Tsega Mehary is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining Charles Schwab in 2023, she worked for 25 years at TD Ameritrade Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed 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 mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios, centralized supervisory and custody arrangements, and access to alternative investments.

Brian Harris is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill since 2008 and also associated with Bank of America since 2009. Harris serves as an advisory board member for the Arizona Council on Economic Education, a charitable organization focused on economic education. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Kris Iverson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones for three years before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Iverson operates under the DBA Kris Iverson, Inc. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with advanced research tools while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Dilip Gupta is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 38 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and uses Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Michael Montgomery is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as Thrivent Investment Management. He is based in El Cajon, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Lori Iaquinta is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Her credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 registrations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and analytical models to support its financial planning services.

Mary Collins is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. She worked previously at UBS Financial Services for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns rental properties with her spouse in the San Diego area. Wells Fargo Advisors serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by extensive research and analytics. The firm operates nationally with over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets.

David Afzal is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 27 years of experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at SagePoint Financial, Inc. and National Planning. Outside of his advisory role, Afzal serves as Treasurer and board member of the Stonecrest Village Homeowners Association, where he reviews and interprets financial statements. Osaic Wealth provides a wide range of brokerage and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a variety of managed account programs and third-party manager offerings.

Anthony Baker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Courtney Breen is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill Lynch as an intern in 2017 and started full-time in 2018, working with individuals, families, business owners, and nonprofit organizations to achieve their financial goals. Her approach emphasizes building long-term relationships based on trust, transparency, and understanding her clients' goals and values. Courtney specializes in comprehensive financial planning across various life stages, including wealth accumulation, retirement planning, estate preservation, and legacy planning. She holds several professional designations, including Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Additionally, Courtney holds the California Life, Accident & Health license and Series 7 & 66 FINRA registrations. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from San Diego State University. Born and raised in San Diego, Courtney resides with her fiancé Chris and their rescue dog, Willow. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys boating, camping, hiking, pickleball, skiing, tennis, yoga, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Kristina Lingo is a financial advisor at Cetera with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial for 22 years before joining Cetera in 2025. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party money managers.

Jacqueline Pederson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Outside of her advisory roles, she has experience with the Cal Poly Low Income Taxpayer Clinic and California Polytechnic State University. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Bradley Berman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent 20 years at Reilly Financial Advisors, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and investment products supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Evan Cantalupo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services and Foresters Advisory Service. Outside of advisory work, he is active as an Airbnb host. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and various operational tools.

Daniel Igartua is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various J.P. Morgan affiliates since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process incorporates centralized due diligence with both quantitative and qualitative analysis, and recommendations may include ESG criteria and affiliated investment options.

Maxwell Mccallop is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First National Capital and various engagements related to Boise State University and Tutto Fresco Kitchen & Bar. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC subsidiary, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary portfolios, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery.

Caitlyn Reed is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, where she has worked since 2021. She has five years of industry experience, including roles in education and healthcare prior to joining the firm. Reed is also involved with a local BNI networking group in San Diego. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory approach includes matching clients to models or discretionary managers, utilizing a range of investment products and third-party program sponsors.

Joubin Rahimi is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at East West Bank, Banc of California, and First Foundation Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property through an entity called Innovative Enterprises, Inc. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Brady Foley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2009, previously spending eight years at Raymond James Financial Services and one year at Raymond James Financial. Outside of his advisory role, Foley is involved with Foley Financial Services, Inc., a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered by investment adviser representatives who utilize a variety of investment strategies and operational tools.

Gregory Wisniew is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 28 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial, having previously served at Lincoln Investment Planning for 10 years and Kestra Investment Services for 13 years. He is based in San Diego, CA. 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 provides advisory and brokerage services through a broad network of representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.