Huy La is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Outside of advising, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Licari is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides a comprehensive approach to managing wealth, focusing on listening to clients' needs to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals. He offers access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Michael Licari has over 36 years of experience in the financial industry. He began his career in 1983 with Shearson Lehman/American Express in New York. In 1985, he moved to San Diego to join Merrill and has been part of the Merrill International group since 1987. He works with clients across the U.S. and internationally, focusing on areas including International Wealth Management, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, and Retirement Income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University, where he majored in Finance and Law and Public Policy. Michael Licari has earned several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His personal interests include biking, camping, fishing, gardening, hiking, hunting, scuba diving, skiing, surfing, and writing.

Amanda Mcnellis Leptich is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as with Citigroup Global Markets since 1996. She is involved in a trust-related business based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Olivia Studley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and has experience in educational and service roles, including positions at the University of San Diego and Ponce's Mexican Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Kristin Gang is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at several Cetera entities since 2015 and was previously with First Allied Securities, Inc. and Avantax Investment Services Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Jimmy Lopez is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and affiliated firms since 2015, including Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large, SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Jaime Torres is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2018. Prior to that, he operated a business under Javier Torres Inc. for ten years. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ia Phan Jones is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera since 2020 and previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the PTA at Hearst Elementary School. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, employing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Megan Polizzi is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 15 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2025 and previously with CUSO Financial Services from 2021 to 2025. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a Girl Scouts troop leader and an auditor for a local charity league. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual investors, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutions through a large nationwide network of advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services via a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary options, model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Darin Beeghley is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Summer Pretzer is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been affiliated with various Cetera entities since 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she volunteers with Lions, Tigers, and Bears, a nonprofit where she conducts group visits, educates, and helps care for animals. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services using multiple program structures and access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Gabriel Garcia is a financial advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LPL Financial, and Edward Jones. Garcia also served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves for 12 years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. Its approach includes a centralized service team that collaborates with advisors to provide written Recommendation Reports based on proprietary research and third-party data.

Timothy Mehrer is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Mehrer serves as a board member for Kids First at Sunset View, a nonprofit focused on children and youth education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a variety of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by approved tools and serves clients through both direct relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Deborah Macneil is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Invest Financial Corporation. Outside of her advisory role, she is an independent consultant for Pampered Chef, selling cooking products. 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.

Peyton Maple is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2022, Peyton worked at LPL Financial and has also been involved in academic roles at Monmouth University and Great Oak High School. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs for individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Christopher J. Hobbs is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, he began his career at Edward Jones before joining Merrill Lynch in 1995. He provides Premier Wealth Management services to families, businesses, and corporate executives, utilizing the firm's extensive tools and resources to guide clients through all aspects of their financial lives. His approach focuses on addressing unique client situations with consistent, disciplined, and coordinated strategies that consider both long-term and short-term financial needs. Chris offers a broad range of services including investment and banking management, liability management, tax minimization strategies, estate planning, wealth transfer, college planning, and Rule 10b5-1 planning. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his bachelor's degree from San Diego State University. His client focus includes areas such as college education planning, corporate executive services, equity compensation, retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. Beyond his professional work, Chris is involved in community activities and has volunteered and coached for several youth sports organizations in La Jolla. He has served on the board of the Foundation of La Jolla High School and the Coggan Family Aquatic Complex. In his free time, he enjoys mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding, fishing, and core training. Chris resides in La Jolla with his wife Colleen and their two children, Karynn and Connor.

Tom Nicholl is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the automotive industry with Mercedes Benz of San Diego and Sunroad Automotive. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory and investment services, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices. The firm offers various managed strategies, separately managed accounts, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services under a fiduciary standard.

Alexander Broughton is a financial advisor at Merrill with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., Hach - A Danaher Company, Equipment Depot - A Mitsubishi Company, Exterran, and Pentair. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for his parents. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

J Essman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in San Diego, CA, holding the ChFC® designation with 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and was previously with Metlife Securities, Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. from 2007 to 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to deliver written recommendations through annual collaborative planning engagements.

Hernan Diaz is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has experience at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services including asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, offering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.