Michele Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Isaac White is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he served at the San Diego County Sheriff's Office for 17 years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Colby Shinholser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been working in the industry since 2025. Prior to his advisory role, he has served in the US Navy since 2016. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, with a focus on both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Skip Kelly serves as Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked with both institutional and high net-worth clients over several decades. Prior to his current position, he was a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2026, Vice President at Fisher Investments from 2003 to 2020, and held various Vice President and Senior Financial Consultant roles at Morgan Stanley, Smith Barney, and Merrill Lynch dating back to 1989. Throughout his career, Skip Kelly has focused on building financial relationships grounded in honesty and trust. He emphasizes providing simple, transparent guidance based on evolving financial plans tailored to different life stages. He holds a California Insurance License.

Ryan Domenico is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. He has over 10 years of experience working with high net-worth families and institutions, focusing on providing honest and transparent guidance built on trust. Ryan partners with clients to understand their goals and help plan and fortify their financial futures through different stages of life. Prior to his current role, Ryan held various positions including Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2025, Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade in 2019, Wealth Advisor at Pariax Private Wealth Management in 2019, and several roles at Charles Schwab between 2011 and 2019. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Ryan has personal interests in fitness, food, golf, hiking, music, and traveling.

Michael Lincoln is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including LPL Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, and has been president of Lincoln Capital, Inc. since 2010. Outside of financial advising, he owns a line of BBQ-themed apparel and sells fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a range of third-party managers.

Ryan Roche is the Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He focuses on empowering Investor Center associates to engage in meaningful conversations with clients and supports them in developing the skills necessary to assist local families with financial planning. Ryan has accumulated extensive experience within Fidelity Investments, progressing through various positions including Financial Consultant (2022-2025), Planning Consultant (2021-2022), Relationship Manager (2020-2021), Financial Representative (2019-2020), and Investor Center Intern (2018-2019). He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Ryan enjoys baseball, golf, kayaking, skiing, traveling, and volunteering.

Anthony Camara is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2014 and previously worked at THRIVENT Financial beginning in 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is a landlord, managing a rental property in La Mesa, California. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm’s services include planning across various financial topics and offer options to integrate planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing structure.

Jesse Menashe serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the team in 2015, contributing to both financial advising and the firm's business development, marketing, and administrative efforts. Jesse focuses on areas such as employee benefits planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans, among others. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business marketing from Arizona State University and has earned professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Jesse applies his education and experience to assist clients in leveraging financial opportunities. Outside of his professional work, Jesse engages in activities such as chess, golfing, hiking, and music, with a particular interest in playing guitar and composing and recording music.

Jason Silberstein is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016, after previous roles at Morgan Stanley and Merrill. 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 data.

Oliver Polo is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a partner with the Mohler Polo Mofty Group based in Del Mar, California. He has been in the financial advisory industry since 2007, providing services to a select group of families and businesses. Oliver's approach involves developing a clear understanding of his clients' financial situations, goals, timelines, and risk tolerances to create personalized and efficient financial strategies. He regularly reviews these strategies to adapt to clients' changing circumstances. Oliver's areas of expertise include portfolio management, investment analysis, market-linked investments, alternative investments, and various client focus areas such as corporate executive services, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, philanthropy, socially responsible investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds several professional designations including the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Oliver is a graduate of San Diego State University, where he earned a Bachelor's Degree with an emphasis in Finance. He is fluent in Spanish and engages with professional organizations such as the CFA Society San Diego. Beyond his professional life, Oliver is involved in community organizations including Feeding San Diego and Junior Achievement. He has a variety of personal interests including basketball, boxing, dancing, hiking, music, reading, soccer, spending time with family, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Todd Trusso is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Altegris Investments, PRUCO Securities, and Capital Investment Advisors. He serves as Secretary and is a member of the finance committee on the Board of the Boys and Girls Club of Northwest San Diego. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, offering non-discretionary advice focused on asset allocation, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process uses centralized due diligence and combines quantitative and qualitative research to build model asset allocations.

Stephane Hpay is a financial advisor with Cetera holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 35 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and previously spent seven years with VOYA Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Tanner Curtiss is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a third-generation Merrill Advisor, working alongside his father at the Curtiss and Associates group. He helps clients pursue their long-term financial goals through personalized wealth management strategies, drawing on Merrill's investment insights and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. His client focus areas include college education planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Before joining the Curtiss and Associates team, Tanner gained experience as a financial analyst at both a local startup and a Fortune 100 technology company. His team emphasizes delivering consistent resources and practical analysis across various industries to help clients achieve financial freedom despite changing environments. Tanner holds a Bachelor's Degree from Tulane University and holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He is involved in professional organizations such as Junto and Startup San Diego. In addition to his professional work, Tanner participates in community volunteering aligned with Merrill's tradition of community service. His personal interests include camping, golfing, hiking, racquetball, running, surfing, tennis, and yoga.

Steven Varghese is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he has held several positions including at EagleStone Tax & Wealth Advisors and multiple roles within the University of California, San Diego. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, noted for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through ongoing advice and written recommendation reports. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research and third-party data within a product ecosystem that includes affiliated sub-advisers and managed accounts.

Jeffrey Lung is a CFP® with 21 years of industry experience, currently advising at Fidelity Investments. His career includes roles at several firms such as Mercer Global Advisors, TD Ameritrade, Charles Schwab, and Morgan Stanley. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its management of multiple registered investment companies, use of AI-driven research methods, and delivery of model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Waheeda Noor is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as treasurer for the San Diego Afghan Refugees Aid Group. 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 employs over 14,000 advisors and manages approximately $671 billion in assets, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Andrew Goins is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services, as well as work with In Home Supportive Services, Uber, and Lyft. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also engages in part-time referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a tiered wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and retains authority over model availability, using independent due diligence and delegated trading by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Jeremy Shaffer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Vista, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing nine years of industry experience. He has worked primarily at Charles Schwab since 2016, with brief tenures at several other firms in 2019 and 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he performs independent contracting work with Uber and DoorDash and rents vehicles through Turo. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process within a centralized operational framework.

Zachary Anthony is a financial advisor at Stifel with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Whole Foods for five years before joining Stifel. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services guided by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.