Jeffrey Mccoy is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Nu Shoe Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Johnny Aguilar is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2022, he spent several years in education and operated Janet's Cafe & Deli. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Gabriel Mendoza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years and has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2025. Mendoza is the managing member of Ticket Chomp LLC, a technology firm based in Carlsbad, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Joshua Rayburn is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2006, he has held various leadership roles within the organization. In his current position, Joshua and his team serve a multi-generational client base consisting of individuals, families, business owners, and executives, providing wealth planning solutions tailored to client goals and circumstances. Joshua’s approach centers on connecting clients to personalized strategies that address their unique ambitions, such as planning for education funding, retirement lifestyle, and potential healthcare costs. His team emphasizes clear and concise advice that considers more than just financial numbers, translating client goals into actionable steps toward desired outcomes. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the State University of New York System and a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law. Joshua holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In his role at Merrill, Joshua does not provide legal advice.

Elizabeth Kilmer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 23 years of industry experience, including roles at JFC Advisor Network, Bank of America, Merrill, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. 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 consulting, supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management.

Joshua Johnson is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on serving high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses, developing strategies and recommendations to help meet their short- and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, endowment and foundation services, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Joshua holds several professional designations including Accredited Portfolio Management Advisor (APMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina System. He is involved in community organizations such as Cub Scouts, the Greensboro Children's Museum, and the Kernersville Lion's Club. His personal interests include adventure sports, biking, boating, camping, fishing, hiking, music, photography, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Caroline Talebi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Shenasa Medical Inc for nine years. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jason Mubarak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a winemaker at a family-owned vineyard and winery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate agreements.

Alan Shapiro is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Shapiro serves as co-trustee of 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sean Boylan is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and has been involved with Guide My Finances since 2021, where he provides financial planning and investment management services. Outside of his advisory role, Boylan is a partner in Stratosphere Strategies LLC, offering travel-related research and support, and also operates a pet-sitting service in Carlsbad, CA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct portfolios across various investment vehicles, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Joshua Lozano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has experience working in both the financial services and hospitality industries, including roles at Neubloc and Karl Strauss Brewing Company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by proprietary research and integrated operational infrastructure.

Brittany Sheley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Kimberly Biller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Wealth Advisors from 2011 to 2019 and has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed California notary public and is involved in residential real estate sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services supported by in-house and third-party research, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

John Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and several other firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

John Heil is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Carlsbad, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC, First Allied Advisory Services, and First Allied Securities. Heil is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and is involved in mortgage banking and real estate brokerage. Osaic Wealth serves both retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third‑party money managers. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including legacy programs and managed-account solutions.

William Jones is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is also a co-trustee for his sister’s 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Cason Dougall is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Momentum Marketing and spent ten years in full-time education. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs and an affiliated research network.

Andrew Lippman is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and also serves as an independent insurance agent through Inwealth Management. Lippman is based in Carlsbad, California. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and proprietary models.

James Hardifer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Michele Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.