Waheeda Noor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Noor serves as treasurer for the San Diego Afghan Refugees Aid Group, where she manages the organization’s books and records. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Christie Shaw is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting supported by research and model portfolios from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Casey Rader is a CFP® and Series 66 registered financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2013 and is based in La Jolla, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a notary public. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides a broad range of capital markets and research resources.

Melissa Mills is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Genovese Burford & Brothers. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by research and model portfolios.

Nolan Worley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NW Asset Management, Cavanaugh Financial Group, and Raymond James Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with access to research and diversified investment strategies.

Jack Patague Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Matthew Plocher and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services Inc. He is also engaged as a content creator and streamer with Gold Sparrow Gaming. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisors, offering a range of financial planning and advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Ria Gost is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 credential with 23 years of industry experience. Her professional background includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, SCF Investment Advisors, Behavioral Health Works, and Chalice Wealth Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering a range of financial planning and advisory services supported by diverse investment strategies and technology.

Jared Roethlisberger is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads a team of financial professionals dedicated to providing comprehensive wealth planning and investment strategies tailored to clients' financial goals and needs. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles including Regional Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and Assistant Branch Office Manager before assuming his current leadership position in 2018. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jared worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2011 to 2013. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial and insurance planning. Jared's professional experience encompasses wealth management, investment consulting, and client relationship management. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jared enjoys camping, cars, family activities, hiking, parenthood, and traveling.

Karlee Johnson is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2003 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios, alternative investment due diligence, and integrated custody and brokerage services.

Andrew Goins is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, as well as work with In Home Supportive Services, Uber, and Lyft. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also engages in part-time referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and retains authority over model availability, using independent due diligence and delegated trading by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Farnaz Tajadod is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, she was with LPL Financial LLC from 2021 to 2025. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement planning, dependable income sources, and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Pablo Serna is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 designations and 21 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Silicon Valley Bank, SVB Wealth LLC, Boston Private Wealth LLC, and First Citizens Bank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Taylor Parrillo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2020 and previously at Bayview Asset Management. Parrillo serves on the advisory board of a nonprofit organization at the University of California, Riverside, and is involved in tax preparation services through a separate business. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Charles Kraft III is a financial advisor at Cetera with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is also the owner of Kraft Wealth Management, a business operating under the Cetera umbrella. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. It offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Zachary Anthony is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Whole Foods for five years before joining Stifel. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services guided by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Jacob Bentley is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Axos Invest and ZRC Wealth Management, as well as community involvement with the South American Jewish American Community and Hillel International. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party investment options.

Joseph Adamo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of Adamo Braun LLC, a restaurant and nightclub business in Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including personalized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Steven Nartker is a CFP® and PFS™ professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Avantax, Cambridge Investment Research, and Cetera. Nartker also maintains a tax preparation and accounting practice in San Diego, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Robert Gilbert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Gilbert is a 50% owner of the Gilbert Family Partnership, an investment-related business he shares with his brother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary management and a broader range of financial products than many institutional advisers.

Christopher Demmler is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been working since 2003. He brings over twenty years of experience in the financial services industry to his role. His areas of expertise 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, values-based, and ESG investing, sports and entertainment, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Christopher holds an MBA in Finance from Loyola Marymount University and has earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation in 2019 and the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation in 2008. He has been recognized on the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list from 2022 to 2024. Outside of his professional work, Christopher volunteers in youth sports. He enjoys playing golf and lives with his wife, Allison, and their two sons.