Anthony Meade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Poway, CA, with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to his current role, he operated his own business, Anthony John Meade, from 2004 to 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Miguel A. Ortega is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing financial services since 2008. With a career in the financial industry beginning in 2005, Miguel specializes in helping clients develop personalized financial strategies by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, portfolio management services, retirement income, and investment strategies for individuals and corporations. Miguel holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from San Diego State University and an associate degree from San Diego Mesa College. He has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Fluent in both English and Spanish, Miguel is committed to building strong client relationships and guiding them through critical financial decisions. Residing in San Diego with his wife Andrea and their child Roman, Miguel is active in his community. He supports organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, One More Win, and Support The Enlisted Project (STEP), reflecting his commitment to giving back. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, biking, cooking, fishing, golfing, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

Darlene Diehl is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1993. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a FINRA arbitrator assisting in dispute resolution cases. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

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.

Michael Sperlinga is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Natalie Slemp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Escondido, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked at Benn Digital and several other firms in various roles. 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.

Liam Reid is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Carlsbad, CA, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, he worked in education and held roles at Troon Golf and Pristine Auction. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Brenda Quinn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of advising, she works as an independent consultant for a cosmetics company, focusing on skin care sales. 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 combines large-scale resources, research, and analytics to offer both brokerage and advisory solutions across a range of financial products.

Cody Lenahan is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Golden State Orthopaedics and San Marcos Unified School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nga Ying Chan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, including a prior role at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and external sources while providing both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Paul Pintek is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2013. He specializes in assisting wealthy families, entrepreneurs, and business executives in setting and achieving specific financial goals. His practice focuses on clients nearing or seeking liquidity events, providing tailored solutions by coordinating with their trusted advisors and subject matter experts. These solutions often address generating post-liquidity event income, philanthropic gifting, and family legacy planning. Paul holds a bachelor's degree in Communication from the University of Arizona and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Diego, with a concentration in investments and international business. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Prior to his career in wealth management, Paul served seven years on active duty as a Marine Officer with multiple deployments to Afghanistan and throughout the Asia Pacific. He is actively involved in the veteran community, having served as President of the University of San Diego Alumni Veteran Network and as a trustee for the Mount Soledad Memorial Association. Paul resides in La Jolla with his wife and son and enjoys surfing and hiking Torrey Pines.

Brendan Mcnamara is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Merrill, and Fidelity. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational and research tools.

Timothy Cole is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in Carlsbad, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has recently entered the industry, with experience beginning in 2026. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Fidelity Investments and has a background in the medical device industry with NuVasive and DePuy Synthes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing a variety of investment strategies and tools to support its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Skylar Momsen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. They hold the Series 66 designation and have worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2023. Prior to entering the financial industry, Skylar was employed at Crumbl Cookies in 2021 and attended Villanova University from 2020 to 2024. 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 applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Edward Rodriguez is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James-affiliated firms since 2007, including one year at Raymond James & Associates and 19 years at Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services.

Kristina Klamer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2019, following nine years at Bank of America NA. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Dex Yudelson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank since 2017 and with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2016, based in San Diego, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, delivering investment guidance through multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Brian Sward is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Pro Unlimited, and Olatu S.L. He was also involved with APEX Fun Run Southern California in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily comprised 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary buy/sell recommendations and access to discretionary separately managed accounts using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Egan Yamamura is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business ownership of a McDonald's franchise in Hawaii. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored for individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide comprehensive, written recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Jerry Davis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and having 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.