Ryan Kelly is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including positions at Lululemon Athletica and several restaurant establishments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its involvement with registered investment companies, the use of systematic methodologies, and its role in constructing model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Christian Torres is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on areas including corporate benefits, education planning, employee benefits planning, international wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and small business strategies. Born in Northern California and raised in San Diego from the age of six, Christian developed an appreciation for community relationships and opportunity. He pursued financial planning after college to educate people and make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and families he serves. Christian holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and a Master's Degree from the College for Financial Planning. His professional designations include Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). In his personal time, he enjoys boxing, fishing, football, hiking, music, reading, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Brenda Contreras is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she teaches exercise classes at 24 Hour Fitness and produces weekly videos on promoting a healthy lifestyle through nutrition, exercise, budgeting, and stress reduction. 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, employing research and analytics to support diversified investment strategies.

Brian Donaghy is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2013. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ivan Lopez is a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2022 and brings over 18 years of experience in investment, planning, banking, and client relations. Ivan works closely with executives, small business owners, and families, aligning their investments with their life goals and employing risk management strategies to pursue their financial objectives. His professional background spans from small start-ups to large businesses and includes expertise in individual planning, trust and estate planning strategies, and wealth management. Ivan holds the FINRA Series 7, 63, and 65 registrations as well as the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He obtained his High School Diploma/GED from the California State University System and is fluent in English and Spanish. Born and raised in San Diego, Ivan is involved with community organizations such as Brother Benno's, the Diocese of San Diego, and the San Diego Food Bank. He values his faith and spending quality time with his family.

Nicholas Remer is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2019. He previously worked at Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Remer Filmmaking and serves as president of the Canyonview Homeowners Association board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm supports a multi-manager platform with various program structures and serves over 800,000 clients through more than 10,000 advisors.

Roberto Vasquez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2014, also maintaining a role at JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. 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 non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Phillip Wendt is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA. His entire professional history spanning seven years has been with Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. 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 from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Shelby Lewis is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Lewis has worked at multiple Cetera entities since 2020 and previously at First Allied Securities and Pacific Wealth Strategies Group. Outside of advisory work, Lewis holds a part-time real estate license. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves individual, employer-sponsored retirement, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies.

Dorian Grady is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has held positions at Diversify Advisory Services, DFPG Investments, Nationwide Investment Services, and TD AMERITRADE. He is based in San Diego, CA. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through both brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

James Shea is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2010 and holds a Series 63 designation. Based in San Diego, CA, Mr. Shea's career includes extensive work in financial advisory roles. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor solutions for its clients.

Charles Mackay is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in La Jolla, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 10 years of industry experience, including 11 years at Wells Fargo Advisors prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Advisors Choice Insurance Brokerage Services as an external advisor. 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, wrap and model portfolio programs, access to third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools.

Angeli Forster is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 42 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Sentra Securities Corporation, National Planning Corporation, and SagePoint Financial. She also owns and manages rental properties. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform that emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization.

Diego Macedo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2016, following an 11-year tenure at Merrill. Macedo is also a sole proprietor of a rental property in Solana Beach, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a wide range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Carlos Vasquez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Wells Fargo Clearing, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. He is based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with additional activities such as investment company relationships and principal trading.

Charles Kayl is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, U.S. Bancorp Investments, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and U.S. Bank. Kayl also served in the United States Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve from 2013 to 2025. UBS Financial Services 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, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans to client goals and risk tolerances.

Tais De Rada is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have worked at several firms including TD Ameritrade, Morgan Stanley, and Taiyo Yuden. Their current tenure at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank spans six years. Charles Schwab 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jorge Valenzuela is a financial advisor at Merrill with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66, 63, and 65 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2005. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Enrique Valadez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chula Vista, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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 various institutional investors.

Michael Alvarez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he worked at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network of investment adviser representatives with diverse investment platforms, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.