Edwin Espinal is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated banking entity since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory and managed-account services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

William Sparks is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, and portfolio management services. William holds a master's degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a bachelor's degree from the California State University System. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is affiliated with the professional organization Los Angelitos de Encinitas and actively participates as a community volunteer. Outside of his professional work, William enjoys baseball, biking, camping, reading, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his family. His approach to advising centers on working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals.

Laurie Lipman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Waddell & Reed. She is a 50% owner of Lipman-Westburg Inc., a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephen Gelina is a financial advisor with Fidelity in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services, U.S. Bancorp Advisors, and Wells Fargo. Outside of financial advising, he is the sole proprietor of CSMJS Great Adventures, LLC, a real estate funding company focused on location research and land analysis. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that incorporates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and oversight of sub-advisers, with distinctive features including registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Kevin Keil is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 license and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securian Financial Services, Minnesota Life Insurance, North Star Resource Group, CRI Securities, and Health IQ. Outside of his advisory work, he is a business owner of Sail Bay Group, a non-investment-related venture. 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.

Thomas Boles is a financial advisor at Cetera with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Telesis Financial Services, LPL Financial, and Ameriprise Advisor Services. Outside of advisory work, he serves as board treasurer for Coastal Dragons Rugby Inc., a community sports organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

Gabriel Garibay is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager who partners with self-directed ultra-high-net-worth clients. In this role, he serves as the primary point of contact and provides comprehensive support to address both their financial and service needs. His professional experience includes positions at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2026, where he progressed from Financial Representative to Planning Consultant. Prior to that, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. from 2010 to 2020 in roles ranging from Relationship Banker to Private Client Banker. Gabriel holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Gabriel has interests in comedy, hiking, music, parenthood, pets, and traveling.

David Moran is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked for 23 years. Prior to Equitable Advisors, he was with Axa Advisors for 17 years. His outside activities include serving as a board member of the East County Chamber of Commerce and owning Five2 Studios, a non-investment-related business. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs primarily delivered through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Stephen Cota is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2008 and previously held positions at Wamu Investments, Inc. and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He also has a non-variable life insurance business under Reliance Financial 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 offers a range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Steven Thu is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Steven's expertise spans various aspects of financial planning and retirement benefits consulting. He earned his High School Diploma/GED from Monte Vista High School. Steven's role involves advising clients on wealth management strategies aligned with their retirement and investment goals.

Kimberly Kurek is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Ramirez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bryant University and Torrey Pines High School. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines wealth management with institutional trading capabilities, including futures commission merchant activities and principal trading.

Wesley Cope is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, Fidelity Investments, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC. 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 through a comprehensive platform that includes financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional solutions.

James Lynch is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Raymond James Financial, and Wells Fargo Investments. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Cameron Noorany is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial LLC for 22 years and serves as president of RMW Consulting, a financial services firm he has operated since 2003. Noorany is also an insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and is a board member of Advisors Choice Insurance Brokerage Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm provides a multi-manager investment platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers across various program structures.

Lindsay Takacs is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she has been working since 2021. She collaborates with clients to create financial plans tailored to their individual and family goals, emphasizing the importance of trust and reliability in her client relationships. Prior to her current role, Lindsay held the positions of Relationship Manager and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2018 to 2021. Lindsay holds a California Insurance License, supporting her expertise in financial consulting and planning. Her approach focuses on maintaining competency and building lasting relationships with her clients. Outside of her professional work, Lindsay has personal interests in the beach, fitness, and Pilates.

Roy Isaiah is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Premier Wealth Advisors, LPL Financial, and Christopher Weil & Company. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant basketball coach mentoring adolescents and is employed in hospitality at Mastro's Ocean Club in San Diego. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios, and it serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Kenneth Greenlee is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple Cetera entities since 2017 and was previously with First Allied Securities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with diverse program options.

Mario Reece Rosas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he was involved with City Tacos for four years and was a full-time student at San Diego State University. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to client goals and risk tolerances, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Davee Schulte is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked with Mission Federal Credit Union since 2017, where she has served as an Associate Financial Advisor supporting the credit union’s investment services department. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting, supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations that enhance its municipal and public finance capabilities.