Richard Buie is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a triplex rental property in Santa Barbara, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with an investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brian Boyle is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2002. Boyle serves on the board of an office building condominium association in Santa Barbara, providing owner-occupied representation. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based planning across a range of financial topics. The firm combines planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option, emphasizing separate delivery of these services through its network of Financial Advisors.

Amie Brallier is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Barbara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in managing an Airbnb rental property. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and strategies to support client goals.

John Mcgovern is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1990. Outside of advising, he owns Big Johnny's Motorcars, a business specializing in buying, selling, and renting vintage cars, and he is also involved in horse training through Malavia Farms. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering brokerage and investment advisory services including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets activities.

Kyle Feighner is a financial advisor at Merrill with 28 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked at Merrill since 1998 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2009. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

George Rimmele is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab since 2011 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2019. Based in Santa Barbara, CA, he serves clients through Schwab’s integrated wealth advisory platform. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions supported by centralized custody and a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Christopher Luxford is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Sean Carroll is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, he worked at Fidelity Investments, Valic Financial Advisors, and PlanMember Securities Corporation. Carroll serves on the board of the Santa Barbara Premier Water Polo Club. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and various affiliated financial services.

Christian Marx is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2010. Marx is based in Santa Barbara, CA. 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, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brendan Pease is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this, he served as a Financial Consultant and Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments beginning in 2024, and was a Financial Advisor at Prudential from 2022 to 2024. Brendan specializes in financial planning with a client-first approach, focusing on individual goals, investments, retirement planning, and financial milestones. He prioritizes open communication to help clients make informed decisions and pursue long-term financial success. Brendan holds a California Insurance License, enabling him to advise clients on insurance-related matters within the state. Outside of his professional work, Brendan has interests in cooking and baking, fitness, football, music, and snowboarding.

Sandra Courser is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and over 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2000. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as a notary in Woodland Hills, California. 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 a range of individual and institutional investors.

Matthew Yonally is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Barbara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a co-trustee for a family trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer providing a broad range of financial planning and investment services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and advisory programs tailored to client needs without offering individual security recommendations in standalone plans.

Judith Pirkowitsch is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Santa Barbara, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on several nonprofit investment committees, including the Santa Barbara Botanic Garden and the Environmental Defense Center, and is a board member of the UC Santa Barbara Planned Giving Advisors Network. Ameriprise offers specialized retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional financial services provider.

Trevor Mattson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior roles at Artera Inc and Deckers Outdoor Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volleyball trainer for the Santa Barbara Volleyball Club. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Mee Lee is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing nine years of industry experience. Mee previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill for two decades before joining J.P. Morgan in 2022. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser functions, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Drew Dusebout is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Santa Barbara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2019, he worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he is the author of a book titled "Sweet Pecan Pie," which has an accompanying website. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients, offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Oscar Phillips is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at California Wealth Advisors and various non-financial engagements, including work at Obon Sushi & Grill and RSVPSB Weddings. Fidelity, through its subsidiary Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its advisory roles to registered investment companies, use of systematic methodologies, and integration of advanced technologies such as AI in its investment process.

Mitchell Vance is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Santa Barbara, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Citigroup Global Markets since 1993 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. 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 tailored financial planning supported by structured tools and firm-approved methodologies.

Jay Parker is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. He is based in Santa Barbara, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including financial planning and estate strategies, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Charles Phelps is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 45 years of experience in business management, portfolio management, and planning strategies. Charles joined Merrill in 2013 after a lengthy career at EF Hutton and its successor firms, where he held branch and business management positions for 25 years. He formed Phelps-Ting & Associates in 2018 to focus on corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, and portfolio management services. Charles began his career in financial services in 1977 as an account executive and transitioned to a financial advisor role in 2006. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and attended the University of California, Riverside. Outside of his professional work, Charles enjoys bicycling, golfing, and reading.