Bryan Diaz is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His career includes nine years at Bank of America and Merrill prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ryan Roche is the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He focuses on empowering Investor Center associates to engage in meaningful conversations with clients and supports them in developing the skills necessary to assist local families with financial planning. Ryan has accumulated extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant (2022-2025), Planning Consultant (2021-2022), Relationship Manager (2020-2021), Financial Representative (2019-2020), and Investor Center Intern (2018-2019). He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ryan enjoys baseball, golf, kayaking, skiing, traveling, and volunteering.

Anthony Camara is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2014, including his tenure at THRIVENT Financial starting in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority.

Jesse Menashe serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the team in 2015, contributing to both financial advising and the firm's business development, marketing, and administrative efforts. Jesse focuses on areas such as employee benefits planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans, among others. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business marketing from Arizona State University and has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jesse applies his education and experience to assist clients in leveraging financial opportunities. Outside of his professional work, Jesse engages in activities such as chess, golfing, hiking, and music, with a particular interest in playing guitar and composing and recording music.

Jason Silberstein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2014. 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 advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives. The firm incorporates insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs alongside traditional investment vehicles.

Oliver Polo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner with the Mohler Polo Mofty Group based in Del Mar, California. He has been in the financial advisory industry since 2007, providing services to a select group of families and businesses. Oliver's approach involves developing a clear understanding of his clients' financial situations, goals, timelines, and risk tolerances to create personalized and efficient financial strategies. He regularly reviews these strategies to adapt to clients' changing circumstances. Oliver's areas of expertise include portfolio management, investment analysis, market-linked investments, alternative investments, and various client focus areas such as corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, philanthropy, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations including the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Oliver is a graduate of San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Finance. He is fluent in Spanish and engages with professional organizations such as the CFA Society San Diego. Beyond his professional life, Oliver is involved in community organizations including Feeding San Diego and Junior Achievement. He has a variety of personal interests including basketball, boxing, dancing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, spending time with family, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Todd Trusso is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Altegris Investments, Inc., Altegris Portfolio Management, Inc., and Capital Investment Advisors, LLC. He serves as Secretary of the Board and is on the finance committee for the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Stephane Hpay is a financial advisor with Cetera holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Tanner Curtiss is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a third-generation Merrill Advisor, working alongside his father at the Curtiss and Associates group. He helps clients pursue their long-term financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies, drawing on Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. His client focus areas include college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Before joining the Curtiss and Associates team, Tanner gained experience as a financial analyst at both a local startup and a Fortune 100 technology company. His team emphasizes delivering consistent resources and practical analysis across various industries to help clients achieve financial freedom despite changing environments. Tanner holds a Bachelor's Degree from Tulane University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He is involved in professional organizations such as Junto and Startup San Diego. In addition to his professional work, Tanner participates in community volunteering aligned with Merrill's tradition of community service. His personal interests include camping, golfing, hiking, racquetball, running, surfing, tennis, and yoga.

Steven Varghese is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held several positions including at EagleStone Tax & Wealth Advisors and multiple roles within the University of California, San Diego. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, noted for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through ongoing advice and written recommendation reports. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research and third-party data within a product ecosystem that includes affiliated sub-advisers and managed accounts.

Jeffrey Lung is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at Fidelity Investments. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Brokerage Services and Labrüm Wealth Management. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and manage registered investment companies.

Waheeda Noor is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Noor serves as treasurer for the San Diego Afghan Refugees Aid Group, where she manages the organization’s books and records. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jeremy Shaffer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Vista, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has worked primarily at Charles Schwab since 2016, with brief tenures at several other firms in 2019 and 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he performs independent contracting work with Uber and DoorDash and rents vehicles through Turo. 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process within a centralized operational framework.

Zachary Anthony is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Whole Foods for five years before joining Stifel. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services guided by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Joseph Adamo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is the sole proprietor of Adamo Braun LLC, a restaurant and nightclub business in Kings Beach, Lake Tahoe. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including personalized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers planning services supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools.

Steven Nartker is a CFP® and PFS™ professional with 17 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked at firms including Avantax, Cambridge Investment Research, and Cetera. Nartker also maintains a tax preparation and accounting practice in San Diego, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Robert Gilbert is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Gilbert is a 50% owner of the Gilbert Family Partnership, an investment-related business he shares with his brother. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for discretionary management and a broader range of financial products than many institutional advisers.

Nicole Carner is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and scenario modeling as part of its financial planning process.

Danyelle Comer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and over a decade of experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2025. 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 institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Christian Ortiz Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2024. Outside of finance, he is involved in education and the arts, serving as a marching band coach and as an officer with a youth arts nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large institutional firm offering a wide array of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm‑approved planning tools.