Chris Jalonen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. He also sells life and health insurance on a limited basis, primarily to existing clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with integrated portfolio management tools and access to third-party money managers.

Adrijan Lubura is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at DoorDash and operated a music recording studio, Switchboard Studios, where he was the sole proprietor. He continues to operate Switchboard Studios, providing music recording and mixing services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Mitchell Severe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience spanning various industries, including education and cannabis-related businesses, before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Prior to his current role, he worked with firms such as No Till Kings, Columbia Care, and MedMen. 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 financial planning and investment services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nathan Medina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2001 to 2003 before joining LPL Financial in 2003. Medina is also involved in tax preparation and planning through his separate business, Nathan Medina Tax Services. 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 access to various managed portfolio programs, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Jeffrey Hoehner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2020 and previously spent seven years at WBB Securities. Outside of advising, he is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance products, including life and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multi-manager investment platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to affiliated and third-party money managers across various program structures.

Marci Mauro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo and its affiliates since 2017 and previously at Pacific Southwest Realty Services. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches a functional interval training program at Bay Club Carmel Valley. 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 advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Lawrence Potomac is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously spent 14 years at Financial Insight Corporation. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Danielle Stanton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Mesa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 1999. Outside of her advisory work, Stanton is involved in direct sales of jewelry through Plunder Designs and serves as a representative for Blossom Valley Residential Care. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and operational resources.

Michael Heidtbrink is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Santee, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a lay minister at Atonement Lutheran Church, assisting with monthly communion services and participating in church board meetings. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm offers these services through a network of advisors but does not provide discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Ryan Chavez is a CFP® certificant with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank since 2008. Based in San Diego, CA, he holds multiple securities licenses including Series 63, 65, and 66. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. 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 data.

Philip Bresnick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 1983, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process that uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Scott Kramling is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and the American Red Cross. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focusing on retirement-income planning through a centralized team that collaborates with advisors and clients using detailed analysis and tax-aware strategies.

Amanda Haack is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Paul Lamb is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Essick, Sims, Lamb & Associates team. He focuses on comprehensive wealth planning, employing a long-term outlook that emphasizes tax efficiency and exposure to private markets such as private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real estate when appropriate. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to pursue their long-term goals. Paul's expertise spans college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. He holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from San Diego State University. In addition to his professional work, Paul is involved with the community organization Just In Time For Foster Youth. His personal interests include golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, rock climbing, spending time with his family, traveling, and writing.

Eric Volinsky is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2022, he worked at TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property in San Diego. 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 both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, combining a scaled, integrated operational model with multi-asset portfolio management and alternative investment options.

Juan Cabanas is a Senior Resident Director and International Wealth Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in San Diego. He holds the title of Managing Director, the highest designation a financial advisor at Merrill can attain. Juan has been with Merrill Lynch since 2010 and serves as the Senior Resident Director of the firm's international office. His career in international private banking spans over 28 years, beginning in 1995 at PaineWebber. He has also worked for Citi-Smith Barney and UBS. Juan's expertise includes family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and portfolio management services. He holds FINRA Registrations 7, 9, 10, and 66 and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Juan earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees in International Business from the University of San Diego. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of work, Juan enjoys biking, boating, music, running marathons, scuba diving, skiing, soccer, swimming, and traveling.

Shirley Cantu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, and over two decades at Wells Fargo Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Brookes is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship focused on term life insurance and variable annuities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management tools and third-party investment solutions.

Ian Ugarte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009, following prior roles at Associated Securities Corp. and National Planning Corporation. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Jane Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 45 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities since 2004. Fitzpatrick is based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and offers tailored financial plans while generally acting in an advisory capacity.