Diane Bienke is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., having previously worked at First Republic Investment Management and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening, qualitative research, and forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Frances Pascua is a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where she joined in 2014. She partners with The Callahan Pascua Group to focus on new client relationships and the implementation of financial and wealth management services for existing clients. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization. Frances holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, issued by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ in conjunction with The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Political Science, Communication, and Psychology from San Diego State University, and a Master of Business Administration from Alliant International University. Fluent in Filipino and English, Frances serves as President of the Merrill Women's Exchange, San Diego Chapter (2024–2025), and is the National Chair of the Investments & Wealth Institute™ Conference Committee. She has been an active member of professional and community organizations including the Investments & Wealth Institute™ Board of Directors and the La Jolla Woman's Club. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, music, scrapbooking, spending time with family, tennis, watching movies, writing, and yoga.

Daniel Testa is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of BNT Metals, a metals recycling company in Chula Vista, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program options.

Shanel Dubique is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at CUSO Financial Services, LP, and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. 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 asset management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various allocation methods.

Devin Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Marcus Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching soccer, including training players and managing teams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Jeffrey Carlos Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2013. He has 18 years of industry experience, including five years at Edward Jones prior to joining LPL. 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 supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various institutional platforms.

Sandra Bazan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Merrill. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in San Diego, CA. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karen Mortimer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009, previously working at Citigroup Global Markets. Mortimer is involved in charitable activities through her leadership roles with the RB Sunrise Rotary in San Diego, including serving as President and Finance Committee Chair. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Timothy Gardner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement recommendations and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Ngai Pham is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill and First Republic Investment Management prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary advice focused on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking market assumptions and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Jessica Marchesini is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for 17 years before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of offerings including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Noelle Ohmann is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she worked in various customer service roles including at The Cheesecake Factory, where she continues to work as a waitress alongside her advisory career. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Stasia Krahling is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Chad Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Digital Capital Management, Securian Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various strategic and tactical investment options.

Joshua Dunphy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Securities America, as well as experience outside finance in the food service industry and entrepreneurial ventures. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves as a registered commodity pool operator, advises multiple investment companies, and utilizes systematic methodologies and AI tools in its investment process.

Matthew Schrady is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2016. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Danielle Martinez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, Lincoln Financial Group, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and supports advisors with proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Lindsey Feeney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2006. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Bradford Best is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked with firms including First Allied Securities and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Advisory Council at the University of California, Irvine, reviewing continuing education programs for professionals, and hosts a pinball streaming channel called DoubleBizzo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser operating a multi-manager platform that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets across approximately 10,000 advisors.