Christopher Syktich is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at firms including Securities America, Arbor Point Advisors, and Labrum Wealth Management. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Board Member and Secretary for Fig Tree Ministries, a faith-based online content organization, and is also a board member of the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, supporting military veterans. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser serving a diverse client base from individuals and pension plans to sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of managed programs, retirement plan consulting, alternative investments, and co-advisory services, utilizing a mix of fundamental and technical strategies supported by major custodians and platform partners.

Abhimanyu Vinayek is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at firms such as NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and Heron Therapeutics Inc. Outside of advisory work, he provides seasonal tax filing assistance. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, supporting a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Jack Saviage is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Landmark Wealth Management Group and Inland Empire Financial Consultants, among other roles. He has also held positions at the University of Oslo and California Baptist University. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses on a broad range of planning topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

James Zorn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2014 to 2025. He also holds a California real estate broker license. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

Alex Wanerman is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads the local Investor Center. In this role, he focuses on fostering a high-performance work culture by empowering associates to maximize their talents and assist clients in planning for long-term financial well-being. Prior to this position, he served as Vice President and Regional Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Alex worked at UBS Financial Services as a Financial Advisor from 2017 to 2018 and as a Wealth Planning Analyst from 2015 to 2017. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional duties, Alex enjoys golf, skiing, traveling, and volunteering. He is also engaged in parenthood.

Besjana Husted is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Ferguson McClure and Associates. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of a nonprofit charitable organization focused on selecting and overseeing charitable projects. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Vance Schroeder is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. He is also a certified public accountant and co-owns a financial advisory business, CCS Capital Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds. The firm offers a broad range of planning solutions supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Jennifer Schroeder is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, she spent eight years with Commonwealth Financial Network. She volunteers as a greeter for AARP's VITA free tax preparation program serving seniors and low-income households. 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 extensive operational and research tools.

David Tieu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a specialized group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Kathleen Racette is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a minority ownership interest in a business unrelated to investment advisory services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and utilizes research and analytics guided by diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Tony Krvaric is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at firms including Woodbury Financial Services and A. G. Edwards & Sons. He has operated Krvaric Capital since 2007 alongside his advisory role. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Edward Schwarz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Edward earned his Bachelor's Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and completed a Master's Degree through the Southern Illinois University System.

Chad Escobedo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Escondido, CA, and has two years of experience in his advisory role. He has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. 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 within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates a broader range of regulatory registrations, including futures and swaps capabilities.

Benjamin Bowen is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines since 2020. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options across a diversified range of portfolios and alternative products.

Heidi Fifield is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Solana Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, and First Command. In addition to her advisory work, she is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and assists clients with Medicare enrollment and insurance needs. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice.

Benjamin Nussbaum is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Nussbaum serves as treasurer and board member of the Rancho Bernardo Pop Warner foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Reza Taraz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club and owns Taraz Administrative Services, LLC, a management consulting business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Shawna Such is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been providing financial and wealth management advice and services since 1997, serving individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Her responsibilities include identifying and delivering financial strategies tailored to clients' financial goals and objectives. Shawna's client base includes business owners, medical professionals, non-profits, and entertainment clients. Her approach emphasizes developing lifelong business and personal relationships while delivering service with integrity and timeliness. Shawna earned her bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego. She holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is affiliated with the San Diego Sports Association and contributes to community initiatives such as the Fowler Business Concept Challenge and the Million Meals Project. Shawna resides in Carlsbad, California, with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys surfing with her family, skiing, hiking, softball, and traveling.

Susan Fargo is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2006 and also works with San Diego County Credit Union. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Deanna Hang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she has interests in real estate ownership. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.