Peter Mondero is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, with earlier tenure at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Rodrigo Oliva is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise in various capacities since 2005. Outside of advising, he is a co-owner of NJ2CA, LLC, a business unrelated to his financial advisory role. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Alexander Kaiser is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools to model outcomes.

Tyler Slavin is a Wealth Management Advisor and Portfolio Manager with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 2014 and manages custom portfolios tailored to his clients' individual needs. Tyler specializes in areas such as retirement income planning, wealth building strategies, company retirement plans, and tax minimization techniques. His client service model emphasizes communication, goal tracking, portfolio management, and personalized advice. Tyler holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from San Diego State University. He earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. He also holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® designation through the Investments and Wealth Institute and the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR® designation through NAPA. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Tyler spent several years working in banking. Outside of his professional pursuits, Tyler resides in Rancho Peñasquitos with his wife Kayleigh and their two children, Owen and Harper. He enjoys activities such as mountain biking, running, hiking, and paddle boarding. Tyler also participates in community volunteering, reflecting the Merrill tradition of serving the communities where they work.

Natalie Chappius is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in advising high-net-worth individuals and business owners. She focuses on financial and tax minimization strategies, retirement income planning, estate planning services, and portfolio management. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Natalie also collaborates with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A. to incorporate home financing solutions into clients’ overall financial strategies. In her role as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, she manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, selecting from Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party investment options. Natalie attended California State University, Long Beach, where she was a recipient of the Presidents Academic Scholarship. She holds FINRA registrations including the Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law Examination), as well as licenses with the California Department of Insurance to offer Life Insurance, Annuities, and Long Term Care products. Additionally, she has earned the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designation. Natalie is also recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Residing in 4S Ranch with her husband Michael and their two children, Natalie is actively involved in community service, including volunteering and fundraising with the National Charity League. Her client-centered approach emphasizes creating personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their goals.

Diwani Biglang Awa is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, where she has worked since 2007, accumulating 19 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Brixton Interiors LLC, a residential interior design and home décor business, and Tiny Baubles LLC, a handmade jewelry retail venture. She also serves on the executive board of Alamosa Park Elementary PTA as an auditor and communications coordinator. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a wide range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management solutions tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Hunter Otjen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience as a paraplanner and insurance agent with Intrepid Wealth Management. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering both brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and access to discretionary and third-party managed strategies.

Darion Haggerty is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2022. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at DaVita and held various roles at Target, Primerica, and Starbucks. 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.

Cristina Haggerty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC from 2011 to 2017. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Jaime Niesley is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Jaime has worked at Cetera since 2021 and is also the owner of Wollman Wealth Designs, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Jayne Byrne is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in San Diego, CA, and has 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial in various capacities since 1985 and was also affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks and CWM, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with a non-variable insurance business and operates Nautica Wealth Advisors, LLC, a DBA for her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Jason Snow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cooper Capital Advisors and American Funds Distributors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Fish Tale, LLC, a business that facilitates boat charters through charter captains. 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 and access to various portfolio management programs, supported by tools such as machine learning for research and operational assistance.

Lance Peters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Lucia Capital Group and the University of San Diego. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and advanced operational tools.

Janet Calcagno is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Alex Ostrove is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and global market analysis.

Kenneth Kim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 designations and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2014, with a brief tenure at Citigroup from 2019 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a structured advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative research and may incorporate an ESG eligibility framework.

Wade Shumway is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, with prior experience at National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Shumway is also involved in investment-related activities with Lucia Capital Group and Westland Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, 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 access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Joseph Gompers is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at New York Life Insurance Company and Carofin. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad array of non-advisory financial services.

Saul Serano is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, Charles Schwab and Co., Inc., and TD Ameritrade. 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, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Shu Chi Liu Ouk is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in San Diego, CA, and has 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2012, Liu Ouk worked at Edward Jones from 2008 to 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he operates SL Wealth Management, Inc., providing portfolio analysis, retirement planning, and educational seminars through LPL Financial. 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 with various investment strategies and supports over 22,800 advisors managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.