Mark Mertsoc is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was self-employed for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with more than four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm serves individual and institutional clients and manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Pejhmon Kalantar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Inc. and U.S. Bank. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research to support diversified investment strategies.

Christopher Lelli is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously worked at UBS Financial Services starting in 2003. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-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 employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee to guide clients in developing personalized financial strategies.

Lisa Behun is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill for 17 years and Bank of America, N.A. for 19 years. RBC Wealth Management serves a broad client base, including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, utilizing both in-house and third-party managers, and provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services.

Chloe Williams is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for four years and attended UC Berkeley from 2017 to 2021. Williams holds a Series 66 designation. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm uses a variety of tools and platforms to construct portfolios and supports legacy programs and account transitions.

Carlos Getino is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2022. He previously spent 31 years at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. There are no notable outside activities reported. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research and multiple portfolio management strategies.

Shannon Cruz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliate for nine years, beginning her career at Morgan Stanley & Co. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and models to assist clients.

Douglas Bowcock is a financial advisor at Stifel with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2019, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Bowcock serves as a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Escondido/Hidden Valley. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Scott Cain is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for 11 years. Outside of finance, he was involved in a photography business, Mia Bambina Photography Inc., for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and methodologies to support its services.

Ernest Miars is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for eight years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Gina Coyle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Kellen Hoke is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes roles at Morgan Stanley and involvement with Michael Waltrip's Taproom. He has also been affiliated with organizations such as the Charlotte National Whitewater Center and the University of Tampa. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutions, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and consulting services, utilizing various portfolio management styles supported by extensive research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Michael Carroll is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2012, he has served as the lead portfolio manager and co-director of the team's investment committee, directing the management, research, and strategic positioning of client portfolios. He brings over 20 years of experience in investment management and corporate finance to his role. Prior to his current position, Mr. Carroll was vice president and lead portfolio manager at M&T Trust, a family office and private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe. He also held roles at Nicholas|Applegate Capital Management, Morgan Stanley & Co., and the University of Notre Dame Investment Office. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance and business economics from the University of Notre Dame and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Diego and serves on the advisory board for the Applied Investment Management Program in Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. Additionally, he is vice president of the Notre Dame Club of San Diego and participates on the Notre Dame Wealth Management Symposium Steering Committee. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mr. Carroll lives in San Diego with his wife and two daughters and pursues personal interests including adventure sports, biking, boating, golfing, hiking, music, skiing, tennis, and traveling.

Edward Blazejewski is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been associated with the J.P. Morgan organization since 2013, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through a program that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Kevin Cheng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan since 2017, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Foresters Financial Services prior to that. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Chris Mccann is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Joshua Wyper is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Edward Jones for seven years before joining LPL Financial. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Donovan Filpi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been a part of the financial services industry since 2005 and joined Bank of America/Merrill in 2006. He holds a B.A. in psychology with a business specialization from UCLA, earned in 2000. Donovan specializes in providing comprehensive wealth management strategies with a focus on balancing risk management, portfolio allocation, and spending plans tailored to clients' lifestyles. Since 2016, he has been a member of the Special Needs Team, collaborating closely with special-needs professionals and family members to improve long-term well-being for individuals unable to care for themselves. His areas of client focus include college education planning, family wealth management, managing new wealth, and socially responsible investing. He holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Donovan lives in Vista, California, with his wife and three children. He is active in his community through Anthem Church and Strong Families For Children, and in his free time enjoys running, cooking, hiking, camping, music, traveling, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Samuel Oh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services, Inc., Mobe Health Connect, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Anthony Artero is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2026, he spent ten years with Good Life Advisors, LLC and LPL Financial, LLC. He also acts as a fiduciary for the Artero Family Trust. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, using proprietary asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios that may include a broad range of investment products.