Russell Jacobs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fallbrook, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2018 before joining Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc., where he served from 2018 to 2020, and then Ameriprise from 2020 to the present. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations tailored to client needs, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic processes overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

David Massey is a Senior Resident Director specializing in short-term liquidity strategies for corporations and institutions. He currently serves in Merrill’s Rancho Santa Fe office, where he focuses on corporate executive services, institutional investment consulting, and liquidity management. David has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career as a Client Associate at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in La Jolla. He then spent eight years as a partner in UBS’s Corporate and Institutional Services Group before forming his own Corporate Cash Management team at Smith Barney. During his tenure as a Corporate Client Group Director at Smith Barney, he was recognized on On Wall Street’s “Top 40 Advisors Under 40” list, ranking 17th in 2009 and 8th in 2010. David joined Merrill’s Carlsbad office as a Senior Vice President in 2011 and was promoted to Resident Director in 2013. David holds a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College, where he also played football. He resides in Rancho Santa Fe, California, with his wife Denise and their two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, weight lifting, coaching his son’s flag football team, and spending time with his family.

John Jacobson is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Sagepoint Financial, Wealth Preservation Group, LPL Financial, Merrill, and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as a life insurance agent. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various advanced tools and strategies, and is notable for its scale and complex affiliate network.

Alisha Leone is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, leveraging research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

John Steccato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AXA and experience at San Diego State University. Outside of his advisor duties, he has operated a small business in the food service sector. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management programs primarily through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

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.

Jeannette Fonoti is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked within JP Morgan Chase Bank and its affiliates since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Recruiting Mentality, a business that guides parents through the athletic recruitment process from high school to college. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s approach incorporates centralized due diligence and may include ESG eligibility criteria.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Dynatronics, Inc. and Breg, Inc., and spent a year self-employed. He serves as President of the Teen Volunteers in Action SD5 Chapter in Encinitas, CA, a parent-son volunteer organization partnering with local nonprofits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Nicole White is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Vista, California. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license and has eight years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining the firm, she took two years away from the industry as a stay-at-home mom. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide advisor and branch network.

Jeffrey Johnson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and DePauw Johnson Inc. for 18 years, where he is also the owner providing tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, and other business services. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and flexible implementation options through a complex platform supported by multiple affiliates and alternative investment opportunities.

David Saviage is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Del Mar, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Carlsbad Foundation, which awards scholarships to local students. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s approach integrates financial planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system, serving clients through its network of financial advisors.

Kenneth Klauber is a financial advisor at Stifel with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. His prior experience includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Stifel serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and planning methodologies.

Scott Tompkins is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

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.

John Tchen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and has been involved with Thai Market since 2005. Tchen holds a Series 63 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and models as part of its advisory process.

Dolly Cooper is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at First Republic Bank for ten years. Cooper is also involved with Llama Haven LLC, a business activity noted in her background. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory program focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Brendan White is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, Na and its affiliates since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting. The firm’s investment process includes centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jeffrey Todd is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Raymond James since 2008, as well as operating Todd Financial Group since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with a vacation rental business in Carlsbad, California. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and a broad advisor network.

Griffin Gaughran is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Thrivent Financial and Pacific Dental Services. MML Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, providing ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars.