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.

James Froman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and previously worked at Use Credit Union from 2007 to 2019. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and diverse investment strategies.

Jacob Auger is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial and Salt Lake Country Club. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base—including individuals, institutions, and government entities—and provides tailored financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Dekker Stebel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Encinitas, CA. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has experience working with PURE Insurance and Vassar College. He is also involved with Stebel Financial Group, a business related to his LPL practice. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios, research, and various investment management services.

Jacob Margozewitz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Grand Canyon University and Point Loma Nazarene University. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and model portfolios.

Todd Stucker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked at 24 Hour Fitness from 2011 to 2018. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Steven Tran is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance Company, and Pacific Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, using structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools to develop its financial plans.

James Lindsay is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 45 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Summit Financial Group Inc and Summit Brokerage Services before joining Cetera Wealth Services, LLC in 2019. He has been with Cetera since 2023. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Janean Stripe is a CFP® certificant with 37 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2020 and previously spent nine years at Lucia Securities, LLC. Janean also maintains a role at RJL Wealth Management, LLC, where she has been active since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven strategies.

Zachary French is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 license and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2021. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Torq Holdings LLC, an e-commerce consumer goods business, which he is currently in the process of selling. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Lori Lenhof is a financial advisor with Stifel in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary analysis and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support asset allocation and financial planning.

Jonathan Heitner is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 45 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked with Raymond James & Associates since 2018, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Cottage & Castles. 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, institutions, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Maria Gallardo Gower is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab and Co., Inc. since 2022 and previously spent 11 years at TDAmeritrade Inc. in advisory roles. 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 and discretionary investment management, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Robert Kuech is a financial advisor with Stifel in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2008. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach relies on proprietary, forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Bryan Stebel is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 31 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2023, following a 16-year tenure at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. Based in Encinitas, CA, he is involved in managing his LPL business through Stebel Financial Group LLC. LPL Financial is a national investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services supported by proprietary and third-party research, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.