Kelly Morris is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she worked for Independent Financial Group LLC for 11 years. She is involved with Family Legacy Group, a non-investment-related outside business activity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and research from multiple sources.

Stephen Whitman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a range of services including estate planning and investment strategies.

Eduardo Villagrana is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at various J.P. Morgan entities since 2016 and was previously employed by Uber. 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 non-discretionary program. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Irene Gomez Ramirez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Robert Binkowski is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vista, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2023, he worked at Arete Wealth Management LLC and Axxcess Wealth Management LLC from 2015 to 2023. He is also involved in independent insurance brokering, specializing in universal life insurance. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides written recommendation reports combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Radia Hunter is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2013. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Carlsbad, CA. Hunter serves as Community Service Chair on the Board of Directors for Encinitas Rotary. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kristi Brooks is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC since 2018, transitioning to Fidelity Investments in 2025. Prior to her career in finance, she spent five years at Bonotel Exclusive Travel. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to create model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in investment research.

Richard Nolan is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Nolan is involved in trust and estate planning through Citadel Law Office and provides tax preparation services through his ownership of SD Tax Associates, in addition to serving as HOA Board Treasurer. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and platforms, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

David Henesey is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He leverages nearly 20 years of experience in the financial services industry to help individuals, families, and corporations identify financial goals, create comprehensive wealth management plans, and execute those plans effectively. His approach emphasizes a personal touch and building relationships to support clients in achieving their objectives. David's expertise includes college education planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, and portfolio management services. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation, the Personal Investment Advisor designation, and FINRA Series 7 and 66 registrations. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rollins College and an MBA from Babson College. Originally from the Boston area, David now resides in San Diego with his wife and two children. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Kent Borsch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bonsall, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1999 and has over four decades in the financial services sector, including a long tenure with Provident Mutual Life/Securities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

William Smith is a CFP® with 45 years of experience in financial services, currently affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. He is an author of investment-related publications and serves on the finance and philanthropy committees of Neighborhood Healthcare, as well as Treasurer of the Rotary Club of Escondido. 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 tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Brian Mancuso is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA. He has been with Charles Schwab Bank SSb and Charles Schwab & Co, Inc. since 2006. 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. The firm offers both non-discretionary investment guidance and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a large client base and an integrated operational structure.

Rebecca Belloso is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., among other roles. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, she spent time with San Diego Dining Group and La Mesa Farmers Inc. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Shily Sasinouan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2010. 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 advice. The firm’s approach is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Sean McSweeny is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 1992 as a Financial Advisor in Torrance, California, and has been serving as the Senior Resident Director of the Carlsbad office since January 2010. He is part of a team comprising four Financial Advisors and one Wealth Management Client Associate, focusing primarily on investment management. With over 30 years of experience in wealth management, Sean's expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization. His approach centers on collaborating with clients to align their wealth management with seven key life priorities: family, finances, health, home, leisure, work, and giving. Throughout his career, he has developed long-lasting client relationships through customized advice and a disciplined investment approach. Sean holds a Master's degree from the California State University System and a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Loyola Marymount University. He has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Sean resides in San Diego with his wife and three children and enjoys baseball, football, golfing, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Blake Baxter Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Encinitas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been associated with LPL Financial since 2017 and also maintains a law practice through Baxter Law Corp. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Baxter Financial Group LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL and third-party subadvisors.

Christopher Kielar is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, and multiple tenures at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he personally owns rental property managed by a third party. 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 broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Samer Bordcosh is a financial advisor with Merrill in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2012. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various organizations.

Patrick Vento is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Encinitas, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities for 13 years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Steven Frigo is a Series 66-credentialed advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Del Mar, CA, possessing two years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2023 and previously spent eight years at First Republic Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining quantitative modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.