Maria Maldonado is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, and has 11 years of industry experience. Her career includes over a decade at UBS, interrupted by a brief tenure at AlphaCore Wealth Advisory. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Daniel Fuentes is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Charles Schwab, based in San Diego, CA, and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Mutual of Omaha and Pacific Home Care, as well as five years in full-time education. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios backed by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

David Jones is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015, working in El Cajon, CA. 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 investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Steven Simmons is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in San Diego, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 29 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at AIG Financial Advisors for 21 years. His outside activities include providing estate planning services and mortgage origination loans. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a focus on asset allocation tools, risk assessment, and a broad range of investment options across multiple platforms.

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.

Jeramy Larson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, with prior experience at Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2006. Outside of his financial career, he co-owns a photography business with his spouse. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offering a range of retail and institutional investment services.

Cesar Fierro is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has eight years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Independent Financial Group, and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by due diligence from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

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 in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Riley worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He has also held roles outside the industry, including positions at Boston University and Canyon Crest Academy. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by in-house and third-party research.

John Jacobs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bonita, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and MetLife Securities. He is also involved with San Diego County Credit Union in an investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides diversified advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by in-house and third-party research.

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.

Alejandro Mendoza is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following five years with Wells Fargo Clearing and one year with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

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.

Max Hangartner is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA. He has 23 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2015. 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 investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and a range of portfolio management services supported by both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

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 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020 and previously at Cuso Financial Services, LP from 2015 to 2020. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model that combines advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to tailor client services based on documented goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

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.

Daniel Elizondo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2007. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it maintains oversight through affiliated or unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Joshua Camargo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to develop personalized wealth management, retirement planning, investment guidance, and legacy planning strategies tailored to their unique needs. Joshua holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His approach centers on understanding clients' goals and priorities, simplifying complex financial concepts, and providing ongoing advice to adapt portfolios as clients' situations change. In addition to his professional work, Joshua is involved with the San Diego Food Bank.