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.

Jose Covarrubias is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012. Prior to his current roles, he was employed at Uber and Lyft from 2015 to 2017. 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 brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis while employing a centralized due-diligence framework.

Nicolle Hudachek is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert W. Baird since 2012. She is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The team provides tailored consulting and portfolio services, including financial planning and discretionary management, employing a variety of investment strategies and overlay services.

Amy Jamieson is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved as a co-leader of a local Girl Scout troop. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients utilizing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Pedro Flores is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has previously worked at U.S. Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and First Citizens Bank. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans based on clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Sarah Karpicus is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience with Shakti Rising, a nonprofit organization focused on healing and recovery. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and manages Yellowbird Expressive Arts, an expressive arts therapy business offering individual sessions, groups, retreats, and virtual programs, and participates as a performer in a local playback theatre troupe. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Terry Mcnellis is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in an estate-related business activity based in Encinitas, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jesus Reyes is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America for two years before joining Merrill in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Reyes operates a YouTube channel and an associated children’s book project focused on educational content for young readers, and he also engages in online sales of Mexican goods through independent websites. Merrill, along 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 investment strategies for a variety of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Alexander Wall is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked at Charles Schwab Bank and SC Distributors, LLC, and has experience in the hospitality industry at Masters Kitchen and Cocktail. He also spent five years at California State University San Marcos. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a broad client base, 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 services, supported by multi-asset model portfolios, research, and a distinctive operational structure.

Micah Mendillo is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having one year of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab Premier Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Morgan Stanley, TD Ameritrade Institutional, and Aligned Mortgage of California. Prior to his financial services career, he spent nine years in full-time education and four years with Superior Cuts. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm’s integrated model includes advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services supported by centralized operations and a range of multi-asset investment approaches.

George Mullen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Coronado, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco Private Ledger Corp since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, Mullen is an occasional painter who sells oil paintings and is the author of a published book titled "Peace in the Middle East." LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by a diverse selection of model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment solutions.

Mackenzie Gouge is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones and has held various roles in hospitality and research sectors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Thomas Schoettle III is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at various entities including General Atomics and the University of Southern California before joining Cetera in 2021. Schoettle also operates Schoettle Financial as an investment associate, focusing on investment research and asset allocation analysis. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services with multiple program structures and access to third-party money managers.

Kevin Hansen is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked at Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2004. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Andrew Bartlett is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He works closely with clients to develop strategies that align with their financial goals and assist their families both now and in the future. His approach centers on client needs, values, and business beliefs. Andrew has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he completed an internship at Raymond James in 2013. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Andrew enjoys baseball, golf, hiking, softball, and yoga.

Anette Schol Bermel is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and First Command Advisory Services, among other firms. In addition to her advisory role, Bermel is involved in tax preparation and bookkeeping services through Professional Financial Services in La Mesa, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable organizations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

John Parmenter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a broad client base, including retail and institutional investors, through discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic approaches and has a distinctive presence as a registered commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies.

Anthony Diblasi is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1996 and has been with Bank of America, NA since 2009. Merrill, along 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, supported by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party managers.

Aoife Ridge is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TD Ameritrade for nine years before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.