Christopher Pennington is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, and has 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2001 to 2008 before joining UBS in 2013. Outside of his advisory work, Pennington is an officer of Pennington's Inc. Auto Sales and Leasing, a family-owned business, and is involved as a partner in PMR Holdings LLC, which invests in real estate, hotels, and rentals. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans and delivers both fiduciary financial planning and capital markets services.

Rodney Graham is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and as a self-employed advisor. He serves as a board member for the End Alz Association and owns the Rodney Graham Financial Coaching / Wealth Management Institute, where he teaches financial literacy and money management through various classes and workshops. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of customizable strategies delivered through affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Kevin Bowcock is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2019. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. Bowcock is a board member of the Escondido East Rotary. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Monique Herrera Chalker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and six years at LPL following eight years at Lucia Securities. She has a total of 14 years of industry experience. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.

Brandon Cass is a financial advisor at Osaic with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial, D.A. Davidson & Co., and Crowell, Weedon & Co. He is also the president and founder of Intrepid Wealth Management, where he manages his existing client base and recruits financial advisors. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by technology and risk-management tools.

Kim Shoesmith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she performs with the band One Day Closer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and maintains a broad advisor and branch network across the United States.

Jennifer Perkinson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm in 2006 and is a senior partner with the VCMPT Group, a 16-member financial services team. This group serves a select clientele of families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs by providing asset management and financial guidance. The team collaborates with Bank of America to offer clients integrated personal and commercial banking, lending solutions, and customized wealth planning, enabling comprehensive support through a single point of contact. Jennifer began her advising career in 1996. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Bob Jones University (BJU) and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA). She has also completed executive education programs at Wharton, Yale School of Management, and Chicago Booth School of Business. Jennifer focuses on areas such as legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Residing in Encinitas with her husband and two sons, Jennifer's personal interests include exercising, gardening, cooking, and travel. She is involved in philanthropy through the team's donor-advised fund and her own. Jennifer previously served on the board of the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club and currently participates in Bank of America's Community Volunteer Network and the LEAD for Women Board. She also volunteers with her son's schools.

Ronald Scherdorf is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2002 and has worked concurrently at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a single-family rental property. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized custody and operational support.

Hunter Trusty is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Charles Schwab. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates a broader range of regulatory registrations and derivatives capabilities than many institutional programs.

Serena Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at SRK Consulting Services, Dickerson, Word & Brown Health, the CA Health Benefit Exchange, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. She is also the owner of SRK Consulting Services, a marketing and business administrative consulting firm. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed internally and by third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Erik Tappin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1996 to 2009, followed by positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and methodologies like Monte Carlo simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Rachel Currington is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones. She is based in Escondido, CA and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of advisory work, she owns a graphic design hobby business called Doodleoo, which provides custom items to schools and non-profits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Lisa Pacheco is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role she has held since 2018. She works closely with women business owners, corporate executives, and individuals experiencing significant financial transitions such as retirement, divorce, career changes, or the loss of a spouse. Lisa specializes in creating customized wealth management, retirement, education, and investment strategies to help her clients preserve, manage, and grow their wealth over time. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, Lisa previously spent 14 years in corporate management and financial consulting. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science from the University of California, San Diego, and an MBA from the University of California, Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, attending her son’s soccer games, participating in women's business organizations, playing soccer, mountain biking, and traveling. She is also involved with community organizations such as Guide Dogs of the Desert, Paul Merage School of Business, and Poinsettia Elementary.

Theodore Hageman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 12 years and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Thomas Stout is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Navy Federal Brokerage Services, California Credit Union, and Comerica Securities. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Saba Solomon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including UBS Financial Services, First Republic Bank, and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Alejandro Sardon is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at First Citizens Bank and the Vienna University of Economics and Business. Merrill, along 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.

Mark Kohn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1997. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in non-variable insurance through Kohn Wealth Management and as an insurance agent. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Ronald Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and advanced planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Huiling Zhang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Zhang was with Zenth View Inc for six years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools to support clients in developing and implementing financial plans.