Christopher Lelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously spent six years with UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both 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 a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Douglas Bowcock is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 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 serves as a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Escondido/Hidden Valley. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ernest Miars is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, B.B. Graham & Company, Inc., National Planning Corporation, and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Michael Carroll is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining the firm in 2012, he has served as the lead portfolio manager and co-director of the team's investment committee, directing the management, research, and strategic positioning of client portfolios. He brings over 20 years of experience in investment management and corporate finance to his role. Prior to his current position, Mr. Carroll was vice president and lead portfolio manager at M&T Trust, a family office and private foundation in Rancho Santa Fe. He also held roles at Nicholas|Applegate Capital Management, Morgan Stanley & Co., and the University of Notre Dame Investment Office. He holds a bachelor's degree in finance and business economics from the University of Notre Dame and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is a member of the CFA Institute and the CFA Society of San Diego and serves on the advisory board for the Applied Investment Management Program in Notre Dame's Mendoza College of Business. Additionally, he is vice president of the Notre Dame Club of San Diego and participates on the Notre Dame Wealth Management Symposium Steering Committee. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Mr. Carroll lives in San Diego with his wife and two daughters and pursues personal interests including adventure sports, biking, boating, golfing, hiking, music, skiing, tennis, and traveling.

Kevin Cheng is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Foresters Financial Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Anthony Artero is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Good Life Advisors, LPL Financial, and First Allied Advisory Services, among other firms. Artero acts in a fiduciary capacity for the Artero Family Trust. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment process with asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account strategies, supported by a complex network of affiliated broker-dealers and asset managers.

Yun Yu Szu is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Cadaret, Grant & Co. Inc and LPL Financial. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with Addison Avenue Investment Services, providing support to financial advisors and client services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities within its large institutional framework.

Leonardo Ryan is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and several banking and financial firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research with a forward-looking approach to capital markets and includes ESG considerations.

Kevin Donnelly is a CFP® and holds the Series 66 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012, following prior roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and Osaic FA, Inc. He is based in San Diego, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors, offering non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Shantele Lewis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Lin Murphy is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, Murphy held roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Murphy holds a Series 66 designation and is based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and modeling techniques in its advisory process.

Eric Johnson is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Trilogy Capital, Inc. He also serves as trustee of the John & LeeAnn Johnson Family Trust. Osaic Wealth 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 utilizing a multi-advisor platform, with an investment process focused on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Jeffrey Bjurstrom is a financial advisor at Osaic with 28 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Spelman & Co., Inc. He is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products, including fixed annuities, equity index annuities, and term life insurance. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, leveraging a multi-advisor platform with comprehensive financial planning and third-party manager options.

Timothy Chen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and over 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2019. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting services through various programs and supported by extensive research and portfolio management resources.

Emily Provino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and Lucia Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2020 and with Lucia Securities since 2015. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a business development specialist with Lucia Management Company, a non-investment-related business service provider in San Diego. 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 range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a large network of advisors, combining diverse advisory platforms with extensive non-advisory financial services.

Edward Signaigo III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 15 years at Merrill and four years at Morgan Stanley. He is based in San Diego, CA. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions, managing roughly $671 billion in assets through a network of over 14,000 financial advisors.

Jordan Papenfuss serves as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he supports clients by helping them assess their current financial situations, identify future goals, and make informed decisions to optimize their financial plans. Jordan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, holding various positions including Customer Relationship Advocate, Investment Solutions Representative I and II, leading up to his current role. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Coach at Utah Valley University from 2022 to 2023. He holds a California Insurance License.

Todd Vitale is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Morgan Stanley from 2008 to 2015 and UBS Financial Services from 1997 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data sources.

Nathan Labiak is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been advising clients on wealth management and investment strategy since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2003. Nathan leads a team working with affluent individuals, families, business owners, and executives on complex financial decisions including retirement planning, concentrated wealth management, liquidity events, tax strategies, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth transfer. Nathan's approach involves a comprehensive assessment of each client's financial landscape, considering income requirements, risk tolerance, tax exposure, estate goals, family priorities, and legacy objectives. He designs personalized strategies to bring structure and clarity to managing significant wealth, coordinating with clients' tax and legal advisors to emphasize tax-aware investment planning and integrated wealth management. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, and other professional credentials. Nathan earned his bachelor's degree in finance from the California State University system. He is involved with the Helen Woodward Center, San Diego Humane Society, and Sigma Chi Alumni. Nathan lives in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with his family and enjoys camping, surfing, and the outdoors.

Brian Field is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at LPL Financial since 2012, also serving at Lifetime Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he has business activities related to non-variable insurance with Policy Genius and North American Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.