Alisha Leone is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 10 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She is also registered with the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Steccato is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience with Axa and in education, including San Diego State University and Carlsbad High School. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a fixed business activity unrelated to investments. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a dual registration as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Joseph Ortega is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2024, he spent over a decade at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting through a range of portfolio management styles and a broad affiliate network.

Jill Lukehart is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 63 designation and has 37 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RJL Wealth Management, LLC and Lucia Securities, LLC for eight years each before joining LPL Financial in 2020. 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. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

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 at JP Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Recruiting Mentality, a business that guides parents of athletes through the athletic recruitment process from high school to college. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment advisory registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

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.

Jeremiah Rodgers is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles outside finance, such as working at Cross Creek Golf Club and Linfield Christian High School. 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.

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.

Steven Gonzalez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with LPL Financial and Nautica Wealth Advisors since 2021, having previously been with LPL Financial from 2008 to 2021. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

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 OSAIC since 2023. Prior to that, he spent 14 years at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and has been involved with DePauw Johnson Inc. since 2008, where he provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, and payroll services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services utilizing various platforms and third-party resources to construct portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

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 43 years of industry experience. He has held the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

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 at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo in various capacities. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of an LLC that manages a short-term rental property used as a family vacation home. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by proprietary and third-party research.

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, an activity outside her advisory role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Brendan White is a CFP® with 16 years of experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in Baja California, Mexico. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

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.