Nigeena Rahmanzai is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Lexis Nexis. Outside of finance, she was involved with Black and Pink, an organization active during 2020 to 2022. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services with a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Damon Skinner is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2016 and has developed expertise in providing open and honest guidance to clients, educating them on financial options, and tailoring strategies to their individual goals. His client base includes high net worth families, institutional clients such as 401(k)s, endowments, and foundations. Damon specializes in retirement planning, defined benefit and contribution plans, investment consulting, and asset allocation. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University and carries professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Damon is proficient in both English and Spanish and applies his experience from prior roles in business banking and alternative investments to serve his clients effectively. His approach focuses on education, risk management, capital preservation, and wealth accumulation for current and future generations. Damon resides in Oceanside, California, with his wife and twin sons. He is active in his community, volunteering with organizations such as Children's Memorial Hospital, Heal The Bay, Open Eyes Ministries in Nicaragua, Ronald McDonald House, and the Surfrider Foundation. Damon enjoys outdoor activities including surfing, skiing, snowboarding, and football, reflecting his engagement with both professional and personal endeavors.

Jose Ramos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing detailed, tax-smart withdrawal and Social Security claiming recommendations. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to generate personalized plans delivered through a centralized consulting team.

John Ellis is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2018. He previously worked at Lucia Securities and RJL Wealth Management. Ellis also operates Ellis Financial Group, a business related to his work with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and various management options.

Matthew Costanzo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013 and also operates Costanzo Financial Group as COO and advisory representative. Additionally, he provides consulting services on mergers and acquisitions, leadership, and process improvement, and volunteers with Volunteers of America. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers.

Michael Mckenzie is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2017, following a brief period at RBC Capital Markets. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research.

Kha Hoang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Jack Plew is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Del Mar, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch and Northwestern Mutual. 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 centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

John Steccato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2001, including its predecessor Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels tailored to client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Ryan Ashton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several restaurant-related businesses in California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dan Surette is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates closely with Wealth Management Teams to develop and implement financial plans tailored to clients' goals, values, and financial needs. In this role, he partners with advisors to address client priorities throughout their relationship with the team. Dan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before his current position as Planning Consultant. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Dan enjoys activities such as beach outings, football, golf, movies, snowboarding, and traveling.

Jennifer Bracey is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with OSAIC and Bishoff Financial Group, having previously worked at Ameriprise for several years. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an adjunct instructor at Ouachita Baptist University, teaching online business courses in consumer behavior and accounting. OSAIC is a large financial services firm serving a diverse client base that includes individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer a range of investment solutions tailored to clients’ needs.

Laura Pomeroy is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2006. Laura specializes in retirement planning, focusing on creating financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to help them achieve both short- and long-term financial goals. Her approach to wealth management is consultative, involving thorough review of client financial situations, preferences, and objectives; providing tailored asset allocation recommendations; and conducting ongoing discussions on investments, retirement planning, estate services, and philanthropy as appropriate. Laura holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designations, along with Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Brigham Young University. Laura lives in San Diego with her husband, Tim, and their three children. In her personal time, she enjoys cooking, playing pickleball, reading, and spending time with her family.

Joseph Rotta is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Daniel Lee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. Since 2008, he has been involved with DCL Financial Services, Inc., a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from various sources.

Michael Bradshaw is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 52 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 45 years and Bank of America for 12 years. Bradshaw holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in San Diego, CA. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Andrew Roybal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he spent 24 years at Uboc Investment Services, Inc. Based in San Diego, CA, he operates Roybal Wealth Management in conjunction with his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Marwan Al Ashi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in San Marcos, CA. He has several years of experience in financial services including roles at Bank of America and Chase Bank, and joined Edward Jones in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he manages a rental property in Escondido, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Valentini is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally performs as a bassist with a corporate and wedding band in San Diego. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Holly Peterson Hall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing detailed, annual written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.