Mark Hyma is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has served in various roles at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and PFS Wealth Advisors and is also involved in tax preparation and management of commercial rental properties. Hyma is the president of PFS Wealth Advisors, Inc. and the CEO of PFS Acq Corporation, which oversees financial services acquisitions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors and serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Damian Olivas is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Diego, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1994. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Schmidt is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in constructing customized financial plans tailored to their individual financial goals. He focuses on creating trusted relationships to help clients navigate everyday financial challenges and make sound investment decisions. Kyle has held several roles in the financial industry, including positions at Fidelity Investments and Natixis Investment Managers, LLC. His experience spans from investment consulting to regional directorship, reflecting a depth of knowledge in financial planning and investment management. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Kyle enjoys activities such as the beach, concerts, fitness, social events, golf, and traveling.

Michael Faltico is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and LifePro Financial Services. He is also treasurer of the Point Loma High School Boys Basketball Booster Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Miles Fleming is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he was involved with various organizations including the Rotary Club of Del Mar and the San Diego Council on Aging. 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.

Kevin Christensen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and over 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Overland & Shanahan from 2016 to 2020 and has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Christensen is involved with Align Planning LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Britt Stephens is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. She has held roles at various insurance carriers, Employer Services Group, Lumena Financial Strategies, Inc., and Waddell & Reed Inc. Stephens operates a DBA related to her LPL business under Lumena Financial Strategies, Inc. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory solutions with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Aaron Herrscher is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Financial Sense Wealth Management and Sage Stone Wealth Management. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and engages in fund advisory, consulting, and oversight of sub-advisers.

William Corder is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Manning Wealth Management, Inc. for 12 years and Commonwealth Financial Network for 15 years. He is also the Chief Operating Officer of The Manning Companies, a support company based in San Diego. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Michael Donaldson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022, following an eight-year tenure at TD Ameritrade Inc. 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 multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Tyler Tong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at James Haug, Nina Peles Inc, East Village Tax, various insurance carriers, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of advisory work, he is the owner of East Village Tax and serves as a quality review lead at Intuit in tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm supports a wide range of investment approaches and integrates various operational and research tools while overseeing substantial discretionary assets and a large advisor network.

Jorge Guerra is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of a children's book. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, offering tailored solutions while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Amber Reams is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Financial Planning Department, Inc. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in accounting and tax preparation through Financial Planning Department, Inc. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs advanced asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary management, with a complex corporate structure resulting from multiple mergers and private-equity ownership.

Emily Shipcott is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has a diverse work background including roles with the San Diego Padres, Seattle Mariners, and Amazon. 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 under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Gregory Roel is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 1999 and brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Greg holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification and a certificate in Personal Financial Planning from San Diego State University. Prior to his career in financial services, he worked as a national sales manager for a privately held textile chemical company. Greg is a native of San Diego and resides in La Mesa with his wife, Rebecca, and their daughter, Jessica. He holds a High School Diploma from Patrick Henry and maintains the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Ramona Delarosa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked across several Cetera entities since 2018 and has prior experience in wellness and dental fields. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets with a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Calen Ketcham is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has four years of industry experience, including seven years at Commonwealth Financial Network. He also works as a Senior Client Service Representative at The Manning Companies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals, and it maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.

Darryle Grimes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and with 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he worked at First Command Advisory Services and related entities for six years. He serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Military Officers Association of America, Miramar Chapter. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Amy Horsley is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Bank of America. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jose Aguilar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.