John Taylor is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at Merrill in Carlsbad, CA. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. for the past 12 years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions, utilizing model-based and discretionary strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Jonathan Savona is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lucia Securities, LLC and Lucia Capital Group for nearly a decade before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Westland Financial as a non-variable insurance agent. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Sandra Cohn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Independent Financial Group and Intuit, and she operates Cohn Tax Company, Inc., a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations with a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management and utilizes model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Anita Boghoussian is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at GoSecure, EdgeWave, and Dassault Systemes. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of rental properties and raw land in the San Diego area. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

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.

Kent Thompson is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at Ameriprise in San Diego, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner and president of Stillwater Vista LLC and serves on the investment committee of the San Diego Rescue Mission. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written recommendations that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic automation to deliver personalized retirement income plans, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

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.

Danielle Ferrer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Diego, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has 12 years of industry experience, including 11 years with Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charities, and governmental entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.