Maher Malaab is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 17 years of industry experience, including over 10 years at Wells Fargo Clearing and more than a decade at Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a car wash business. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Justin Mc Grath is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at The Motley Fool, Proficio, and American Golf/OB Sports Golf Management. 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 institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Samuel Mendel is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, as well as entrepreneurial ventures dating back to 2014. Outside of his advisory work, he teaches music and performs as a touring bass player. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary strategies through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Jonathan Friess is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Cetera Wealth Services. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Guy Zamohi is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been a business owner of Pro Locksmith since 2010. Zamohi’s experience includes business ownership outside the financial industry. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Ann Marie Tyrrell is a Certified Financial Planner® with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus for 11 years and Premier Financial Group Inc for 6 years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Rachel Gibson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2004. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Tyler Bentley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the Series 66 designation and recently beginning his advisory career. He served in the US Navy from 2007 to 2025 and also has experience with Blackstone and the US Navy Reserves. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing a variety of portfolio strategies and technology tools to support its advisors.

Robert Mckinney is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at AJM Packaging Corporation and PFS Investments Inc, alongside seven years of service in the US Navy. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a motivational physical fitness business and works as an Instacart shopper. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Christopher George is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner overseeing property management at a retail shopping center partnership. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and asset allocation models.

Jonathan Nash is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, CalChoice, Covered California, Dickerson Employee Benefits, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA 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 and risk tolerances. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, distinguishing it among large institutional advisers.

Michael Triana is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2026, following 15 years at Commonwealth Financial Network and one year at Wells Fargo Clearing. Based in San Diego, CA, he is currently affiliated with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technological tools for advisors and managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Nicola Hanna is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 21 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial and Cavanaugh Financial Group. Outside of advising, he owns a sports memorabilia sales business and is involved in horse racing through Big Lick Racing Inc. 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, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Karl Freeman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute with third-party analytics to support its investment strategies.

Edwin Espinal is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations and has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated banking entity since 2015. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. provides wealth advisory and managed-account services primarily to high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

William Sparks is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, and portfolio management services. William holds a master's degree from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a bachelor's degree from the California State University System. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He is affiliated with the professional organization Los Angelitos de Encinitas and actively participates as a community volunteer. Outside of his professional work, William enjoys baseball, biking, camping, reading, swimming, traveling, and spending time with his family. His approach to advising centers on working one-on-one with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aligned with their long-term goals.

Laurie Lipman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Commonwealth Financial Network and Waddell & Reed. She is a 50% owner of Lipman-Westburg Inc., a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Stephen Gelina is a financial advisor with Fidelity in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, Fidelity Brokerage Services, U.S. Bancorp Advisors, and Wells Fargo. Outside of financial advising, he is the sole proprietor of CSMJS Great Adventures, LLC, a real estate funding company focused on location research and land analysis. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that incorporates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary services, model portfolios, and oversight of sub-advisers, with distinctive features including registration as a commodity pool operator and advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies.

Archievhal Alvarado is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, City National Bank, and JP Morgan Securities. Outside of finance, he is involved in BowtiedJ Events as a musician. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach, leveraging portfolios developed by its research team and third-party strategists, and offers access to financial planning, third-party asset managers, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Tomer Rabizadeh is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and 66 designations and bringing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a general board member for Sephardic Temple Tifereth Israel in Los Angeles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools, including the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.