Clare Truong is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in San Diego, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Clare has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping the services separate.

Michael Rundlett is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 1993. He provides small business consulting services outside of his advisory role. 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 asset management solutions, employing both proprietary and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Daniel Guadarrama is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 12 years before joining Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with centralized custody and operational support.

Haein Choi is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2026. In this position, Haein partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develops customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to this, Haein worked as a Financial Advisor at LA Pension Planners from 2025 to 2026. Haein holds a California Insurance License, supporting their work in the financial services industry. Outside of professional responsibilities, Haein has personal interests that include baseball, camping, fitness, foodie activities, golf, and hiking.

Ryan Kinney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chula Vista, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee accounts, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Jackson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in El Cajon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was self-employed at Jackson Consulting, Inc. and worked at Marsh & McLennan Agency for 12 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as the Head Women’s Golf Coach at Patrick Henry High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory and investment services, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and $1 trillion in assets under management.

Edgard Martinez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience at Convoy Home Loans, Global Equity Finance, Academy Mortgage, and Gold Star Mortgage Financial. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Cearra Free is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. Her prior work experience includes roles at Trax Wealth Management, Guaranteed Rate, Supreme Lending, and JH Ranch. 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, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies implemented by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Peter Fink is a CFP® professional with 62 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Lumena Financial Strategies, Inc., Waddell & Reed, Inc., and various insurance carriers. He has served on the Board of Governors at City of Hope since 1997 and has been involved with AYSO as a soccer referee and instructor since 1975. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and investment solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives using diverse strategies and technology tools.

Thania Sotelo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Prospera Financial. Outside of advising, she owns and manages two small businesses: an e-commerce company and a photo booth and 360 video service for events. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Kris Iverson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones for three years before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Iverson operates under the DBA Kris Iverson, Inc. 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, supporting advisors with advanced research tools while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Dilip Gupta is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliates since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and serves as a trustee for San Diego Advisors, Inc., where he facilitates practice activities and manages the associated pension plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with optional implementation through brokerage or advisory programs.

Michael Montgomery is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Thrivent Investment Management. He is based in El Cajon, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Daniel Igartua is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at various J.P. Morgan Chase entities since 2011. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis with a centralized due-diligence framework.

Brady Foley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, previously spending eight years at Raymond James Financial Services and one year at Raymond James Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Foley is involved with Foley Financial Services, Inc., 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by investment adviser representatives who utilize a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

Kevin Appelbaum is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has previously worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, LPL Financial, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Wamu Investments. He has been with OSAIC since 2024. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, pension, profit-sharing, corporate, and charitable clients through a broad network of financial advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with portfolio construction supported by asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and access to third-party managers.

Benjamin Grad is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at First Command Advisory Services and First Command Financial Planning. He is also the owner of SFCS, Inc., a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, offering tailored written recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement planning, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Todd Johnson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2013. Johnson is also involved with Celeste Financial Group, a financial services DBA, where he performs client relations and administrative duties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets across a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Tony Truong is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Truong has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning across a broad range of topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and investment management separate.

Rhonda Mills is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Chula Vista, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at San Diego County Credit Union, U.S. Bancorp Advisors, Merrill, WFP Securities, and Zions Capital Advisors. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.