Marc Phillipe Mongeon is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Merrill, Scottrade, TD Ameritrade, and RBC Capital Markets. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering its program on a non-discretionary basis.

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.

Monica Bezy is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TD Ameritrade Institutional for 11 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Daniel Avan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s investment process is guided by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Michael Peterson is a financial advisor at Osaic with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Osaic in 2025, he worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors, Confidence Wealth Management, and Edward Jones, among other firms. 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 offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services and utilizes a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across various investment types.

James Gallagher is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Charles Schwab since 2022. His prior experience includes roles at Peripli Trading and Zep Inc. 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 advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by its scale and integrated operational structure.