Valerie Reyes is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals. She aims to ensure clients feel informed, supported, and empowered to make decisions regarding their financial future. Valerie has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and Relationship Manager from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Consultant at LA Pension Planners and Equitable Advisors. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Valerie enjoys board games, cooking and baking, spending time with pets, Pilates, snowboarding, and traveling.

Steven Van Houten is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial and has 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 1992 and has been with Lifetime Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2002. He also offers non-variable insurance products as part of his services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Deborah Muenchow is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Burt Mac Kenzie IV is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carlsbad, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Burt has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Terramar Wealth. Outside of his advisory role, he is an adjunct professor teaching English composition at Virginia Western Community College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment options through models and third-party managers, supported by advanced operational tools, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets across more than 22,800 advisors.

Allan Tentler is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He serves clients with a focus on personalized wealth management strategies that align with their values and life goals. Allan emphasizes clear communication and trust as the foundation of his client relationships, providing access to Merrill's investment insights and Bank of America's banking and lending solutions. Born and raised in San Diego, Allan has deep community ties, having graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from San Diego State University. He began his advisory practice in 2008, building his business during challenging market conditions by prioritizing client experience. Allan holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). In addition to his professional work, Allan participates in community volunteer activities in line with Merrill's commitment to local engagement. His personal interests include adventure sports, golf, soccer, surfing, and tennis.

Joshua Johnson is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation. He joined Merrill in 2025 and has prior experience in mortgage lending, legal support, and various entrepreneurial ventures. His background includes roles at Cross Country Mortgage, The Law Office of Samuel Dagan, and Destination West Builders, LLC. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a wide client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates investment management with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a range of financial products and services.

Thomas Wills is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked with Oceanside and San Diego Unified School Districts. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic planning across a range of financial topics without managing client portfolios directly.

Andrew Norolahi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written Recommendation Reports. The firm delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

John Page is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, First Financial Equity Corporation, and a longstanding involvement with Family Trust. He is also associated with Life Style Financials, a business entity related to tax and investment purposes. 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.

Avyn Strahlendorff is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She specializes in college education planning, personal retirement planning, and focuses on serving women and wealth management needs. Avyn approaches financial planning by working closely with clients to align their finances with their values, goals, and vision for the future. With professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Avyn brings expertise in developing personalized financial strategies. She emphasizes the importance of understanding each client's unique circumstances to provide thoughtful and relationship-based guidance. Avyn holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys activities such as baseball, basketball, cooking, golfing, music, photography, pickleball, running marathons, softball, and spending time with her family.

Caroline Talebi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, she worked at Shenasa Medical Inc for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Montgomery is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2003 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm operates on a large scale with integrated brokerage, advisory, custody, and cash management services.

Christopher Kosmo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Jason Mubarak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a winemaker at a family-owned vineyard and winery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate agreements.

Michael Moon is a CFP® with 42 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His prior roles include 23 years at Lincoln Financial Advisors and three years at Commonwealth Financial Network. He is co-owner of Moon Wealth Management, LLC, which supports his securities, advisory, and insurance activities. 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 comprehensive advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and institutional platforms, with a broad range of investment strategies implemented through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Patricia Bennett is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 24 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with M&A Pickle Performance LLC, operating under Kitchen Club LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary program supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking investment approach.

Dennis O Connell Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at TD Ameritrade and T. Rowe Price Advisory Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG considerations where applicable.

Alan Shapiro is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley from 2008 to 2015 and Citigroup Global Markets from 2004 to 2008. He is also co-trustee of a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Sean Boylan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and has been involved with Guide My Finances since 2021, where he provides financial planning and investment management services. Outside of finance, Boylan partners in Stratosphere Strategies LLC, which offers travel-related research and logistical support, and owns a local pet-sitting service. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach featuring portfolio optimization, risk tolerance assessments, and a range of advisory solutions delivered through a multi-advisor platform.

Erin Child is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Graham Child LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program structure.