Natalia Ledesma Hodoyan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2026 and has a diverse background including roles in higher education and brand-related positions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools without specific security recommendations in standalone plans.

Dominic Mares Do is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he worked in education at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, Pasadena High School, and Singapore American School. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of third-party advisory programs and emphasizes matching clients’ risk tolerance with appropriate investment models and managers.

Javier Leon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Westmont Retirement Living for one year before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms.

Austin Tipp is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC, and First Republic Investment Management, Inc. Tipp serves as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Laura Khorshid is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management. She works with individuals, families, businesses, and philanthropies to provide tailored financial planning and advisory services. Laura collaborates closely with clients and their other advisors to develop customized plans and leverages a team of specialists to enhance the guidance she delivers. Her areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Laura is committed to ongoing learning and regularly seeks client feedback to improve her practice, aiming to clarify investment opportunities and navigate changing market conditions while providing solutions aligned with clients' goals. Laura holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and has earned professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in English, Chinese, and Arabic. Outside of her professional work, Laura enjoys antiquing, boxing, football, horseback riding, reading, running, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and yoga. She is also involved with the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Death Valley organization.

Edward Gabrielyan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and possessing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, he worked at Peregrine Music and has been self-employed since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally works as a pianist, performing at restaurants and tutoring students. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies for clients.

Michael Judge is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with getting to know a client and their family, financial situation, and what matters most to them. He helps clients create customized wealth management approaches that can adapt as their needs and market conditions change. Michael provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients’ financial lives. With over a decade of experience, Michael is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who serves a clientele requiring detailed attention and extensive knowledge. His expertise includes corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, socially responsible investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, fishing, ice hockey, music, racquetball, soccer, spending time with family, surfing, and traveling.

Jorge Llamas is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 35 years of experience in helping clients preserve wealth through various market cycles. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Jorge leverages his extensive knowledge in domestic and international fixed income and equity markets to diversify and allocate assets with the goal of maximizing returns while reducing risk. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad del Valle de Mexico and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Jorge is committed to building strong relationships with his clients, emphasizing a personalized approach to wealth management that adapts to changing market conditions. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he also engages with his community through volunteering, embodying the Merrill tradition of service. Outside of his professional pursuits, Jorge enjoys adventure sports, biking, boxing, camping, fishing, football, hiking, music, reading, and soccer. His approach combines accessibility, knowledge, and experience to assist clients in making important financial decisions.

Christopher Rhanor is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple Cetera entities and First Allied, spanning over a decade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Michael Bacci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates and Wealth Management Concepts, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with United Christian Youth Camp in Prescott, AZ. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Rufino Autus is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and more than 30 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at E*Trade Securities, E*trade Capital Management, Citigroup Global Markets, and Centaurus Financial. He also serves as a trustee for his own family trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes various advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions, offering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

David Foster is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple credit unions and brokerage firms, including Cuna Brokerage Services and Cuna Mutual Group. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Bryan Plank is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 35 years of experience to his role. Born in Queens, New York, he has been part of a team serving clients in California for over four decades. Bryan specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California and a Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Bryan emphasizes creating personalized financial strategies that align with clients’ long-term goals, offering access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Committed to community involvement, he participates in local volunteer activities in keeping with Merrill’s tradition. Outside of work, Bryan enjoys gardening, music, and writing.

Jose Trevino is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Trevino has been with Edward Jones since 1992. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Lawrence Andrews Jr. is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with over 41 years of industry experience. He is currently with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, having previously worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured discovery process and advanced planning tools.

Hue Simone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, Simone worked at B of I Federal Bank and held roles at Amazon Prime Now and the University of San Diego. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michele Colon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Marisa Clayton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lance Pelky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms such as VOYA Financial Advisors and America's Tax Solutions and has operated his own business, Lance Pelky & Associates, since 1998. Outside of finance, he owns Fine Wine Purveyors, a business unrelated to investment activities. 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 utilizing model portfolios, third-party management, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools, while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets and a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Christina Cleveland is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in San Diego, CA, and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, she worked for nine years at Lincoln Financial Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as a notary public and holds non-investment-related administrative roles at SDIS, Inc. and Piano Financial & Insurance Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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 extensive operational and research tools.