 years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in healthcare markets and operates a business entity related to his investment activities. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios, research, and various investment strategies.

Mona Corbett is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Woodbury Financial Services Inc and Securities America Advisors. Corbett is involved in other business activities including operating a wellness center and providing financial planning and insurance services focused on life, disability, long-term care, and health insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, corporate, and charitable clients through a large network of advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with portfolio construction that includes a range of asset classes, and it supports various third-party and legacy platform solutions.

Peter Savarese is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at TD Ameritrade Inc. from 2013 to 2024. Savarese is based in Escondido, CA. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, employing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

John Condos is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as a trustee and successor trustee for investment-related trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that combine advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Eric Cooper is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oceanside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles across staffing, healthcare, and local government sectors. He serves as a board member for the Tri-City Hospital Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Vicente Hinojosa III is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and offering 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sagepoint Financial, Edward Jones, and Comerica Securities and Bank. He serves as president of the Vista Optimist Club and the Vista Education Foundation, and is a board member of the Vista Chamber of Commerce. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, providing a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by advanced portfolio management tools and multiple advisory platforms.

Debra Blemker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Jheneffer Carleto Borsoi Pacheco is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, she held roles at Global Financial Impact, V4 Company, Corcoran Jennison Hospitality LLC, TravelMate Intercambio, and the Federal University of Espirito Santo. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering diverse model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Geojoe Thomas is a financial advisor with Merrill in Escondido, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill Lynch/Bank of America since 2011. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves a broad client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, and integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform to offer a wide range of financial services.

Raymundo Catalan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019, with prior experience at Axa and Medline Industries. He serves as a board member and treasurer for the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization supporting local businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Mark Buckman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Oceanside, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2003 and also operated Family Investment Management, LP from 2015 to 2026. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, offering financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Rene' Flores is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edward Jones since 1998. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Escondido, CA. 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 advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated investment products.