Jack Plew is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch and Northwestern Mutual. 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. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Jeffrey Morgan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Cetera and Avantax Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Tax Manager at Stern, Kory, Sreden and Morgan, an accountancy corporation, where he manages tax preparation, financial statement preparation, and tax planning. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

John Steccato is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2001. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth individuals, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing firm-offered and third-party advisory programs.

Ryan Ashton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing based in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages several restaurant-related businesses in California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dan Surette is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates closely with Wealth Management Teams to develop and implement financial plans tailored to clients' goals, values, and financial needs. In this role, he partners with advisors to address client priorities throughout their relationship with the team. Dan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before his current position as Planning Consultant. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Dan enjoys activities such as beach outings, football, golf, movies, snowboarding, and traveling.

Jennifer Bracey is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 17 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Stifel, Oppenheimer, and Wells Fargo Investments. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as an adjunct instructor at Ouachita Baptist University, teaching online business classes. Osaic Wealth serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm employs a model-based investment approach focused on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting diverse client needs across individual, retirement, charity, and corporate accounts.

Eric Runyon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as JPMorgan Chase Bank, New York Life Insurance Company, and Western & Southern Life. He serves as a volunteer board member for the San Diego Rancho La Cresta Homeowners Association. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to guide portfolio management and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Laura Pomeroy is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2006. Laura specializes in retirement planning, focusing on creating financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to help them achieve both short- and long-term financial goals. Her approach to wealth management is consultative, involving thorough review of client financial situations, preferences, and objectives; providing tailored asset allocation recommendations; and conducting ongoing discussions on investments, retirement planning, estate services, and philanthropy as appropriate. Laura holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designations, along with Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Brigham Young University. Laura lives in San Diego with her husband, Tim, and their three children. In her personal time, she enjoys cooking, playing pickleball, reading, and spending time with her family.

Ivan Jones is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at multiple financial services firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Guardian Life. Outside of finance, Jones is involved in virtual fitness coaching and works as an Uber driver. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Joseph Rotta is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009 and previously spent time at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is based in Carlsbad, CA. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ryan Campbell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A., Gap Inc., First Republic Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and Hobie Surf Shop. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process utilizes centralized due diligence combining quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Daniel Lee is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Western International Securities, Financial West Group, and Torrey Pines Securities prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025. Lee holds Series 63 and 65 licenses and also operates DCL Financial Services, Inc., an investment-related business entity. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Bradshaw is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 52 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 45 years and Bank of America for 12 years. Bradshaw holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in San Diego, CA. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jana Gingerich is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a licensed notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm supports a range of clients, including individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice, with a focus on combining operational tools and oversight across extensive financial services.

Sophia Abrams is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Wells Fargo, and teaching positions at Northern Arizona University, Chandler-Gilbert Community College, and Paradise Valley Community College. She also has experience with Wasted Grain. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a range of strategic and tactical asset allocation approaches and supports tax-aware investment strategies.

Andrew Roybal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He worked at Uboc Investment Services, Inc. for 24 years before joining LPL Financial in 2020. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Julio Olague is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, with five years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following positions at Aerotek and Allstate. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Michael Valentini is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Outside of his advisory role, Valentini performs occasionally as a bassist with a corporate and wedding band. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Travis Makings is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and model portfolio programs.

Holly Peterson Hall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, working across multiple affiliated entities within the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, utilizing a centralized team that collaborates with the client’s advisor while relying on proprietary research and third-party data.