Paul Peters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1995 and leads Peters Insurance Services Inc., which he has operated since 1981. 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 provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Shayne Gabris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and SagePoint Financial. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction in its model portfolios, which include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm also engages in fund advisory and serves as a registered commodity pool operator.

Gregg Himfar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Investacorp Advisory Services Inc and Prudential Investment Management Service. His outside business activities include acting as a non-variable insurance agent. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Darren Poland is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Lucia Securities, VO Engineering, Trinity Geotechnical Engineering, and San Diego State University. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Ian Lucas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Graham Investment Management, Inc. for 13 years and has been involved with Vx Logistics LLC since 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Ryan Wetsel is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2009 and specializes in assisting clients with commercial banking and financing strategies, managing concentrated stock positions, and navigating significant transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or the sale of a business. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Ryan gained experience working with Welfare Strategies in Adelaide, Australia, where he helped business owners establish corporate benefit programs. He also contributed to quality control and accounting standards efforts at the American Standard plant in China. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business from Westmont College in Santa Barbara. He has spent considerable time studying International Business across Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Ryan resides in Del Mar with his three children.

Zhi Hu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentials. His prior work history includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Scott Hemerick is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Andrew Meram is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to develop holistic financial plans aimed at addressing key risks. His approach involves a four-step process that includes understanding clients' priorities, conducting a diagnostic analysis of their current financial situation, and providing clear recommendations without jargon. Andrew's experience at Fidelity Investments includes roles as Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2024, Relationship Manager from 2021 to 2022, and Financial Representative in 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys boating and spending time with his family.

Gloria Ruuspakka is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 65 credential and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Carson Wealth/Cetera Advisor Networks and was involved with One Extraordinary Marriage before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by various research resources and technology solutions.

Samuel Dabney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bonsall, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jill Connelly is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2008. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jason Rudolph is a financial advisor at Stifel with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Stifel since 2016, following a brief tenure at Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of advising, Rudolph co-owns and operates a vending machine business with his wife. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment guidance is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, supporting client decisions with forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

Zachary Lefever is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His background includes roles at Fidelity Investments as well as positions in various other organizations and community activities, including a role with Semester at Sea. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jon Frandell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County Foundation, where he reviews financials to support ongoing programs. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven investment approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Aaron Bray is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His career includes 17 years at TD Ameritrade and its investment management affiliate before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property managed by a third party. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed accounts, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized custody and integrated operational services.

Eric Moffitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway, focusing on residential home sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors delivers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Daniel Anderle is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Encinitas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James and affiliated entities since 2017, with prior experience at Union Bank MUFG. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Thomasina Sanchez is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for 13 years. Sanchez serves as a trustee for T B B Trust in Encinitas, California. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Delanie Millan is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Morgan Stanley and her own firm, Millan Group Inc. Outside of her advisory roles, no additional activities are noted. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.