Richard Plum is a CFP® with 37 years of industry experience, currently serving with LPL Financial since 2020. His prior roles include positions at Lucia Securities, RJL Wealth Management, and operating Richard Plum Insurance since 1987. He is also involved with Lucia Capital Group, which supports his LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

John Lipari is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities for a combined 17 years before joining UBS in 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and 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, offering a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Erik Amirkhanyan is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Diego, CA, with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Bank of America and various positions outside finance such as at restaurants and electric companies. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Alissa Faiers is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 14 years of industry experience, currently practicing at Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing rental property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individuals and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services that utilize structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools.

Laura Rasmussen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 24 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing and HD Vest Advisory Services. Rasmussen is currently based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Dann Sokol is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with comprehensive advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and firm-approved methodologies, including Monte Carlo simulations, to support financial planning.

Austin Taylor is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 65 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked with JPMorgan Securities LLC since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2016, with prior experience at Merrill in 2011-2012. Based in San Diego, CA, Taylor’s career has been focused within major investment firms. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies, serving clients on a non-discretionary basis.

Hannah Kelly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Dunham & Associates Investment Counsel, Inc. and Total Logistics Resources. She is also involved with AEFCT, a non-investment business activity. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Michelle White is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. Before joining Stifel in 2022, she worked at CHC Helicopter for five years and C&J Energy Services for two years. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Lisa Kern is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kevin Choi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Shareholders Service Group. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christian Chapman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2020 and previously worked with Compass Balloons in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Chapman is involved as an assistant coach for the Carlsbad Unified School District and participates in the Friday Night Lights Youth Flag Football League. 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, with investment strategies that incorporate both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Brooke Morris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brooke worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and had roles at several other firms including SA Consulting and Cortica. Brooke also spent two years involved with The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where Brooke is based, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Kristy Parker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset, model portfolio investment approach supported by centralized supervision and custody services.

Francisco Aguayo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers.

Thomas Klimisch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jeffrey Tadder is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 50% ownership in Fish On, LLC, a non-investment-related business involving boat ownership. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Noah Cicciarelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Axos Invest, Inc., BOFI Federal Bank, Axos Financial Inc., and Bank of America. Noah is based in San Marcos, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Donald Mc Kinney is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Solana Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Neidiger, Tucker, Bruner, Inc. for 22 years and Linclay Management for 35 years. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through independent Financial Professionals using a variety of flexible portfolio management approaches and proprietary as well as third-party strategies.

Susan Alefi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Wells Fargo Advisors and Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches seminars and owns a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary model portfolios and third-party strategies.