Devin Berkowitz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments, 49 Wealth Management, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of finance, he has experience in sports and education, including roles with the Las Vegas Raiders and Boise State University. 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 and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset investment approach and extensive operational infrastructure.

Murray Hougen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations, as well as the Series 66 license. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he spent 11 years with Waddell & Reed and various insurance carriers. Hougen is co-trustee of the Murray & Elizabeth Hougen Family Trust. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Jared Hegardt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the Hegardt, Steelman, Carroll & Associates team in 2019. His professional experience includes roles in finance at AEG Facilities, a major owner and operator of sports and music venues, and sales development at OneRent Inc., a Silicon Valley property management startup integrating technology into tenant and landlord experiences. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Santa Clara University, where he also played Division I soccer, and a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of San Diego. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A native of San Diego, Jared is involved in his community through volunteer work with Make-a-Wish San Diego. His personal interests include soccer, hiking, and skiing in California.

Gina Wu is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2020. Wu holds a real estate license in California. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Steven Finley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several baseball-related activities, including consulting for the San Diego Padres, teaching at Major League Baseball camps internationally, and broadcasting for Fox Sports San Diego. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning solutions.

Devon Hawley is a Series 66 licensed advisor with Merrill, based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, and has seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at the University of San Diego and the California Innocence Project. He serves as a trustee for a private trust. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Danielle Vigneault is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services and Merrill. 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 model portfolios and retirement plan consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Tyler Webb is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Lucia Capital Group and involvement in Webb Construction. 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 employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Logan Hessel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he held roles in technology and production companies, including Tealium and Harambe Production Company. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jeffrey Mccoy is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Nu Shoe Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

John Corotis is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at Edward Jones since 2026, following prior roles at Checkbook Inc. and Jumper Media. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a wide range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Stephen Seidel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, following a three-year tenure at American Funds Distributors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning services.

Jonathan Doering is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he has collected residual income from prior health insurance sales with Blue Cross/Anthem. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a variety of financial planning topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and emphasizes client engagement through its WealthPlan consolidated billing option.

Susan Bowers is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently advising at LPL Financial. She previously worked at Seapoint Wealth Advisors LLC and AlphaCore Capital LLC, and has been involved with the Future Legends Scholarship Fund. Outside of her advisory role, she is associated with Red Grass Partners Inc. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Barin De La Torre is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024, having worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Johnny Aguilar is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2022, he spent several years in education and operated Janet's Cafe & Deli. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Gabriel Mendoza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years and has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2025. Mendoza is the managing member of Ticket Chomp LLC, a technology firm based in Carlsbad, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Gavin Holmes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at RemoteLink Solutions and has experience in educational roles at San Diego State University and High Tech High Chula Vista. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Joshua Rayburn is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2006, he has held various leadership roles within the organization. In his current position, Joshua and his team serve a multi-generational client base consisting of individuals, families, business owners, and executives, providing wealth planning solutions tailored to client goals and circumstances. Joshua’s approach centers on connecting clients to personalized strategies that address their unique ambitions, such as planning for education funding, retirement lifestyle, and potential healthcare costs. His team emphasizes clear and concise advice that considers more than just financial numbers, translating client goals into actionable steps toward desired outcomes. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the State University of New York System and a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law. Joshua holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In his role at Merrill, Joshua does not provide legal advice.

Elizabeth Kilmer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. She has 23 years of industry experience, including roles at JFC Advisor Network, Bank of America, Merrill, and U.S. Bancorp Investments. 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, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and technology-driven portfolio management.