Miryana Trgo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in real estate rental activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Geojoe Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch/Bank of America since 2011, based in San Diego, CA. Merrill, together 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.

James Duncan is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo. Duncan serves as co-trustee on a family trust. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vincent Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Stifel for six years before joining Fidelity Investments in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe, and it serves in formal advisory roles for multiple registered funds.

Zachary Macdougall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services, and currently owns MacDougall Financial Planning Corp. Additionally, he serves as a financial professional for North Star Resource Group and has experience as an agent/broker for North Star Consultants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Anthony Law is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Premier Wealth Advisors, as well as experience outside finance at Cambridge University Press and Fordham University. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Jeffrey Dockan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work history includes positions at UnionBanc Investment Services and several Cetera-affiliated entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Shaun Alzate is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, LPL Financial, Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C., and RSM Insurance Agency Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Joe Woods II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial and The Financial Planning Company, as well as founding Woods Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches middle school soccer for the Coronado Unified School District. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through numerous advisory programs and consulting services.

Kha Tran is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2022 and previously spent 15 years at TD AMERITRADE Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 models with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and maintains a centralized operational platform for custody, order routing, and alternative investment due diligence.

Jonathan Mendoza is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and concurrently associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Mendoza operates an e-commerce business selling a personal collection of trading cards. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jose Hernandez Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties in the San Diego area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and serves clients through a broad range of retail and institutional investment offerings.

Sharon Loero is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked for TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2022 before joining Charles Schwab in 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, along with custody and brokerage services. The firm is notable for its large client base and integrated operational structure that combines model portfolios, alternative investments, and centralized supervisory and order-routing arrangements.

David Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch for the past 15 years. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Erik Karlson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Fragoso is a financial advisor at Osaic with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at San Diego Tax & Wealth Management and under his own sole proprietorship, providing financial planning, income tax preparation, and life insurance services. Fragoso also operates an S-Corporation offering investment advice, financial planning, and tax preparation. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Julia Farag is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Fonte Financial Advisors and served as a philanthropist before joining Cetera. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as vice president of the nonprofit board of directors for the Kai Elua Outrigger Canoe Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Ryan Barnhill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual, institutional, and retirement clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Grant Kalmanovitz is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His prior firms include Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, LendingClub, and EquityBee. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an assistant basketball coach for San Dieguito Union High School District and consults on sales strategy and market research for local businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered adviser supporting individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies. The firm manages over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors and around 800,000 clients.

Daniel Testa is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Cetera, he worked at Edward Jones, Bank of America, Merrill, and Navy Federal Financial Group. Outside of advising, he is a partner and owner of BNT Metals, a metals recycling company based in Chula Vista, California. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes both affiliated and third-party strategies.