Abhimanyu Vinayek is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at firms such as NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and Heron Therapeutics Inc. Outside of advisory work, he provides seasonal tax filing assistance. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, supporting a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Yuanyuan Xue is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Prior to her current role, she was involved in her family business, Barwick Translation, for seven years and worked at LB Sandwiches for four years. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jack Saviage is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Landmark Wealth Management Group and Inland Empire Financial Consultants, among other roles. He has also held positions at the University of Oslo and California Baptist University. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses on a broad range of planning topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Jeremiah Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 7 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Cody Jess is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and Umpqua Bank for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Jess is involved with Jess Ford of Pullman, a car dealership, and works as a subcontractor connecting local businesses with merchant services and point-of-sale systems. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Varinia Peridon is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is affiliated with Point Loma Nazarene University. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap fee structure, with operational oversight to manage potential conflicts of interest.

Andrew Hendershot is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as a Lyft driver. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Zorn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2014 to 2025. He also holds a California real estate broker license. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

Christopher Zuaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and previously held positions at SCF Securities, SCF Investment Advisors, First Command Financial Planning, and Allstate Insurance Co. Zuaro is also involved with Kelly Financial Group, where he spends part of his time on non-variable insurance and investment-related activities. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party managers, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Alex Wanerman is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads the local Investor Center. In this role, he focuses on fostering a high-performance work culture by empowering associates to maximize their talents and assist clients in planning for long-term financial well-being. Prior to this position, he served as Vice President and Regional Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Alex worked at UBS Financial Services as a Financial Advisor from 2017 to 2018 and as a Wealth Planning Analyst from 2015 to 2017. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional duties, Alex enjoys golf, skiing, traveling, and volunteering. He is also engaged in parenthood.

Anthony Lafrano is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services with Morgan Stanley in 1999 and joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2004. Anthony works with corporate clients, executives, and individuals, focusing on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, equity compensation services, liquidity management, managing new wealth, and retirement income. With experience in navigating challenging markets, Anthony develops investment plans tailored to clients' personal goals and monitors performance over time. He utilizes the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management alongside a personalized wealth management process to support his clients. Additionally, Anthony participates in client education through seminars on global political and economic trends offered by the LM Team. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a bachelor's degree from the California State University system. Outside of his professional work, Anthony enjoys camping, surfing, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Besjana Husted is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Ferguson McClure and Associates. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as president of a nonprofit charitable organization focused on selecting and overseeing charitable projects. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Vance Schroeder is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Merrill. He is also a certified public accountant and co-owns a financial advisory business, CCS Capital Management, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds. The firm offers a broad range of planning solutions supported by Wells Fargo research and tools, integrating advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.

Austin Barber is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. He has worked within Morgan Stanley since 2022, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Barber also has prior involvement with the Associated Students of San Diego State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Thomas Zgliniec is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008 and previously worked at Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory role, he authored a personal finance book focused on cash flow and budget planning titled *Go Green Financially*. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with a broad offering that includes strategic and tactical allocations and alternative exposures.

Chantell Amezcua is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1998. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions, managing approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Jennifer Schroeder is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, she spent eight years with Commonwealth Financial Network. She volunteers as a greeter for AARP's VITA free tax preparation program serving seniors and low-income households. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Mason Bartlett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management, E*Trade Securities, and Wells Fargo. Bartlett is based in Carlsbad, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques and delivers both individual and corporate financial planning services.

Ethan Bjerke is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His background includes roles at Deloitte, EY, Moss Adams, and KPMG, along with aviation studies. LPL Enterprise, LLC offers investment advisory and brokerage services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutional entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and provides access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

David Tieu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a specialized group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.