John Jacobson is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses, and has 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Sagepoint Financial, Wealth Preservation Group, LPL Financial, Merrill, and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship as a life insurance agent. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services with a focus on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by various advanced tools and strategies, and is notable for its scale and complex affiliate network.

Robert Smith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Dynatronics, Inc. and Breg, Inc., and spent a year self-employed. He serves as President of the Teen Volunteers in Action SD5 Chapter in Encinitas, CA, a parent-son volunteer organization partnering with local nonprofits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicole White is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Vista, California. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license and has eight years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining the firm, she took two years away from the industry as a stay-at-home mom. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a large nationwide advisor and branch network.

Jeffrey Todd is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Raymond James since 2008, as well as operating Todd Financial Group since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, he assists with a vacation rental business in Carlsbad, California. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals, supported by analytical tools and a broad advisor network.

Gregory Stringari is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2012. Stringari is also a co-founder of Trailhead Wealth Management LLC, where he devotes significant time to operations. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates advisory solutions with various banking and lending products.

Kenneth Patterson Jr. is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2008. He has 17 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a head official and assists in training novice referees for adult recreational sports. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies and affiliated financial products through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Macdougall is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cavanaugh Financial, Cal Ice Ventures, LLC, and Cavanaugh Financial Group. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner in JWM Holdings, Inc., where he breeds and races horses. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a broad range of clients through its extensive advisor network and specialized programs.

Steven Freeman is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2007 in various roles. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios from a broad investable universe, with oversight of sub-advisers and conflict-of-interest controls.

Christian Azalde is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in Fallbrook, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity since 2021 and has prior experience at several organizations, including N26 and the Bronco Foundation. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as an adjunct professor for the healthcare department at Concordia University Irvine. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment approach that combines proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Darcy Wolfe is a CFP® with 12 years of experience at Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2014, he served 20 years in the U.S. Navy/Reserves. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory and investment services through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Noah Mc Kemy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at California Bank and Trust for three years and has experience in various roles including at Chick-fil-A and UPS. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment options supported by a large network of advisors and branches across the U.S.

Michael Schmitz is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at Yorkshire Wealth Management for one year and has held positions at FedEx Express, Kaiser Permanente, and TechniArt. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Tiffany Saxon Sandoval is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. She has 15 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of finance, she owns and operates a dog handling business focused on show dog grooming and transportation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in an IPS-driven, modern portfolio theory approach.

Carolina Rida Jaafar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering 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.

Colin Field is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked in mortgage lending at Nations Direct Mortgage and JMAC Lending. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and offices.

Irene Gomez Ramirez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vista, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes nine years at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining LPL Financial in 2025. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers, supporting advisors with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across various asset classes.

Kent Borsch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bonsall, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999 and has over four decades in the financial services sector, including a long tenure with Provident Mutual Life/Securities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Todd Stucker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at 24 Hour Fitness from 2011 to 2018. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

James Lindsay is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services before joining Cetera Wealth Services, LLC in 2019. He has been with Cetera since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Vladimira Scott is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Marcos, CA, where she has worked since 2007, totaling 17 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she is a team manager for a girls’ competitive soccer team at Sporting California USA and serves as co-executor of an estate. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by combining brokerage and advisory offerings, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and operates across multiple capital markets functions.