Benjamin Bowen is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines since 2020. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options across a diversified range of portfolios and alternative products.

Zachary Mc Coy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Salesforce, Workday, Cornerstone On Demand, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy and capital market modeling.

Heidi Fifield is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Solana Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, and First Command. In addition to her advisory work, she is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and assists clients with Medicare enrollment and insurance needs. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice.

Benjamin Nussbaum is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Nussbaum serves as treasurer and board member of the Rancho Bernardo Pop Warner foundation. 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 offers proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

David Wilson is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in La Jolla, CA, where he has worked since 2016. He has 13 years of industry experience. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Zachary Allums is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes founding Allums Law, APC, and involvement with OC Paddlesports. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party providers.

Armand Magcalas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Melissa Frazier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 13 years before joining LPL Financial. Frazier also maintains notary services as an outside business activity. 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.

George Feliciano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational and research tools.

Jacquelyn Walker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in modeling and brand representation, serves as a yoga instructor, works as a notary public, and provides pet care services through Rover. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Reza Taraz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club and owns Taraz Administrative Services, LLC, a management consulting business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

David McDonald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Wells Fargo Clearing and Investments. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers various financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Shawna Such is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been providing financial and wealth management advice and services since 1997, serving individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Her responsibilities include identifying and delivering financial strategies tailored to clients' financial goals and objectives. Shawna's client base includes business owners, medical professionals, non-profits, and entertainment clients. Her approach emphasizes developing lifelong business and personal relationships while delivering service with integrity and timeliness. Shawna earned her bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego. She holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is affiliated with the San Diego Sports Association and contributes to community initiatives such as the Fowler Business Concept Challenge and the Million Meals Project. Shawna resides in Carlsbad, California, with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys surfing with her family, skiing, hiking, softball, and traveling.

Laheeb Karana is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, having worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Susan Fargo is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2006 and also works with San Diego County Credit Union. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Deanna Hang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she has interests in real estate ownership. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Ryan Tertel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., RBC Wealth Management, and University Growth Fund. 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 combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Mark Mertsoc is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Vista, CA. He has nine years of industry experience, including six years as a self-employed advisor prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Pejhmon Kalantar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor tools and a broad array of financial products.

Christopher Lelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously spent six years with UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and methodologies.