William Stern is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Stern is involved as an advisory director in FM JAM and has a holding company named Chateau Rum Row. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, utilizing structured financial planning tools and serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Karen Purvis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the PLHS Golf Boosters. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides detailed recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Joshua Camargo is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with individuals and families to develop personalized wealth management, retirement planning, investment guidance, and legacy planning strategies tailored to their unique needs. Joshua holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. His approach centers on understanding clients' goals and priorities, simplifying complex financial concepts, and providing ongoing advice to adapt portfolios as clients' situations change. In addition to his professional work, Joshua is involved with the San Diego Food Bank.

Martha Alonso Hara is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010 and has been associated with UBS International Inc. since 2006. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Raymond Dexter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and over 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 1990. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Jack Conway is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked in hospitality and real estate, including roles at Alex Madonna Gold Rush Steakhouse and Benson Properties LLC. Outside of finance, Conway has experience with sports and community organizations, having been involved with Bobby Valentine's Sports Academy and the Darien YMCA. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, combining strategic multi-asset model portfolios with access to alternative investments and centralized operational support.

Cynthia Penner is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2007 to 2019 and has been with RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base that includes individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Cody Rose is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2018, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He previously worked at UBS and has a background at Northern Kentucky University. Outside of his advisory role, Rose serves as an assistant coach for the Cathedral Catholic High School girls varsity volleyball team. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning for both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process involves structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with a focus on advisory services rather than individual security recommendations.

Erik Anderson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations 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 along with model portfolios and research.

Samuel Alt is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at Morgan Stanley, Wells Fargo Clearing, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Outside of financial services, he is involved as a brand ambassador for a waterless skincare product company and works as a server at a restaurant/bar. Mass Mutual Investors Services 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, structuring client engagements as annual, collaborative relationships focused on goals analysis and written recommendations.

Jocelyn Senaha is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. She is based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through a wide array of financial and estate planning strategies.

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 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2004. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for Girl Scouts San Diego Troop 4968, where she manages financial reporting and budgeting for troop activities. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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.

Christopher Pegg is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with four years of industry experience. He currently works at J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Private Wealth Advisors in La Jolla, CA. His prior experience includes roles at First Republic Investment Management, Brown Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Private Bank. 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. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Lawrence Andrews III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His career includes roles at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Adobe prior to joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory services to individuals and institutions, including customized financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm‑approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored planning programs.

Sanya Mulhern is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, LLC for the past 10 years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a broad client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s Advisory Risk Profile.

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.