Madeleine Smith is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she focuses on providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of the services offered by Fidelity, aiming to support them in achieving their financial goals. She prioritizes understanding the unique needs of each client and their family to deliver tailored financial planning. Before her current position, Madeleine served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2025, and prior to that, she was a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2020. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial planning and consulting. Madeleine is dedicated to educating and empowering clients throughout their financial planning journey, emphasizing a client experience-focused approach.

Frank Messenger Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He joined LPL Financial in 2008 after a brief tenure at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a bookkeeping and tax preparation business under Messenger Wealth Management. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a broad platform of tools and resources.

Leila Castaneda is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS for eight years and Rincon Technology, Inc for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder and CEO of Screen Free Kids, a private company focused on educating parents about the effects of screen time on children through community events and speaking engagements. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jacob Mahony is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Arup and Atrendia ApS, and he has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020, including the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Happening Times LLC, a restaurant and nightlife business based in San Diego. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and strategies.

Dongsoo Lee is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Outside of finance, he owns and operates LA Costar Education Inc., a tutoring business specializing in Math, English, and Korean. 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 investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Salvador Lancaster is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in operating a small online retail business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that encompass retail and institutional offerings alongside specialized investment and planning resources.

Alejandro Valle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Outside of finance, Valle engages in freelance acting in the arts and culture sector. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools to support its advisory process.

Natalie Gamarra Loza is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she partners with Wealth Management Advisors and a team of specialists to understand clients' goals and objectives, assisting in building personalized financial plans. Her professional experience includes serving as a Wealth Management Associate at Morgan Stanley from 2020 to 2022, a Registered Client Associate at TD Ameritrade from 2019 to 2020, and a Financial Advisor at Patelo Credit Union from 2017 to 2018. She holds a California Insurance License.

Douglas Gundermann is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley, U.S. Bancorp Advisors, and UnionBanc Investment Services. He serves as a board member for the Steele Canyon Estates Homeowners Association in La Mesa, California. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Jack Rousso is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Enterprise since 2025 and also maintains roles in the hospitality sector with Snake Oil Craft Cocktails and Cloak and Petal. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm’s investment approach is model-driven, utilizing portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and also offers access to insurance products and affiliated trust services.

Laura Decker is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently with Cetera since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at Foresters Advisory Services, Foresters Financial Services, and managing her own LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Emily Nguyen is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. She joined the firm in 2026 and has experience working with the San Diego Registrar of Voters and San Diego State University in prior roles. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

Justin Timko is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in fitness and coaching roles, including with CAM Fitness SD LLC and Studio Outside. He also hosts and edits a podcast focused on fantasy topics. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm manages a range of portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolios, and serves as an adviser to registered investment companies.

Samantha Delgado is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has held positions at Bank of America and Merrill since 2016. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mengyao Lin is a financial advisor at Merrill in San Diego, CA, with five years of industry experience. Lin has held positions at Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase Bank and Securities. Outside of finance, Lin previously worked briefly in retail and in a dessert business. 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 investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Richard Rojeck is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 45 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 27 years before joining Osaic in 2025. Outside of his advisory role, Rojeck is an author and promotes his book through public speaking. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to various managed account platforms using a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions.

Dylan King is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as well as a non-financial background working at Giovanni's Italian Restaurant. 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 additional market-facing registrations and functions, delivering non-discretionary advisory services supported by an in-house manager solutions team and centralized due diligence.

Anneliese Keil is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Kappa Alpha Theta Advisory Board at San Diego State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Schuyler White Jr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ignite Visibility and GoSite. Outside of advising, he serves as a trustee for a family friend’s trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, allowing clients to implement recommendations through various brokerage and advisory programs.

Joseph Eben is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1993 and also works with H & R Block since 2013. Outside of advising, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.