Mark Strong is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving clients at Stifel since 2012. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Santa Barbara, California. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Thomas Duval Jr. is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm that serves individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service providing written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Norman Robertson is a CFP® professional with 43 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, Robertson serves on the investment committee for Standing Together To End Sexual Assault (STESA), a nonprofit organization in Santa Barbara, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides tailored financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a range of programs that include firm-approved planning tools and structured discovery processes.

Michael Montgomery is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2017, and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by its Global Investment Committee and planning tools.

Elizabeth Fahan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Santa Barbara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 1997 to 2003 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across a network of more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Daniel Gaston is a Certified Financial Planner® with over 30 years of experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and joined Cetera in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is a tax preparer and a fixed insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that supports both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Mitchell Kauffman is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Stifel Independent Advisors, LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, LLC. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct faculty member teaching economics courses at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and is treasurer of a nonprofit homeowners association. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to model potential outcomes, and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Jonathan Dardashti is a financial advisor with Merrill in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, N.A., Axa Advisors, LLC, and California State University, Northridge. He has been with Merrill since 2016. 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 a range of client types including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Larry Harteck is a financial advisor at Stifel with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Stifel since 2012. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and planning decisions.

Eric Peterson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ventura, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2005 and previously with Ameriprise from 1997 to 2005. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities through West Coast Wealth Management and has worked with Aetna on individual and group medical insurance policies. 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 provides various financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors, combining advisory platforms with a broad range of financial activities.

Shannon Kerber is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Santa Barbara, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has six years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Windward Capital/S.L. Reed & Co, Morgan Stanley, and MUFG Union Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, including ESG considerations.

Gaea Dawn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Ventura, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a rental property in South Lake Tahoe. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Joshua Kane is a ChFC® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2009, totaling 16 years of industry experience. He is based in Santa Barbara, CA. Outside of his advisory role, Kane serves as president of the Kiwanis Club of Santa Barbara, where he organizes meetings to oversee the club’s budget and investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients across various segments. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ryan Mcclellan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Santa Barbara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at UBS since 2008 and had a brief tenure at Lehman Brothers in 2008. He serves as a member of the investment committee for the Santa Monica - Malibu Education Foundation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a blend of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of financial products and capital markets services.

Spencer Taylor is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 credentials and has worked at Merrill since 2009, with a two-year gap in employment. Outside of his advisory role, he is a limited partner in a family limited partnership. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Garry Evans is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1999. Evans is associated with GSE Capital Management, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors and utilizes various advisory platforms and tools.

Steven Symer is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic and has previously worked at Balanced Wealth Planning, Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, and Norman D Kovanda. Outside of his advisory role, he prepares tax returns and provides tax planning services for individuals and various types of entities through his CPA/CFP® practice. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services via a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting discretionary strategies and third-party managers across diverse account types.

Joseph Harter III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party resources in its investment approach.

Scott Riesen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with Charles Schwab in Santa Barbara, CA, where he has worked since 2018, following a decade at TD Ameritrade and concurrent self-employment since 2009. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions combined with brokerage and custody services.

Matthew Jones is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones in Ventura, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he manages rental real estate in Tampa, Florida. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.