Taimur Baig is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates and has 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, Baig holds a real estate brokerage license and is involved in real estate activities in San Diego. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services that emphasize tailored, non-discretionary consulting supported by firm research and a broad network of affiliated portfolio managers.

Joel Thorp is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is co-owner of ZJ Ranch LLC, a land management company focused on unimproved land used primarily for recreation and timber harvesting. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Rachelle Andrus is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has been with Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. in various capacities since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process includes centralized due diligence with a combination of quantitative and qualitative research, and recommendations may incorporate ESG criteria.

Jaclyn Mazur is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at OSAIC since 2024. She previously worked at Ruzam, LLC, Woodbury Financial Services INC, and RSG Partners. Mazur is the founder of the Financial Behavior Institute, a coaching and training program that teaches behavioral finance concepts and practice management tools to financial professionals. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and risk management.

Lea Ziesing is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, she worked in media at News 10 and held a position with Senator Dodd in California State Government. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with brokerage and advisory offerings, combining model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor investment plans aligned with clients’ goals and risk tolerances. The firm offers a broad range of services, including discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and capital markets activities.

Sheryl Stern is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Diego, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 14 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2017, she worked at Trilogy Capital Inc and Trilogy Financial Services. Stern is also involved in coaching through her business, Simply Mentored, which she has operated since 2009. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs, managing a multi-billion dollar asset base through a wide network of financial professionals.

Brandon Dalgarno is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services and Diehl Evans & Co. LLP. Dalgarno holds leadership positions in financial services entities, including director and managing member roles. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that offers a multi-manager platform serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services. The firm supports a large nationwide network of advisors with access to diverse investment strategies and custodial arrangements.

Jordan Gales is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2020 and previously was affiliated with Sequoia Wealth Management, JMC Wealth Management, and LPL Financial. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Robin Alefi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank SSB, CHARLES SCHWAB and CO., INC., and TD Ameritrade. Outside of finance, Alefi is involved with Epic Volleyball Club, where he has been active for over a decade. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Robin Bechtel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera, Bechtel worked at Independent Financial Group and also has experience with Pampered Chef. Outside of advising, Bechtel volunteers with the Foundation for Personal Financial Education, providing financial counseling and education on a pro bono basis. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, financial planning services, and access to third-party money managers.

John Mckay is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He worked at Morgan Stanley from 2002 to 2006 before joining LPL Financial, where he has been since 2006. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in managing non-variable insurance products such as fixed disability insurance, fixed annuities, long-term care, and health insurance through Compass Investment Consulting Group. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advisor tools and extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Anthony Meade is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Poway, CA, with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to his current role, he operated his own business, Anthony John Meade, from 2004 to 2020. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies and advisory services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Miguel A. Ortega is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been providing financial services since 2008. With a career in the financial industry beginning in 2005, Miguel specializes in helping clients develop personalized financial strategies by understanding their short- and long-term financial objectives. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, portfolio management services, retirement income, and investment strategies for individuals and corporations. Miguel holds a bachelor's degree in Finance from San Diego State University and an associate degree from San Diego Mesa College. He has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Fluent in both English and Spanish, Miguel is committed to building strong client relationships and guiding them through critical financial decisions. Residing in San Diego with his wife Andrea and their child Roman, Miguel is active in his community. He supports organizations such as the Boys and Girls Club, One More Win, and Support The Enlisted Project (STEP), reflecting his commitment to giving back. Outside of work, he enjoys basketball, biking, cooking, fishing, golfing, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

Darlene Diehl is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 1993. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a FINRA arbitrator assisting in dispute resolution cases. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Henry De Matteis III is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Uber Eats and operated Elmhurst Entertainment for over a decade. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies and affiliated products, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Linggi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He is based in San Diego, CA. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Lorena Boyce is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She initially joined Merrill in 1983 as a futures and options specialist in Capital Markets at the Sears Tower in Chicago. From 1987 to 2015, she concentrated on fixed income securities sales to insurance companies before rejoining Merrill in 2016 to focus on alternative and private equity investments. Her expertise centers on the Merrill Private Equity and Alternatives Platform, providing private equity solutions tailored for foundations, endowments, institutions, and high-net-worth individuals. Lorena’s client focus areas include divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, and both individual and corporate investment strategies. She holds a Bachelor's Degree and a Master of Business Administration (MBA), both from the University of Virginia. She also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. Lorena’s professional affiliations include membership in the Illinois Society of Colonial Warriors. Outside of her professional work, Lorena has been engaged in equestrian activities throughout much of her life, having ridden hunter-jumpers and, in more recent years, participated in race-horse ownership. She also enjoys biking, horseback riding, music, and skiing. In the community, she has volunteered with Lake Forest Hospice.

Michael Sperlinga is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been affiliated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals 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 a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and scenario modeling.

Natalie Slemp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Escondido, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, she worked at Benn Digital and several other firms in various roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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.

Liam Reid is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Carlsbad, CA, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. and Charles Schwab Bank, he worked in education and held roles at Troon Golf and Pristine Auction. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by research from its Schwab Center for Financial Research.