Jenifer Pratt is a CFP®, PFS™, and Series 65-registered financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Creative Planning since 2021 and previously held roles at Reilly Financial Advisors and Aldrich Wealth. Creative Planning provides wealth management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and corporations. The firm applies a financial-planning-led investment approach that emphasizes low-cost indexing and buy-and-hold strategies alongside selective private market exposure.

Chomreun Pao is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining Commonwealth in 2021, he worked at CUSO Financial Services, LP for nine years. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and numerous individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

John Rey is a CFP® professional with two years of experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network and JM Financial Strategies. He previously worked at Tushaus Group, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches leadership training with the Carmelite Sisters in San Diego. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and operational support, allowing advisors discretion to construct client portfolios while offering managed model portfolios and distinct program structures.

Kateryna Mc Isaac is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth since 2017, following three years at Pioneer Healthcare Services LLC. Based in San Diego, CA, her career spans both healthcare services and financial advisory roles. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their retail and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services. The firm offers various investment solutions including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing, while acting as a platform provider for advisors who often operate under their own brand names.

Daniel Gensler is a CFP® with 39 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC. His career includes long tenures at LPL Financial LLC and The Gensler Group. He is also an author of a book. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans, providing financial planning, asset management, and specialized consulting through a network of hundreds of advisors. The firm’s investment approach combines strategic allocation across risk classes with a mix of passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee and research incorporating quantitative and fundamental analysis.

Todd Oberlin is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in La Mesa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 18 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc., followed by roles at OSAIC and Terramar Wealth. He is also the owner of Oberlin Financial Services, Inc., a private entity facilitating insurance business. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including discretionary model portfolios and personalized indexing, while providing operations, technology, compliance, and practice-management support to affiliated advisors.

Brock Biesel is a financial advisor at AE Wealth Management, LLC with a Series 65 credential and less than one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bergen Financial Group and held roles outside finance at Ace Parking and Walmart. AE Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers model portfolio solutions, discretionary asset management, financial planning, and consulting through a platform that combines internally managed, third-party, and advisor-managed models.

Alice Ruiz is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently with Schwab Wealth Advisory. Her prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, JP Morgan Securities LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors. She holds a Series 66 license and is based in San Diego, CA. Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. provides non-discretionary fiduciary investment advice to clients enrolled in the Schwab Wealth Advisory program, using Schwab’s asset allocation models and research tools. The firm focuses on delivering annual financial reviews and investment recommendations while leaving final trading decisions to clients.

Katharine Wong Conway is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors in San Diego, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate sales as an independent contractor and manages rental properties. Transamerica Financial Advisors provides investment advisory, brokerage, and retirement-plan services to a diverse client base, utilizing model portfolios and third-party managers to deliver its investment solutions.

Victoria Winkelman is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience. She is affiliated with Planmember Securities Corporation and Barrett Financial & Investment Services, Inc. DBA MPD Wealth, where she has been involved since 1987. Winkelman’s background includes extensive experience in insurance and securities sales and services, including annuities and long-term care. Planmember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm employs a top-down strategic asset allocation approach and manages risk-based mutual fund portfolios ranging from conservative to aggressive.

Christopher Lowe is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and has previously worked with Independent Financial Partners and LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an adjunct professor. Independent Advisor Alliance works with a diverse client base including individuals, small businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, leveraging a network model and technology platforms to provide portfolio management through discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Kurt Cecconi is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Principal Securities Inc. since 2016 and Principal Life Insurance Co. since 1998. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a board member of LETIP of El Cajon, a local networking organization. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under various advisory and promoter arrangements.

Galina Berkovich is a financial advisor with Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, holding four years of industry experience. She also maintains a role as a CPA with Duffy Kruspodin, LLP, where she has worked for over 28 years. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, family office services, and retirement plan advisory, implementing customized portfolios with a variety of asset types and employing both long-term and shorter-term strategies.

Joseph Forlenza is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Certified Public Accountant (CPA®) with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked with firms including Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC, SkyCity Advisors, Laurel Wealth Advisors, and Ameriprise Financial Services, and he also operates his own CPA tax preparation service. Outside of advising, Mr. Forlenza serves as President of the California Society of CPA's Education Foundation and is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego, where he teaches financial planning. Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, and family office services, combining a long-term investment approach with tailored portfolio construction and oversight of third-party asset managers.

Caleb Rodriguez is a financial advisor at NewEdge Advisors with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Epstein & White Financial, Mercer Global Advisors Inc., and Jackson Financial Management. NewEdge Advisors is an enterprise-scale registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisers. The firm offers a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to various advisory programs, utilizing technology and centralized due diligence in its investment approach.

Justin Frisco is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been associated with multiple firms, including Frisco Financial and Insurance Services and Mahdion Financial and Insurance Center, in addition to Principal Life Insurance Co. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of the San Diego Kiwanis Club and is a board member of Laurels for Leaders, a nonprofit organization in San Diego. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel stationed outside the U.S. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Bradford Byrns is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in Dublin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Commonwealth and Aegis Consulting in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 11 years. He also spends a small portion of his time on fixed insurance sales. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering a range of advisory programs, wealth management, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, investment management, compliance, and practice-management support to its affiliated advisors.

Jonathan Good is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He joined Commonwealth Financial Network in 2023 after spending a decade with Principal Securities Inc and Principal Life Insurance Company. He is based in San Diego, California. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and a large base of individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Christine Martinez is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Independent Financial Group, LLC and Cohn & Company. Outside of finance, she has worked as an independent contractor specializing in mobile wedding gown preservation and as a health coach. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $210 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform, including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, and custody/clearing services.

Patrick Mc Grath is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. in San Diego, CA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Allworth, he worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for five years and Hall Private Wealth Advisors for one year. Allworth Financial is a fee-based SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm employs customized portfolios using various model strategies and utilizes technology to manage held-away employer retirement accounts without client credentials.