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 other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kaleah Yearwood is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Logix Federal Credit Union, and various other firms. Outside of finance, she works part-time at a fashion boutique 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Raymond James in 2024. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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, pension plans, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional advisory services.

Kevin Witowich is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at BBVA Wealth Solutions, BBVA Securities, Compass Bank, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. He serves on the Board of Directors and as Vice President of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that provides personalized recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicolas Garza Elorduy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at StepStone Group, Taylormade Golf, and Vuori Inc., as well as academic positions at the University of San Diego and California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers its advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities through a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision-making authority.

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®-designated financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in San Diego, CA. He has 18 years of industry experience, including 14 years at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

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 with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, Inc., and National Planning Corporation. Johnson serves as a trustee for the John & LeeAnn Johnson Family Trust. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms.

Jeffrey Bjurstrom is a financial advisor at OSAIC based in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 license with 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2006 to 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he is a California-licensed sales agent offering fixed annuities, equity index annuities, and term life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a broad network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and managed accounts using various proprietary tools and third-party solutions.

Rebecca Saffran is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2020 and has prior experience with Mission Fed Credit Union and San Diego State University. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides 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 offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work, as well as specialized retirement plan advisory services.

Lily Fallah is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors, Morgan Stanley, and Woodbury Financial Services. She serves as Treasurer and Chair of the Investment Committee for The Arc of San Diego, a nonprofit organization supporting individuals with disabilities. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including retail and institutional investors, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various asset-allocation and risk-management tools and offers access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.