Aaron Mayer is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Mayer serves as a hockey coach for the Ray & Joan Kroc Center and the San Diego Saints Hockey Club. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities, utilizing a model-driven investment approach and offering access to third-party asset managers and wrap programs.

Jeremy Alexander is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has spent much of his career at various iterations of Equitable Advisors and AXA Advisors since 2007. In addition to his financial services career, he is an active member of the California Bar and maintains a non-practicing law license. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, nonprofit organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party advisory models to tailor services according to client needs and risk tolerance.

John Foltz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Merrill, Cantella & Co., and Cambridge Investment Research. 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, with advice provided primarily by investment adviser representatives using various customizable strategies.

Troy Pangelinan is a CFP® professional with two years of experience in the financial advisory industry. He currently works with San Diego Wealth, part of Osaic, and has prior experience with F.A.I.T.H. Driven Planning and service in the United States Air Force. Outside of advising, he supports financial advisors as a paraplanner by assisting with financial life planning, investment research, and economic analysis. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment process with an emphasis on asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management, supporting both discretionary and advisor-managed strategies.

Robert Nachtsheim is a CFP® with one year of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held a position at JPMorgan Chase from 2014 to 2018. He is based in San Diego, CA. 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 a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by advanced advisor tools and a broad platform of financial services.

Nayra Ramirez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 1992. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages substantial assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

Jamie Smith is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Jamie has been with Equitable Advisors since 2003, including its prior affiliation with Axa Advisors. Outside of advisory work, Jamie is involved in an outside fixed business. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm delivers services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and employs a range of advisory models, including third-party program sponsors and discretionary portfolio advisory within selected programs.

Claire Neville is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Warner Bros. Discovery and CNN International. She serves on the board of Neville's Automotive Co., an automotive and transportation business based in Oceanside, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through various advisory and brokerage services.

John Armstrong IV is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Prudential Equity Group, LLC from 2001 to 2003. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Max Hangartner is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Advisors, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wamu Investments. He is based in Del Mar, California. 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.

Kevin Witowich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2021, he worked at various BBVA entities including BBVA Wealth Solutions Inc., BBVA Compass Insurance Agency, Compass Bank, and BBVA Securities Inc. He served on the Board of Directors and as Vice President of the Oceanside Chamber of Commerce. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Robert Wilcsek is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in the La Jolla office. He has worked in financial services since 1977, bringing over 45 years of experience to his role. Robert assists clients by developing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to individual needs, focusing on family wealth management, endowments, foundations, non-profit services, new wealth management, retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income. Robert holds a Doctorate from Washington State University and previously worked at the University of California, San Diego, before joining Merrill Lynch. He carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Raised in Solana Beach, California, Robert emphasizes a comprehensive and collaborative approach, working one-on-one with clients to help them pursue their long-term financial goals. He is also engaged in community volunteering in alignment with Merrill’s tradition of service. Outside of work, Robert enjoys billiards, surfing, and watching movies.

Nicolas Garza Elorduy is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 credential. His prior work includes roles at StepStone Group, Taylormade Golf, Vuori Inc., and the University of San Diego. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Racquel Manalo is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Axos Bank and Amres Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a mobile notary and loan signing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Kevin Donnelly is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Osaic FA, Inc. He is based in San Diego, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Joseph Ramirez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Midway Venture LLC, a bar and restaurant business based in San Diego. 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 utilizes research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases, focusing on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Mavel Becerra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for 17 years before joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Becerra is active as a motivational empowerment speaker and volunteer. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management, with a focus on providing diverse investment options supported by operational and research tools.

Dinara Meiramkulova is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, having also worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides 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 across more than 14,000 financial advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Amber De Bartolo is a financial advisor at OSAIC Wealth, Inc. with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC, she worked at Shorelight Wealth Group and has professional experience outside of finance, including roles at FirefighterAid and Sungarden Terrace. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach includes model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account programs.

William Hinch is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Uvest Financial Services since 2010 and U.S. Bancorp Advisors from 2005 to 2008. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and third-party asset management. The firm supports its network with technology tools and operates a broad platform that combines advisory services with non-advisory financial activities.