Cheryl Giustiniano is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in financial advising. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Giustiniano Wealth Strategies, Cavanaugh Financial Group, D Canada Financial, and Raymond James Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, with access to model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management services.

Diane Bienke is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with four years of industry experience. She is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and has previous experience at First Republic Investment Management, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Wells Fargo Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

Daniel Testa is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Edward Jones, Bank of America, Merrill, and Navy Federal Financial Group. Outside of advising, he is a partner and owner of BNT Metals, a metals recycling company based in Chula Vista, California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party strategies.

Shanel Dubique is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at CUSO Financial Services and First Command Financial Planning. 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 provides financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Devin Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Marcus Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching soccer, including training players and managing teams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

J Coghlan is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include long tenures at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Coghlan Financial Group, Inc. Outside of advisory services, he operates as an independent agent selling fixed insurance products and provides living trust document services to clients. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diverse portfolios and supports multiple advisory platforms and legacy program transitions.

Jeffrey Carlos Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2013. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Sandra Bazan is a financial advisor with Merrill in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2006. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional accounts.

Karen Mortimer is a financial advisor with Merrill in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, Mortimer has been active in the RB Sunrise Rotary, serving in leadership positions including President and Finance Committee Chair. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Timothy Gardner is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement recommendations and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Noelle Ohmann is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she held various roles including customer service positions at The Cheesecake Factory and other companies. Outside of her advisory work, she continues to work as a waitress and delivery driver. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through a variety of third-party programs. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, leveraging external asset managers and offering both advisory and brokerage channels.

Stasia Krahling is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Chad Anderson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Digital Capital Management, Minnesota Life Insurance Co, and Morgan Stanley. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Joshua Dunphy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Securities America, as well as experience outside finance in the food service industry and entrepreneurial ventures. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves as a registered commodity pool operator, advises multiple investment companies, and utilizes systematic methodologies and AI tools in its investment process.

Matthew Schrady is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 33 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc. and Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC since 2016. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Danielle Martinez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 8 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley, Lincoln Financial Group, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, 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 plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Lindsey Feeney is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2006. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Bradford Best is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 26 years of industry experience. He has held roles with several firms including First Allied Securities, Inc. and Summit Brokerage Services, Inc. He serves on the advisory council for the University of California, Irvine, reviewing continuing education programs for professionals. Additionally, he hosts a pinball streaming channel focused on entertainment and education. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services across multiple program platforms, utilizing both affiliated and third-party managers.

Alexandra Vidal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has previously worked with firms including 1ST Global Advisors, Inc. and Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists. Outside of advising, she is an ordained minister and owns Trident's Theories, LLC, a research business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.