Thomas Stout is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Navy Federal Brokerage Services, California Credit Union, and Comerica Securities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Mark Kohn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1997. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in non-variable insurance through Kohn Wealth Management and as an insurance agent. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Ronald Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and advanced planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Huiling Zhang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Zhang was with Zenth View Inc for six years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools to support clients in developing and implementing financial plans.

Victor Koby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes tenures at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Steve Statzer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Terramar Wealth, Commonwealth Financial Network, OSAIC, and Sagepoint Financial, where he spent 15 years. He is also co-owner of the Statzer Revocable Living Trust, which is involved in managing residential real estate in Big Bear City, CA. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and a variety of investment strategies.

William Roche is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022, following six years at TD Ameritrade. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a broad range of integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services.

Joseph De Falco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is the majority owner of DKM Enterprises, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Stephen Rohde is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Southwest Securities Inc., Hilltop Securities Inc., STIFEL, Crowell, Weedon & Co., and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate rental activities in Fallbrook, California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Bruce Bandemer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2005 and has operated his own accountancy corporation since 1988. Bandemer serves on the board of the Carlsbad Rotary Foundation and is president of the Bressi Ranch Home Owners Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models delivered through third-party sponsors and in-house programs, offering access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Valerie Arenas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Norma Arroyo Bravo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner and owner of Bucked Up, a business focused on promoting dietary and athletic nutrition products through social media platforms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates systematic quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Randy J. Taylor is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a part of the firm for nine years within his 17-year career in financial services. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation and serves as a founding member and one of three senior partners of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management team, Taylor & Associates. Randy and his team provide clients with a comprehensive wealth management service model, emphasizing work ethic, dependability, trust, and accessibility. Randy works closely with business owners, senior executives, physicians, families, and beneficiaries of generational wealth, focusing on personalized wealth management strategies that are disciplined, purposeful, and tax efficient. His team's expertise covers personal financial planning, lending, business acquisitions, private business sales, custom lending, and business transitions with tax efficiency considerations. He also coordinates with clients’ external advisors such as estate planning attorneys and CPAs and offers access to additional services through Bank of America, including Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Personal Banking. Randy’s educational background includes a High School Diploma from Torrey Pines High School and attendance at Liberty University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Outside of his professional life, Randy is a husband and father to three children. He enjoys fitness activities such as playing pickleball and surfing, as well as writing and performing original music. Traveling and making memories with his family are among his personal interests.

Jeff Prichard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he worked at Global Atlantic Financial Group and Global Atlantic Distributors, LLC from 2016 to 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Hillary Clarke is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In her role, she focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizons to support their unique life goals. Hillary holds a California Insurance License, which complements her financial consulting expertise. Outside of her professional work, she engages in personal interests such as gardening, tennis, traveling, and volunteering.

Hayley Higgins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2014, following roles at Stratos Wealth Partners, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Investments, and Banc of America Investment Services. LPL Financial is a national broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and model portfolio programs.

Ben Bresnahan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan in various roles since 2013, as well as at Merrill and Banc of America Investment Services early in his career. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research, and it maintains broader derivatives and commodities capabilities relative to many institutional advisory programs.

Gerald Brown is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in e-commerce by selling sports memorabilia on eBay. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG eligibility criteria in its recommendations.

David Kempton is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, Terramar Wealth, and Catalina Capital Group. He also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. 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, leveraging model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Lauren Peck is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. Prior to that, she worked at TD Ameritrade and Edward Jones. Outside of her advisory role, she manages a short-term rental property through Airbnb. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities through various regulatory registrations.