Miralia Pacheco is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Reliastar and Teachers Financial Services, along with operating independent financial and insurance services since 1996. She also works as an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance product sales. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. is an enterprise-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate offering financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement advisory services to individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm uses investment policy statements, model portfolios, and a combination of in-house and outside strategists to serve clients through both non-discretionary and discretionary account management.

Jacob Gedis is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Fidelity Investments and Northwestern Mutual. Outside of his advisory role, Gedis serves on the board of the Little Italy Association in San Diego, where he assists with fundraising and local business outreach for community projects. Valic Financial Advisors primarily serves U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management and financial planning through a large network of advisors. The firm uses discretionary unified managed accounts with access to third-party models and overlays, operating at scale with over 1,200 advisors and approximately $29.2 billion in assets under management.

Alan Goldberg is a financial advisor at Citigroup Global Markets with 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Citigroup since 2007 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Citigroup Global Markets serves individual and institutional clients across various wealth segments, offering a broad range of investment advisory programs and broker-dealer execution and custody services. The firm employs multi-asset, multi-manager strategies and maintains significant in-house research and market roles, combining large institutional scale with specialized market functions.

David Krakauer is a CFA® charterholder with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. in San Diego, CA, where he has worked since 2022. Prior to Mercer, he was with Epstein & White Retirement Income Solutions and Altegris Investments LLC. Mercer Global Advisors serves individuals, families, small business owners, plan sponsors, foundations, and non-profits by providing investment advisory services alongside financial, tax, retirement, and estate planning. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based investment approach with globally diversified portfolios using low-cost ETFs, index funds, separate account managers, and private funds, supported by educational programming and integrated affiliated service lines.

Joseph Davies is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial LLC, Merrill Lynch, and various entrepreneurial and investment-related positions. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in assets and provides financial planning, asset management, retirement-plan consulting, and referrals to separate managed account managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes diversified, risk-class based allocations combining passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Jan Rogers is a financial advisor at Cetera Planning Partners with 26 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with firms including Avantax Planning Partners and First Allied Advisory Services. Cetera Planning Partners serves individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on pre-retirees and retirees by providing investment management, comprehensive financial planning, Social Security optimization, and retirement-related advice. The firm offers additional services such as tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll support, and estate planning through third-party providers, using a diversified investment approach tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Saahil Jain is a financial advisor at TIAA-CREF with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and E*TRADE Capital Management. He serves as Vice President of his local homeowners association board in San Diego, CA. TIAA-CREF’s Advice & Planning Services division provides financial planning and managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing relationships through TIAA-administered employer retirement plans. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing discretionary management using model and customized portfolios.

Christina Lynch is a financial advisor at Breckinridge Capital Advisors Inc with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Gurtin Municipal Bond Management from 2012 to 2016. Outside of her advisory role, Lynch teaches yoga classes at CorePower Yoga. Breckinridge Capital Advisors manages over $54 billion in client assets, offering fixed income and equity strategies, sub-advisory services, and investment management primarily through intermediaries. The firm combines top-down and bottom-up research with rules-based models and emphasizes tax-aware investment techniques, operating as a certified B Corp majority-owned by employees and its board.

Brian Elliott is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Valic Financial Advisors since 2009 and also holds a position at Agia related to non-securities insurance products. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers wrap programs, portfolio management, and financial planning through a large network of advisors, utilizing discretionary unified managed accounts and overlay services through a centralized technology platform.

Ethan Brackett is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Voya since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a homeowners association in San Diego and also performs as a magician for client entertainment. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. is a large-scale advisory and broker-dealer affiliate of Voya Financial that offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services to individuals, pension plans, and corporate clients. The firm emphasizes client relationships guided by investment policy statements and model allocations, delivering services through a broad network of representatives and a diverse product shelf including both affiliated and unaffiliated investment products.

