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.

Michael Peterson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at firms including Lincoln Financial Advisors, Confidence Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by a model-based investment process that includes asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to third-party managers and proprietary strategies.

James Gallagher is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Peripli Trading and Zep Inc. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by its scale and integrated operational structure.

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.

Edward Finnegan is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2020 and was promoted to his current role in 2023. In this capacity, he collaborates closely with clients to develop and implement personalized financial plans that align with their individual goals, utilizing Fidelity's resources to explore various financial options. Prior to joining Fidelity, Edward held several positions at Charles Schwab & Co. from 2012 to 2020, including Vice President, Financial Consultant. His professional experience spans over a decade in financial consulting and client service roles. Edward holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional commitments, Edward enjoys activities such as beach visits, fitness, football, snowboarding, surfing, and traveling.

Jonathan Kelly is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been active in the financial services industry since 2025. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he held roles at LPL Enterprise, California Coast Credit Union, and other organizations. 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, with centralized due diligence supporting its recommendations.

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.

Joshua Silverman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2018, he worked at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, UBS Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of finance, he occasionally works as a disc jockey at events and local venues in Southern California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and includes derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Patrick Klacka is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024, following roles at 15 Equity LLC and Graham Investment Management Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Klacka owns several small businesses unrelated to investing, including entities focused on auto maintenance and logistics. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a range of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

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.

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.

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.

Jessica Richmond is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and nine years of industry experience. She previously worked at LPL Financial for seven years, as well as at U.S. Bancorp Investments, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thatsane Souvanaphong is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2020 and previously held positions at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Denise Giganti is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2006. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Justin Moore is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA. He has 13 years of industry experience, all with LPL Financial since 2013. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions, providing a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Leicht is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in providing tailored financial planning and investment advisory services. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he focuses on developing comprehensive strategies that align with clients' unique goals and priorities. His approach emphasizes trust, integrity, and transparent communication to help clients pursue objectives such as college education planning, retirement income, family wealth management, tax minimization, and legacy planning. Daniel holds a Bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Notre Dame and a Master of Business Administration from the University of San Diego. He is actively involved with the Notre Dame Club of San Diego, reflecting his engagement with his professional and local community. Outside of his work, Daniel enjoys baseball, basketball, golfing, running, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Amie Agamata is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Gregory Yamasaki, Erik Freeman, and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. 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, supported by technology tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.