Christopher Kemp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at OSAIC, FSC Securities Corporation, and Merrill. Outside of financial advising, he serves as CFO of a children's gymnastics center and is developing a budgeting education service. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services supported by extensive advisor tools and a diverse platform of investment strategies.

Tyler Michels is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Ball Aerospace. 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 combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Robert Gloss is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at BMO Harris Financial Advisors and ARB Trading Group. He is based in San Diego, CA. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in a wrap program.

David Elster is a CFP® professional with 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2022. His previous roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, CUSO Financial Services, Waddell & Reed, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, retirement advice, and institutional platforms.

Grant Lewis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009 and previously at Wells Fargo Investments from 2005 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines advisory services with broader investment and financial product offerings.

Thomas Drabek is a CFP® with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Securities America. In addition to his advisory roles, he operates two sole proprietorships focused on the sale of insurance products, including fixed and index annuities, long-term care, disability, and life insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, employing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization with multiple investment program options.

Jonathan Parker is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2026, he worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC and held various roles in industries including manufacturing and distribution. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dustin Tracy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, where he has worked since 2006. He has 18 years of industry experience. He served on the Board of Directors for the Autism Society of San Diego, supporting fundraising events for autism programs in the region. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies to client goals and risk profiles.

William Allford is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors for the NSAC Alano Club, a nonprofit recovery organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management solutions, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Joseph Palatella is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2024, he spent five years at Park West Landscape. 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.

Ardaches Peltekian is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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 services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Melody Donnelly is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at TDAmeritrade, Word and Brown, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of advising, she has a long-standing involvement with Laz Parking 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts.

Garret Campbell is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Santee, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Casa Esperanza para Niños, a nonprofit supporting abandoned and abused children in Hermosillo, Mexico. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” while maintaining separation between services.

Zachary Cohodes is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation. He has experience working at several firms including BMO Bank, Raymond James & Associates, Five9, Hexagon SIG, and Accenture. 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, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Eithar Gaggi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she has an ownership interest in a rental property. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager research, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their program emphasizes non-discretionary, model-driven recommendations supported by centralized due diligence and includes access to derivatives and commodities capabilities through affiliates.

John Galano is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets through a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate firm-approved tools and investment committee insights.

Tiffany Cederlind is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, transitioning to Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker‑dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition planning and special-needs analysis, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to deliver tailored recommendations.

Jason Kriz is a Financial Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2024. He partners with clients and families to help build sound financial plans aimed at fostering confidence in their financial decisions. Jason employs a needs-based approach to collaborate with clients over the long term, adapting to life's changes. His professional experience includes roles as a Financial Consultant and Executive Relationship Manager at Morgan Stanley from 2020 to 2024, Senior Financial Sales Advisor at BBVA Compass from 2018 to 2020, and Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2016 to 2018. Jason holds a California Insurance License and is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®). Outside of his professional work, Jason enjoys interests such as food, golf, theater, traveling, and volunteering.

Eduardo Marek is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves 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 employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Jaime Lima is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2017. Prior to his financial career, he was employed at the Center for Oral and Facial Surgery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a broad array of investment and planning services.