Jennifer Schroeder is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 17 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial since 2023 and was previously at Commonwealth Financial Network from 2015 to 2023. Schroeder volunteers as a greeter for AARP’s VITA free tax preparation program serving seniors and low-income households. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, research, and both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches.

Chad Escobedo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024 and has been employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Mark Mertsoc is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was self-employed for six years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm with more than four million clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm serves individual and institutional clients and manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Ernest Miars is a CFP® professional with 37 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2023. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for eight years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Leonardo Ryan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and several other firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Brian Holman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Holman BC Enterprises, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Nicholas Anderson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Brandon Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wedbush Securities, Guaranteed Rate, Texana Bank, Flagstar Bank, and HomeStreet Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides 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 with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios while overseeing sub-advisers and addressing potential conflicts of interest.

Matthew Leonard is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007, working in their Carlsbad, CA office. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Khushbu Harjani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Brian Schrock is a CFP® and Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fallbrook, CA. He has 18 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent at Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Marwan Al Ashi is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in San Marcos, CA. He has several years of experience in financial services including roles at Bank of America and Chase Bank, and joined Edward Jones in 2025. Outside of advisory work, he manages a rental property in Escondido, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Deborah Haydis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fallbrook, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for a local youth baseball association. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, providing written Recommendation Reports that include income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported retirement-income advice primarily for clients with significant investable assets managed within Ameriprise.

John Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and several other firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Fredrick Wollman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and operated Wollman Wealth Designs, Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chair of the board of trustees for the Ecolife Conservation nonprofit and is president of the Valley Center Trail Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

James Hardifer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Jose Thomas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Isaac White is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served at the San Diego County Sheriff's Office for 17 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Stephane Hpay is a financial advisor with Cetera holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Jeremy Shaffer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Vista, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has worked primarily at Charles Schwab since 2016, with brief tenures at several other firms in 2019 and 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he performs independent contracting work with Uber and DoorDash and rents vehicles through Turo. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process within a centralized operational framework.