Chloe Williams is a financial advisor at OSAIC with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for four years. Williams attended UC Berkeley from 2017 to 2021. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement consulting. The firm’s investment process utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk assessments and rebalancing tools.

Carlos Getino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds the CFP® designation along with a Series 63 license. He has 35 years of industry experience, including 31 years at Ameriprise Financial Services and four years at LPL Financial. 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, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

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.

Stefan Hartung is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 with a brief gap between 2025 and 2026, and previously spent 13 years at the City of Wuerzburg. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service, which provides tailored reports and ongoing advice focused on reliable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Douglas Bowcock is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He serves as a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Escondido/Hidden Valley. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Matthew Howard is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has a background in accounting and tax preparation through his role at HNK, CPAS, LLP and his own entity, MATTHEW HOWARD, CPA INC. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Avantax Advisory Services and 1st Global Capital Corp. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions with a range of investment solutions including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Scott Cain is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including J.P. Morgan Securities and Chase Investment Services. Outside of finance, he owned Mia Bambina Photography Inc. for seven years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Barry Allred II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, B & C Wealth Management, and OSAIC Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in a family business through Allred Klein Enterprises LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing various models and strategies enabled by advanced operational tools.

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.

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.

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.

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.