Keith Mckenzie is a financial advisor with Hightower Advisors and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 21 years of industry experience, including ten years at Delphi Private Advisors prior to joining Hightower in 2019. Hightower Advisors provides investment advisory and planning services to a wide range of individual and institutional clients. The firm’s approach emphasizes manager selection and multi-manager solutions, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers across various investment vehicles, including mutual funds, ETFs, alternative investments, and customized indexing strategies.

Matthew Belardes is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding the CFP® and CFA® designations and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2017 and previously held positions with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Praesidio Estate Planning, providing estate planning advice and document drafting. Independent Financial Group is a large advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party model portfolios across multiple investment platforms.

Susan Pillen Levine is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network in San Diego, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 13 years of industry experience, including nine years at LPL Financial before joining Commonwealth in 2022. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and hundreds of thousands of clients. The firm offers a broad adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

Gregory Chachas Jr. is a financial advisor at Independent Financial Group, LLC with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has previously worked at Wedbush Securities Inc. and Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves as a board member for Chachas Land Co Inc. and Comstock Land and Mining LLC. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering brokerage, portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan services to individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm manages approximately $11.3 billion in assets and provides advisory programs through its AccessPoint platform and third-party asset managers.

Anne Mortera is a financial advisor with Private Advisor Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She previously worked at FIRST Allied Securities, Inc. for 21 years before joining LPL Financial and Private Advisor Group in 2021. Mortera provides investment advisory services through Private Advisor Group, an independent registered investment advisory firm. Private Advisor Group manages over $41 billion across more than 135,000 client relationships, serving individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporate and retirement plan clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to various third-party asset management programs and strategies.

Christopher Syktich is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, Inc., and Labrum Wealth Management. Syktich serves as board member and secretary for Fig Tree Ministries, which provides faith-based online content, and is also a board member of the Warrior Foundation Freedom Station, supporting military service members through quality-of-life services and transitional housing. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and related services through multiple program models, utilizing a range of proprietary and third-party platforms.

Abhimanyu Vinayek is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at firms such as NYLIFE Securities LLC, Eagle Strategies LLC, and Heron Therapeutics Inc. Outside of advisory work, he provides seasonal tax filing assistance. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios, supporting a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment programs.

Yuanyuan Xue is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. Prior to her current role, she was involved in her family business, Barwick Translation, for seven years and worked at LB Sandwiches for four years. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jack Saviage is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Landmark Wealth Management Group and Inland Empire Financial Consultants, among other roles. He has also held positions at the University of Oslo and California Baptist University. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses on a broad range of planning topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Cody Jess is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Purpose Point Wealth Management and Edward Jones. Outside of finance, he has been involved in automotive dealership ownership and works as a subcontractor connecting local businesses with merchant services and point-of-sale systems. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Varinia Peridon is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with two years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Primerica Financial Services since 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is affiliated with Point Loma Nazarene University. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and a tiered wrap fee structure, with operational oversight to manage potential conflicts of interest.

Casey Rude is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and began his advisory career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, his work history includes roles outside the financial industry and involvement with the UTMB Ultra Marathon Group. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating through a dual registration as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer.

Andrew Hendershot is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he is also active as a Lyft driver. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs for individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

James Zorn is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services from 2014 to 2025. He also holds a California real estate broker license. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, managing approximately $671 billion in assets across more than 14,000 advisors.

Christopher Zuaro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at SCF Securities, Inc. and SCF Investment Advisors, Inc., as well as First Command Financial Planning, Inc. and Allstate Insurance Co. He is also involved with Kelly Financial Group, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

David Harlow is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 15 years of industry experience, currently working at Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2025. His prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services, LP and SSN Advisory, Inc. Outside of his advising career, he has been involved with Smoky Mountain Guides. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, providing a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through various program structures.

Alexander Aros is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. He has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2019 and Primerica Financial Services since 2018. His prior experience includes five years at Welk Resorts Inc. Aros is also involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Alex Wanerman is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads the local Investor Center. In this role, he focuses on fostering a high-performance work culture by empowering associates to maximize their talents and assist clients in planning for long-term financial well-being. Prior to this position, he served as Vice President and Regional Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2024. Before joining Fidelity, Alex worked at UBS Financial Services as a Financial Advisor from 2017 to 2018 and as a Wealth Planning Analyst from 2015 to 2017. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional duties, Alex enjoys golf, skiing, traveling, and volunteering. He is also engaged in parenthood.

Holden Enniss is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Hillstone, as well as other diverse work experiences. He has also spent time affiliated with educational institutions, including Francis Parker School and Columbia University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by extensive research and multiple investment approaches.

Cecilia De La Cruz is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2020. Her prior experience includes roles at KeyBank and Key Investment Services. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party managers across traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.