James Duncan is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo. Duncan serves as co-trustee on a family trust. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vincent Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Stifel for six years before joining Fidelity Investments in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe, and it serves in formal advisory roles for multiple registered funds.

Kevin Fennell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and BDO. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and processes supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Zachary Macdougall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services, and currently owns MacDougall Financial Planning Corp. Additionally, he serves as a financial professional for North Star Resource Group and has experience as an agent/broker for North Star Consultants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Anthony Law is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Premier Wealth Advisors, as well as experience outside finance at Cambridge University Press and Fordham University. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Jeffrey Dockan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work history includes positions at UnionBanc Investment Services and several Cetera-affiliated entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Francis Dempsey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and offering over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. In addition to his advisory role, he works part-time as a college instructor at the University of La Verne in Naples, Italy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Shaun Alzate is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing, LPL Financial, Wayne Hummer Investments L.L.C., and RSM Insurance Agency Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual investors, institutional clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Joe Woods II is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Raymond James Financial and The Financial Planning Company. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a middle school soccer coach for the Coronado Unified School District. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions for individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions.

Kha Tran is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab and its affiliates since 2022 and previously spent 15 years at TD AMERITRADE Inc. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 combines non-discretionary advisory models with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and maintains a centralized operational platform for custody, order routing, and alternative investment due diligence.

Jonathan Mendoza is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in San Diego, CA, with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he engages in e-commerce by selling a personal collection of trading cards. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, employing quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm delivers services on a non-discretionary basis through a select group of Wealth Advisors and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Jose Hernandez Jr. is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of advising, he manages rental properties in the San Diego area. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and serves clients through a broad range of retail and institutional investment offerings.

Laura Fetterman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2005. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advice using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Lisa Yang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 9 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and previously spent a year at the University of California, San Diego. Yang is involved with Symbio Financial Partners, an entity related to her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions using a variety of portfolio management strategies and support tools.

Ethan Lagasse is a financial advisor at OSAIC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and The Spot. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, using a range of investment tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Karina Mendoza is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously had brief tenures at Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory roles, she was involved with YMCA San Diego County for five years and San Diego State University for four years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Sharon Loero is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked for TD Ameritrade from 2010 to 2022 before joining Charles Schwab in 2023. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, along with custody and brokerage services. The firm is notable for its large client base and integrated operational structure that combines model portfolios, alternative investments, and centralized supervisory and order-routing arrangements.

Christopher Gregson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2025 and has prior experience in roofing and insurance services. Gregson is involved with Emerald Street Capital and has a longstanding role at I-Surance Insurance Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

David Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch for the past 15 years. 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 strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Joshua Billauer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Billauer also serves as a trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.