Bulent Erol is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and over 13 years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Cetera Wealth Services, HBW Advisory Services, and HBW Securities. Outside of advising, he is a co-author of a book titled *The Informed Fed, A Survival Guide to Federal Employee Benefits* and serves as president and CEO of LHD Insurance & Financial Services, which offers financial services, tax planning, and insurance. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management options, financial planning, and retirement services, with more than $256 billion in assets under management and over 10,000 advisors.

Gregg Schaefer is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and its predecessor entities since 2005, including a long tenure with Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tamara Huey is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise since 2005, including her current role starting in 2020. Outside of advising, she is involved in independent insurance brokering. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that provide written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Sean Manatt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Based in San Diego, CA, he is part of a large network of advisors within the firm. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Xavier Ricart is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2023, he spent a decade at Banco Santander Internacional from 2012 to 2023. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm provides a broad range of services including portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets solutions.

Brian Chan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 19 years of industry experience, having been with LPL Financial since 2008. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Marc Rupnow is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at TD Ameritrade Institutional from 2012 to 2023. Outside of finance, he was involved with Bali Hai Restaurant for a decade. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Dakota Atchley is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2022. Prior to his financial services career, he was involved in roles at DXC Technology, MetLife Investors Distribution Company, Spiritoux Wine & Liquor, Total Quality Logistics, and Brock Entertainment. Beginning in 2025, he plans to engage in freelance music production, including producing, songwriting, marketing, and music development. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on goal-based planning in areas such as retirement, tax, estate, and business continuation without discretionary portfolio management.

Stephen Denbraver is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked with The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Pacific Advisors. Outside of finance, he teaches group fitness classes as a coach at MOA Fitness. LPL Enterprise, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth investors and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers and financial planning services.

Heather Walter is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role beginning in 2021, she worked eight years at In N Out Burger. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Abby Nygren is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has a longer tenure with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. dating back to 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions with an emphasis on research-driven portfolio construction and a comprehensive range of financial products.

Michelle Jenkins is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she focuses on understanding clients' personal situations and financial objectives through comprehensive planning. She partners with clients to identify opportunities for education about Fidelity's investment strategies and available resources. Michelle brings nearly 30 years of industry experience, having held various roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., including Senior Client Relationship Specialist, Client Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, and Client Service Representative. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Michelle enjoys attending concerts, traveling, and volunteering.

Maura Mc Mahon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has worked with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2011, including J.P. Morgan Investment Management Inc. and J.P. Morgan Institutional Investments Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Sean Connors Sr. is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, DiversyFund, and FBN Securities, along with periods of self-employment. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a network of over 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, as well as affiliated mutual funds and trust services.

Judith Steele is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at firms including Cetera Advisors LLC, First Allied Advisory Services, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with Steele Family Trust, a real estate rental entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, leveraging a broad network of investment adviser representatives and technology tools to support various investment strategies.

Marisa Ford is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Diego, CA. She holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license, with nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, she worked at LPL Financial, Lucia Capital Group, and Sprott Global Resource Investments Ltd. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers as a coordinator for Beauties for a Cause USA and serves as treasurer for the League of Conservation Voters San Diego. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, by offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm supports various management platforms and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Arezu Ajodani is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over one year of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2011. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Bopha Lim is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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, utilizing research and analytics to support investment decisions.

William Friess is a financial advisor at Osaic with 48 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Mony Securities Corporation. Friess is also the owner of Friess Consulting Group, where he coaches financial services professionals and is involved in fixed insurance product sales. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a variety of brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform, with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

John Loehr is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Santee, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including two years at GAF prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies and access to separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.