Dennis O Connell Jr. is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations and generally delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Alan Shapiro is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Shapiro serves as co-trustee of a family trust. 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 IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sean Boylan is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Woodbury Financial Services and has been involved with Guide My Finances since 2021, where he provides financial planning and investment management services. Outside of his advisory role, Boylan is a partner in Stratosphere Strategies LLC, offering travel-related research and support, and also operates a pet-sitting service in Carlsbad, CA. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and risk assessments to construct portfolios across various investment vehicles, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Erin Child is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Graham Child LLC and various entities within the J.P. Morgan organization. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Joshua Lozano is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has worked in financial services since 2021, including his current role at Charles Schwab, and has prior experience in the brewing and retail industries. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting 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 relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment options supported by a centralized operational structure.

Ian Kelly Thomas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at several firms including LPL Financial, Cetera Financial Group, and Affinity Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is CEO and sole owner of Tadich Capital, which sources and sells private investment offerings to qualified investors, and also leads IKT Holdings Inc., a business consulting firm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Brittany Sheley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Kimberly Biller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Wealth Advisors for eight years and has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed notary public and has been involved in residential real estate sales through HomeSmart Realty West. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Britain Kern is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, Kern held various roles including positions at Applied Minds and Nextbite. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Carl Findley III is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2026 and has previous experience in various roles including academic positions and involvement with multiple investment-related entities. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence with an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary advice delivered by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Sharon Peterson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at SharMarc Financial Advisors, Inc. for 20 years and LPL Financial, LLC for 28 years. Peterson also provides financial planning and consulting services through SharMarc Financial Advisors, Inc., an independent investment advisory firm she started in 2006. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm uses a range of third-party and proprietary advisory programs and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Joseph Stenovec is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at OSAIC and Lifetime Financial Advisors, Inc. He is also involved with Wealth Manager Group LLC, a business related to his LPL activities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kristina Walden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

John Mc Laughlin is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Avantax Investment Services, Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, and several other firms. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform that provides access to affiliated and third-party managers across multiple program structures.

Menatalla Nada is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Fredrick Wollman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and operated Wollman Wealth Designs, Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chair of the board of trustees for the Ecolife Conservation nonprofit and is president of the Valley Center Trail Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Michaela Brickley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Independent Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its network with various investment options and operational tools while maintaining oversight of significant discretionary assets and a large advisor network.

John Heil is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Carlsbad, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC, First Allied Advisory Services, and First Allied Securities. Heil is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and is involved in mortgage banking and real estate brokerage. Osaic Wealth serves both retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third‑party money managers. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including legacy programs and managed-account solutions.

William Jones is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is also a co-trustee for his sister’s trust. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Sherifa El Mofty is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Mohler Polo Mofty Team. She has been with the firm since 2010 and focuses on client service, relationship management, and retirement income and distribution strategies. Sherifa's approach emphasizes building lifelong relationships with clients based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. She specializes in providing financial guidance for areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Sherifa brings a multi-generational perspective to her practice, aiming to ensure continuity of advice for high-net-worth families. Sherifa holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) certification, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credential. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from San Diego State University, where she was a Dean's List graduate. Sherifa is fluent in Arabic and English and is involved with Soroptimist International of Oceanside/Carlsbad. Her personal interests include scuba diving, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family.