Andre Tueros is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license. He is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has experience across several firms including Corient, Equitable Advisors, Mercer Advisors, and roles in education and service industries. He has been in the financial industry since 2023. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach that blends active and passive strategies, incorporating both quantitative and fundamental analysis along with specialized tools and legacy strategies.

Miralia Pacheco is a financial advisor with Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Reliastar and Teachers Financial Services, along with operating independent financial and insurance services. She is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party money manager access. The firm combines in-house and external strategists with technology-driven tools to deliver mainly non-discretionary investment advisory services through a large network of representatives.

Jacob Gedis is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, Gedis serves on the board of the Little Italy Association in San Diego, where he assists with fundraising and local business outreach for community projects. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management and financial planning through a large network of advisors. The firm uses discretionary unified managed accounts with access to third-party models and overlays, operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors and approximately $29.2 billion in assets under management.

Alan Goldberg is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant in-house research and market roles, combining large institutional scale with specialized market functions.

David Krakauer is a CFA® charterholder with 10 years of industry experience. He is currently with Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in San Diego, where he has worked since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Epstein & White Retirement Income Solutions and Altegris Investments LLC. Mercer Global Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth families, small business owners, corporate plan sponsors, foundations, and nonprofits. The firm’s investment approach is based on Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on globally diversified, risk-appropriate portfolios with strategic use of low-cost index vehicles and tax management.

Joseph Davies is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Merrill Lynch, and various entrepreneurial and investment-related positions. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in assets and provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to separate managed account managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified, risk-class based allocations combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Jan Rogers is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including Avantax Planning Partners and First Allied Advisory Services. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through third-party providers, using a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

David Wohl is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company, CUSO Financial Services, and other firms prior to joining Commonwealth in 2022. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches soccer for the Associated Students at San Diego State University. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and a broad client base. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Brian Elliott is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2009 and also holds a position at Agia related to non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and overlay services through a centralized technology platform.

Ethan Brackett is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Voya since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a homeowners association in San Diego and also performs as a magician for client entertainment. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes client relationships guided by investment policy statements and model allocations, delivering services through a broad network of representatives and a diverse product shelf including both affiliated and unaffiliated investment products.

Noah Nadeau is a financial advisor at United Planners' Financial Services of America with Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has held positions at McLenachen Financial, Inc. and Navy Federal Credit Union. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked for organizations including the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and SeaWorld San Diego. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services through independent Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes various custodians and third-party managers to implement investment strategies.

Robert Holcomb is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Valic Financial Advisors and has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, Cadaret Grant & Co, Atria Wealth Solutions, and other firms. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S.-domiciled individual investors, including high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and retirement-plan participants. The firm offers discretionary managed-account programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing Envestnet-developed UMA models for portfolio construction.

Andrew Vaughn is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in San Diego, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 32 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2021, he spent 13 years at an independent financial group. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors. The firm offers a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Colleen Gepp is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. She is currently with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC and has previously worked at The Colony Group, HoyleCohen, Mid Atlantic Financial Management, and FDx Advisors. Focus Partners Wealth, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth families, family offices, and institutional clients with comprehensive wealth management and advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, tax- and fee-sensitive investment approach utilizing a blend of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, and private funds within an enhanced open architecture framework.

Alexis Cannon is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Commonwealth since 2015. Based in San Diego, CA, Alexis works within a national firm that supports a large network of advisors. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios, personalized indexing, and retirement plan consulting, while providing operational, technological, and compliance support to its affiliated advisors.

Chelsa Tiefel is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Wells Fargo Financial Network and Werner Financial Group. Tiefel also has a background involving the Mittleman Jewish Community Center. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing around $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody/clearing services.

Shelley Pearson is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP, Independent Financial Group, and Capstone Investments. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients, managing about $212.7 billion in assets. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform with various managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody and clearing services.

Elliot James is a financial advisor with Cerity Partners LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Entrewealth, LLC. Cerity Partners provides customized wealth management services to a diverse national clientele, including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored asset allocation and manager selection strategies, offering services such as portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to private-market investments.

Tyler Venegas is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill, Vanguard Advisers, TIAA-CREF, and USAA Investment Services Company. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, leveraging integrated platforms tied to recordkeeping and administration. The firm emphasizes long-term portfolio returns and offers both point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Matthew Pratt is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2015 and at LPL Financial LLC since 2026. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement and plan consulting, and custody services.