Michael Faltico is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and LifePro Financial Services. He is also treasurer of the Point Loma High School Boys Basketball Booster Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, 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 options.

Miles Fleming is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he was involved with various organizations including the Rotary Club of Del Mar and the San Diego Council on Aging. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Christensen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and over 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Overland & Shanahan from 2016 to 2020 and has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Christensen is involved with Align Planning LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Britt Stephens is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2021. She has held roles at various insurance carriers, Employer Services Group, Lumena Financial Strategies, Inc., and Waddell & Reed Inc. Stephens operates a DBA related to her LPL business under Lumena Financial Strategies, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining advisory solutions with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Aaron Herrscher is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. He has held positions at Financial Sense Wealth Management and Sage Stone Wealth Management prior to joining Fidelity. Herrscher holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

William Corder is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Manning Wealth Management, Inc. for 12 years and Commonwealth Financial Network for 15 years. He is also the Chief Operating Officer of The Manning Companies, a support company based in San Diego. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Michael Donaldson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022, following an eight-year tenure at TD Ameritrade Inc. 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 a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment onboarding process.

Tyler Tong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and has prior experience with firms including James Haug, Nina Peles Inc, East Village Tax, and Waddell & Reed. In addition to his advisory role, Tong is the owner of East Village Tax and serves as Quality Review Lead at Intuit in tax preparation and accounting. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of financial planning and asset management services through a large network of advisers and employs various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Jorge Guerra is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is an author of a children's book. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery and advanced modeling tools, offering tailored solutions while generally acting in an advisory capacity.

Amber Reams is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, Cetera Advisor Networks, and Financial Planning Department, Inc., where she also engages in accounting and tax preparation. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools. The firm is known for its scale, complex affiliate network, and recent consolidation activities.

Gregory Roel is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 1999 and brings over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Greg holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification and a certificate in Personal Financial Planning from San Diego State University. Prior to his career in financial services, he worked as a national sales manager for a privately held textile chemical company. Greg is a native of San Diego and resides in La Mesa with his wife, Rebecca, and their daughter, Jessica. He holds a High School Diploma from Patrick Henry and maintains the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Ramona Delarosa is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked across several Cetera entities since 2018 and has prior experience in wellness and dental fields. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets with a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Calen Ketcham is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for seven years. Ketcham also serves as a Senior Client Service Representative at The Manning Companies in San Diego. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Chomreun Pao is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, Pao worked at Commonwealth Financial Network for five years and CUSO Financial Services, LP for nine years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Darryle Grimes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2020 and previously spent six years with First Command in various advisory and planning roles. He serves as treasurer on the board of the Military Officers Association of America, Miramar Chapter. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients. Its Premier Retirement Income service offers tailored retirement planning advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jose Aguilar is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association 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 through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Isabelle Stad is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2024. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she held positions at Gravity Advisors and worked in various educational roles at UC San Diego and other institutions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services supported by comprehensive planning tools and investment modeling.

Sergio Pedro Perez is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo entities throughout his career. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Amr Nada is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. He has been affiliated with Merrill since 2011 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2014. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cesar Bravo Berumen is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his advisory career in 2023. He has prior experience at Bank of America and held various roles at several other companies and institutions, including the University of California San Diego. 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 to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.