Blake Baxter Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Encinitas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He is also involved in Baxter Law Corp, a law practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Christopher Kielar is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and earlier tenure at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory work, he personally owns rental property, which is managed by a third party. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s approach involves non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice and manager searches supported by systematic quantitative and qualitative research, with a focus on customized reporting and a range of specialized regulatory registrations.

Samer Bordcosh is a financial advisor with Merrill in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizations.

Patrick Vento is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, and previously worked at Edward Jones from 2010 to 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and offers customized performance reporting while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Steven Frigo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Del Mar, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He was previously with First Republic Bank for eight years before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank in 2023. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

James Froman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously held roles at Use Credit Union, SeCU Brokerage Services, Citicorp Investment Services, and Ifmg Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various investment approaches.

David Baldwin is a CFP® professional at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Edward Jones, Waddell & Reed, Commonwealth Financial Network, and several other firms. Outside of advisory work, he is the author of the book "The Balancing Act, Rewriting your financial script" and provides tax preparation services through his firm Talents Financial Planning and Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a diverse range of financial planning and investment services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Jacob Auger is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His background includes prior roles at LPL Financial and the Salt Lake Country Club, as well as extended experience in education at Westminster College and La Costa Canyon High School. 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 wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by diverse portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Dekker Stebel is an advisor at LPL Financial based in Encinitas, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at PURE Insurance for six years and attended Vassar College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a wide range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its network of advisors with various portfolio and planning options, as well as advanced operational and research tools.

Jacob Margozewitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Grand Canyon University and Point Loma Nazarene University, as well as experience in orthodontics and education before joining the financial industry. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive research and technology tools.

Todd Stucker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at 24 Hour Fitness from 2011 to 2018. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Steven Tran is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Pacific Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, using structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools to develop its financial plans.

James Lindsay is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services before joining Cetera Wealth Services, LLC in 2019. He has been with Cetera since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves 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, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Janean Stripe is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial since 2020. Her prior roles include positions at Lucia Securities, LLC, RJL Wealth Management, LLC, and Raymond J. Lucia Companies, Inc. She is also involved as an insurance agent with Westland Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, providing a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by technology and extensive non-advisory financial services.

Zachary French is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Torq Holdings LLC, an e-commerce consumer goods business, which he is currently in the process of selling. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Lori Lenhof is a financial advisor with Stifel in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Jonathan Heitner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 45 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and a two-decade tenure at Cottage & Castles prior to his current position. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and public entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a focus on tailored, non-discretionary advice supported by comprehensive research and multiple portfolio management styles.

Maria Gallardo Gower is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at TDAmeritrade Inc. in advisory roles. 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 and discretionary investment management, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Robert Kuech is a financial advisor with Stifel in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2008. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary, forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Bryan Stebel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 63 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research for 16 years and Fidelity for 10 years. 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 financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.