Clare Truong is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in San Diego, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience. Clare has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2013. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan,” while keeping the services separate.

James Farley is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2014 and was previously with Legend Equities Corporation from 2015 to 2019. He is currently based in San Diego, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and provides access to multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Kylie Cusick is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously was employed at Banco Falabella from 2015 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board administrator for the Fresh Start Surgical Gift Foundation in Carlsbad, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory solutions. The firm’s investment approach 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.

Mykala Rubey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. She has three years of industry experience and previously worked at ExamWorks, LLC, and Maurices. Outside of her advisory role, she is a volleyball coach for several school districts in the San Diego area and is involved in firearms training through Poseidon Security. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers diverse financial planning and advisory programs, leveraging multiple investment strategies and technologies through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Cynthia Ruvalcaba is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Rafael Gutierrez Balderrabano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations to support its services.

Jay Mahajan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His career has been primarily with Wells Fargo-related entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Chair of the Endowment Committee at Catlin Gabel School, participating in investment oversight and collaboration with school administration on investment policy and portfolio management. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad planning menu, including specialized services such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, supported by Wells Fargo research and planning tools.

Michael Rundlett is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with LPL Financial in El Cajon, CA for 33 years and holds the Series 63 designation. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in small business consulting. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management and access to various model portfolios and research.

Victor Guzman Lopez is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citi Banamex for a total of ten years before joining UBS in 2023. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a variety of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and multiple capital markets operations.

Christina Gustin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011. 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 products and proprietary research to tailor client strategies.

Judith Seaver is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 38 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1987 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Austin Moreira is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Las Flores Car Wash and Warmington Properties, Inc., as well as a period at The Ohio State University. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research resources.

Alex Lutz is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Edward Jones and Citibank. He also serves as a trustee for a family living trust. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and investment consulting tailored to client goals, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Daniel Guadarrama is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 12 years before joining Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with centralized custody and operational support.

Raymond Fagalde is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience and has held roles at The Manning Companies and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Prior to his advisory career, he worked in various positions including at Robert Half and Saint Mary's College of California. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports advisory programs while maintaining specialized services in municipal and public finance.

Kaitlyn Cruse is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career with Merrill in 2008 in Boston, working with ultra-high net worth individuals on various financial matters, including cash management and investment manager due diligence. Since moving to San Diego in 2016, she partners with clients and their advisors to create wealth plans tailored to their needs and goals, incorporating disciplined investment strategies and collaborating with estate and tax professionals. Kaitlyn holds several professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst®, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor®, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Bryant University, with a focus on Financial Services and a minor in Communications. Additionally, she holds licenses and registrations such as the California Life, Accident & Health license and FINRA Series 7, 63, 65, and 66. Outside of her professional role, Kaitlyn resides in Carlsbad, California with her husband and two children. She enjoys activities such as cooking, golfing, skiing, and spending time with family. Kaitlyn has been actively involved in professional organizations including the Merrill Women's Exchange in both Boston and San Diego chapters, and Merrill’s Military Support & Assistance Group in San Diego.

Haein Choi is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2026. In this position, Haein partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develops customized financial plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to this, Haein worked as a Financial Advisor at LA Pension Planners from 2025 to 2026. Haein holds a California Insurance License, supporting their work in the financial services industry. Outside of professional responsibilities, Haein has personal interests that include baseball, camping, fitness, foodie activities, golf, and hiking.

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.