Traci Sherrod is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at multiple Cetera entities since 2013 and at Girard Securities, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. She also serves as a FINRA and NFA arbitrator, a role she has held since 2010 and 2012 respectively. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. 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, operating at scale with over $256 billion in assets and more than 10,000 advisors.

Jeffrey Macelli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Richard De Sola is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020. Prior to that, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA starting in 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary advice focused on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Ryan Kimes is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities in La Jolla, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Pure Financial, WCG Wealth Advisors, Superior Planning Inc., Sentinel Wealth Management LLC, and Freedom Equity Group. In addition to his advisory role, Kimes is also employed by JPMorgan Bank, enabling him to offer deposit and credit products. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screens with qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Nicole Gilbert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Company. Gilbert is also a notary and co-trustee of a revocable trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by research and technology tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Ari Feldman is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. from 2005 to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party data.

Manuel Castilla is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010 and previously worked at UBS International Inc. and Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Quinn O'Connor is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, O'Connor held roles at New York Life and worked in various other capacities including at the Mineta Transportation Institute and the YMCA. 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 multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and is notable for its use of systematic methodologies and a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Natasha Newman is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2019, with prior roles including positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and 3PlxSalsa. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Benjamin Otte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior firms include Commonwealth Financial Network and Kestra Financial, Inc. 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 broad range of advisory and brokerage services with various portfolio management options and utilizes technology tools to support its advisors.

Tommy Tominna is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on investment models implemented with oversight from BNY Mellon Advisors.

Robert Mcclinton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Spring Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1989 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services 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 uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

William Perri is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of finance, he is a part owner of Jacobsen Perri Cellars LLC, a winery that produces and sells wine from grapes sourced in California’s Central Coast. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process utilizes centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research, with recommendations limited to eligible strategies and the potential inclusion of an ESG eligibility framework.

Deborah West is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 21 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 model-based and discretionary strategies managed by internal investment teams and third-party style managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Manning is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously spent 15 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, he is the CEO and majority owner of The Manning Companies, which provides wealth management and retirement plan services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension plans, and institutional investors. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

June David Caalaman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and Mechanics Bank. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera, Securities America, California Coast Credit Union, and United Cerebral Palsy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize a variety of portfolio strategies and third-party asset management solutions.

James Atwood is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and LPL Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors.

Amy Palmer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Essential Edge Compliance Outsourcing, Independent Financial Group, M Holdings Securities, and Commonwealth Financial Network. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Teresa Garrett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked for CUSO Financial Services, L.P. for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in Leatherback Supply Company, a retail and wholesale business where she assists with direct sales and marketing on weekends. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives using a variety of investment strategies.

Dylan Devin is a financial advisor at Cetera with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera since 2019. Prior to that, he was with Foresters Financial Services and has experience with MGM Resorts International and Aztec Shops. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options, combining discretionary and non-discretionary services across various program structures.