Charles Brown Jr. is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Raymond James & Associates. He previously worked at City National Securities and USAA Financial Advisors Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is the Owner and CEO of C. Brown Properties LLC, a company involved in acquiring and managing rental properties. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Shayne Gabris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and SagePoint Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its model portfolios, which include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also engages in fund advisory and serves as a registered commodity pool operator.

Gregg Himfar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investacorp Advisory Services Inc and Prudential Investment Management Service. His outside business activities include acting as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial serves 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 and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Scott Hemerick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. 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. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Samuel Dabney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bonsall, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jill Connelly is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2008. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Zachary Lefever is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His background includes roles at Fidelity Investments as well as positions in various other organizations and community activities, including a role with Semester at Sea. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jon Frandell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County Foundation, where he reviews financials to support ongoing programs. 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 investment approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Aaron Bray is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes 17 years at TD Ameritrade and its investment management affiliate before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property managed by a third party. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized custody and integrated operational services.

Eric Moffitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway, focusing on residential home sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors delivers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Daniel Anderle is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Encinitas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James and affiliated entities since 2017, with prior experience at Union Bank MUFG. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Thomasina Sanchez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 13 years. Sanchez serves as a trustee for T B B Trust in Encinitas, California. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Delanie Millan is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley and her own firm, Millan Group Inc. Outside of her advisory roles, no additional activities are noted. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jonathan Dickson is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation and managed a property partnership. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Sara Peltier is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in TYGA RE Investments, a real estate venture. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations to serve its clients.

John Lipari is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities for a combined 17 years before joining UBS in 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Alissa Faiers is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing rental property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services that utilize structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Dann Sokol is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with comprehensive advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies, including Monte Carlo simulations, to support financial planning.

Hannah Kelly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. She has held positions at LPL Financial and Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc., and has recent involvement with AEFCT outside of investment-related activities. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios and diverse investment strategies.

Michelle White is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. Before joining Stifel in 2022, she worked at CHC Helicopter for five years and C&J Energy Services for two years. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.