Natalie Chappius is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in advising high-net-worth individuals and business owners. She focuses on financial and tax minimization strategies, retirement income planning, estate planning services, and portfolio management. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Natalie also collaborates with a Wealth Management Lending Officer from Bank of America, N.A. to incorporate home financing solutions into clients’ overall financial strategies. In her role as a Senior Portfolio Advisor, she manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, selecting from Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party investment options. Natalie attended California State University, Long Beach, where she was a recipient of the Presidents Academic Scholarship. She holds FINRA registrations including the Series 7 (General Securities Representative) and Series 66 (Uniform Combined State Law Examination), as well as licenses with the California Department of Insurance to offer Life Insurance, Annuities, and Long Term Care products. Additionally, she has earned the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®) designation. Natalie is also recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Residing in 4S Ranch with her husband Michael and their two children, Natalie is actively involved in community service, including volunteering and fundraising with the National Charity League. Her client-centered approach emphasizes creating personalized financial strategies to help clients pursue their goals.

Mark Robert Holland is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his financial career in 1986 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2004. Mark focuses on personal retirement planning, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income, working with clients who have long-term goals. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Pomona College and professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Born and raised in the San Diego area, Mark is married with two grown children. Outside of work, he enjoys gardening, hiking, reading, and spending time with his family.

Payam Haghani is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, Lyft, Uber, and other firms before joining J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Persian Dreams, an online retail store specializing in art crafts from around the world. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Diwani Biglang Awa is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, where she has worked since 2007, accumulating 19 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she owns and operates Brixton Interiors LLC, a residential interior design and home décor business, and Tiny Baubles LLC, a handmade jewelry retail venture. She also serves on the executive board of Alamosa Park Elementary PTA as an auditor and communications coordinator. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a wide range of brokerage and investment advisory services, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management solutions tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Hunter Otjen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked as a paraplanner and holds a license to transact life, health, accident, or sickness insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services with integrated financial planning and employs various asset-allocation tools and third-party money managers to construct diversified portfolios.

Jocelyn Beck is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Sager Company and John Unterreiner. 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.

Darion Haggerty is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Edward Jones since 2022. Before joining Edward Jones, he worked at DaVita and held various roles at Target, Primerica, and Starbucks. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Cristina Haggerty is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC from 2011 to 2017. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Jerry Dressel is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with Series 63 registration and two years of industry experience. He has also been involved with F & B Associates Inc since 2020 and has operated Dressel Advisory Group since 1999. 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 and access to various portfolio management options, supported by technology and a large network of advisors.

Jaime Niesley is a financial advisor at Cetera with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 63 license. Jaime has worked at Cetera since 2021 and is also the owner of Wollman Wealth Designs, a financial services firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Jayne Byrne is a CFP® and Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in San Diego, CA, and has 41 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial in various capacities since 1985 and was also affiliated with Cetera Advisor Networks and CWM, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved with a non-variable insurance business and operates Nautica Wealth Advisors, LLC, a DBA for her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Barbara Klein is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 28 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Broker Dealer Financial Services Corp., Summit Financial Group Inc., and Cetera Wealth Services, LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as vice president and secretary of a property owners association and is involved in selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party managers, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Jason Snow is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cooper Capital Advisors and American Funds Distributors. Outside of his advisory work, he owns Fish Tale, LLC, a business that facilitates boat charters through charter captains. 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 and access to various portfolio management programs, supported by tools such as machine learning for research and operational assistance.

Jeffrey Tanaka is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank NA since 2019, following six years at The Northern Trust Company. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities and delivers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Lance Peters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience, including prior roles at Lucia Capital Group and the University of San Diego. 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, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors and advanced operational tools.

Janet Calcagno is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Alex Ostrove is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and global market analysis.

Marcus Gavino is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and accumulating eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Hall Capital Partners LLC and Gatehouse Capital Partners LLC, along with positions at Santa Clara University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm’s approach combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Kenneth Kim is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan in various capacities since 2014, with a brief tenure at Citigroup from 2019 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Wade Shumway is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, with prior experience at National Planning Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Shumway is also involved in investment-related activities with Lucia Capital Group and Westland Financial Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.