David Loughlin is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2011. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2009, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he served as AVP, Financial Advisor at Banc of America Investment Services from 2007 to 2009, and held financial advisor roles at TD Ameritrade, Inc. and AXA Advisors, LLC. With over two decades of experience in financial planning, David has worked with a diverse range of clients to develop, implement, and maintain long-term financial plans. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys baseball, football, golf, puzzles, reading, and traveling.

Armando Villalobos Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develops strategies aimed at pursuing their short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals. He offers guidance on a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and preparedness for unexpected expenses. Additionally, he connects clients with Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Armando holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University. He is also a member of the Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity.

Preston Goldwag serves as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting successful professionals, individuals experiencing significant wealth events, and clients within the sports and entertainment industry. Preston focuses on understanding each client's unique goals to develop personalized investment and wealth management strategies that aim to preserve, grow, and transfer wealth effectively. His expertise encompasses retirement planning, investment management, wealth preservation, education funding, and legacy planning. With a client-first philosophy, Preston emphasizes building long-term relationships founded on trust, transparency, and open communication. He strives to simplify complex financial concepts and provide guidance that enables clients to make informed decisions through changing financial markets and life circumstances. Preston holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and received his high school diploma from Mira Costa. He also attended the University of Colorado System without obtaining a degree. Outside of his professional work, Preston has interests in basketball, cooking, music, reading, and surfing.

Natan Rozen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2019 and previously spent nine years with IPG Investment Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and insights from its Global Investment Committee.

Washington Nabong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate business, Posh Living and Housing Services, which he co-manages with his husband. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Madeleine Smith is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she focuses on providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of the services offered by Fidelity, aiming to support them in achieving their financial goals. She prioritizes understanding the unique needs of each client and their family to deliver tailored financial planning. Before her current position, Madeleine served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2025, and prior to that, she was a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2020. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial planning and consulting. Madeleine is dedicated to educating and empowering clients throughout their financial planning journey, emphasizing a client experience-focused approach.

Frank Messenger Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in accounting and tax preparation through Messenger Wealth Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Salvador Lancaster is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he operates an online retail business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses firm-approved planning tools and market simulations to support its financial planning services.

Alejandro Valle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of finance, Valle engages in freelance acting in the arts and culture sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its advisory process.

Natalie Gamarra Loza is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she partners with Wealth Management Advisors and a team of specialists to understand clients' goals and objectives, assisting in building personalized financial plans. Her professional experience includes serving as a Wealth Management Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2020 to 2022, a Registered Client Associate at TD Ameritrade from 2019 to 2020, and a Financial Advisor at Patelo Credit Union from 2017 to 2018. She holds a California Insurance License.

Douglas Gundermann is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UnionBanc Investment Services, MUFG Union Bank, and U.S. Bank. He serves as a board member of the Steele Canyon Estates Home Owners Association in La Mesa, California. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Laura Decker is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Foresters Advisory Services, Foresters Financial Services, and managing her own LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Justin Timko is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in fitness and coaching roles, including with CAM Fitness SD LLC and Studio Outside. He also hosts and edits a podcast focused on fantasy topics. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolios, and serves as an adviser to registered investment companies.

Samantha Delgado is a financial advisor at Merrill with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing a range of investment and lending services.

Mengyao Lin is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase. Outside of finance, she has experience in the retail and food service industries. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through a program offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of investment options integrated within Bank of America’s broader platform.

Dylan King is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as a non-financial background working at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering non-discretionary advisory services supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Schuyler White Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ignite Visibility and GoSite. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee for a family friend’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, allowing clients to implement recommendations through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Joseph Eben is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and also works with H & R Block since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Jason Theisen is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its affiliate Cetera Investment Services LLC since 2020 and has prior experience with Stratos Wealth Partners and Ibis Capital. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Registered Practice Operations Coordinator for Pushpin Financial, a Cetera business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients with a range of customizable investment programs and access to third-party managers.

Andrew Udvari is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2018. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.