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 as a client advocate at a local law firm, Tassia transitioned to financial planning, proactively helping clients achieve their retirement and financial goals. Her experience in the legal field provides her with insight to help clients overcome financial obstacles and identify potential pitfalls. In 2020, Tassia joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management alongside her husband, Randy. Together, they provide a comprehensive wealth management experience that leverages both Randy's investment and planning expertise and Tassia's legal background. Tassia holds a Bachelor's Degree from Point Loma Nazarene University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is fluent in English and Portuguese. Tassia and her husband reside in North San Diego County with their children. They enjoy playing music together, traveling, serving at their local church, and spending time at the beach in their free time. Tassia emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized financial plans aligned with their goals and aspirations.

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. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB, CHARLES SCHWAB and CO., INC., and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, Alefi is involved with Epic Volleyball Club, where he has been active for over a decade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Hamasseh Pourhamzeh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including The Vanguard Group and Instawork. Outside of finance, he sells secondhand clothing on Poshmark. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Henry De Matteis III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Uber Eats and operated Elmhurst Entertainment for over a decade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Sperlinga is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with 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 utilizes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Natalie Slemp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Escondido, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked at Benn Digital and several other firms in various roles. 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 and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Liam Reid is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Carlsbad, CA, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, he worked in education and held roles at Troon Golf and Pristine Auction. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Nga Ying Chan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources while providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Timothy Cole is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Carlsbad, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has recently entered the industry, with experience beginning in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has a background in the medical device industry with NuVasive and DePuy Synthes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Edward Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James-affiliated firms since 2007, including one year at Raymond James & Associates and 19 years at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Mauro Ciarmoli is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at LPL Financial, LLC before joining Fidelity. He is also the owner of MCC Discovery, LLC, an LLC registered for tax and business purposes. Mauro is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from a broad universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Erik Simmons is a financial advisor with Ameriprise who holds a Series 63 designation and has 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at Axxcess Wealth Management LLC and Arete Wealth Management LLC for eight years. He is based in Carlsbad, CA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its advisory approach and delivers services through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Jon Paul Witkop is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Algonquin Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant coach for the U18 San Diego Saints Hockey team. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services with a non-discretionary approach, supported by various portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Carlos Caceres Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Mission Fed Investment Services, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a personal investment entity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal advisory services and specialized employer advisory programs.