Jennifer Bracey is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with OSAIC and Bishoff Financial Group, having previously worked at Ameriprise for several years. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an adjunct instructor at Ouachita Baptist University, teaching online business courses in consumer behavior and accounting. OSAIC is a large financial services firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer a range of investment solutions tailored to clients’ needs.

Laura Pomeroy is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2006. Laura specializes in retirement planning, focusing on creating financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to help them achieve both short- and long-term financial goals. Her approach to wealth management is consultative, involving thorough review of client financial situations, preferences, and objectives; providing tailored asset allocation recommendations; and conducting ongoing discussions on investments, retirement planning, estate services, and philanthropy as appropriate. Laura holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designations, along with Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Brigham Young University. Laura lives in San Diego with her husband, Tim, and their three children. In her personal time, she enjoys cooking, playing pickleball, reading, and spending time with her family.

Joseph Rotta is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Daniel Lee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. Since 2008, he has been involved with DCL Financial Services, Inc., a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from various sources.

Andrew Roybal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he spent 24 years at Uboc Investment Services, Inc. Based in San Diego, CA, he operates Roybal Wealth Management in conjunction with his LPL business. 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, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Marwan Al Ashi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in San Marcos, CA. He has several years of experience in financial services including roles at Bank of America and Chase Bank, and joined Edward Jones in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he manages a rental property in Escondido, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Thomas Wyckoff is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding CFP® and CFA® designations and the Series 66 license. He has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Validus Growth Investors, Pinhook Capital, and Lucia Securities. Wyckoff is involved in investment-related business activities through affiliated entities connected to his LPL practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-based investment solutions.

Paul Curnutte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner at Townes & Co, a non-investment related venture. 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Peter Huffman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2008. He specializes in comprehensive wealth management with a focus on Behavioral Finance and how financial and investment decisions affect individuals and families. His expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and liquidity management among other areas. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Peter spent five years in Africa and Asia working in managerial roles for the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), including serving as Country Director for Ethiopia where he managed one of the largest HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs worldwide. He also acted as the principal liaison for official visits by former President William J. Clinton to Africa. Peter is engaged in philanthropy through board service and co-founding a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment and health services in South Africa and Ghana. Peter holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon and is a Personal Investment Advisor. He has been recognized as a Top 1200 Financial Advisor by Barron's, a Best in State Wealth Advisor by Forbes, and included in On Wall Street's Top 40 Under 40. Peter lives with his wife and their two children.

Andrew Null is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, and Service Trader. Throughout his career, Andrew has focused on assisting clients in achieving their financial goals while helping them avoid common pitfalls. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in providing comprehensive financial advice. Andrew is committed to building trust and confidence with his clients as he guides them through their financial planning journeys.

Samuel Bever is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Forge Markets LLC, and Raymond James, where he has worked since 2020. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Allison Wong is a financial advisor with Merrill in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has been with Bank of America and Merrill since 2010. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to fiduciary clients of Bank of America. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Chelsea Newell is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. She has held roles at several firms, including Woodbury Financial Services and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of financial advising, she is active as a social media influencer, creating content related to lifestyle products and venues. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across multiple investment types.

Mazen Abifaker is currently serving as a Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. In this capacity, he collaborates with multi-generational families to co-create personalized wealth plans aimed at growing, preserving, and transferring their wealth. Mazen has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant, which has provided him with extensive experience in financial advisory and wealth management. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Bank Teller at Wells Fargo Bank from 2009 to 2010. He holds a California Insurance License, underlining his professional qualifications in the financial services sector.

Kevin McBarron is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 41 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Union Capital Company for 10 years and is currently associated with Wealth Planners, Inc. alongside his role at LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies.

Rene Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Lending Club. 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 a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension plans.

Ronnie Sanchez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lucia Securities, LLC and RJL Wealth Management, LLC from 2011 to 2020. Sanchez is also involved with Lucia Capital Group, an investment-related business connected to his LPL activities. LPL Financial serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diversified advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by in-house and third-party research.

Steven Namvar is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab since 2024. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Mercedes Benz of Escondido and Sales Partnership Inc, among others. 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. Schwab offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Linda Hollman is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1985 and has also worked with Bank of America since 2009. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Leslee Armstrong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.