Evan Angone is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Family First Life, among other firms, and has experience in both advisory and financial services roles. Outside the financial sector, he has worked in hospitality services at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a mix of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated service model, and a range of advisory, brokerage, and custody solutions.

Sydney Hays is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, Hays held roles at Accenture Federal Services, PVH Corp, and General Dynamics Information Technology. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Bulent Erol is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and over 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, HBW Advisory Services, and HBW Securities. Outside of advising, he is a co-author of a book titled *The Informed Fed, A Survival Guide to Federal Employee Benefits* and serves as president and CEO of LHD Insurance & Financial Services, which offers financial services, tax planning, and insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, with more than $256 billion in assets under management and over 10,000 advisors.

Gregg Schaefer is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its predecessor entities since 2005, including a long tenure with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tamara Huey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including her current role starting in 2020. Outside of advising, she is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that provide written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sean Manatt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Based in San Diego, CA, he is part of a large network of advisors within the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Xavier Ricart is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, he spent a decade at Banco Santander Internacional from 2012 to 2023. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm provides a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets solutions.

Marc Rupnow is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade Institutional from 2012 to 2023. Outside of finance, he was involved with Bali Hai Restaurant for a decade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Dakota Atchley is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in roles at DXC Technology, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, Spiritoux Wine & Liquor, Total Quality Logistics, and Brock Entertainment. Beginning in 2025, he plans to engage in freelance music production, including producing, songwriting, marketing, and music development. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based planning in areas such as retirement, tax, estate, and business continuation without discretionary portfolio management.

Michelle Jenkins is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she focuses on understanding clients' personal situations and financial objectives through comprehensive planning. She partners with clients to identify opportunities for education about Fidelity's investment strategies and available resources. Michelle brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, having held various roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., including Senior Client Relationship Specialist, Client Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Client Service Representative. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Michelle enjoys attending concerts, traveling, and volunteering.

Maura Mc Mahon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011, including J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. and J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering 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.

Sean Connors Sr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, DiversyFund, and FBN Securities, along with periods of self-employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Marisa Ford is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Diego, CA. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, she worked at LPL Financial, Lucia Capital Group, and Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a coordinator for Beauties for a Cause USA and serves as treasurer for the League of Conservation Voters San Diego. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports various management platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Arezu Ajodani is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

William Friess is a financial advisor at Osaic with 48 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Mony Securities Corporation. Friess is also the owner of Friess Consulting Group, where he coaches financial services professionals and is involved in fixed insurance product sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Catherine Edwards is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Hana Jo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2023 and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee of The J-A Family Trust in San Diego. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and charitable clients, supported by internal and third-party investment management teams.

Victoria Horowitz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in personalized financial planning, tax-efficient wealth strategies, and smart portfolio management tailored to clients' long-term goals and evolving financial landscapes. Her approach is relationship-driven, focusing on understanding each client's individual goals, values, and concerns to build effective financial plans. Victoria holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Texas at Dallas and has earned professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is actively involved in professional and community organizations such as Better Money Habits, the Junior League of San Diego, and has served as President of the Women Exchange San Diego Chapter. Her community involvement extends to organizations like Doors of Change San Diego, Food Bank San Diego, as well as participation in events including the Genesis Invitation Golf Tournament and the Hoag Classic Golf Tournament. Outside of her professional commitments, Victoria enjoys activities such as cooking, hiking, reading, running, spending time with family, swimming, tennis, traveling, writing, and yoga.

John Fieberg Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1998. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with WaveMaker 360 Health III, an early-stage private health care company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gerad Mowrey is a Certified Financial Planner® with 27 years of experience, currently associated with LPL Financial and Summit Financial Group in La Mesa, CA. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2000 and with Summit Financial Group since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Summit Financial Group. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.