Mark Mertsoc is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Vista, CA. He has nine years of industry experience, including six years as a self-employed advisor prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017. 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 through a network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ernest Miars is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, B.B. Graham & Company, Inc., National Planning Corporation, and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of advisors.

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 banking and financial firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to capital markets and includes ESG considerations.

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 in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. 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. Their approach combines quantitative and qualitative research, uses forward-looking capital market assumptions, and includes an ESG eligibility framework in their recommendations.

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 at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program incorporates systematic due diligence and may include ESG considerations, with implementation supported by affiliated investment-management entities.

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.

Deborah Haydis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including 6 years at Ameriprise since its rebranding. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer of a local youth baseball association and is involved in community leadership as a vice president of a local organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning through written recommendation reports and ongoing advice. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data to deliver tax-aware withdrawal strategies and asset allocation guidance within a defined investment universe.

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 Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in San Marcos, CA. He has 15 years of industry experience and has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, following one year at Merrill. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

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.

Robert Menz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fallbrook, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at National Planning Corporation for eight years and UBS Financial Services for three years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jason Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at California Bank & Trust since 2019 and previously held roles at Unionbanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he acts in a fiduciary capacity for the Davis Family Trust. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive resources and a large network of advisors.

Olga Mazhar is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Vista, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. She has work history including roles at Rensana, PFS Investments Inc., and Primerica Financial Services since 2021. Outside of her advisory work, she holds a membership interest in Dialysis Management Group, a healthcare organization management firm. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-based investment strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trades and custody through Pershing and BNY Mellon Advisors.