Steven Simmons is a financial advisor at Osaic with 29 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at AIG Financial Advisors since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Simmons is involved in estate planning services through the Citadel Law Firm and has experience in mortgage origination loans. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting a range of investment programs and utilizing multiple custodial and legacy arrangements.

Fernando Vivanco is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, with nine years of industry experience. He has been associated with both Merrill and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Vivanco is involved in personal music production and songwriting, where he plays instruments, writes songs, and posts music on various streaming platforms. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations.

Kaleah Yearwood is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Merrill with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated and held positions in insurance, credit union services, and public safety. Outside of finance, she is employed part-time at a fashion boutique in San Diego. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services and investment strategies to Bank of America fiduciary clients, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through model-based and discretionary approaches.

Jeramy Larson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following a three-year tenure at Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, Larson co-owns a photography business with his spouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process using proprietary tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Cesar Fierro is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms, including TD Ameritrade, Independent Financial Group, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base ranging from high- to 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 management solutions, supported by centralized custody, research, and alternative investment programs.

Michael Sheehan is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2026. He previously worked for Commonwealth Financial Network from 2012 to 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Joseph Irace is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he partners with individuals and families to provide holistic financial planning. His approach focuses on aligning financial strategies with clients' personal goals, utilizing Fidelity's platform and resources to support wealth building and protection. Joseph has held several roles within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant and Central Relationship Manager, before becoming a Financial Consultant in 2025. His prior experience includes positions at Cetera Financial Group, CION Investments, PGIM Investments, and Merrill Edge, giving him a broad perspective on financial services and investment solutions. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Joseph enjoys fitness, social events with friends, hiking, music, spending time with pets, and reading.

Riley Cavanaugh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked briefly at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he operates the Cavanaugh Group, a DBA related to his LPL business. 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.

John Jacobs is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and METLIFE SECURITIES Inc. Since 2017, he has also been affiliated with San Diego County Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management services, leveraging scale and a variety of non-advisory financial products alongside its advisory platform.

Cade Erautt is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at California Credit Union, providing financial advice and assisting members with long-term financial planning. Cade is based in Imperial Beach, CA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized retirement income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ashley Rinaudo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes 20 years at Commonwealth Financial Network and multiple prior roles at LPL Financial, Citigroup Global Markets, and Ameriprise. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting its network of over 22,900 advisors.

Alejandro Mendoza is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ward Gorham is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2024. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Ivette Moguel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill Lynch for 14 years prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2024. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process that employs firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Delawar Roashan is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor firms since 2014, as well as Cuso Financial Services from 2015 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Victoria Blackwell Rivas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for five years and has been involved with San Diego State University and TD Ameritrade Institutional since 2018. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and extensive resources in research and technology.

Dean Ridgway is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He formed The McPherson Ridgway Group in 2007 and has been serving clients in wealth management since 2005. Dean's practice focuses on areas including education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. His team is committed to helping clients lead worry-free retirements. Dean earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in 1994. Following his education, he served as an officer and helicopter pilot in the United States Marine Corps for 10 years before retiring from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve as a Lieutenant Colonel in 2016. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Dean resides in Scripps Ranch with his wife, Catherine, and their three children. Outside of his professional responsibilities, he enjoys camping, surfing, mountain biking, biking, skiing, softball, and spending time with his family. He is also affiliated with professional organizations including Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, Alpha Phi Chapter, Scripps Ranch Old Pros, and the United States Marine Corps (Retired).

Steven Douek is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division for 10 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Juliet Hussey is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Merrill, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill Lynch, as well as positions outside the industry such as at the University of Arizona and Smoke on the Water. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Daniel Elizondo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked within various Fidelity entities since 2007. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, with oversight of sub-advisers and attention to conflicts of interest.