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 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 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.

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 with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2023. Her prior roles include positions at Benn Digital, 180Commerce, CPC Strategy, and USAopoly. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and provides affiliated mutual funds, overlay and tax-efficient services, and operates 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.

Irving Katz is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with over 22 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Katz has been with Cambridge since 2020 and previously operated Katz Financial, LLC. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, providing a range of portfolio management and model-based solutions tailored to client objectives.

Timothy Cole is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and based in Carlsbad, CA. He has prior experience at Fidelity Investments and a background in the medical device industry with NuVasive and DePuy Synthes J&J. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

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.