Karla Mesta is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in speech-language therapy from 2019 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Nicolas Mendez is a Series 66 licensed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Del Mar, CA, with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Gentrust Wealth Management. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Christopher Melton is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Raymond James Financial and is the owner of Melton Wealth Management, LLC, which he established in 2018. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Concurrent Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Aleksandra Drake is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously spent two years with JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adrian Schulz is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with 20 years of experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Equitable Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm utilizes a centralized due diligence process combining quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria in its recommendations.

Jaime Bueno is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various channels, including corporate financial planning agreements.

Jeffrey Ardantz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 65, 66, and 63 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2016, following prior positions at Morgan Stanley and Novodyn Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Ardantz is involved with Henri P Ardantz LLC, an agricultural business. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipalities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services, employing a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and model managers.

My Linh Phan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Comerica Bank and was involved with Black Diamond Realty LLC for three years, in addition to her education sector experience. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where she practices, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm utilizes a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive involvement in commodity pool management and advisory roles for registered investment companies.

Robert Kearney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, ClearPoint Neuro, IRRAS USA, and Philips. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Christopher Lloyd is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously held roles at Lucia Securities, Lucia Capital Group, and Planner Resource Group. He also operates his own insurance agency, Lloyd Consulting, which he has managed since 2002. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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.

Bradley Secord is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and finance committee member for the John M Scott Health Care Commission. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, leveraging research and analytics and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Zachary Moreo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2012. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines systematic quantitative screening and qualitative research, supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking capital market framework.

Jason Polk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an apparel business, Faith Over Fear, which designs and sells hats to benefit local charities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Patrick Archer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Breakaway Wealth Management and several educational institutions. Archer has also been involved with Lou & Mickeys, a non-investment business outside his advisory role. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Bryn Tannone is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Spruce Farm and Fish, The Glen at Scripps Ranch, and Pulsar Entertainment. He also has experience related to the University of Colorado, Boulder. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, management of registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research processes.

Paul Kennedy is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously served in the U.S. Navy from 2016 to 2024 before entering the financial services sector. He provides investment advice and wealth management services through Forrest Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options with discretionary and non-discretionary authorities, supported by a large network of independent advisors and a variety of affiliated and third-party investment resources.

Mered Oren is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and wrap programs. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning decisions.

Anthony Falaro is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has been with Fisher Investments since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a manager and member of THE VISTA COLLECTION LLC, a short-term rental accommodations business. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized Investment Policy Committee that integrates quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios and utilizes tax-aware and defensive strategies to manage risk.

Gunnar Thowsen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 16 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Thowsen also serves as a FINRA arbitrator in Washington, D.C. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various programs, including estate planning strategies and corporate financial planning agreements.

William Bishoff is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined in 2025, and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and LPL Financial among others. Bishoff is also the owner of Bishoff Tax Advisors and serves as President and CEO of Bishoff Financial Group, where he manages advisors and develops business strategies. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory programs supported by a model-based investment process and features extensive affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.