Whitney Brillon is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she works closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals and values, aiming to provide a roadmap for achieving financial confidence and peace of mind. She has accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, holding multiple positions at Fidelity Investments since 2013, including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Vice President, Financial Consultant. Whitney also served as Vice President, Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab from 2022 to 2024 before returning to Fidelity in her current role. Whitney holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys cooking and baking, family activities, exploring food as a foodie, and traveling.

Theodore Tadeusiak is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2009 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Advisors. He owns and operates Core Process Wealth Management LLC in Carlsbad, CA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of planning options and utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Gregory Starkey is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at PFS Investments ONC, Primerica Financial Services, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Outside of his advisory work, he is the founder and owner of Faith Inflatables, a small consumer-products venture focused on large decorative holiday inflatables. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and order-routing services.

Michelle Balatero is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade and First Command Brokerage Services. 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, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms.

Jennifer Kruger is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 21 years of industry experience. She is currently with Fidelity Investments, where she has worked since 2006 in various roles including brokerage services and advisory. Jennifer is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolios.

James Fields is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with firms including TD Ameritrade, Merrill, Bank of America, and AXA Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage diversified model portfolios. The firm also serves as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple investment companies.

Yun Yu Szu is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cadaret, Grant & Co. Inc and LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Addison Avenue Investment Services, providing support to financial advisors and client services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities within its large institutional framework.

Leo Walker Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in San Diego, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 34 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Investments, Banc of America Investment Services, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Mitra Rafii is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2001 to 2006. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Randy Schechter is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 1996 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options within an integrated operational structure.

Rachel Arendt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and manages rental properties. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, employing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor portfolios. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a wide range of financial products and services.

Maria Granlund is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Notary Public in San Diego County, California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Jake Harrison is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise, based in Carlsbad, CA, and has nine years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2016. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with at least $1,000,000 in net investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop tailored, written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Anthony Richardson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Grove Point Investments, CUSO Financial Services, Charles Schwab & Co., and TD Ameritrade Institutional. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Matthew Molstre is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Del Mar, CA, holding a Series 66 registration and with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and its investment management affiliate since 2003 and 2005, respectively. Thrivent Investment Management delivers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm provides holistic, goal-based planning and modeling tools covering diverse topics, with an option to combine planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing program called “WealthPlan.”

Vicente Cesar Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, he worked at GA-ASI and has been self-employed. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of StarryBell, LLC, a non-investment-related business. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-driven strategies managed by third parties and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.

Mary Hoffman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Vistage Worldwide. Mary holds a Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a fiduciary standard and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Eugene Plahotnii is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, Avantax Advisory Services, FSC Securities Corp, and ATS Advanced Trustee Strategies. Eugene is based in San Diego, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor client plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including futures commission merchant operations and market-making activities.

Gregg Alsbury is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Carlsbad, CA, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 66 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 2014 and at Charles Schwab Bank since 2016. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 a non-discretionary client relationship model with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by Schwab's in-house research.

Kalyn Walker is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Merrill. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker‑dealer and SEC‑registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipalities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.