Mason Bartlett is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at E*TRADE Capital Management, E*Trade Securities, and Wells Fargo. Bartlett is based in Carlsbad, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques and delivers both individual and corporate financial planning services.

David Tieu is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a specialized group of Wealth Advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Kathleen Racette is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she holds a minority ownership interest in a business unrelated to investment advisory services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions and utilizes research and analytics guided by diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Tony Krvaric is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked previously at firms including Woodbury Financial Services and A. G. Edwards & Sons. He has operated Krvaric Capital since 2007 alongside his advisory role. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a range of investment strategies and operational tools.

Eric Philippart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 18 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. Prior to that, he spent two years at Citigroup Global Markets, Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning solutions. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and scenario modeling in its financial planning process.

Aaron Jewett is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with four years of industry experience. He has worked at OSAIC since 2025 and was previously with AssetMark Brokerage, LLC and AssetMark Financial Holdings, Inc. from 2021 to 2025. He also operates Aaron Jewett Financial Services, which he has maintained since 2020. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment process centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a variety of managed account programs.

Edward Schwarz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Edward earned his Bachelor's Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and completed a Master's Degree through the Southern Illinois University System.

Chad Escobedo is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Escondido, CA, and has two years of experience in his advisory role. He has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting within a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations and incorporates a broader range of regulatory registrations, including futures and swaps capabilities.

Zachary Mc Coy is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Stifel, he worked at Salesforce, Workday, Cornerstone On Demand, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment strategy and capital market modeling.

Heidi Fifield is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Solana Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, and First Command. In addition to her advisory work, she is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and assists clients with Medicare enrollment and insurance needs. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice.

Benjamin Nussbaum is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Nussbaum serves as treasurer and board member of the Rancho Bernardo Pop Warner foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Reza Taraz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club and owns Taraz Administrative Services, LLC, a management consulting business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Shawna Such is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been providing financial and wealth management advice and services since 1997, serving individuals, families, businesses, and non-profit organizations. Her responsibilities include identifying and delivering financial strategies tailored to clients' financial goals and objectives. Shawna's client base includes business owners, medical professionals, non-profits, and entertainment clients. Her approach emphasizes developing lifelong business and personal relationships while delivering service with integrity and timeliness. Shawna earned her bachelor's degree from the University of San Diego. She holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). She is affiliated with the San Diego Sports Association and contributes to community initiatives such as the Fowler Business Concept Challenge and the Million Meals Project. Shawna resides in Carlsbad, California, with her husband and three children. In her free time, she enjoys surfing with her family, skiing, hiking, softball, and traveling.

Deanna Hang is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, she has interests in real estate ownership. Ameriprise is an institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic tools.

Ryan Tertel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., RBC Wealth Management, and University Growth Fund. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework.

Mark Mertsoc is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Vista, CA. He has nine years of industry experience, including six years as a self-employed advisor prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017. 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 under management through a network of more than 23,000 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christopher Lelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously spent six years with UBS Financial Services. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Douglas Bowcock is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 35 years of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc., and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. He serves as a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Escondido/Hidden Valley. Stifel provides brokerage and investment advisory services to a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, using a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Ernest Miars is a CFP® professional with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network, B.B. Graham & Company, Inc., National Planning Corporation, and Ameriprise. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of advisors.

Gina Coyle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 5 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services utilizing structured tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.