Peter Huffman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2008. He specializes in comprehensive wealth management with a focus on Behavioral Finance and how financial and investment decisions affect individuals and families. His expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and liquidity management among other areas. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Peter spent five years in Africa and Asia working in managerial roles for the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), including serving as Country Director for Ethiopia where he managed one of the largest HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs worldwide. He also acted as the principal liaison for official visits by former President William J. Clinton to Africa. Peter is engaged in philanthropy through board service and co-founding a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment and health services in South Africa and Ghana. Peter holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon and is a Personal Investment Advisor. He has been recognized as a Top 1200 Financial Advisor by Barron's, a Best in State Wealth Advisor by Forbes, and included in On Wall Street's Top 40 Under 40. Peter lives with his wife and their two children.

Samuel Bever is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Forge Markets LLC, and Raymond James, where he has worked since 2020. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Chelsea Newell is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Osaic Wealth. She has worked at several financial firms including Guide My Finances and Woodbury Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is also active as a social media influencer, creating content related to lifestyle topics such as makeup and local venues. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm employs a model-based investment approach with tools for asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and offers a range of brokerage and advisory services through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

Kevin McBarron is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Union Capital Company and New England Securities, and currently also operates Wealth Planners, Inc. alongside his role at LPL. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Rene Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Lending Club. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension plans.

Ronnie Sanchez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lucia Securities, LLC and RJL Wealth Management, LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Steven Namvar is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab since 2024. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Mercedes Benz of Escondido and Sales Partnership Inc, among others. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Linda Hollman is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1985 and has also worked with Bank of America since 2009. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Leslee Armstrong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Murray Hougen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. He also serves as co-trustee of the Murray & Elizabeth Hougen Family Trust. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Jared Hegardt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the Hegardt, Steelman, Carroll & Associates team in 2019. His professional experience includes roles in finance at AEG Facilities, a major owner and operator of sports and music venues, and sales development at OneRent Inc., a Silicon Valley property management startup integrating technology into tenant and landlord experiences. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Santa Clara University, where he also played Division I soccer, and a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of San Diego. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A native of San Diego, Jared is involved in his community through volunteer work with Make-a-Wish San Diego. His personal interests include soccer, hiking, and skiing in California.

Steven Finley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in several baseball-related activities, including consulting for the San Diego Padres, teaching at Major League Baseball camps internationally, and broadcasting for Fox Sports San Diego. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning solutions.

Tyler Webb is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Lucia Capital Group and involvement in Webb Construction. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Mccoy is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for Nu Shoe Inc. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Gabriel Mendoza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for eight years and has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2025. Mendoza is the managing member of Ticket Chomp LLC, a technology firm based in Carlsbad, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-based financial planning agreements.

Joshua Rayburn is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2006, he has held various leadership roles within the organization. In his current position, Joshua and his team serve a multi-generational client base consisting of individuals, families, business owners, and executives, providing wealth planning solutions tailored to client goals and circumstances. Joshua’s approach centers on connecting clients to personalized strategies that address their unique ambitions, such as planning for education funding, retirement lifestyle, and potential healthcare costs. His team emphasizes clear and concise advice that considers more than just financial numbers, translating client goals into actionable steps toward desired outcomes. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree from the State University of New York System and a Juris Doctorate from Syracuse University College of Law. Joshua holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In his role at Merrill, Joshua does not provide legal advice.

Elizabeth Kilmer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and more than 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Merrill, and Bank of America. Kilmer is based in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a network of investment adviser representatives to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supporting various investment strategies and operational tools.

Steven Van Houten is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with LPL Financial and has 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 1992 and has been with Lifetime Financial Advisors, Inc. since 2002. He also offers non-variable insurance products as part of his services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Deborah Muenchow is a financial advisor at Stifel with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Burt Mac Kenzie IV is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carlsbad, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Burt has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Terramar Wealth. Outside of his advisory role, he is an adjunct professor teaching English composition at Virginia Western Community College. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment options through models and third-party managers, supported by advanced operational tools, and oversees over $819 billion in discretionary assets across more than 22,800 advisors.