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Timothy S

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

San Marcos, CA

LPL Financial

Timothy Shea is a CFP® practitioner affiliated with LPL Financial, based in San Marcos, CA, with 33 years of industry experience. He has held roles at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously worked with Lucia Securities, Lucia Capital Group, and Raymond J. Lucia Companies. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, supported by a network of over 22,800 investment adviser representatives.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Ryan C

Series 66

Vista, CA

Edward Jones

Ryan Coleman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Charitable giving & philanthropy General estate planning guidance Retirement income strategy Inheritance planning Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive Widow/Widower
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Elizabeth M

Series 63

Carlsbad, CA

Morgan Stanley

Elizabeth Messick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and also works with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she has an ownership interest in Villa Klara Retirement Center in La Costa, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Daniel R

Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

STIFEL

Daniel Robinson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus since 2012. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Christopher C

Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

Morgan Stanley

Christopher Coyle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

General estate planning guidance
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Sophia T

Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

Charles Schwab

Sophia Truelock is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, she worked at Compass Mining and held various roles in hospitality and fitness sectors. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and a centralized operational structure.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Matthew H

Series 63, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

J.P. Morgan Securities

Matthew Hampshire is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, having worked at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund 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 registrations, delivering advisory services alongside brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Wealth management Executive Founder/Business Owner
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Todd M

Series 63, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

Merrill

Todd Mcgraw is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in comprehensive wealth strategies tailored to families and local business owners. Based in San Diego, he emphasizes a personalized, goals-based approach that takes into account clients' financial situations, priorities, risk tolerance, and time horizon. His practice integrates investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America to address diverse financial needs, including education planning, retirement income, legacy planning, and socially responsible investing. With professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Todd brings expertise in portfolio management, tax minimization, and wealth preservation and transfer strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and is affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America. Todd is active in his community, inspired by Merrill’s tradition of community participation. Outside of work, he enjoys adventure sports such as skiing, hiking, fishing, golfing, baseball, and football.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy Family Business Founder/Business Owner Married/Couples/Partners Parents Values-based investing SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance)
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Kevin R

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

STIFEL

Kevin Radcliffe is a CFP® professional with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Based in Carlsbad, CA, he holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on proprietary methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking market assumptions and probabilistic modeling.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Austin W

Series 66

Oceanside, CA

Fidelity

Austin White is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Money Concepts Capital Corp and Vision Solved Wealth Management Group. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Brian T

Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

STIFEL

Brian Talgo is a financial advisor with Stifel in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2011. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Timothy L

Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

LPL Financial

Timothy Landry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, LLC for eight years before joining LPL Financial in 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he manages real estate properties that he uses for client meetings on the East Coast. 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, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Charles G

Series 63, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

Fidelity

Charles Grindstaff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bank, JP Morgan/Chase, and Bank of America. He is based in Carlsbad, CA. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Samuel C

Series 63, Series 66

San Marcos, CA

Merrill

Samuel Castro is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. 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, offering model‑based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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John H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Vista, CA

Equitable Advisors

John Howells IV is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors since 2005. His prior experience includes roles at Axa Advisors, LLC and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is an instructor at Mira Costa College and Palomar College and serves as a ward mission leader for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a variety of third-party advisory programs to deliver a broad range of investment solutions.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Charles B

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

Raymond James & Associates

Charles Brown Jr. is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James & Associates since 2025. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, USAA Financial Advisors Inc., Merrill, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is the Owner and CEO of an LLC focused on rental property acquisition and management. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and specialized municipal services.

General retirement planning Retirement income strategy Business succession planning Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Shayne G

Series 66

Carlsbad, CA

Fidelity

Shayne Gabris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, among other firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across various asset classes.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Gregg H

Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

LPL Financial

Gregg Himfar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Investacorp Advisory Services Inc, Investacorp, Inc., and Prudential Investment Management Service. He also maintains an outside business activity as a non-variable insurance agent. 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 services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Scott H

Series 63, Series 65

Carlsbad, CA

LPL Financial

Scott Hemerick is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Merrill, Fidelity, and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 variety of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Samuel D

Series 66

Bonsall, CA

Edward Jones

Samuel Dabney is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bonsall, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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