Owen Stiefvater is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Dudm Real Estate Group and ongoing involvement with the San Diego Symphony. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across diverse program structures.

Megan Gunn is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her prior work experience includes roles at First Republic Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an independent consultant mystery shopper for several consumer service companies. 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 and discretionary investment solutions supported by extensive research and integrated operational capabilities.

Monika Windle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Robert J. Woods, Incorporated for 12 years, as well as MW Asset Management Inc. for two years. In addition to her advisory role, she provides financial planning and consulting services through an independent registered investment advisor firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Kevin Mcsweeny is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2012, previously spending seven years at Stratos Wealth Partners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and third-party research.

George Smith is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from proprietary and third-party research.

Michael Welch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Matthew Eovino is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Michael Wiley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Located in San Diego, CA, Wiley's career is focused within this firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Brad Habbestad is a Planning Consultant with Fidelity Investments, where he currently works within the Wealth Management Team. In this role, he focuses on helping clients identify planning strategies tailored to their unique financial situations. Brad's professional background includes experience as a Paraplanner at Ameriprise Financial from 2021 to 2023 and as a Relationship Banker II at JP Morgan Chase from 2017 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Brad engages in activities such as family activities, fitness, playing musical instruments, outdoor adventures, spending time with pets, and running.

Christian Ng is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2012. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research, custody, underwriting, and capital markets services through its platform.

Santiago Huerta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2018 and previously worked at SagePoint Financial. Huerta also maintains a role at Independent Capital Management, which he has been involved with since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, supported by research and model portfolios, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Kevin Wilson is a CFA charterholder with 21 years of industry experience. He is currently with RBC Capital Markets and has previously worked at Bank of America and Columbia Management Advisors. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through various in-house and third-party managers.

Peter Falk is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. in La Jolla, CA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp. for 25 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Falk is co-director of education at the nonprofit Scope Institute, which provides educational events for San Diego business owners focused on exit planning strategies. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to build diversified portfolios managed on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Andrew Beckstrand is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Cuso Financial Services, LP, and E*Trade. He is based in San Diego, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Raquel Fang is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2016 and has held roles as a mobile notary and at the Privilege/Momentum Talent Agency. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Rita Sanchez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with 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 range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Saundra Gardner is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been with Merrill Lynch since 2007, after joining from Smith Barney in Beverly Hills where she served as a Senior Investment Management Consultant. Over her career, she has held various roles including Branch Manager, Licensed Securities Principal, and Registered Investment Advisor in markets such as New York, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles. With over 25 years of experience, Saundra specializes in wealth management strategies, including investment consulting for defined contribution plans, employee financial health, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, women and wealth, tax minimization, and retirement income. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certificant and holds additional designations such as CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). As a Senior Portfolio Advisor, Saundra provides traditional advice and also manages custom investment strategies and model portfolios, sometimes on a discretionary basis. Saundra earned a bachelor's degree from New Mexico State University. She participates in community activities including volunteering with Community Church. Her personal interests include biking, gardening, hiking, reading, spending time with family, and traveling.

Colton Punches is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Securities America Advisors. Fidelity, through its affiliate Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to create diversified model portfolios.

Glenn Mazzone is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. 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, including tailored financial planning and integrates structured discovery conversations with firm-approved planning tools.

Kristel Jocson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017, following five years at J.P. Morgan Securities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives, demographics, and risk tolerances.