James Needy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLife Securities and work in sports coaching, including as a high school football coach and pitching coach. Outside of finance, he serves as president of a community group and coaches multiple youth sports teams. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets with a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs, tax-efficient services, and affiliated investment options.

Steven Thu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Steven's expertise spans various aspects of financial planning and retirement benefits consulting. He earned his High School Diploma/GED from Monte Vista High School. Steven's role involves advising clients on wealth management strategies aligned with their retirement and investment goals.

Raymond Lucia Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He previously led multiple affiliated entities including Lucia Capital Management, Lucia Wealth Management, and Lucia Securities. Outside of advisory roles, he hosts a podcast called Vaulted Views. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers diverse advisory programs and financial planning services supported by in-house and third-party research, including discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Preston Kern is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, First Republic Bank, and Wells Fargo. Kern is based in San Diego, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with manager due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Kimberly Kurek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Mesa, CA, where she has worked since 2014. She has 10 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with Summit Financial Group, which includes investment-related services and tax preparation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from multiple sources.

Mara Litman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. She also serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ryan Ramirez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bryant University and Torrey Pines High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Matthew Luckham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc, Wealth Manager Group II, LLC, Wealth Manager Group LLC, and Royal Alliance Associates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary and third-party research, serving clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Robert Farwell is a CFP® with six years of experience at Edward Jones and five years in the financial industry overall. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at ProLearning Source Inc for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Lynch is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Lynch is based in San Diego, CA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies based on each client’s risk profile and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Cameron Noorany is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC for 22 years and serves as president of RMW Consulting, a financial services firm he has operated since 2003. Noorany is also an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and is a board member of Advisors Choice Insurance Brokerage Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager investment platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

Sean Schexnydre is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America, he worked in various roles including positions at Hilton Grand Vacations, Wyndham Destinations, and Coldwell Banker. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Lindsay Takacs is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2021. She collaborates with clients to create financial plans tailored to their individual and family goals, emphasizing the importance of trust and reliability in her client relationships. Prior to her current role, Lindsay held the positions of Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2021. Lindsay holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial consulting and planning. Her approach focuses on maintaining competency and building lasting relationships with her clients. Outside of her professional work, Lindsay has personal interests in the beach, fitness, and Pilates.

Roy Isaiah is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms, including Premier Wealth Advisors and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant basketball coach at a high school and works in hospitality at a local restaurant. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Kenneth Greenlee is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple Cetera entities since 2017 and was previously with First Allied Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Mario Reece Rosas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with City Tacos for four years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant activities and market-making.

Mike Marabeas is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2024 before joining Charles Schwab in 2021. Outside of his advisory work, Marabeas serves on the board of directors for Lake Murray Little League and coaches travel baseball. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custodial and supervisory arrangements.

Philip Weber Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for his deceased father-in-law’s estate and is the assistant treasurer of the Hyannis Rotary Club, where he assists with community service activities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and other sources.

Brandy Clements Corder is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, and The Manning Companies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, with specialized programs for small businesses and public finance clients.

Robert Celeste is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and transitioned to Cetera in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.