Derek Wright is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. He provides guidance and personalized financial planning services to help clients work towards their life goals, collaborating with his team to tailor strategies that adapt to clients' changing needs. Prior to his current position, Derek held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant from 2019 to 2021 and Financial Representative in 2019. Before joining Fidelity, he was a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2018 to 2019 and an Account Manager at ViewRidge Funding from 2017 to 2018. Derek holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Derek has interests in food, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, traveling, and pets.

Ryan Kinney is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chula Vista, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee accounts, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Brian Ohlfest is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Securities, LLC, Morgan Stanley, and Seven Seas Yacht Management. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC offers 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 is noted for its formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of algorithmic methods and AI in research.

Michael Youngerman is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Alberto Nunez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services and TD Ameritrade. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Keith Baham is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Encompass More, Massmutual, and Edward Jones. He is currently based in San Diego, CA. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across a diverse range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Michael Jackson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in El Cajon, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Marsh & McLennan Agency for 12 years and operated his own business, Jackson Consulting, Inc., which focused on educational book sales. He is also the head women's golf coach at Patrick Henry High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment advisory programs and affiliated services, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Nicholas Maly is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2013, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. He also has prior experience with Equitable Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Eva Murdock is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by data-driven tools and invests approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Edgard Martinez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has prior work experience at Convoy Home Loans, Global Equity Finance, Academy Mortgage, and Gold Star Mortgage Financial. 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 multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Adawna Ruthart is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2013, with additional experience at Truist Advisory Services and related entities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. Their advisory process includes centralized due diligence with quantitative and qualitative analysis and may incorporate ESG criteria.

Cearra Free is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2023. Her prior work experience includes roles at Trax Wealth Management, Guaranteed Rate, Supreme Lending, and JH Ranch. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, with investment strategies implemented by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

David Gillaspy is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Madison Avenue Securities, Inc. for nine years and has been associated with multiple Raymond James entities since 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he maintains a non-active California real estate sales agent license. Raymond James & Associates 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 and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Christopher Weber is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and the Series 66 license. He has 17 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Independent Financial Group, LLC. Weber is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products in a minimal capacity. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base with services including portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and unaffiliated managers and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Eric Dahl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with LPL Financial since 2026 and has prior experience in the hospitality industry, including roles at Chef Works Inc, Evans Hotels, and Fairmont Hotels. Outside of finance, he has maintained a long-term involvement with Chef Works Inc. 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, leveraging both proprietary and third-party strategies, and supports its extensive network of over 22,800 advisors with operational and research tools.

Eric Wasmuth is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in helping clients achieve financial confidence through a disciplined and tax-efficient approach to portfolio management, as well as by assisting with wealth transition strategies designed to pass on legacy assets to the next generation. Eric’s expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, employee financial health, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Eric earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California System. Outside of his professional duties, Eric enjoys boxing, camping, golfing, swimming, tennis, and spending time with his family. His approach to wealth management centers on understanding clients’ life priorities to create personalized plans tailored to their goals and aspirations.

Alexandra Sonnenberg is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial. She has previously worked with Commonwealth Financial Network and Cambridge Investment Research. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in fixed insurance sales in San Diego, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Malik Olatunde is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Guaranty Trust Bank Plc. He previously managed a business, MBOLAT Properties Inc, from 2020 to 2025. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Keith Sippy is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and with 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney in 2009, where he has been active through its evolution. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches high school football at Cathedral Catholic High School as an offensive line coach. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, providing advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone planning.

Thania Sotelo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Prospera Financial. Outside of advising, she owns and manages two small businesses: an e-commerce company and a photo booth and 360 video service for events. 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 individual and institutional clients.