Diego Macedo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools and investment committee guidance in its financial planning process.

Carlos Vasquez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2013 to 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including comprehensive financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Tais De Rada is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have worked at several firms including TD Ameritrade, Morgan Stanley, and Taiyo Yuden. Their current tenure at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank spans six years. Charles Schwab 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jorge Valenzuela is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2005. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within the Bank of America platform.

Enrique Valadez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chula Vista, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Michael Alvarez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Brian Wisniewski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses 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 2009 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Robert Manness is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this position, he focuses on guiding affluent families through the complexities of multi-generational wealth, tailoring strategies to their unique circumstances. He is committed to building lasting partnerships that deliver enduring value for clients and their families. Mr. Manness has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through several positions including Vice President Wealth Planner (2018-2025), Financial Consultant (2017-2018), and Investment Consultant (2015-2017). Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2015. He holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Robert engages in activities such as baseball, sailing, tennis, and volunteering. He also enjoys family activities and exploring culinary interests.

Patricia Lockwood is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024 and previously spent 11 years with Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a fiduciary role when providing investment advice and options for discretionary plan-level investment management.

Maria Aguilar Julian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in October 2009 after a career with Bank of America and Banc of America Investment Services. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, she works with high net worth families and business owners to address complex financial needs. She employs wealth management planning tools and strategies including asset allocation, asset preservation, retirement and college planning, insurance analysis, and collaborates closely with clients' attorneys and Certified Public Accountants to provide comprehensive financial strategies and life planning. Maria holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Business with an emphasis in Spanish and Latin America from San Diego State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in Spanish and English, Maria is involved in professional and community organizations such as Business Network International: BNI Enlace Latino San Diego and The Rock San Diego. She lives in Chula Vista with her husband and son and enjoys hiking, photography, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga.

Marq Corona is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in San Diego. He specializes in helping clients organize their financial affairs by creating personalized investment strategies that align with their goals. Marq works extensively with tech professionals, executives, and attorneys to simplify complex financial decisions and provide guidance on equity compensation strategies, retirement planning, tax-efficient wealth management, and portfolio management. With over eight years of experience in the finance industry, Marq holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He earned his bachelor's degree from San Diego State University. Marq’s client focus areas include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. In his personal time, Marq pursues interests such as chess, cooking, golfing, pickleball, and traveling. He strives to empower clients by helping them make informed financial decisions and develop roadmaps to preserve wealth and achieve confidence throughout their financial lives.

Brian Sherwood is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2006 and has additional work experience at Mercury Defense Systems. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products as well as loan product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Ryan Franco is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as brief positions outside finance at a restaurant and a health services agency. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and operational support.

Ronald Appling is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliate firms since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive involvement in commodity pool operations and formal advisory roles to multiple funds.

Ann Barlow is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Argo Data Resource Corporation, Avantax Investment Services, Inc., HD Vest Investment Services, Foreside Fund Services, LLC, and American Beacon Advisors. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andrea Wright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, serving clients with tailored financial planning and various investment services.

Jeffrey Won is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including the Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he owns rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both retail and institutional investment services.

Kristofer Gutierrez is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 65 license and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, he worked at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of finance, Kristofer has held various roles in the hospitality industry. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolio management with a long-term orientation.

David Tam is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones from 2003 to 2025. In addition to his advisory role, he is president of TWMSD LLC, a support company for Tam Wealth Management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm provides financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research, with a distinctive focus on advisory and implementation-support services.

Richard Ward is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2007. He serves as an independent board member of Cask NX, LLC in San Diego. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors.