Richard Mitchell Jr. is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and San Diego County Credit Union, where he has worked since 2014. His prior experience includes positions at Waddell & Reed, Unified Wealth Management, The Planning Group, and Vanguard Advisers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual investors, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a variety of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

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 UBS Financial Services from 2006 to 2009 and has been associated with National Planning Corporation since 2009. 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 management services, utilizing both proprietary models and third-party strategies.

Karl Johnson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2007. Outside of advisory work, he is a part owner of an insurance S-corporation, Global Wealth Capital Management, and serves as an independent insurance agent for various companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement services. The firm delivers its services through a network of independent financial professionals and supports multiple custody and platform arrangements with a mix of proprietary and unaffiliated investment strategies.

Craig Carper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for three years before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Carper also operates La Pointe Wealth Management, Inc., doing business as La Pointe Wealth Advisors. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Gitesh Bhaga is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Temecula, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2011. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jennifer Forsstrom is a financial professional with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. She has four years of industry experience, including roles at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC and First Financial Equity Corporation. Outside of her advisory work, she is an independent wellness advocate for doTERRA, where she teaches others about the use of essential oils. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors and employs a multi-manager platform that supports bespoke and model portfolio strategies.

John Crespy III is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Indio, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Raymond James and Associates for 11 years before joining Ameriprise in 2021. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service primarily for individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, algorithm-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Craig Harris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones and served in the United States Marine Corps before joining Fidelity. He holds a Series 66 designation. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Harris works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and offers advisory services including fund management and model portfolio delivery.

Esteban Heredia is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dejan Tasich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and has prior experience with San Diego County Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Chase Investment Services, Wamu Investments, 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. The firm offers a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Scott Chon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. His career includes more than 25 years at Securities America Advisors Inc. and he is also CEO of News Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., an independent insurance agency. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with multiple investment platforms. The firm utilizes comprehensive asset allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management strategies.

Michael Beiter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. for nearly two decades before joining LPL Financial in 2024. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by technology tools, while also providing extensive non-advisory financial products and services.

James Weems is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Temecula, CA, with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2019. His previous work experience includes roles at The Home Depot, Webster University, and Parker Hannifin. 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Hickox is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lake Elsinore, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 66 designations with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. 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 investment strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jennifer Jackson Horn is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Murrieta, California, and has 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns an equestrian accessories business called Savvy Show Mom. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment options, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Larry Price is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at LPL since 2012, following prior roles at CUSO Financial Services and Citicorp Investment Services. 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 supported by proprietary and third-party investment strategies and technology tools.

Gary Allen is a financial advisor with Stifel in Murrieta, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and Bank of America. Outside of advising, he is the owner of Hawk Properties LLC. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Mark Sutton is a financial advisor with Merrill in Temecula, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014. Sutton serves as a board member for the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Amber Nishida is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Canyon Lake, CA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies alongside affiliated mutual funds and tax-efficient services.

Casey Weaver is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Temecula, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 14 years of industry experience. His work background includes roles at Qualcomm, Inc. and Tesla Inc. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program utilizing model-delivery strategies developed by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing for trade execution and custody.