Ashley Hines is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2023. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, previously serving as an Investment Consultant from 2021 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2019 to 2021. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Ashley worked at OneMain Financial as a Branch Manager Trainee from 2016 to 2019, and at TMX Finance as a Store Manager from 2012 to 2016. Ashley holds a California Insurance License, which supports her professional work in financial consulting. Her approach involves understanding the priorities of her clients and their families to develop personalized financial strategies. Outside of her professional duties, Ashley's personal interests include spending time at the beach, cooking and baking, hiking, reading, traveling, and volunteering.

Vincent Alessi is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience, all at Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in professional surfing, participating in occasional photo shoots and managing related communications. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients with a wide range of investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Christopher Pennington is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, and has 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley from 2001 to 2008 before joining UBS in 2013. Outside of his advisory work, Pennington is an officer of Pennington's Inc. Auto Sales and Leasing, a family-owned business, and is involved as a partner in PMR Holdings LLC, which invests in real estate, hotels, and rentals. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans and delivers both fiduciary financial planning and capital markets services.

Rodney Graham is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and as a self-employed advisor. He serves as a board member for the End Alz Association and owns the Rodney Graham Financial Coaching / Wealth Management Institute, where he teaches financial literacy and money management through various classes and workshops. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering comprehensive financial planning and advisory services. The firm’s investment process emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of customizable strategies delivered through affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.

Kevin Bowcock is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Stifel since 2019. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2019. Bowcock is a board member of the Escondido East Rotary. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Rashaad Shaw is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023 and gained experience as a Banker at Wells Fargo from 2017 to 2021. His professional background encompasses investment consulting and financial representation within the financial services industry. Rashaad holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial advising and investment consultation. His approach focuses on partnering with clients to understand their unique situations and goals, aiming to develop clear and understandable financial strategies. Outside of his professional work, Rashaad has personal interests in cars, fitness, music, snowboarding, and surfing.

Marissa Akkineni is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Limoncello LLC, as well as a brief position at Sorrento Ristorante & Pizzeria. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with a focus on eligible strategies, including an ESG eligibility framework.

Eben Kohn is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at Guidepoint for four years and has experience in transportation studies and education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Monique Herrera Chalker is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and six years at LPL following eight years at Lucia Securities. She has a total of 14 years of industry experience. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms.

Brandon Cass is a financial advisor at Osaic with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at SagePoint Financial, D.A. Davidson & Co., and Crowell, Weedon & Co. He is also the president and founder of Intrepid Wealth Management, where he manages his existing client base and recruits financial advisors. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers brokerage and advisory services across multiple programs, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by technology and risk-management tools.

Kim Shoesmith is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of her advisory role, she performs with the band One Day Closer. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and maintains a broad advisor and branch network across the United States.

Steven Navarra is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Palo Alto. He has been with The Zanolli Staubli Group since 2019, where he started as an associate and progressed to his current role leading client relationships and strategic planning efforts. Steven specializes in goals-based wealth management, asset allocation, retirement planning, concentrated stock strategies, and alternative investments. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® designation and is a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designee. Steven collaborates closely with clients' CPAs and attorneys to develop coordinated financial strategies tailored to each client's goals and circumstances. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and studied business at Bocconi University in Milan. Steven lives in San Francisco with his fiancée, Caroline. They enjoy traveling, spending time at the beach, and being with family.

Lori Robinson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a member of the estates and trust committee at Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Jennifer Perkinson is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the firm in 2006 and is a senior partner with the VCMPT Group, a 16-member financial services team. This group serves a select clientele of families, corporate executives, and entrepreneurs by providing asset management and financial guidance. The team collaborates with Bank of America to offer clients integrated personal and commercial banking, lending solutions, and customized wealth planning, enabling comprehensive support through a single point of contact. Jennifer began her advising career in 1996. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Bob Jones University (BJU) and holds several professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), and Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA). She has also completed executive education programs at Wharton, Yale School of Management, and Chicago Booth School of Business. Jennifer focuses on areas such as legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Residing in Encinitas with her husband and two sons, Jennifer's personal interests include exercising, gardening, cooking, and travel. She is involved in philanthropy through the team's donor-advised fund and her own. Jennifer previously served on the board of the Rancho Santa Fe Garden Club and currently participates in Bank of America's Community Volunteer Network and the LEAD for Women Board. She also volunteers with her son's schools.

Ronald Scherdorf is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 24 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2002 and has worked concurrently at Charles Schwab Bank since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a single-family rental property. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 with a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized custody and operational support.

Jacob Kohut is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a t-shirt company, designing and selling apparel at farmers markets and wholesale. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm includes insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus, serving a broad range of institutional clients.

Hunter Trusty is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. He is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has prior experience at Charles Schwab. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates a broader range of regulatory registrations and derivatives capabilities than many institutional programs.

Kurt Schleehauf is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with clients to understand their financial situations and collaborates with planning teams to develop financial plans tailored to clients' goals. He has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager and Financial Representative, both in 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Kurt worked as an Account Specialist at AIG Corebridge Financial from 2017 to 2023. He holds a California Insurance License.

Serena Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at SRK Consulting Services, Dickerson, Word & Brown Health, the CA Health Benefit Exchange, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. She is also the owner of SRK Consulting Services, a marketing and business administrative consulting firm. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed internally and by third-party strategists, and offers financial planning, access to asset managers, and insurance product facilitation through affiliated entities.

Erik Tappin is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 30 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets from 1996 to 2009, followed by positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2009 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and methodologies like Monte Carlo simulations as part of its financial planning process.