Nicholas Anderson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Rebecca Dempsey is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Stifel Financial Corp. and has part-time experience as a bartender. Rebecca is based in Oceanside, CA. Raymond James & Associates is a large dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services supported by a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Andrew Costanzo is a financial advisor at Cetera with over 55 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and has been affiliated with Cetera since 2013. In addition to his role at Cetera, he owns Costanzo Consulting LLC, a financial services firm focused on client reviews and onboarding. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers through a multi-manager platform.

David Wine is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1984. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on a range of investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Nina Nitti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, having worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning based on structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Mia Amos is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TD Ameritrade for 17 years before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily made up of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized custody and brokerage services with multi-asset portfolio management and alternative investment due diligence.

Grace Galloway is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2025, she worked at Northwestern Mutual in various capacities from 2024 to 2025. She also attended Texas Christian University from 2019 to 2023. 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.

Brandon Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wedbush Securities, Guaranteed Rate, Texana Bank, Flagstar Bank, and HomeStreet Bank. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios while overseeing sub-advisers and addressing potential conflicts of interest.

Orsolya Gyokeres is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Related Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kristin Norby is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 39 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Norby holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and is based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes firm-approved planning tools alongside resources such as Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

Sean Schexnydre is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Hilton Grand Vacations, Wyndham Destinations, and Coldwell Banker. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies supported by internal and third-party investment teams for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Solmaz Morales is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop personalized portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. Her approach involves ongoing advice and portfolio adjustments in response to changes in clients' situations. Solmaz focuses on various client needs, including college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She communicates fluently in both English and Farsi. Beyond her professional role, Solmaz balances her work with personal interests such as ice skating, music, running, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family. She aims to help her clients navigate financial priorities in a way that aligns with their unique ambitions and family needs.

Allison White is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She currently works at Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, joining the firm in 2022 after prior roles at Equitable Advisors, Colliers International, and other firms. Outside of her advisory work, she is a fitness instructor at Studio Barre. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach uses structured discovery and modeling tools to create plans, with clients responsible for implementation and updates.

Matthew Leonard is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007, working in their Carlsbad, CA office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Poponyak is a financial advisor with Stifel in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Khushbu Harjani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Michael Holl serves as the Resident Director and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill, leading the Carlsbad office with over 17 years of industry experience. Born and raised in San Diego, he specializes in working with business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals to structure wealth across income, equity compensation, and investments. His focus includes areas such as college education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is actively involved in the MSAG San Diego organization, reflecting his commitment to the professional community he serves. Outside of his professional endeavors, Michael enjoys adventure sports, biking, golfing, hiking, music, reading, surfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Brian Schrock is a CFP® and Series 66–licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Fallbrook, CA. He has 18 years of industry experience, all of which he has spent at Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Weiss is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he worked at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab. His background includes various roles outside finance, such as positions in education and the United States Postal Service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm‑approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment and financial services.

Michael Such is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in June 2011. He focuses on delivering financial strategies, research, and portfolio reviews tailored to individual clients’ goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and served nine years as a Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy. After his military service, he spent six years in the defense industry, including consulting to the Navy at Booz Allen Hamilton and business and product development at Ocean Systems Engineering Corp/QinetiQ North America. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Residing in Carlsbad, California, Michael lives with his wife Shawna and their three children. He enjoys outdoor activities such as surfing, skiing, camping in the Sierra Nevada mountains, cooking, fishing, gardening, hunting, and scuba diving.