Alexandra Sonnenberg is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial. She has previously worked with Commonwealth Financial Network and Cambridge Investment Research. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fixed insurance sales in San Diego, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Tiffany Roussis is a Series 66 licensed advisor with six years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA. Her work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and manager research.

Ashley Hines is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, previously serving as an Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2019 to 2021. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ashley worked at OneMain Financial as a Branch Manager Trainee from 2016 to 2019, and at TMX Finance as a Store Manager from 2012 to 2016. Ashley holds a California Insurance License, which supports her professional work in financial consulting. Her approach involves understanding the priorities of her clients and their families to develop personalized financial strategies. Outside of her professional duties, Ashley's personal interests include spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, hiking, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Thania Sotelo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Prospera Financial. Outside of advising, she owns and manages two small businesses: an e-commerce company and a photo booth and 360 video service for events. 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 a range of individual and institutional clients.

Kris Iverson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones for three years before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Iverson operates under the DBA Kris Iverson, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with advanced research tools while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Michael Montgomery is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Thrivent Investment Management. He is based in El Cajon, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Eben Kohn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Guidepoint for four years and has experience in transportation studies and education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Brady Foley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, previously spending eight years at Raymond James Financial Services and one year at Raymond James Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Foley is involved with Foley Financial Services, Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by investment adviser representatives who utilize a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

Kevin Appelbaum is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, LPL Financial, J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services, Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Wamu Investments. He holds a Series 63 designation. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, with access to discretionary and third-party manager strategies.

Benjamin Grad is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at First Command Advisory Services and First Command Financial Planning. He is also the owner of SFCS, Inc., a business unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, offering tailored written recommendations on income, Social Security, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support retirement planning, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Karim Gadalla is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His prior work experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Doordash, Caliclean, ESERP Business School, and Careem. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Douglas Peart is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he was with Prudential Equity Group, LLC for six years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory solutions and employs research-driven investment evaluation methods.

Ryan Locanto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2000 to 2005 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Todd Johnson is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated firms since 2013. Johnson is also involved with Celeste Financial Group, a financial services DBA, where he performs client relations and administrative duties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and oversees more than $256 billion in assets across a network of over 10,000 advisors.

Tony Truong is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Truong has been with Thrivent and its affiliated entities since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning across a broad range of topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping planning and investment management separate.

Vincent Croom is a CFP® with 22 years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012. He previously worked at First Command Brokerage Services and First Command Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a personal finance blog called The Financial Effect and serves as president of Croom Financial, a tax services business. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals. The firm provides access to multiple platforms, unaffiliated third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies.

Jasreen Sidhu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked at Edward Jones, Morgan Stanley, BMO, First Foundation Bank, UBS, and Questrade Inc. Sidhu is also listed as CEO of a photography and videography business, Divine Mantra LA LLC, though it is currently not operating. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through over 14,000 advisors and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ivan Schleder is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated firm since 2005. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Beth Westburg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at several firms, including Commonwealth Financial Network and Waddell & Reed. Westburg is a 50% owner of Lipman-Westburg Inc, a private entity involved in securities and advisory business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm supports its advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of advisors.

Gary Hochman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has been involved with Hochman Torres LLP since 2017. Outside of advising, he is the author of a fiction fantasy football book. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with advice provided primarily through investment adviser representatives.