William Dutton is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and over 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, San Diego County Credit Union, and LPL. Outside of finance, he is a bandleader and musician for the Rockin Jazz Big Band, a 20-piece ensemble performing at various events. OSAIC serves retail and institutional clients through a broad network of financial advisers, offering brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios, managing accounts on both a discretionary and non-discretionary basis.

Michelle Colombo is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 26 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with LiamFinn - Allford Wealth Strategies, a support company unrelated to investment activities. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

Karen Sennes is a financial advisor at Merrill with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Merrill since 2009 and Bank of America since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a consultant and independent contractor for FML Enterprises, LLC. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Travis Harrington is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC 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 recommendations.

Sean Badgett is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Chula Vista, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience, including 10 years with Raymond James. Badgett serves as trustee of the Badgett Family Trust. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutional clients, and charitable and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Christopher Lawes is a CFP® certificant with 23 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Wealth, Inc. and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Guardian Life. Lawes is also an insurance agent selling life, disability, long-term care, fixed, and indexed annuities. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisors. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, using asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to offer tailored portfolio management and financial planning solutions.

Daniel Castro is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, PNC, BBVA Securities, and Wells Fargo. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services 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.

David Frederiksen is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and T. Rowe Price Investment Services Inc. He also has teaching experience at Towson University and the Community College of Baltimore County. 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 strategies managed by internal CIO teams and third-party style managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gail Ropson Buechler is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad array of financial solutions.

Ashley Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Chula Vista, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Molly Miller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 43 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at several firms, including D.A. Davidson & Co., Crowell, Weedon & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Miller maintains an outside business entity, MJM Financial, for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

David Harris is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with UBS since 2011. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Irene Albon is a financial advisor at Cetera with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has worked at several firms including LPL Financial for 16 years and First Allied Advisory Services. She is based in San Diego, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing multiple program structures and a multi-manager platform.

Bayley Thomas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS and Thrivent Financial since 2021. His prior roles include positions with Hardwood Society, Sawdust Festival, and University of California, Irvine. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Walter D'Souza is a financial advisor at Osaic with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network, Manning Wealth Management, Mutual of America Securities Corporation, Mutual of America Life Insurance Company, and Valic Financial Advisors. Occasionally, he provides clients with annuities and life insurance upon request. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and employs various tools and third-party solutions to construct and manage investment portfolios.

Darren J Lederfine is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, where he has worked since 2007. He has 29 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he manages intellectual property for Continuum IP Holdings LLC, a company involved in securing provisional patent protection for an invention. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and investment solutions.

Matthew Hillman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and corporate financial planning services.

Bret Cleveland is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney 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 that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Kelly Egan-Thorpe is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity, where she collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their individual needs and goals. She utilizes Fidelity's resources to educate clients, enabling them to make informed financial decisions that align with their personal plans. Kelly aims to ensure that clients feel confident and comfortable with their financial strategies. Her professional experience includes serving as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity since 2025, previously working as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025, and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2021 to 2023. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Kelly has interests in beach activities, camping, food, music, pets, and soccer.

Drue Cicchetto is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Fisher Investments since 2011. 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 process combining quantitative screening and qualitative research to construct diversified portfolios and uses various risk management strategies including tax-aware processes and defensive tactics.