Steven Much is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cox Communications and several other organizations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Adam Skumawitz is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Outside of his advisory role, he is a business owner of Football Proper 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Timothy Shea is a CFP® practitioner affiliated with LPL Financial, based in San Marcos, CA, with 33 years of industry experience. He has held roles at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously worked with Lucia Securities, Lucia Capital Group, and Raymond J. Lucia Companies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.

Ryan Coleman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Donald Pickford is a financial advisor at Cetera with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Voya and Haupt Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life and annuities and also provides client service support through telemarketing at Haupt Financial Group. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Matthew Hampshire is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework where appropriate.

Samuel Castro is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

John Howells IV is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors since 2005. His prior experience includes roles at Axa Advisors, LLC and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is an instructor at Mira Costa College and Palomar College and serves as a ward mission leader for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a variety of third-party advisory programs to deliver a broad range of investment solutions.

Samuel Dabney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bonsall, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jon Frandell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. He serves on the board of the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County Foundation, where he reviews financials to support ongoing programs. 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 investment approach incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Eric Moffitt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes seven years with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway, focusing on residential home sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors delivers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Noah Cicciarelli is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Axos Invest, Inc., BOFI Federal Bank, and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research, incorporating ESG criteria and access to derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Gary Sengle is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2023, he worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Royal Alliance. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a residential plumbing business and is developing a public speaking and coaching role focused on leadership principles. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering a broad range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Brian Lundberg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019, following prior roles at Diversyfund and Rich Uncles LLC/Brix Invest. Outside of his advisory work, Lundberg has ownership in rental properties managed through a third party. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large national presence with approximately 23,701 financial advisors and over $1 trillion in assets under management.

Daniel Schepe is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Temecula, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process includes centralized due diligence and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Jaime Niesley is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Jaime has worked at Cetera since 2021 and is also the owner of Wollman Wealth Designs, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Martin Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Enterprise Mobility, Qualitas Insurance Company, Deloitte, and the University of California San Diego. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jasper Yang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through non-discretionary written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process integrates quantitative screens and qualitative research, with a focus on eligible strategies and an ESG eligibility framework.

Karla Mesta is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in speech-language therapy from 2019 to 2025. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Russell Jacobs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fallbrook, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2018 before joining Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc., where he served from 2018 to 2020, and then Ameriprise from 2020 to the present. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations tailored to client needs, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic processes overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.