Brett Rowe is a CFP® professional with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he spent six years with eMoney Advisor. 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 access to third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Stephen Seidel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, following a three-year tenure at American Funds Distributors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools but does not include individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning services.

Jonathan Doering is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he has collected residual income from prior health insurance sales with Blue Cross/Anthem. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a variety of financial planning topics. The firm’s approach separates planning from portfolio management and emphasizes client engagement through its WealthPlan consolidated billing option.

Emily Nguyen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. She joined the firm in 2026 and has experience working with the San Diego Registrar of Voters and San Diego State University in prior roles. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Susan Bowers is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Del Mar, CA, and has eight years of industry experience. She has worked with firms including Seapoint Wealth Advisors LLC and AlphaCore Capital LLC. Bowers is also involved in tax preparation and accounting through Pro Tax Direct. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Barin De La Torre is a Series 66-licensed advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates ESG eligibility frameworks.

Justin Timko is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in fitness and coaching roles, including with CAM Fitness SD LLC and Studio Outside. He also hosts and edits a podcast focused on fantasy topics. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolios, and serves as an adviser to registered investment companies.

Johnny Aguilar is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab in 2022, he spent several years in education and operated Janet's Cafe & Deli. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts.

Marco Godwin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He has held previous roles at Equitable and AXA-related firms spanning from 2014 to 2021. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, leveraging both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Ian Holmes is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having seven years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2019 and has also worked with Wells Fargo Bank NA 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Mengyao Lin is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to her current role, she worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 2018 to 2023. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kenneth Shaw is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC for seven years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in business development for SAFR SPORTS, educating friends and former NFL colleagues on helmet protectors designed to reduce head and brain trauma. 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 substantial assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Gabriel Mendoza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years and has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2025. Mendoza is the managing member of Ticket Chomp LLC, a technology firm based in Carlsbad, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Gavin Holmes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. Before joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at RemoteLink Solutions and has experience in educational roles at San Diego State University and High Tech High Chula Vista. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Joshua Rayburn is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2006, he has held various leadership roles within the organization. In his current position, Joshua and his team serve a multi-generational client base consisting of individuals, families, business owners, and executives, providing wealth planning solutions tailored to client goals and circumstances. Joshua’s approach centers on connecting clients to personalized strategies that address their unique ambitions, such as planning for education funding, retirement lifestyle, and potential healthcare costs. His team emphasizes clear and concise advice that considers more than just financial numbers, translating client goals into actionable steps toward desired outcomes. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the State University of New York System and a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law. Joshua holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In his role at Merrill, Joshua does not provide legal advice.

Elizabeth Kilmer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and more than 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Merrill, and Bank of America. Kilmer is based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting various investment strategies and operational tools.

Richard Rojeck is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 45 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 credential and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation and Osaic FA, Inc. Rojeck is also an author and public speaker, involved in promoting his book through a personal media business. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory services, emphasizing model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization through a multi-advisor platform.

Bao Truong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has been with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several entrepreneurial activities including car rentals through Turo and managing multiple rental properties, and he also pursues gardening as a hobby. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and offers recommendations that may include ESG criteria, supported by affiliated investment management services.

Aaron Mulvaney is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 32 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab from 2003 to 2015 and multiple entities affiliated with Edelman Financial Engines since 2015. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with a focus on diversified model portfolios and long-term investment strategies.

Valerie Reyes is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she partners with clients to develop personalized financial plans that align with their goals. She aims to ensure clients feel informed, supported, and empowered to make decisions regarding their financial future. Valerie has held several roles at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and Relationship Manager from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Financial Consultant at LA Pension Planners and Equitable Advisors. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Valerie enjoys board games, cooking and baking, spending time with pets, Pilates, snowboarding, and traveling.