Jaime Bueno is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various channels, including corporate financial planning agreements.

Jeffrey Ardantz is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 65, 66, and 63 registrations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2016, he worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of advising, he is involved in an agriculture and farming business, Henri P Ardantz LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable and governmental entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles, firm research, and affiliated sub-advisers.

My Linh Phan is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked at Comerica Bank and was involved with Black Diamond Realty LLC for three years. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and is noted for its use of systematic methodologies and delegation to sub-advisers.

Robert Kearney is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera Wealth Services, ClearPoint Neuro, IRRAS USA, and Philips. 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 supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

Christopher Lloyd is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Lucia Securities LLC and Planner Resource Group, LLC, along with managing his own consulting and capital group businesses. Lloyd operates an insurance agency as part of his other business activities. LPL Financial serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides various management approaches, model portfolios, and technology-driven solutions to support diversified investment strategies.

Bradley Secord is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board and finance committee of the John M Scott Health Care Commission and is involved in a music production business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Zachary Moreo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2011. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Jason Polk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of advising, he owns Faith Over Fear, an apparel business that sells hats to benefit a local charity, and works part-time in food delivery. 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 and provides a range of advisory services including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Patrick Archer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and approximately one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Breakaway Wealth Management, Pace University, Southwestern Community College, and various retail establishments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, supporting its investment decisions through systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Bryn Tannone is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing three years of industry experience. Prior to Fidelity, Bryn held roles in various industries, including entertainment and hospitality, and spent time affiliated with the University of Colorado, Boulder. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio services. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis in its investment process, utilizing systematic methodologies and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Paul Kennedy is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously served in the U.S. Navy from 2016 to 2024 before entering the financial services sector. He provides investment advice and wealth management services through Forrest Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options with discretionary and non-discretionary authorities, supported by a large network of independent advisors and a variety of affiliated and third-party investment resources.

Kristin Dornbusch is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, where she has worked since 2009, accumulating 17 years of industry experience. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mered Oren is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and wrap programs. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning decisions.

Anthony Falaro is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has been with Fisher Investments since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a manager and member of THE VISTA COLLECTION LLC, a short-term rental accommodations business. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized Investment Policy Committee that integrates quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios and utilizes tax-aware and defensive strategies to manage risk.

Gunnar Thowsen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a FINRA arbitrator when called. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including customized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

William Bishoff is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he spent a decade with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. He is also involved in multiple business ventures, including serving as president and CEO of Bishoff Financial Group, which encompasses financial planning and advisory services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base that includes retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to a wide range of investment platforms and third-party money managers. The firm employs advanced portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Russell Jacobs is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fallbrook, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at Edward Jones from 2007 to 2018 before joining Ameriprise Financial Advisors Inc., where he served from 2018 to 2020, and then Ameriprise from 2020 to the present. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide non-discretionary, written recommendations tailored to client needs, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic processes overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

David Massey is a Senior Resident Director specializing in short-term liquidity strategies for corporations and institutions. He currently serves in Merrill’s Rancho Santa Fe office, where he focuses on corporate executive services, institutional investment consulting, and liquidity management. David has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He began his career as a Client Associate at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in La Jolla. He then spent eight years as a partner in UBS’s Corporate and Institutional Services Group before forming his own Corporate Cash Management team at Smith Barney. During his tenure as a Corporate Client Group Director at Smith Barney, he was recognized on On Wall Street’s “Top 40 Advisors Under 40” list, ranking 17th in 2009 and 8th in 2010. David joined Merrill’s Carlsbad office as a Senior Vice President in 2011 and was promoted to Resident Director in 2013. David holds a bachelor’s degree from Wheaton College, where he also played football. He resides in Rancho Santa Fe, California, with his wife Denise and their two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys camping, weight lifting, coaching his son’s flag football team, and spending time with his family.

John Jacobson is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes positions at Sagepoint Financial, Wealth Preservation Group, and LPL Financial. Additionally, he operates a sole proprietorship as a life insurance agent. OSAIC serves a wide range of clients, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate investors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Alisha Leone is a Certified Financial Planner™ (CFP®) with 10 years of experience, currently serving as an advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. She is also registered with the Series 66 designation. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.