Michael Bernier is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Canter Wealth for five years and Pure Financial Advisors, Inc. for nine years. 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 variety of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and alternative investment strategies.

John Peluso is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in goals-based wealth management. He works closely with a diverse clientele, including directors of engineering and technology companies, entertainment executives, business owners, retirees, and multiple generations throughout San Diego and California. His approach focuses on personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals, emphasizing steady, disciplined investing and client participation in investment decisions. With decades of experience, John offers expertise in personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He conducts educational events on subjects such as emerging market opportunities and Social Security to support client understanding. Utilizing Merrill Lynch’s advanced planning tools and collaborating with specialists at Bank of America, he addresses wealth preservation, growth, income streams, tax-efficient wealth transfer, business succession, and charitable giving. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is involved in the community through organizations like Canine Companions for Independence and Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, tennis, and yoga.

Todd Vitale is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2016. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menu.

Manuel Contreras is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual, New York Life Insurance, and Wells Fargo. Outside of financial services, he is involved in event planning and owns a portable restroom rental business. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Nathan Labiak is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been advising clients on wealth management and investment strategy since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2003. Nathan leads a team working with affluent individuals, families, business owners, and executives on complex financial decisions including retirement planning, concentrated wealth management, liquidity events, tax strategies, estate planning, and multigenerational wealth transfer. Nathan's approach involves a comprehensive assessment of each client's financial landscape, considering income requirements, risk tolerance, tax exposure, estate goals, family priorities, and legacy objectives. He designs personalized strategies to bring structure and clarity to managing significant wealth, coordinating with clients' tax and legal advisors to emphasize tax-aware investment planning and integrated wealth management. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) designation, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, and other professional credentials. Nathan earned his bachelor's degree in finance from the California State University system. He is involved with the Helen Woodward Center, San Diego Humane Society, and Sigma Chi Alumni. Nathan lives in Cardiff-by-the-Sea with his family and enjoys camping, surfing, and the outdoors.

Jennifer D’Amico is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Merrill and Wells Fargo Clearing. She operates JD Consulting, a home-based business unrelated to investment activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to model portfolios and research.

Geoffrey Lemoine is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Cetera Financial Specialists. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from internal and third-party sources.

Brian Holman is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and with Primerica Financial Services since 1999. Outside of advisory work, he is president of Holman BC Enterprises, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Stella Larsen is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and having 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Northern Trust Securities, Inc. and Northern Trust Bank for 12 years before joining J.P. Morgan in 2018. Larsen serves on the board and finance committee of the Hualalai Ohana Foundation, a nonprofit organization. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting.

Colin Wren is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Nicholas Anderson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has also worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Elizabeth Sanchez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019. Prior to that, she held roles at Morgan Stanley, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A., where she has been associated since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services, using an IPS-driven approach grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Claudio Robertson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66, Series 65, and Series 63 licenses and bringing 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Upriver Capital Management, Private Investment Bank, PIBL Holdings, and Ipg Investment Advisors, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Daniel Avram is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions (SPS) Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Philip Bradshaw is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a variety of portfolio management styles and affiliated research resources.

Brett Levinson is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipalities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which utilizes forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling for asset allocation and planning analyses.

Benjamin Smith is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at U.S. Bank and Bank of America N.A. 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 serves a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional plans, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jacob Lincoln is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with three years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2024 and previously held roles at Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC, Elite Investment Team LLC, and Coastal Tax Advisors. He has also been involved with Coastal Tax Advisors, formerly Lincoln Tax and Wealth Planning, since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Rebecca Dempsey is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Stifel Financial Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she is employed part-time as a bartender at Hennessey's Tavern. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Donna Luna De La Fuente is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. She began her career with Merrill in 1978 and has developed a comprehensive approach to wealth management that starts with understanding each client's individual goals. Her expertise includes family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, women and wealth, and retirement income. Donna holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations as well as the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Donna earned her High School Diploma from Patrick Henry. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys gardening, spending time with her family, traveling, and practicing yoga.