Kelly Takacs is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2021. Prior to this, she worked as a Relationship Manager from 2018 to 2021 and as a Financial Representative from 2016 to 2018, all within Fidelity Investments. Kelly holds a California Insurance License. Her professional approach involves gaining a deep understanding of her clients' situations to build plans that support their needs and desires. Outside of her professional work, Kelly has interests in fitness, pets, Pilates, traveling, and yoga.

Ann Tu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. 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, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Benjamin Solari is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2015. The firm serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, offering discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive investment services. Fisher Investments employs a centralized investment approach combining quantitative and qualitative analysis to construct diversified portfolios and manages risk through various tax-aware and defensive strategies.

Graydan Smith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Domas Capital Group. His background also includes experience at California Polytechnic State University and the San Luis Obispo Country Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Zachary Sundstedt is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, with two years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at The Vanguard Group and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory roles, his background includes various self-employed ventures and positions in the food service industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that utilize structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools to develop tailored plans.

Richard Ordona Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Grousemont Property Management and AssuredPartners of WA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides advisory services without offering individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning program.

Adam Traganza is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research since 2017. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as guardian and custodian for an elderly parent for over a decade. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering a variety of portfolio management options across multiple platforms and custody arrangements.

Michael Roberts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Aysha Williams is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at The Music Center and the University of California Los Angeles. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and utilizes multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Brian Lucewicz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and Citigroup Global Markets since 2001. He is based in Carlsbad, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning, and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Philip Alabi is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Vividion Therapeutics and has academic tenure at the University of California San Francisco, Brown University, and Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Primerica Advisors sponsors and manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,948 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management, delivering advisory services primarily through model-based portfolio strategies.

Paul Sanit is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He is part of the HS Legacy Group, a team with over 100 years of combined financial services industry experience dedicated to providing holistic wealth management planning services to affluent families. Paul has over 40 years of industry experience and began his career in 1981 with EF Hutton's Personal Financial Planning division advising high net worth clients. Paul holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Hofstra University and has earned the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designation from the National Association of Plan Advisors. As a qualified Portfolio Manager, he can construct and manage personalized investment strategies that may incorporate individual securities, Merrill Lynch model portfolios, and third-party investment managers. Paul guides clients through various financial areas including portfolio management, retirement planning, legacy planning, and socially responsible investing. Residing in San Diego for over 30 years, Paul enjoys biking, cooking, golfing, traveling, and yoga in his personal time. He emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities and collaborates to create personalized plans aligned with their families, goals, and aspirations.

Chris Rager is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

John Taylor is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Encinitas, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 designations with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes periods at LPL Financial and HSBC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Michael Terry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank in various roles from 2011 to 2023. Terry is a passive owner of an investment-related business called 3 Fruit in the Box based in Oceanside, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s advisory approach is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, and it includes a broader range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Nicolas Mendez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous experience at Fidelity Investments and Gentrust Wealth Management. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Christopher Melton is a CFP® with 44 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is affiliated with Raymond James Financial and is the owner of Melton Wealth Management, LLC, which he established in 2018. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing Services and Concurrent Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and advanced analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Aleksandra Drake is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and previously spent two years with JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Patricia Pavin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of experience at the firm and nine years in the industry. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adrian Schulz is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, also working with JPMORGAN Chase Bank since 2009. 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. The firm delivers these services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, combining large institutional advisory operations with multiple market-facing registrations.