Aeryonna Ware is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2025. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Charles Schwab and held positions in the hospitality industry with Marriott International, Kimpton Hotels, and Evolution Hospitality. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with an advisory focus that generally excludes individual security recommendations and ERISA fiduciary responsibilities unless separately engaged.

Samuel Alt is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with six years of industry experience. He is currently with Mass Mutual Investors Services and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a brand ambassador for a waterless skincare product company and works as a server at a restaurant/bar. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, with a focus on collaborative, annual planning relationships using firm-approved analysis tools.

Jocelyn Senaha is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. Her prior firms include Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools.

Paola Leal Cervantes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Via Capital and Banana Republic. Paola’s background also includes roles in healthcare and education. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using model-based asset allocations and research from its Chief Investment Office and global resources to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform.

Margaret Molli Alvey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2004. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the treasurer for Girl Scouts San Diego Troop 4968. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Tayvin Donaldson is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals, create personalized strategies, and provide ongoing guidance as their needs evolve. He focuses on simplifying complex financial decisions and serving as a trusted resource to help clients stay focused on what matters most to them. Donaldson's expertise extends beyond investments to helping clients make informed decisions and feel confident about their future. His approach includes assisting clients in planning for retirement, funding education, navigating liquidity events, and balancing financial demands related to family and life. He holds the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his high school education at Coronado High School. In addition to his professional work, Donaldson is involved with the San Diego Food Bank.

Lawrence Andrews III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Andrews currently serves clients from the La Jolla, CA office. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sanya Mulhern is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at City National Bank, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. She is based in San Diego, CA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Robert Palatella is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Calixta Padilla is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked at Cardinal Group Management from 2021 to 2024 and has experience in roles outside the financial industry, including at Zara and San Diego State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Melissa Snook is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over a decade of experience in financial advising. She began her career serving the retirees of Fortune 500 companies at a local advisory firm in San Diego. Melissa holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her approach centers on developing lasting client relationships built on trust and understanding the complete financial picture to help clients attain their goals. She specializes in areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Melissa earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego. She is an active community member in San Diego, serving on the Board of the La Jolla Woman's Club. Additionally, she participates in volunteering organizations including Feeding San Diego and San Diego Coastkeeper. As a native of San Diego and a long-term resident of La Jolla, Melissa is committed to the preservation of the coastline through engagement in green initiatives. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, snowboarding, and surfing.

Maria Basauri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, holding a Series 66 designation and having six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools to support its financial advisory services.

Robert Brower is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and board member for the San Diego Alpine League, which organizes ski races, and holds a similar officer position with the ROKKA ski racing league affiliated with the Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers services such as custody, underwriting, and proprietary research to tailor client solutions.

David Dains is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including its transition into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to clients as well as through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Samuel Mendel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, as well as entrepreneurial ventures dating back to 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches music and performs as a touring bass player. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary strategies through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Tyler Bentley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and recently beginning his advisory career. He served in the US Navy from 2007 to 2025 and also has experience with Blackstone and the US Navy Reserves. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing a variety of portfolio strategies and technology tools to support its advisors.

Robert Mckinney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AJM Packaging Corporation and PFS Investments Inc, alongside seven years of service in the US Navy. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a motivational physical fitness business and works as an Instacart shopper. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Christopher George is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner overseeing property management at a retail shopping center partnership. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and asset allocation models.

Michael Triana is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2026, following 15 years at Commonwealth Financial Network and one year at Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in San Diego, CA, he is currently affiliated with LPL Financial. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technological tools for advisors and managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Nicola Hanna is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial and Cavanaugh Financial Group. Outside of advising, he owns a sports memorabilia sales business and is involved in horse racing through Big Lick Racing Inc. 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 extensive operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.