Charles Grindstaff is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at US Bank, JP Morgan/Chase, and Bank of America. He works with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios, employing systematic methods and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Samuel Castro is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Marcos, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Bank, and Bank of America. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal teams and third-party managers.

Matt Hanhila is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he works with clients to design financial plans that provide a clear understanding of their current financial standing and a roadmap toward their future goals. His approach involves getting to know clients and their families, developing tailored financial plans, and offering ongoing guidance to help achieve those goals. Prior to his current role, Matt served as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2021. Before joining Fidelity, he was a Registered Representative at AXA Advisors, L.L.C. from 2018 to 2020. He holds a California Insurance License.

Virginia Stagg is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2014. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Amber Smith is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021, following five years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the San Pasqual High School Business Advisory Council and is an assistant volleyball coach involved in organizing sports tournaments in Carlsbad, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both direct individual engagements and corporate financial planning agreements.

Steven Rubinstein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Sagepoint Financial Inc for 16 years and has been associated with several firms including Commonwealth Financial Network and Terramar Wealth. Rubinstein serves on the Investment Review Board for the City of Carlsbad. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of advisors and various financial services.

John Howells IV is a CFP® professional with 42 years of industry experience, currently serving at Equitable Advisors since 2005. His prior experience includes roles at Axa Advisors, LLC and Mony Securities Corporation. Outside of his advisory work, he is an instructor at Mira Costa College and Palomar College and serves as a ward mission leader for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and a variety of third-party advisory programs to deliver a broad range of investment solutions.

Seth Geisler is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he spent ten years at Eight West Public Relations and three years at Ameriprise. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Dylan Trauger is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he served in the United States Navy from 2015 to 2019 and spent several years in full-time education. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Christopher Cassi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, with prior roles including positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Northwestern Mutual Investment Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research to build model asset allocations, incorporating ESG considerations and supported by affiliated implementation and portfolio services.

Charles Brown Jr. is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently advising at Raymond James & Associates since 2025. His prior roles include positions at City National Securities, USAA Financial Advisors Inc., Merrill, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, he is the Owner and CEO of an LLC focused on rental property acquisition and management. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a wide range of portfolio management styles and specialized municipal services.

Joseph Rogers is a CFP® and ChFC® with 10 years of industry experience. He currently works at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has previous experience at Northwestern Mutual and Chantel Bonneau Stewart. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting a broad advisor network with specialized municipal and SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Alex Gitelson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, City National Bank, and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of ORQID MANAGEMENT LLC, a holding company for proprietary AI software he developed with a partner. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and includes broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Giancarla Ferrara is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at JPMorgan Chase, UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Merrill. 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 financial planning, portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advice and account management primarily delivered by investment adviser representatives using a range of strategies and tools.

Paul Peters is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1995 and has been associated with Peters Insurance Services Inc. since 1981. Outside of his advisory role, Peters is involved with various insurance agencies through Peters Financial Services, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Shayne Gabris is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, among other firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios across various asset classes.

Gregg Himfar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Investacorp Advisory Services Inc, Investacorp, Inc., and Prudential Investment Management Service. He also maintains an outside business activity as a non-variable insurance agent. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various platforms.

Darren Poland is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2020, he held roles at Lucia Securities, VO Engineering, and Trinity Geotechnical Engineering. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ian Lucas is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 65 designation and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, he spent 13 years at Graham Investment Management, Inc. and has been involved with Vx Logistics LLC since 2020. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ryan Wetsel is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined the firm in 2009 and specializes in assisting clients with commercial banking and financing strategies, managing concentrated stock positions, and navigating significant transition events such as retirement, inheritance, or the sale of a business. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Ryan gained experience working with Welfare Strategies in Adelaide, Australia, where he helped business owners establish corporate benefit programs. He also contributed to quality control and accounting standards efforts at the American Standard plant in China. Ryan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics and Business from Westmont College in Santa Barbara. He has spent considerable time studying International Business across Europe, Asia, New Zealand, and South Africa. Ryan resides in Del Mar with his three children.