Rial Barnett is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management, specializing in serving ultra-affluent clients. He provides strategic advice and support across areas such as investment management, trust and estate planning, credit and lending services through Bank of America, N.A., and philanthropy. Rial leads the design and implementation of comprehensive wealth strategies, collaborating with external tax and legal advisors as well as Merrill specialists to meet the complex needs of his clients. Rial has been in the financial services industry since 1989 and joined Merrill in 2008. Prior to that, he worked with the Private Client Group at Hambrecht & Quist, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. He earned his M.B.A. from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Rial is bilingual in Spanish and English. Outside of his professional role, Rial is involved in community service and has served as chair of the board of the REACH Foundation and as a mentor for Teen Challenge Orange County. He resides in Rancho Santa Fe with his wife and daughter. His personal interests include health, travel, cooking, horseback riding, reading, tennis, watching movies, and Formula 1 racing. Rial has been recognized by Forbes on the "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list multiple times as part of the Barnett, Coon, Armitage, Leach & Moore Group.

Darrell Hesford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing, contributing over 20 years within the Wells Fargo organization. Outside of finance, Hesford is a minority owner of a restaurant and brewery in Temecula, California. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Robert Crane is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Secretary of the San Diego Adult Baseball League Charity for Kids, a nonprofit supporting adult baseball and youth sports initiatives in the San Diego area. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm offers integrated planning and managed-account services with an emphasis on written recommendations across various financial topics.

Steven Richards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for eight years and Financial West Group for 26 years. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisory services with technology and operational tools across a broad network of more than 22,800 advisors.

John Naviaux is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 15 years of experience providing counsel to senior executives, public and private C-suite leaders, entrepreneurs, and families. He specializes in delivering guidance on wealth preservation, accumulation, and distribution, with a focus on navigating large liquidity transactions, personal and professional transitions, and unplanned life events. John applies a personal and thoughtful approach to address his clients' challenges and uncover emerging opportunities. John holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. He participates in the Merrill Next Generation Leadership Council and the USC Marshall School of Business Alumni Group. Beyond his professional commitments, John is involved with the American Heart Association and Miracle Babies. He enjoys activities such as basketball, football, golfing, tennis, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Gino Russo is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at Northwestern Mutual and Adifo UCAP. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, offering financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars. The firm structures financial planning as ongoing, collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

David Klenske is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. His prior positions include roles at Sagepoint Financial, OSAIC Services, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. Klenske is also involved in healthcare market activities outside of his advisory work. 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, and institutional platforms.

Mona Corbett is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services and U.S. Bancorp Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in establishing a wellness center called Serenity Ranch and operates a sole proprietorship focused on financial wellness solutions. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a range of discretionary and third-party manager strategies.

Peter Savarese is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at TD Ameritrade Inc. from 2013 to 2024. Savarese is based in Escondido, CA. 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. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions, employing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

John Condos is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. In addition to his advisory role, he acts as a trustee and successor trustee for investment-related trusts. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services that combine advisory and brokerage capabilities.

Christopher Carpou is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with a team of investment professionals to deliver financial strategies and advice for high net worth clients, focusing on fixed income portfolio management. Mr. Carpou began his career in the investment business 41 years ago, specializing in public finance and fixed income markets. He established the first municipal trading desk in California for Morgan Stanley and later served as Managing Director and Senior Municipal Bond Trader for Bank of America, where he was responsible for underwriting, trading, marketing, and portfolio structuring of municipal securities. His experience includes working with institutional and high net-worth retail investors as well as issuers of municipal debt at various government levels. Mr. Carpou earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from San Diego State University and holds Series 7, 52, 53, 63, and 65 FINRA registrations. In addition to his professional work, Christopher Carpou has served on the Board of Directors of Options House, a nonprofit shelter for runaway and abused teens, and as President of the Los Angeles Municipal Bond Club. He is actively involved as a volunteer with his local Little League. His personal interests include baseball, biking, football, gardening, golfing, hiking, reading, scuba diving, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Daniel Logan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Logan and Reed Wealth Partners and Raymond James Financial and is also a professional lacrosse player in the National and Premier Lacrosse Leagues. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through unique affiliations.

Eric Cooper is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Oceanside, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles across staffing, healthcare, and local government sectors. He serves as a board member for the Tri-City Hospital Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a national network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Laudente Gallegos III is a CFP® certificant with six years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his role at Edward Jones, he worked at Morgan Run Country Club and also operated as a rideshare driver for Uber and Lyft. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Vicente Hinojosa III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Edward Jones, and Comerica Securities. He is actively involved in his community, serving as president of the Vista Optimist Club and the Vista Education Foundation, and as a board member of the Vista Chamber of Commerce. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization techniques and is notable for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activities.

Debra Blemker is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Jheneffer Carleto Borsoi Pacheco is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Global Financial Impact, and the Federal University of Espirito Santo. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Raymundo Catalan is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan-affiliated firms since 2019 and previously with Axa from 2016 to 2019. Catalan serves as a board member and Treasurer for the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, a local nonprofit organization. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

John Faustino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc., Ernst & Young Investment Advisers LLP, VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc., and Cantella & Co., Inc. Faustino served as a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Poway from 2012 to 2018. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Mark Buckman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Family Investment Management, LP, where he was involved for 11 years, and UBS Financial Services for 2 years. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, offering financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.