Christopher Demmler is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 2003. He has over twenty years of experience in the financial services industry. His areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and values-based investing, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Christopher holds a Bachelor's degree and an MBA in Finance from Loyola Marymount University. He earned the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation in 2008 and the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation in 2019. He has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list consecutively from 2022 through 2026. In his spare time, Christopher enjoys playing golf and volunteering in youth sports. He and his wife, Allison, have two sons.

Anthony Wood is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2023. Prior to his advisory role, he attended the University of Miami and The Bishop's School. 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 employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Lisa Licini is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2008. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Mario Pometta III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Sorrento Pacific Financial, CUSO Financial Services, LP, and Redwood Credit Union. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Nicholas Mattlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2016. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Patrick Vande Bossche is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience with educational services including Hawkes Learning Systems and Mathnasium. 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 financial planning and investment management services through a large network of representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Julian Myers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network and Independent Financial Group, among others. 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, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various asset classes.

Julia Rhea is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 33 years of industry experience and has previously worked at firms including Oasis Wealth Partners, Commonwealth Financial Network, Lincoln Financial Advisors, and Voya Financial. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Crystal Locklear is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at Charles Schwab from 2022 to 2024, ICON plc from 2020 to 2022, and Arrow Asset Management from 2018 to 2020. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to various portfolio management options, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Sean Muth is a CFP® with 17 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following positions at J.P. Morgan Securities and U.S. Bancorp Investments. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Susan Skolnik is a financial advisor at Osaic with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates for 16 years. In addition to advising, she owns a sole proprietorship focused on business development and continuation planning. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Stephanie Thompson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with over 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 1997. Her roles have included positions at Charles Schwab Trust Bank, Charles Schwab Premier Bank, and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering non-discretionary investment recommendations alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated service model, and combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Yen Ho is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Merrill, Yen worked at Bank of America, N.A. and CVS, and also held positions at Diazyme Laboratories Affiliated and Mesa Community College. Merrill, along 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 managed by internal teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Claudio Villarroel Gutierrez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. 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.

Lisa Moreno is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2013. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad array of capital markets, custody, and lending services.

Brian Hoyt is a CFP® and PFS™ with 24 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has worked at Tax & Capital Management 360 since 2011 and OSAIC Wealth Inc. from 2004 to 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in tax preparation and tax planning through Tax & Capital Management 360. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management with a wide range of investment strategies.

Emily Dearborn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, she worked at several firms including Foresters Financial Services and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of a real estate rental investment. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with diverse investment strategies and operational tools.

Dillon Matheny is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab, and USAA in various financial planning and investment management capacities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers flexible engagement options and combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing service called “WealthPlan.”

James Lugannani is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on several nonprofit and community boards, including NAMI Contra Costa, Alameda Health System, and The Arc of San Francisco. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Joel Mattix is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 63 designations and has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 2006. 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 over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.