Theodore Tadeusiak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. He owns and operates Core Process Wealth Management LLC in Carlsbad, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of planning options and utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Gregory Starkey is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at PFS Investments ONC, Primerica Financial Services, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder and owner of Faith Inflatables, a small consumer-products venture focused on large decorative holiday inflatables. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing services.

Jennifer Kruger is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2006 in various roles including brokerage services and advisory. Jennifer is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolios.

James Fields is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including TD Ameritrade, Merrill, Bank of America, and AXA Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple investment companies.

Yun Yu Szu is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cadaret, Grant & Co. Inc and LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Addison Avenue Investment Services, providing support to financial advisors and client services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities within its large institutional framework.

Randy Schechter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1996 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. 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, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options within an integrated operational structure.

Jake Harrison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Carlsbad, CA, and has nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1,000,000 in net investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Matthew Molstre is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Del Mar, CA, holding a Series 66 registration and with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management affiliate since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning and modeling tools covering diverse topics, with an option to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Leonardo Ryan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and several banking and financial firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to capital markets and includes ESG considerations.

Eugene Plahotnii is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Avantax Advisory Services, FSC Securities Corp, and ATS Advanced Trustee Strategies. Eugene is based in San Diego, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor client plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant operations and market-making activities.

Gregg Alsbury is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Carlsbad, CA, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2014 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2016. 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 a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by Schwab's in-house research.

Kalyn Walker is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Max Hangartner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments. He is based in Del Mar, California. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Witowich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at various BBVA entities including BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Compass Bank, and BBVA Securities Inc. He served on the Board of Directors and as Vice President of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicolas Garza Elorduy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior work includes roles at StepStone Group, Taylormade Golf, Vuori Inc., and the University of San Diego. 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 supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Racquel Manalo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Axos Bank and Amres Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a mobile notary and loan signing business. 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 nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Kevin Donnelly is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Osaic FA, Inc. He is based in San Diego, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Shantele Lewis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Lin Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Murphy held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Murphy holds a Series 66 designation and is based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its advisory process.

Eric Johnson is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Trilogy Capital, Inc. He also serves as trustee of the John & LeeAnn Johnson Family Trust. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services utilizing a multi-advisor platform, with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.