Lisa Kern is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, previously working at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kevin Choi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC and Shareholders Service Group. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christian Chapman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vista, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials, and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he was involved with Compass Balloons and has served as an assistant coach for the Carlsbad Unified School District and the Friday Night Lights youth flag football league. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Brooke Morris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brooke worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and had roles at several other firms including SA Consulting and Cortica. Brooke also spent two years involved with The Louis Armstrong Center for Music and Medicine. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company where Brooke is based, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and delivers model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Kristy Parker is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 2008. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset, model portfolio investment approach supported by centralized supervision and custody services.

Francisco Aguayo is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole owner of a rental property business in Bonsall, California. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Thomas Klimisch is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jeffrey Tadder is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he holds a 50% ownership in Fish On, LLC, a non-investment-related business involving boat ownership. 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 advisory approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Noah Cicciarelli is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Axos Invest, Inc., BOFI Federal Bank, Axos Financial Inc., and Bank of America. Noah is based in San Marcos, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Nicholas Pavle is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services 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 services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Andrew Di Guglielmo is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. He has been with Fidelity for over a decade and brings nearly two decades of industry experience to his work with clients. His role involves collaborating with clients and their families to develop and implement financial plans tailored to their unique goals and circumstances. Prior to his current role, Andrew served as an Internal Wholesaler at AIG Capital Services, Inc. in 2015, and as a Financial Advisor at UBS Financial Services from 2011 to 2015, as well as at NewRoads Financial Group from 2009 to 2011. He holds a California Insurance License.

Donald Mc Kinney is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Neidiger, Tucker, Bruner, Inc. for 22 years and had long tenures at Linclay Management. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent financial professionals, offering a range of portfolio management solutions tailored to client objectives.

Susan Alefi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in teaching seminars and owns a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services with access to proprietary and third-party research and portfolio management solutions.

John Norton III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA. He has worked at various entities within the J.P. Morgan organization since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to deliver tailored investment advice. The firm integrates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies and operates within the broader J.P. Morgan broker-dealer and banking organization.

Reid Matthews is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. He previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Hamner is a financial advisor with Cetera in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2003 and runs Hamner & Associates, an accounting and tax planning firm established in 1987. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, featuring multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Andrea Sperduto is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as power of attorney for her father. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, covering areas such as retirement, education, and specialized planning needs.

Charles Rose is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of The Rose Group. He joined Merrill in 2022 after interning with the firm in 2021. At Merrill, Charles advises clients on a range of wealth management services including risk management, portfolio management, education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning. He focuses on building personalized financial plans that help clients preserve and grow assets over generations. Charles is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds Securities Industry Essentials® (SIE®), Series 7, and Series 66 FINRA registrations. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Colorado and is an active member of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. His expertise supports clients in achieving their long-term financial goals through diligent, tailored advice and guidance. Born and raised in San Diego, Charles enjoys an active lifestyle including basketball, golfing, hiking, tennis, running, and pickleball. He also values reading, traveling, watching movies, and spending quality time with his family and friends.

Anna Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools in its advisory process.

Rashard Cook is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Rjl Wealth Management and Lucia Securities prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant football coach in Chula Vista, CA. 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 representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.