Jason Lyons is Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on understanding client needs through planning and helping wealth management teams create customized strategies. His objective is to help clients gain confidence in their financial plans to support their life goals. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Jason served as Branch Manager at E*TRADE from Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2023. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Jason has interests in biking, fitness, gardening, parenthood, pets, and surfing.

Aaron Montez is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His previous roles include positions at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Equitable Advisors, spanning nearly two decades. Montez also maintains involvement with several business entities for tax and investment purposes outside of his advisory work. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and advanced operational tools.

Alvaro Macias Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2023, following prior experience at TD Ameritrade and several other organizations. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Eric Anderson is a financial advisor with Merrill in La Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2008. Merrill serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional clients, offering managed account programs, third-party manager selection, discretionary portfolio management, brokerage execution, and custody services. The firm integrates closely with Bank of America affiliates and emphasizes managed account and manager-selection capabilities supported by tax-focused investment strategies.

Joseph Ortega is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2024, he spent over a decade at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and a broad affiliate network.

Jill Lukehart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Rjl Wealth Management, LLC and Lucia Securities, LLC for eight years each. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of financial planning and investment management services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutional clients through a large network of advisors.

Nathan Fogleman is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 18 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, LLC, and Td Ameritrade, Inc. before joining Charles Schwab. 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 affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by centralized operational and custody arrangements.

Jennifer Antoniadis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and managed Princess Pub for 12 years alongside her advisory career. 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 advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kristian Forster is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, and HSBC Securities. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Peggine Tellez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 23 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including Securities America Advisors, Voya Financial Advisors, and Edward Jones. In addition to her advisory role, she is also a licensed insurance agent selling term, whole life, and long-term care insurance. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Nick Torres is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at First Allied Advisory Services and First Allied Securities. In addition to his advisory work, Torres is involved in insurance services and tax preparation through affiliated businesses in San Diego. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Jeffrey Ross is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2023, he worked at Transamerica Capital, Inc. for eight years. He is also engaged in a support role at Addison Avenue Investment Services, assisting a financial advisor team. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals and incorporates analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling in its approach.

Aaron Muther is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Paychex Securities Corporation from 2016 to 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management as a rental property owner and landlord in San Diego. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Todd Clark is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge since 2010 and previously with OSAIC Services, Inc. and Sunamerica Securities, Inc. He is also the owner of Blanton Financial Group. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through multiple platforms and proprietary model strategies.

Kirsten Roybal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Union Banc Investment Services and U.S. Bancorp Advisors before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Roybal also manages a separate investment-related business, Roybal Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisory representatives.

Christopher Banta is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several notable firms including Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and PNC Investments. Prior to his financial career, he worked with the San Diego Unified School District and as a self-employed consultant. 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 services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Matthew Cawley is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes five years at Wells Fargo and related entities. Outside of finance, he was involved in coffee-related ventures from 2015 to 2016. 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 searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework and leveraging broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Steven Lerner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004, with prior roles at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, CWM, LLC, and Nautica Wealth Advisors. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Jackson Montgomery is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Interactive Brokers LLC and LPL Financial. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as working for Pizza Hut and involvement with the Cal South Soccer Organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Jacob Bauchmann is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he provides bookkeeping and videography services for his wife's family business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered primarily through a large network of investment adviser representatives.