Steven Krogh is a CFP® professional associated with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1986 and has operated The Wealth Advisors since 2009. Krogh is involved in providing financial planning and advice and has an interest in non-variable insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

John Kirlin is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in business operations outside financial services, including managing a mosquito control company and a restaurant. 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.

Cynthia Velasquez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Primerica Advisors since 2017 and has an extended background with Primerica Financial Services dating back to 2009. Outside of advising, she has maintained a long-standing role as a self-employed notary since 2007. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and offers a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed-fee billing.

Steven King is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003, following a brief tenure at Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by proprietary research and technology.

Abigail Valentine is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with OSAIC in Carlsbad, CA, with one year of industry experience. She has worked at Guide My Finances (RUZAM, LLC) and Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2023. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio solutions. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk-tolerance assessments and rebalancing tools.

Wyatt Wilson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oceanside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles including positions at Rancho Bernardo Inn and Vineyard Golf Course. 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 and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Troy Koepplin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 13 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is also an enrolled agent providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 broad range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Katharine Downey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes 17 years at Merrill and five years at Banc of America Investment Services before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and integrates a variety of investment services including relationships with private funds and structured product activities.

Michael Schmitz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at Yorkshire Wealth Management for one year and has held positions at FedEx Express, Kaiser Permanente, and TechniArt. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Arthur Shooter is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Outside of his role at Wells Fargo, he owns Kelley Shooter Financial Services and serves as trustee of the FINET 401K Plan. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by offering a broad range of investment and financial planning services. The firm’s approach includes tailored recommendations supported by proprietary research and planning tools, with optional implementation through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Chad Marentette is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oceanside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Murray Johnson III is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2001 to 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several business ventures, including serving as managing member of LocalBeyond LLC, which facilitates opportunities for individuals to live and work abroad. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management across multiple platforms and offers access to third-party advisers and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Angela Alldredge is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at CitiGroup, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a rental property through a family trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Tiffany Saxon Sandoval is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. She has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, she owns and operates a dog handling business focused on show dog grooming and transportation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach.

Walter Bowser II is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones Investments since 2007. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets.

Dean Zack is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Concurrent Advisors. He is the owner of Zack Wealth Management, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients, using analytical tools and non-discretionary advisory services tailored to client goals.

John Sundstedt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and provides investment advice without individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Shannon Arballo is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She is a FINRA registered advisor who emphasizes integrity and honesty while serving the best interests of her clients. Her professional approach is built on transparency, open communication, and trust, aiming to develop personal relationships with clients and provide impeccable customer service. Her expertise includes family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, investment strategies for individuals and corporations, and a focus on women and wealth. Shannon leverages the investment insights of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking services of Bank of America to help clients pursue goals such as funding education, planning for retirement and healthcare costs, and creating personalized financial plans. She holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and has completed education at Poway High School and Ashford University. In addition to her professional work, Shannon is engaged in community involvement, volunteering with organizations such as the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, Operation Homefront Inc., Support The Enlisted Project Inc., and the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County Chapter. Her personal interests include camping, cooking, golfing, music, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Maxwell Razzore is a financial advisor at Cetera with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with several firms, including LPL Financial from 2008 to 2021 and First Allied Securities from 2021 to 2022. Since 2021, he has been associated with multiple Cetera entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Nicole Choi is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Cetera, and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the sole trustee of a family trust and is involved in pet care services as an independent contractor. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.