Ernest Miars is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, B.B. Graham & Company, Inc., National Planning Corporation, and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Gina Coyle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 5 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 both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services utilizing structured tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Kellen Hoke is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he held roles at Morgan Stanley and has worked in various positions including at Michael Waltrip's Taproom and the Charlotte National Whitewater Center. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

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 four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013, including time spent at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria within a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Kevin Cheng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Foresters Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

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 with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones 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 institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Donovan Filpi is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing concierge-style financial planning services, focusing on areas such as family wealth management, personal retirement planning, college education planning, and values-based investing, including socially responsible and ESG investing. Donovan collaborates with clients' attorneys and tax advisors to address complex financial and estate planning needs, helping clients focus on their families, health, and professions. Since 2016, Donovan has been a member of the Special Needs Team at Merrill, a group dedicated to improving the long-term well-being of individuals who are unable to care for themselves. His expertise includes risk management, portfolio allocation, and the development of comprehensive spending plans tailored to clients' lifestyles. Donovan has been recognized with the David Brady award in 2021 for his dedication to clients. Donovan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology with a business specialization from UCLA in 2000. He holds professional designations including Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He resides in Vista, California, with his wife and three children. Donovan is an active member of Anthem Church and Strong Families For Children. In his leisure time, he enjoys running, cooking, camping, hiking, music, traveling, and spending time with his family.

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 with Osaic Wealth who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Good Life Advisors, LPL Financial, and First Allied Advisory Services, among other firms. Artero acts in a fiduciary capacity for the Artero Family Trust. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account strategies, supported by a complex network of affiliated broker-dealers and asset managers.

De Anne Steele is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and Bank of America Private Bank. Steele participates in the San Diego Angel Conference at SDSU and is a member of Wharton Alumni Angels, where she reviews early-stage investment opportunities. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management. The firm offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management based on proprietary research and capital market assumptions.

Douglas Robinson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Nanocellect Biomedical Inc and the Institute of Risk and Safety Analyses. 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 offers a client relationship model that combines non-discretionary advisory recommendations with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and employs multi-asset model portfolios alongside centralized custody and order-routing arrangements.

Ronald Sisk is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines in San Diego, CA. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC. Edelman Financial Engines delivers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios with a long-term investment approach.

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.