Christopher Kosmo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo in various roles from 2008 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Jason Mubarak is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a winemaker at a family-owned vineyard and winery. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate agreements.

Dennis O Connell Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and generally delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Alan Shapiro is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Shapiro serves as co-trustee of a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sean Boylan is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and has been involved with Guide My Finances since 2021, where he provides financial planning and investment management services. Outside of his advisory role, Boylan is a partner in Stratosphere Strategies LLC, offering travel-related research and support, and also operates a pet-sitting service in Carlsbad, CA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct portfolios across various investment vehicles, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Joshua Lozano is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. He has experience working in both the financial services and hospitality industries, including roles at Neubloc and Karl Strauss Brewing Company. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management services supported by proprietary research and integrated operational infrastructure.

Ian Kelly Thomas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Tadich Capital and Affinity Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of IKT Holdings Inc., a business consulting firm focusing on strategic growth and operational efficiency. 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

Brittany Sheley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Kimberly Biller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Wealth Advisors from 2011 to 2019 and has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed California notary public and is involved in residential real estate sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services supported by in-house and third-party research, with options for discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management.

Sharon Peterson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 44 years of industry experience. She previously worked at SharMarc Financial Advisors, Inc. for 20 years and LPL Financial, LLC for 28 years. Peterson provides financial planning and consulting services through SharMarc Financial Advisors, an independent registered investment advisory firm she has been involved with since 2006. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates extensively through LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

John Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and several other firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Menatalla Nada is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Fredrick Wollman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and operated Wollman Wealth Designs, Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chair of the board of trustees for the Ecolife Conservation nonprofit and is president of the Valley Center Trail Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Michaela Brickley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Independent Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.

John Heil is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Carlsbad, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC, First Allied Advisory Services, and First Allied Securities. Heil is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and is involved in mortgage banking and real estate brokerage. Osaic Wealth serves both retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third‑party money managers. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including legacy programs and managed-account solutions.

William Jones is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is also a co-trustee for his sister’s trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Cason Dougall is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Momentum Marketing and spent ten years in full-time education. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs and an affiliated research network.

Andrew Lippman is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and also serves as an independent insurance agent through Inwealth Management. Lippman is based in Carlsbad, California. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and proprietary models.

James Hardifer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. 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 and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Michele Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.