Douglas Gundermann is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UnionBanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and U.S. Bank. He serves as a board member of the Steele Canyon Estates Home Owners Association in La Mesa, California. 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 broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Laura Decker is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Foresters Advisory Services, Foresters Financial Services, and managing her own LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Justin Timko is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in fitness and coaching roles, including with CAM Fitness SD LLC and Studio Outside. He also hosts and edits a podcast focused on fantasy topics. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolios, and serves as an adviser to registered investment companies.

Samantha Delgado is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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 diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing a range of investment and lending services.

Mengyao Lin is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of finance, she has experience in the retail and food service industries. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through a program offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment options integrated within Bank of America’s broader platform.

Dylan King is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as a non-financial background working at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering non-discretionary advisory services supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Schuyler White Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ignite Visibility and GoSite. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee for a family friend’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, allowing clients to implement recommendations through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Joseph Eben is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and also works with H & R Block since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Jason Theisen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2020 and has prior experience with Stratos Wealth Partners and Ibis Capital. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Registered Practice Operations Coordinator for Pushpin Financial, a Cetera business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of customizable investment programs and access to third-party managers.

Andrew Udvari is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Ashley Tester is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013 and joined Cetera and its related entities in 2021. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides services through a large national network of independent advisors, serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning solutions, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers to deliver tailored investment strategies.

Miles Haug Jones is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 registration and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Justin Wees is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank SSB since 2003 and 2005, respectively. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Brendan Davis is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation, bringing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including Merrill, Bank of America, and Nationwide Investment Services Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he is a notary and manages rental properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Ryan Pinkerton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services, North Star Resource Group, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and CRI Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, and incorporates various investment strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

Renata Jaskiewicz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a notary public and also works as a tax preparer. 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, research from multiple sources, and various technological tools.

Robert Demmler is a financial advisor with Merrill based in La Jolla, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 51 years of industry experience. His career includes long-term tenure at Merrill and Bank of America, dating back to 1971. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving individual, high-net-worth, pension, charitable, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within Bank of America’s broader platform.

Dan Foster is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He has worked at AIM Financial Consulting Group Inc. since 1984 and has been associated with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2014. Outside of his advisory roles, he is involved in nonprofit work through The Alley Food Ministry, which provides food to homeless and food-insecure individuals, and volunteers pro bono financial advice for Homes for Our Troops, a foundation supporting disabled veterans. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diverse investment management solutions through a multi-manager platform that includes model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies, supported by comprehensive supervisory and review processes.

Alexander Brewer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 license with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at RBC Capital Markets, The Vanguard Group, and RiverSource. Outside of advising, he is a partner in Malu Co LLC, a retail and online sales business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jesus Loje Sanchez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over eight years of experience in the financial services industry and builds his practice by offering tailored financial planning strategies to both personal and institutional clients. Jesus is bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish, which allows him to connect with a diverse client base and help them optimize their financial health. He specializes in areas including family wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Jesus holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) designation and has obtained a High School Diploma from Santana High School as well as an Associate's Degree from Grossmont College. A native of San Diego, Jesus grew up in the east county communities and enjoys an active lifestyle. His personal interests include cooking, music, skiing, surfing, and watching movies.