Noah Nadeau is a financial advisor at United Planners' Financial Services of America with Series 66 credentials. He has one year of industry experience and has held positions at McLenachen Financial, Inc. and Navy Federal Credit Union. Prior to entering the financial industry, he worked for organizations including the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and SeaWorld San Diego. United Planners Financial Services is a national wealth-management enterprise serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and institutional clients. The firm offers both advisory and brokerage services through independent Investment Adviser Representatives and utilizes various custodians and third-party managers to implement investment strategies.

Robert Holcomb is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He is currently with Valic Financial Advisors in San Diego, CA, where he has worked since 2026. His prior experience includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, Cadaret Grant & Co, and Atria Wealth Solutions, among others. Valic Financial Advisors serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth and ultra-high net worth clients, as well as employer-sponsored retirement participants. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and discretionary unified managed accounts, leveraging technology and model solutions to serve a large client base through its extensive network of advisors.

Colleen Gepp is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Focus Partners Wealth, LLC. Her career includes roles at The Colony Group, LLC, HoyleCohen, LLC, Mid Atlantic Financial Management, Inc., HoyleCohen, Inc., and FDx Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Focus Partners Wealth serves individuals, families, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional retirement plans with investment management, financial planning, tax and compliance support, family office and business management, and employee benefit retirement plan services. The firm employs a long-term investment approach with tax and fee sensitivity, utilizing a mix of active and passive strategies, third-party managers, private funds, and tactical overlays, while customizing portfolios to clients’ risk tolerance, liquidity, and tax circumstances.

Jonathan Yokoyama is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Mass Mutual Investors Services, MassMutual Life Insurance Company, Bankers Life Securities, and AXA Advisors. He also engages in the sale of various insurance products, including life, disability, annuities, health, long-term care, dental, Medicare, and medical insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Matthew Banez is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has over a decade of experience partnering with high net worth families, focusing on developing tailored financial strategies that align with their unique goals and situations. Prior to his current role, Matthew worked as a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2018 to 2020, and held roles at Scottrade Inc. including Branch Manager from 2017 to 2018 and Investment Consultant from 2012 to 2017. Matthew holds a California Insurance License, which complements his expertise in financial consulting. His approach is influenced by his personal background and dedication to understanding his clients' stories, enabling him to co-create appropriate financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys family activities, fitness, football, and outdoor adventures.

Todd Beckmann is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Kestra Advisory since 2018 and previously held roles at Foresters Advisory Services and Foresters Financial Services. Beckmann serves as Treasurer on the board of a homeowners association and manages an entrepreneurial venture, Beckmann Enterprises LLC. Kestra Advisory Services provides investment advisory and retirement-plan consulting to institutional and individual clients. The firm offers a range of services including fiduciary consulting, plan-level investment advice, and pooled plan solutions, serving clients such as plan sponsors and large institutional investors.

Elliot James is a financial advisor at Cerity Partners LLC with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Entrewealth, LLC. Cerity Partners advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, trusts, business entities, charitable institutions, and institutional investors, managing approximately $166.2 billion in client assets as of the end of 2025. The firm offers customized wealth management services with an investment approach centered on client-specific profiles, combining proprietary quantitative methods with third-party and direct security selection, and providing access to alternative and private market solutions for qualified clients.

Tyler Venegas is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill, Vanguard Advisers, USAA, and TIAA-CREF. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm’s integrated approach is tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions focused on long-term portfolio returns and clients’ savings rates.

Colin Roesler is a CFP® and CFA® with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has previously worked at BNY Mellon, J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Morgan Stanley. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise advisory firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm utilizes a strategic investment approach combining passive and active management, supported by quantitative and fundamental research and an internal Investment Committee.

Daniel Engel is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Holdsworth & Co and Pitch It Forward, and he is also involved with JAG Legacy & Insurance Solutions as an independent insurance agent. Engel has volunteered with the Miracle League of San Diego since 2005. TLG Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $2.0 billion in discretionary client assets. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory and portfolio management, financial and estate planning, ERISA fiduciary services, and a direct-to-consumer program called Starlight Portfolios that combines fundamental analysis with Modern Portfolio Theory.