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Nicholas D

Series 63, Series 65

Newport Beach, CA

Morgan Stanley

Nicholas Dolle is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Newport Beach, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Red Hawk Rising LLC, a limited liability company that manages a vacation home used both personally and as a short-term rental. 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 employs structured planning tools and offers a range of investment and advisory products across retail and institutional markets.

General estate planning guidance
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Kay S

Series 66

Laguna Beach, CA

Merrill

Kay Sullivan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, based in Carmel, California. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2002 after serving as a director at a Fortune 50 company, she has contributed to a collaborative, four-person team that develops comprehensive wealth management strategies for clients. Kay focuses on delivering personalized financial planning and portfolio management services tailored to a wide range of client needs, including retirement income strategies, tax minimization, college education planning, business transition planning, and socially responsible investing. Kay holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois. She has earned several professional designations, including Certified Financial Planner (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Her approach emphasizes working closely with clients and their professional advisors to ensure all aspects of clients’ financial lives are aligned with their goals. Outside of her professional work, Kay has been involved in community organizations on the Monterey Peninsula. She has served on the boards of the International Anti-Poaching Foundation, Chartwell School, Carmel Public Library Foundation, and Stillwater Yacht Club, and has participated in committees such as the Women’s Fund of the Community Foundation for Monterey County. Kay enjoys a variety of personal interests including boating, cooking, hiking, music, reading, scuba diving, skiing, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy Retirement withdrawal strategies Charitable giving & philanthropy Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Approaching retirement Women Professionals Values-based investing SRI/ESG (Socially Responsible Investing/Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance)
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Garrison S

Series 63, Series 65

Newport Beach, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

Garrison Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he has participated as a contestant on the NBC show "The Flipside." Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm employs an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Trevor P

Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Morgan Stanley

Trevor Pepper is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Charles Schwab in various capacities since 2015. 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 employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research models.

General estate planning guidance
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Spencer A

Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

UBS Financial Services

Spencer Alden is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for EY and Mariners Church Irvine. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

General retirement planning Cash flow / budgeting Equity compensation tax strategy Executive Founder/Business Owner Mid-Career Professionals Approaching retirement
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Lucian U

Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Merrill

Lucian Ursan is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in financial strategies tailored for high net worth clients and executives. Since beginning his career in financial services in 2010, he has held various roles within Merrill Lynch, focusing on assisting families and individuals in developing customized wealth management plans. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, legacy and family wealth management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and services for endowments and non-profits. Lucian provides comprehensive advice covering financial strategies, cash flow and retirement planning, trust and estate services, insurance, as well as banking and lending solutions through Bank of America. Lucian holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California system and maintains the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credentials. As a first-generation Romanian-American raised in Southern California, he and his wife, Grace, live in Brea where they remain active within the Romanian community and their local church. In his free time, Lucian enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, traveling, and playing soccer, reflecting his commitment to community participation and a balanced lifestyle.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning General estate planning guidance Charitable giving & philanthropy Executive
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Kathy R

Series 63, Series 65

Newport Beach, CA

Morgan Stanley

Kathy Robertson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2012. In addition to her advisory role, she is a licensed notary public. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide 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 process utilizes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, focusing on advisory services without individual security recommendations in standalone planning.

General estate planning guidance
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Patricia M

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Morgan Stanley

Patricia Mullin is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved as a member in a real estate joint venture based in Laguna Beach, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee to model potential outcomes.

General estate planning guidance
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Danielle B

Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Morgan Stanley

Danielle Barabino is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. She spent nine years at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley in 2025. 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 modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Josh H

Series 63, Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

LPL Financial

Josh Hanlin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Mission Viejo, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise and Wells Fargo Advisors. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by a range of model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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James H

CFP®, Series 63, Series 65

Newport Beach, CA

Charles Schwab

James Helsel is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab in Newport Beach, CA. He has been with Charles Schwab and its affiliated entities since 2002, including over two decades at Charles Schwab Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is engaged in property management unrelated to securities. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Carmello B

Series 63, Series 66

San Juan Capistrano, CA

LPL Financial

Carmello Buscemi is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Robert K

Series 63, Series 65, Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Merrill

Robert Kacer is a financial advisor at Merrill with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. He is based in Newport Beach, CA. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Arya M

Series 63, Series 66

Aliso Viejo, CA

Fidelity

Arya Moshrefi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 8 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and New York Life Insurance. Outside of finance, he has been involved with an automotive window tinting business, assisting with shop operations. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios.

Charitable giving & philanthropy Active portfolio management
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Koral N

Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Charles Schwab

Koral Newman is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 credential and one year of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Continuum 33 and Smarty Social Media, as well as consulting and education positions. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Private / alternative investments Real estate investing Multi-state taxation College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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Amy D

Series 63, Series 65

Newport Beach, CA

STIFEL

Amy Dosier is a financial advisor at Stifel with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. Inc. since 2010. Amy is based in Newport Beach, CA. Stifel serves a broad range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and planning analyses.

General retirement planning Income planning
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Adam J

CFP®, Series 63, Series 66

Mission Viejo, CA

Fidelity

Adam Jaros is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2023. In his role, he helps staff deliver a client experience where clients feel heard and understood. He emphasizes a planning approach designed to help clients pursue their financial aspirations. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Adam served as a Senior Advisor at Sierra Investment Management from 2021 to 2023. Before that, he was Branch Manager at TD Ameritrade from 2005 to 2021. Adam holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Adam has interests in baseball, fitness, football, golf, and traveling.

Wealth management Financial Professional
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Olivia G

Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Morgan Stanley

Olivia Gilson is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Newport Beach, CA, with six years of experience at the firm. She worked at Morgan Stanley from 2018 to the present and was a student at Towson University from 2014 to 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers a range of investment and planning services supported by proprietary tools and research.

General estate planning guidance
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Luis N

Series 66

Newport Beach, CA

Merrill

Luis Najar is a financial advisor with Merrill in Newport Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2023 and has been with Merrill since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, Najar serves as successor trustee for two family trusts. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Christopher D

Series 63, Series 65

Irvine, CA

LPL Financial

Christopher Dinterman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Irvine, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. His prior firms include TIAA-CREF, where he worked for 11 years, Ares Financial Consulting, and Pacific Coast Fiduciary, LLC. He is also involved in a related business activity as a retirement plan consultant through WealthWise Financial Services, a DBA for his LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options supported by extensive research and technology tools.

College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.)
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