Gerald Brown is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling sports memorabilia through an e-commerce platform. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Alan Willenbrock is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside his advisory work, he serves on an advisory committee for UA Venture Capital Find III, which involves reviewing valuations and fairness of fund acquisitions. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David Delino is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Unionbanc Investment Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Mohammad Ali is a Series 66–licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2024. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Ann Reagan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at several firms including Avantax and Landmark Financial Management, where she also serves in an administrative capacity. Reagan is additionally involved with Monheit Frisch Group PLC as an assistant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform and supports diverse investment strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Andrea Ashbacher is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes 14 years at SagePoint Financial, Inc. She also operates a corporate investment advisory service and provides insurance recommendations related to life, health, and fixed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance assessments to construct portfolios across various asset classes and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Ara Hunt is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of experience primarily with Wells Fargo since 2019. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, Hunt worked in the hospitality industry with Hilton Hotels and DoubleTree By Hilton. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from internal and third-party sources.

David Simpson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Pacific Financial Group since 2019, LPL Financial since 2017, and National Planning Corporation from 1999 to 2017. He is also the CEO and owner of Pacific Tax & Financial Group, a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves 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, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

James Bohm is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Carlsbad, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. 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 centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Evan Hennessy is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for 14 years. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Utkarsh Vasa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and concurrently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he shares ownership of a residential property with family. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools.

Asako Okuma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she was self-employed for nine years. Outside of her advisory work, she tutors Japanese students in English online and provides translation services through PTS Group International Ltd. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Lloyd Manzanilla is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Carlsbad, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tassia Taylor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the securities industry as a paralegal assisting in the litigation of securities and investment fraud cases on behalf of consumers. After 14 years working as a client advocate at a local law firm, she transitioned to financial planning to proactively assist clients in achieving their retirement and financial goals. In 2020, Tassia joined Merrill Lynch alongside her husband, Randy, and together they provide a comprehensive wealth management experience. Tassia leverages her legal services background and works collaboratively with a network of financial professionals within Merrill Lynch and Bank of America to offer clients a broad perspective on financial planning. She holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has earned an Associate's Degree from Miracosta College. Tassia and her family reside in North San Diego County. Outside of work, she enjoys playing music, traveling, serving at their local church, and spending time at the beach.

Robert Briones is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a part-time custom woodworking business, creating furniture and decor for private clients and public sale. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering broad financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under separate billing.

Spencer Birch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for nine years at Quantum Learning Network. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jaclyn Mazur is a CFP® professional with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Securities America, and RSG Partners. Mazur is the founder of the Financial Behavior Institute, where she trains and coaches financial professionals in behavioral finance concepts and practice management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Brandon Dalgarno is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and Diehl Evans & Co. LLP. Dalgarno holds leadership positions in financial services entities, including director and managing member roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm supports a large nationwide network of advisors with access to diverse investment strategies and custodial arrangements.

Jordan Gales is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2020 and previously was affiliated with Sequoia Wealth Management, JMC Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Robin Alefi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Schwab, Alefi worked at TD Ameritrade and has been involved with Epic Volleyball Club since 2014. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment services supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.