Maria Aguilar Julian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in October 2009 after a career with Bank of America and Banc of America Investment Services. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, she works with high net worth families and business owners to address complex financial needs. She employs wealth management planning tools and strategies including asset allocation, asset preservation, retirement and college planning, insurance analysis, and collaborates closely with clients' attorneys and Certified Public Accountants to provide comprehensive financial strategies and life planning. Maria holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Business with an emphasis in Spanish and Latin America from San Diego State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in Spanish and English, Maria is involved in professional and community organizations such as Business Network International: BNI Enlace Latino San Diego and The Rock San Diego. She lives in Chula Vista with her husband and son and enjoys hiking, photography, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga.

Marq Corona is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in San Diego. He specializes in helping clients organize their financial affairs by creating personalized investment strategies that align with their goals. Marq works extensively with tech professionals, executives, and attorneys to simplify complex financial decisions and provide guidance on equity compensation strategies, retirement planning, tax-efficient wealth management, and portfolio management. With over eight years of experience in the finance industry, Marq holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He earned his bachelor's degree from San Diego State University. Marq’s client focus areas include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. In his personal time, Marq pursues interests such as chess, cooking, golfing, pickleball, and traveling. He strives to empower clients by helping them make informed financial decisions and develop roadmaps to preserve wealth and achieve confidence throughout their financial lives.

Ian Linde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Consulting Group and managed roles in agriculture and hospitality, including at Domaine Della Wines and Gio's Pizza. Outside of finance, he has been involved in agricultural work with Domaine Della. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Sherwood is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2006 and has additional work experience at Mercury Defense Systems. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products as well as loan product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Ryan Franco is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as brief positions outside finance at a restaurant and a health services agency. 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, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and operational support.

Ronald Appling is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with Fidelity Investments since 2008, including roles at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors since 2018. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its role as a commodity pool operator, formal advisory services to multiple registered investment companies, and use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Ann Barlow is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Argo Data Resource Corporation, Avantax Investment Services, Inc., HD Vest Investment Services, Foreside Fund Services, LLC, and American Beacon Advisors. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andrea Wright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. 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. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, serving clients with tailored financial planning and various investment services.

Anna Harrington is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client strategies.

Jeffrey Won is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including the Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he owns rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both retail and institutional investment services.

Veronica Borders is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2004, following a brief tenure at Bank of America N.A. She is based in San Diego, CA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Coley Davis IV is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Cooper Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

David Tam is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Edward Jones for 22 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Tam serves as president of TWMSD LLC, a support company for Tam Wealth Management in San Diego. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary, tailored planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting clients through various advisory programs.

Daniel Brecher is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Brecher Family LLC, a nonprofit farm and animal rescue based in San Diego. 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. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and includes a range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Richard Ward is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2007. He serves as an independent board member of Cask NX, LLC in San Diego. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Adam Sinkoff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm provides tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Isaac Hansen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, Trilogy Financial Services, and National Planning Corporation. Hansen serves as a board member of the Western Pension & Benefits Council, focusing on pension education. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is an SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, employing both proprietary and third-party model-based strategies across multiple custody platforms.

Mark Ruyle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Allstate Insurance Co. Ruyle is based in La Jolla, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Amer Mistry is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2006. He is based in San Diego, CA. Outside of his advisory role, Mistry serves on the finance subcommittee of Mama's Kitchen, a nonprofit organization in San Diego. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is noted for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Jennifer Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients 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 using firm-approved tools and models.