Erin Johnson is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Erin worked at Agia and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of advising, Erin is involved with GradePoint Insurance Group LLC, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and specialized services for institutional clients.

Bruce Bandemer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2005 and maintains a separate accounting practice through Bandemer Accountancy Corporation, where he serves as owner and president. Bandemer is also involved in community and local governance activities, including serving on the board of directors for the Carlsbad Rotary Foundation and as president of the Bressi Ranch Home Owners Association. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through third-party programs. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model that incorporates multiple third-party asset managers and offers both advisory and brokerage services.

Timothy Thomas is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2002 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. Based in San Diego, CA, his career has been focused within the Schwab organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 combines non-discretionary advisory recommendations with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a multi-asset, model portfolio-based investment approach supported by centralized custody and execution services.

Kathy Petersen is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Merrill, Securities America, Inc., and KMS Financial Services, Inc. She is also involved in providing administrative, marketing, and business development support through Prosperity Wealth Management. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Valerie Arenas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Craig Cohn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Independent Financial Group, LLC and Commonwealth Financial Network. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole owner of a business entity, COHN & COMPANY INC., which is non-investment related. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

David Loseke is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at First Republic Securities Company and First Republic Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Loseke serves on the board of the San Diego Police Foundation and is president of the Torrey Pines High School Foundation. He is also involved in biotechnology and technology ventures as a passive investor and advisor. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 investment recommendations.

Randy J. Taylor is a Senior Financial Advisor and First Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been a part of the firm for nine years within his 17-year career in financial services. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation and serves as a founding member and one of three senior partners of the Merrill Lynch Wealth Management team, Taylor & Associates. Randy and his team provide clients with a comprehensive wealth management service model, emphasizing work ethic, dependability, trust, and accessibility. Randy works closely with business owners, senior executives, physicians, families, and beneficiaries of generational wealth, focusing on personalized wealth management strategies that are disciplined, purposeful, and tax efficient. His team's expertise covers personal financial planning, lending, business acquisitions, private business sales, custom lending, and business transitions with tax efficiency considerations. He also coordinates with clients’ external advisors such as estate planning attorneys and CPAs and offers access to additional services through Bank of America, including Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Personal Banking. Randy’s educational background includes a High School Diploma from Torrey Pines High School and attendance at Liberty University. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. Outside of his professional life, Randy is a husband and father to three children. He enjoys fitness activities such as playing pickleball and surfing, as well as writing and performing original music. Traveling and making memories with his family are among his personal interests.

Jeff Prichard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Cardiff, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Global Atlantic Financial Group and its distributor entity from 2016 to 2020. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Hillary Clarke is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In her role, she focuses on developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' risk tolerance, liquidity needs, and time horizons to support their unique life goals. Hillary holds a California Insurance License, which complements her financial consulting expertise. Outside of her professional work, she engages in personal interests such as gardening, tennis, traveling, and volunteering.

Jasreen Sidhu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo, she worked at Edward Jones, Morgan Stanley, BMO, First Foundation Bank, UBS, and Questrade Inc. Sidhu is also listed as CEO of a photography and videography business, Divine Mantra LA LLC, though it is currently not operating. 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 through over 14,000 advisors and offers a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Hayley Higgins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2014 and was previously affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners, Ltd. Outside of her advisory roles, she has been involved in providing investment advisory services through Stratos Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment advisory firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, supported by internal research and third-party subadvisors.

Gerald Brown is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with various divisions of JPMorgan Chase since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling sports memorabilia through an e-commerce platform. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Nathan Witte is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential. He has one year of industry experience, including prior roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Taiber Kosmala & Associates LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Susan Hoyt is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes positions at LPL Financial and CUSO Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she owns two rental properties. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, charitable clients, and institutions. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform, with over $256 billion in assets under management and a nationwide network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Bradley Hawes is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, based in Del Mar, CA, and has been with the firm since 2015. He has 10 years of industry experience. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. Their approach includes holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on various planning topics, provided either as a one-time or ongoing engagement, without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority.

Diana Yakshimamedova is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2017, previously spending one year at Robert W. Baird. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Lauren Peck is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she manages short-term rental properties through Airbnb. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniel Gardner is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. Prior to this role, he worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors, LLC from 2021 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License. Daniel emphasizes a client-centered approach to financial planning, focusing on listening and understanding his clients' goals and values. He aims to co-create strategies that align with what matters most to his clients, and he prioritizes making complex financial topics accessible and understandable. Outside of his professional work, Daniel enjoys activities such as golf, spending time at the lake, and watching movies.

Alan Willenbrock is a CFA® charterholder with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2019. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Outside his advisory work, he serves on an advisory committee for UA Venture Capital Find III, which involves reviewing valuations and fairness of fund acquisitions. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.