Courtney Allen is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in San Diego, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2012. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs and tailors investment strategies to clients’ advisory risk profiles using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible-investing screens.

Laurie Burkhardt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brian Dawidowicz is a financial advisor with OSAIC in La Mesa, CA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2004 and also operates a sole proprietorship focused on life and fixed annuity insurance products and personal income tax preparation. Dawidowicz is president and owner of ThruLine Planning, an S-Corp engaged in small business administration activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm uses various asset allocation and portfolio construction tools, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Gordon Sinkoff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lake Lapp is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., Securities America Inc., Advisor Group, Inc., and North Star Financial Partners. He also has a background at Creighton University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm emphasizes an ESG eligibility framework and offers services through its Institutional Consulting Services program on a non-discretionary basis.

Nicolas Amodeo is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and various educational institutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and investment strategies.

Miryana Trgo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in real estate rental activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

James Duncan is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Bank of America, U.S. Bank, and various Wells Fargo entities. He also serves as a co-trustee on a family trust. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies across a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Vincent Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Stifel for six years before joining Fidelity Investments in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe, and it serves in formal advisory roles for multiple registered funds.

Zachary Macdougall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services, and currently owns MacDougall Financial Planning Corp. Additionally, he serves as a financial professional for North Star Resource Group and has experience as an agent/broker for North Star Consultants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Jeffrey Dockan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work history includes positions at UnionBanc Investment Services and several Cetera-affiliated entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, 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, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Shaun Alzate is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, LPL Financial, Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C., and RSM Insurance Agency Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Joe Woods II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial and The Financial Planning Company, as well as founding Woods Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches middle school soccer for the Coronado Unified School District. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through numerous advisory programs and consulting services.

Kha Tran is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2022 and previously spent 15 years at TD AMERITRADE Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 models with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and maintains a centralized operational platform for custody, order routing, and alternative investment due diligence.

Jonathan Mendoza is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and concurrently associated with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, Mendoza operates an e-commerce business selling a personal collection of trading cards. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Jose Hernandez Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties in the San Diego area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and serves clients through a broad range of retail and institutional investment offerings.

Laura Fetterman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2005. 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 delivers advice using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Lisa Yang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. She worked at the University of California, San Diego for one year before joining LPL Financial, where she has been since 2014. Yang is involved with Symbio Financial Partners, an entity related to her LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing model portfolios and research from both internal and third-party sources.

Karina Mendoza is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously had brief tenures at Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory roles, she was involved with YMCA San Diego County for five years and San Diego State University for four years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Sharon Loero is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked for TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2022 before joining Charles Schwab in 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, along with custody and brokerage services. The firm is notable for its large client base and integrated operational structure that combines model portfolios, alternative investments, and centralized supervisory and order-routing arrangements.