Dana Albert is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a background rooted in the Coastal North County San Diego community, he focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies that align with clients' unique financial goals and market conditions. Dana draws upon his experience in the golf industry and hospitality sector to provide service centered on building meaningful client relationships. He offers expertise in areas including college education planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. Dana holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University system and a Master's Degree from National University. He carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His prior career includes 20 years in various roles within private golf clubs, along with experience as a college instructor and service manager, which informs his approach to coaching and educating clients. He is involved with professional organizations such as the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of San Diego and True Care. In his community, Dana participates with groups like First Step House of North County, Junior Achievement San Diego, Knights of Columbus Chapter 9022, Meals on Wheels San Marcos, North County Junior Golf Association, Pro Kids The First Tee Oceanside, San Marcos Boys and Girls Club, and the San Marcos Rotary Club. He resides in Oceanside with his wife, three daughters, a cat, and a guinea pig. Dana's personal interests include baseball, gardening, golfing, music, surfing, table tennis, watching movies, and spending time with his family.

Carolina Rida Jaafar is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank N.A. since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Colin Field is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked in mortgage lending at Nations Direct Mortgage and JMAC Lending. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over 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 financial advisors and offices.

Carla Campbell is a CFP® professional at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. She has held various roles including at Avantax entities for over two decades and currently serves as Chief Operations Officer of Clarion Wealth Management and President of Clarion Tax & Wealth Strategies. Outside of advising, she acts as trustee for a family trust and co-executor of a relative’s estate. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC provides a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through an extensive nationwide network of independent advisors.

Gary Endres is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 20% owner of Montrose LLP, which owns real estate property in Costa Rica. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support its investment analysis and allocation guidance.

John Taylor is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merrill in Carlsbad, CA. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for the past 12 years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions, utilizing model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Anita Boghoussian is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at GoSecure, EdgeWave, and Dassault Systemes. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of rental properties and raw land in the San Diego area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kelly Morris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked for Independent Financial Group LLC for 11 years. She is involved with Family Legacy Group, a non-investment-related outside business activity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

Stephen Whitman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of services including estate planning and investment strategies.

Eduardo Villagrana is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2016 and was previously employed by Uber. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 non-discretionary program. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Irene Gomez Ramirez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Robert Binkowski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vista, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Arete Wealth Management LLC and Axxcess Wealth Management LLC from 2015 to 2023. He is also involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in universal life insurance. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Richard Nolan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Nolan is involved in trust and estate planning through Citadel Law Office and provides tax preparation services through his ownership of SD Tax Associates, in addition to serving as HOA Board Treasurer. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Kent Borsch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bonsall, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999 and has over four decades in the financial services sector, including a long tenure with Provident Mutual Life/Securities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Shily Sasinouan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2010. 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 advice. The firm’s approach is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Sean McSweeny is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1992 as a Financial Advisor in Torrance, California, and has been serving as the Senior Resident Director of the Carlsbad office since January 2010. He is part of a team comprising four Financial Advisors and one Wealth Management Client Associate, focusing primarily on investment management. With over 30 years of experience in wealth management, Sean's expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. His approach centers on collaborating with clients to align their wealth management with seven key life priorities: family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving. Throughout his career, he has developed long-lasting client relationships through customized advice and a disciplined investment approach. Sean holds a Master's degree from the California State University System and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Loyola Marymount University. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Sean resides in San Diego with his wife and three children and enjoys baseball, football, golfing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Samer Bordcosh is a financial advisor with Merrill in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizations.

Jacob Auger is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Salt Lake Country Club. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and government entities—and provides tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jacob Margozewitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Grand Canyon University and Point Loma Nazarene University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Todd Stucker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at 24 Hour Fitness from 2011 to 2018. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.