James Roeske is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He began his career in wealth management in 2000 and has since developed relationships with a diverse clientele. In 2016, James was appointed Resident Director of the La Jolla office, taking on responsibilities that include training and coaching Merrill financial advisors and supporting experienced advisors in identifying appropriate products and services for their clients. James holds several professional credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation awarded by the CFP Board, the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) certification from the Investments & Wealth Institute, and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Mary's College of California. His client focus areas encompass executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, ESG investing, tax minimization, retirement income, and other financial planning services. Residing in San Francisco and La Jolla with his wife and two children, James is active in his local community, particularly with La Jolla's public school system. He is a member of the La Jolla Historical Society and contributes to La Jolla Elementary. Outside of work, James enjoys boating, boxing, football, running, skiing, swimming, tennis, traveling, and volleyball.

Grant Kalmanovitz is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, LendingClub, and EquityBee. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an assistant basketball coach at San Dieguito Union High School District and consults on sales strategy and market research for businesses in the Encinitas area. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors and serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Iola Xiao is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The ROK Advisory Group since 2023. She has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, providing personalized guidance to individuals and families. Iola is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and speaks basic Cantonese, facilitating communication with a diverse clientele. Iola follows a disciplined process that begins with understanding clients' needs and goals, enabling her to create flexible financial strategies adaptable to changing market conditions. She leverages investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Iola holds the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Based in San Diego, Iola enjoys spending time with her son, Tyler, and engaging in activities such as traveling and golfing.

Morgan Seymour is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2019 and worked previously at San Diego State University. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

Frances Pascua is a Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where she joined in 2014. She partners with The Callahan Pascua Group to focus on new client relationships and the implementation of financial and wealth management services for existing clients. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization. Frances holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®) designation, issued by the Investments & Wealth Institute™ in conjunction with The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. She also holds the CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) designations. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a focus on Political Science, Communication, and Psychology from San Diego State University, and a Master of Business Administration from Alliant International University. Fluent in Filipino and English, Frances serves as President of the Merrill Women's Exchange, San Diego Chapter (2024–2025), and is the National Chair of the Investments & Wealth Institute™ Conference Committee. She has been an active member of professional and community organizations including the Investments & Wealth Institute™ Board of Directors and the La Jolla Woman's Club. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, music, scrapbooking, spending time with family, tennis, watching movies, writing, and yoga.

Daniel Testa is a financial advisor at Cetera with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Merrill, and Bank of America. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of BNT Metals, a metals recycling company in Chula Vista, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with various program options.

Shanel Dubique is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at CUSO Financial Services, LP, and First Command Financial Planning, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies across various allocation methods.

Devin Mcdonald is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering discretionary and non-discretionary services as well as model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Marcus Fitzpatrick is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching soccer, including training players and managing teams. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual clients, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers, supporting over 10,000 advisors and managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Jeffrey Carlos Jr. is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, where he has worked since 2013. He has 18 years of industry experience, including five years at Edward Jones prior to joining LPL. 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 supported by model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various institutional platforms.

Sandra Bazan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience, including 20 years at Merrill. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in San Diego, CA. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Karen Mortimer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2009, previously working at Citigroup Global Markets. Mortimer is involved in charitable activities through her leadership roles with the RB Sunrise Rotary in San Diego, including serving as President and Finance Committee Chair. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Joshua Dunphy is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and Securities America, as well as experience outside finance in the food service industry and entrepreneurial ventures. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm serves as a registered commodity pool operator, advises multiple investment companies, and utilizes systematic methodologies and AI tools in its investment process.

Danielle Martinez is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley, Lincoln Financial Group, and the University of Hawaii at Manoa. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and supports advisors with proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Bradford Best is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked with firms including First Allied Securities and LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Advisory Council at the University of California, Irvine, reviewing continuing education programs for professionals, and hosts a pinball streaming channel called DoubleBizzo. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser operating a multi-manager platform that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party managers, overseeing more than $256 billion in assets across approximately 10,000 advisors.

Stephen Cote is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides proactive financial advice and guidance to help clients manage their goals, focusing on retirement planning, investment selection, and cash management. Stephen works with affluent individuals, families, and business owners to manage, preserve, and grow their wealth in a tax-efficient manner, addressing areas such as executive compensation, legacy planning, family wealth management strategies, socially responsible investing, and retirement income. Stephen has obtained the Certified Portfolio Manager (CPM®) designation through a collaboration between the Academy of Certified Portfolio Managers and NYU Stern. He also holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) designation, emphasizing the pre- and post-retirement needs of individuals, in addition to the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. He earned a bachelor's degree from Roger Williams University. Residing in La Jolla, California, Stephen maintains a residence in the Bay Area. In his personal time, he enjoys outdoor activities including golf, volleyball, running, baseball, cooking, fishing, and competition. He is also committed to community involvement, volunteering with organizations in the communities he serves.

Victoria Sazunic is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2003. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with San Diego Civic Theaters since 2005. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services including financial planning and estate strategies.

Erin Arellano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Mesa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2014, Erin worked at Advisors Asset Management, Inc. and U.S. Bancorp Advisors, LLC. Outside of advisory work, Erin owns Coordinated Contract Services, a transportation business serving disabled adults, and provides tax preparation services as an enrolled agent. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, serving individual and institutional clients with a range of financial planning, asset management, and retirement solutions.

Kristin Krueger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes service in the United States Navy for 20 years, as well as roles at Booz Allen Hamilton and Big Block Realty. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a network of around 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices nationwide.

Colin Parker is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2012 to 2016 and has been with UBS since 2018. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.