Jared Roethlisberger is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive wealth planning and investment strategies tailored to clients' financial goals and needs. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles including Regional Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and Assistant Branch Office Manager before assuming his current leadership position in 2018. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jared worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2013. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial and insurance planning. Jared's professional experience encompasses wealth management, investment consulting, and client relationship management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jared enjoys camping, cars, family activities, hiking, parenthood, and traveling.

Tiffany Sanders is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years at the firm and 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-founder of the Iconic Arts Complex, a nonprofit performance arts organization where she oversees administration, programs, fundraising, marketing, and community outreach. She also owns a food delivery service operated outside market hours. Merrill, along 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 institutions.

Farnaz Tajadod is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, she was with LPL Financial LLC from 2021 to 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Harrison Mccarey is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Before joining LPL Enterprise, he was involved with New Way Van Life LLC for six years and held brief roles at Aegon and Getting Instruments. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, and institutional entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Donald Hankins III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 39 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1986. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting, providing California and federal income tax return services. 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 financial planning, asset management, and retirement advice services through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Charles Kraft III is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also the owner of Kraft Wealth Management, a business operating under the Cetera umbrella. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Hannah Stanek Chu is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for five years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she performs as a live musician and singer at various venues. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

Earl Thompson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 40 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1985. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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, providing a broad range of financial products and research to tailor client strategies.

Danial Lopez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 41 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UnionBanc Investment Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Banc of America Investment Services. He is based in San Diego, CA. 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 and model portfolio programs, and supports advisors with technology tools while overseeing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jacob Bentley is a financial advisor with Cetera Investment Advisors LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2026, he worked for Axos Invest and has been involved with organizations including the South American Jewish American Community and Hillel International. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options and advisory services delivered through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

Ace Baker is currently a Client Experience Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Ace works with clients to understand their financial situations and introduces them to solutions available through Merrill and Bank of America. Ace holds the professional designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System. Ace's approach involves helping clients uncover what matters to them and their families to create strategies aimed at pursuing their financial goals.

Anthony Wood is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. Prior to his advisory role, he attended the University of Miami and The Bishop's School. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Susan Skolnik is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at OSAIC since 2023. Prior to this, she was with Royal Alliance Associates for 16 years and has been self-employed since 1981. In addition to her advisory work, she owns a sole proprietorship focused on business development and business continuation planning. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and offers access to third-party managers and a broad range of investment products.

Stephanie Thompson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with over 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1997. Her roles have included positions at Charles Schwab Trust Bank, Charles Schwab Premier Bank, and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering non-discretionary investment recommendations alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated service model, and combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Lisa Moreno is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad array of capital markets, custody, and lending services.

Brian Hoyt is a CFP® and PFS™ with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has worked at Tax & Capital Management 360 since 2011 and OSAIC Wealth Inc. from 2004 to 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and tax planning through Tax & Capital Management 360. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with a wide range of investment strategies.

Dillon Matheny is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and USAA in various financial planning and investment management capacities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers flexible engagement options and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing service called “WealthPlan.”

James Lugannani is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several nonprofit and community boards, including NAMI Contra Costa, Alameda Health System, and The Arc of San Francisco. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Michael Ressler is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jacob Stoops is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at OZ Biosciences and has experience in the restaurant and education sectors. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a wide range of advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.