Nicholas Mc Spadden is a CFP® certificant with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. He has also been associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their program delivers non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a blend of quantitative and qualitative research.

Rachel Currington is a CFP® professional with nine years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones. She is based in Escondido, CA and has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of advisory work, she owns a graphic design hobby business called Doodleoo, which provides custom items to schools and non-profits. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a broad range of advisory services supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Glori Crumpley is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fallbrook, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Davies Financial Advisors, Optivest, Inc., and Gramercy Securities, Inc. She also owns Crumpley Consulting Services LLC, a business offering consulting, bookkeeping, and notary services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Stephen Rohde is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Southwest Securities Inc., Hilltop Securities Inc., STIFEL, Crowell, Weedon & Co., and A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in real estate rental activities in Fallbrook, California. 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, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

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 with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Ann Reagan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked at several firms including Avantax and Landmark Financial Management, where she also serves in an administrative capacity. Reagan is additionally involved with Monheit Frisch Group PLC as an assistant. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options through a multi-manager platform and supports diverse investment strategies with discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Andrea Ashbacher is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years and has held roles at OSAIC Services, Inc. and Sunamerica Securities, Inc. Ashbacher is also engaged in selling life, health, disability, and long-term care insurance. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools and supports multiple advisory programs delivered through a complex network of affiliated entities.

David Simpson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at National Planning Corporation and Pacific Financial Group. Outside of advising, he serves as CEO and owner of Pacific Tax & Financial Group, a tax preparation and accounting business. 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 portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Lloyd Manzanilla is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Carlsbad, CA. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Briones is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a part-time custom woodworking business, creating furniture and decor for private clients and public sale. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering broad financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under separate billing.

Spencer Birch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for nine years at Quantum Learning Network. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Hamasseh Pourhamzeh is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including The Vanguard Group and Instawork. Outside of finance, he sells secondhand clothing on Poshmark. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients through discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery, using a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Henry De Matteis III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Uber Eats and operated Elmhurst Entertainment for over a decade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Mauro Ciarmoli is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at LPL Financial, LLC before joining Fidelity. He is also the owner of MCC Discovery, LLC, an LLC registered for tax and business purposes. Mauro is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from a broad universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Carlos Caceres Jr. is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including Mission Fed Investment Services, Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a personal investment entity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal advisory services and specialized employer advisory programs.

Christopher Wells is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including seven years at Commonwealth Financial Network prior to joining LPL Financial. His other business activities include involvement with AZCA Financial Group LLC, an entity related to his LPL business. 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, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Faith Much is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Valley Center, CA, where she has worked since 2015. She has 10 years of industry experience. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Paul Wendee is the owner and Chief Investment Officer of Paul M. Wendee & Associates with 35 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wendee has previously worked at firms including Entoro Capital, Exemplar Capital, and Silber Bennett Financial. He serves as an adjunct professor at California Baptist University and California State University Los Angeles and is the owner, editor, and publisher of the Intrinsic Value Wealth Report newsletter. Paul M. Wendee & Associates provides discretionary investment management primarily for pooled investment vehicles and institutional clients. The firm uses in-house analytical methods including security ratings and limited market timing and may engage sub-advisors to manage accounts.

Cynthia Tam is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial industry. She is the principal and sole advisor at Native Finance Investment Advisory, an independent firm she has led since 2013. Prior to founding Native Finance, she held roles at firms including Newport Coast Securities and Questar Asset Management. Outside of advisory services, she owns and operates a tax preparation business, an insurance agency, and the Native Finance Institute, which conducts compensation research and financial policy development for tribal governments. Native Finance Investment Advisory serves individual clients with a focus on financial products, particularly insurance, and emphasizes privacy and data practices in its client relationships. The firm’s business model centers on product facilitation and brokerage activities rather than discretionary portfolio management.