Paola Leal Cervantes is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Via Capital and Banana Republic. Paola’s background also includes roles in healthcare and education. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using model-based asset allocations and research from its Chief Investment Office and global resources to tailor client plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services across a broad platform.

Margaret Molli Alvey is a financial advisor at Merrill with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. since 2004. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as the treasurer for Girl Scouts San Diego Troop 4968. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Tayvin Donaldson is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals, create personalized strategies, and provide ongoing guidance as their needs evolve. He focuses on simplifying complex financial decisions and serving as a trusted resource to help clients stay focused on what matters most to them. Donaldson's expertise extends beyond investments to helping clients make informed decisions and feel confident about their future. His approach includes assisting clients in planning for retirement, funding education, navigating liquidity events, and balancing financial demands related to family and life. He holds the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He completed his high school education at Coronado High School. In addition to his professional work, Donaldson is involved with the San Diego Food Bank.

Christopher Pegg is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA. He has held roles within various J.P. Morgan entities since 2023 and previously worked at First Republic Investment Management, Brown Wealth Management, and Wells Fargo Private Bank. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their program focuses on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Lawrence Andrews III is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets. Andrews currently serves clients from the La Jolla, CA office. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and proprietary planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Sanya Mulhern is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at City National Bank, Merrill, and Banc of America Investment Services. She is based in San Diego, CA. 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 multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a mix of in-house and third-party managers, supported by RBC’s extensive capital markets and affiliated asset management capabilities.

Robert Palatella is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017 and previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2017. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Calixta Padilla is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked at Cardinal Group Management from 2021 to 2024 and has experience in roles outside the financial industry, including at Zara and San Diego State University. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Rosenfield is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2015. Outside of finance, Rosenfield has ownership stakes in two businesses: Eclipse Production Company, which provides event services specializing in photo booth rentals, and Beauty As Desired LLC, a beauty services business he co-owns with his wife. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. 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 sources.

Melissa Snook is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over a decade of experience in financial advising. She began her career serving the retirees of Fortune 500 companies at a local advisory firm in San Diego. Melissa holds several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her approach centers on developing lasting client relationships built on trust and understanding the complete financial picture to help clients attain their goals. She specializes in areas such as college education planning, employee benefits planning, executive compensation, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and retirement income. Melissa earned her bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of California, San Diego. She is an active community member in San Diego, serving on the Board of the La Jolla Woman's Club. Additionally, she participates in volunteering organizations including Feeding San Diego and San Diego Coastkeeper. As a native of San Diego and a long-term resident of La Jolla, Melissa is committed to the preservation of the coastline through engagement in green initiatives. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, snowboarding, and surfing.

Maria Basauri is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, holding a Series 66 designation and having six years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools to support its financial advisory services.

Robert Brower is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, holding a Series 63 designation and 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1984. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer and board member for the San Diego Alpine League, which organizes ski races, and holds a similar officer position with the ROKKA ski racing league affiliated with the Los Angeles Council of Ski Clubs. 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 and offers services such as custody, underwriting, and proprietary research to tailor client solutions.

Robert Taylor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes significant tenures at UBS Financial Services and various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, as well as Citigroup Global Markets. He is a partner in Olivenhain Advisors LLC, an investment-related business based in Encinitas, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that utilizes firm-approved tools and market simulations.

David Dains is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including its transition into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to clients as well as through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Dmitriy Bgatov is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Edward Jones, and Merrill. He is based in San Diego, CA. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

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.