Gerald Wilkerson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Temecula, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 24 years of industry experience. His prior work includes a decade at TD AMERITRADE and multiple tenures with Charles Schwab totaling three years. Charles Schwab serves a large client base of 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 alongside a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Sara Jaurequi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, she was involved with Parley for the Oceans for seven years and has been associated with SNJ Media for ten years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with access to model portfolios, research, and advanced portfolio management technologies.

Chris Leonhard is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Murrieta, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2010 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise Financial Services Inc., where he has been since 2019. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service for clients generally with at least $1 million in net investable assets, offering written recommendation reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm uses a centralized retirement-income consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-assisted recommendations.

Annette Young is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC for the past ten years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Richard Mitchell Jr. is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2014. He also holds a role with San Diego County Credit Union and is involved with SDCCU Investment Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Craig Carper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Carper operates La Pointe Wealth Advisors, a DBA associated with his LPL practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Gitesh Bhaga is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Temecula, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Rolando Bautista is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Jacinto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 13 years before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab & Co., where he has been since 2022 and 2023 respectively. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and a centralized operational structure.

John Crespy III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Indio, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and Associates for 11 years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, algorithm-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Craig Harris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones and served in the United States Marine Corps before joining Fidelity. He holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Harris works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers advisory services including fund management and model portfolio delivery.

Tania Mc Elroy is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 2016 and has prior experience at Bank of America and in education roles at Cal State San Bernardino and Chaffey Community College. Merrill, together 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.

Esteban Heredia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Merrill, together 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.

Dejan Tasich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Temecula, CA, holding a Series 66 license and with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011 and concurrently works with San Diego County Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Michael Beiter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services from 2001 to 2024 before joining LPL Financial. He is also involved with Silverback Wealth Management, a DBA related to his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Michele Wintersteen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at TD Ameritrade from 2009 to 2018 and multiple tenures at LPL Financial since 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Alan Jacobson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Temecula, CA, holding ChFC® and Series 66 designations with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America for 15 years and had brief roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory work, Jacobson serves as Vice President of the TEAM Referral Network and as President of BNI Temecula Business Uncorked, where he organizes meetings and provides training guidance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor network and affiliated services including trust and securities-based lending options.

Lahnna Morton is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and its affiliates since 2007. Outside of her advisory work, she is an owner and partner of Above Level Equine Ventures, a horse breeding business based in Escondido, California. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework and offers non-discretionary services delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Sonja Sun is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 credential and over four years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of family rental properties in Topeka, Kansas, and Murrieta, California. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Mikey Rivas Chacon is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Adam Skumawitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has prior experience at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Thrivent Financial. Outside of finance, he is a business owner of Football Proper Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.