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.

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.

Stephen Gelina is a financial advisor with Fidelity in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with various Fidelity entities since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor of CSMJS Great Adventures, LLC, a real estate funding company focused on location research, site investigations, and land analysis. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to diverse client groups, utilizing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

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 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. Boles is also the president and owner of United Financial Consultants Inc and Coastal Dragons Rugby Inc, where he serves as a board treasurer. Additionally, he provides tax services as an IRS enrolled agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of investment management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio models and custodial relationships.

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.

Laila Margallo is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. No additional information about Ms. Margallo's experience, education, credentials, or personal interests was provided.

Robert Farwell is a CFP® with six years of experience at Edward Jones and five years in the financial industry overall. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2020, he worked at ProLearning Source Inc for nine years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

James Lynch is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Lynch is based in San Diego, CA. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies based on each client’s risk profile and utilizing a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Curran Robertson is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. He serves on the Advancement Committee for Nativity Prep Academy, a nonprofit focused on supporting first-generation college-bound students from under-resourced families. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides tailored financial planning and advisory services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a variety of programs and strategies.

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.