Arben Qirjazi is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes 24 years at Waterhouse Securities, Inc. and a year at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. He is based in San Diego, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Donaven Yousif is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in La Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank for one year before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nadine Allo is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Bank of America from 2010 to 2021 before joining Merrill in 2021. 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 institutional investors.

Ryan Wickman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously spent one year at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. 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, utilizing various investment strategies and advisor-support tools.

Juan Cabanas Ramirez is an International Wealth Advisor and a member of the Cabanas-Malfavon team located in downtown San Diego. He began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in early 2023 and works with a select group of global families, executives, retirees, and entrepreneurs across the United States and Mexico. Juan focuses on creating personalized financial plans that encompass all aspects of wealth management, including investing, retirement planning, and behavioral finance education. His expertise lies in family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, and portfolio management services. Juan strives to provide research-backed investment guidance and navigates complex financial situations for his clients. He takes a personal approach to advising, aiming to be a key part of his clients' lives by helping them achieve their financial goals. Juan graduated in 2022 from the University of San Diego with a bachelor's degree in finance. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is proficient in both English and Spanish. In his free time, Juan enjoys music, playing pickleball, reading, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Li Tian is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to this, Li worked at Transamerica Financial Advisors and has been involved with several organizations including the Palomar College Foundation and Grand Line Consulting, Inc. Li is also the author of a memoir titled *Westbound: A Memoir: My Journey from Beijing to New York City*. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, combining its scale and diverse financial activities with multiple portfolio management options and technology-enabled operational support.

Traci Sherrod is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at multiple Cetera entities since 2013 and at Girard Securities, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. She also serves as a FINRA and NFA arbitrator, a role she has held since 2010 and 2012 respectively. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, operating at scale with over $256 billion in assets and more than 10,000 advisors.

Jeffrey Macelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been 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 a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard De Sola is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2020 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Ryan Kimes is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities in La Jolla, CA. His prior roles include positions at Pure Financial, Superior Planning Inc., and Sentinel Wealth Management. He is also employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, allowing him to offer certain banking products and services alongside his advisory work. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, delivering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a non-discretionary advisory model.

Nicole Gilbert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Company. Gilbert is also a notary and co-trustee of a revocable trust. 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 and portfolio management solutions supported by research and technology tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

John Prehatny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience, including roles at Axos Bank and work on an independent research project at California State University Channel Islands. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ari Feldman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services that include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Maureen Huttel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 11 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed as an insurance agent offering accident and health insurance, disability insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, health savings accounts, long-term care insurance, and traditional life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple platforms to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Cheryl Lopez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2004. Lopez co-owns and manages her financial practice through an LLC and an S-Corporation, handling business operations and payroll functions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes tailored recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Manuel Castilla is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010 and previously worked at UBS International Inc. and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Quinn O'Connor is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, O'Connor held roles at New York Life and worked in various other capacities including at the Mineta Transportation Institute and the YMCA. 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 multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and is notable for its use of systematic methodologies and a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Natasha Newman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and 3PlxSalsa. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Tommy Tominna is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on investment models implemented with oversight from BNY Mellon Advisors.

James Carideo III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Robert Baird & Co., Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing a blend of in-house and third-party investment managers.