Roberto Vila is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley in various roles since 1995. Vila is based in La Jolla, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Matthew Lucadano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a variety of platforms and strategies, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional services, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Arturo Martinez Vargas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is known for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and development of model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Rebecca Eastom is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill, Edward Jones, and State Farm VP Management Corp. Eastom has been with LPL Financial in two separate periods totaling over a decade. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

Reid Stogner is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes positions at BDT & Associates, Inc. from 2008 to 2018. In addition to his advisory role, Stogner operates Equipoise Financial Services LLC as an owner and financial professional and is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Carolin Botzenhardt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Deutsche Bank and Wells Fargo, spanning over 17 years before joining UBS in 2022. She serves on the finance committee of the Institute of Contemporary Art in San Diego, where she helps manage the organization’s financial health. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Timothy Cusick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent five years at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He serves as an investment committee member for Rise Up Industries, focusing on investment policies and bylaws. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Mark Allen is a Planning Consultant within the Wealth Management Team at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He works closely with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their individual situations, emphasizing trust and openness throughout the process. Prior to this, Mark served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and began his career there as a Financial Representative in 2023. Mark holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and client advisory services. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cars, fitness, gardening, motorcycles, pets, and tennis.

Stephan Kungl is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2017 and was previously with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Olivia Zuniga is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Jackson Hewitt and has been with Merrill since 2020. Olivia serves as secretary on the board of the Monte Vista High School PTSA. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Morgan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Cetera and Avantax Advisory Services. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as a Tax Manager at Stern, Kory, Sreden and Morgan, an accountancy corporation, where he manages tax preparation, financial statement preparation, and tax planning. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, and institutions. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of investment strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

David Mcquade is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Management and Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company for 22 years. 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 and access to third-party asset management programs, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Victor Galvez is an International Wealth Advisor and Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in serving ultra high net worth clients, providing personalized wealth management and investment planning services with a focus on international wealth management, family wealth strategies, and retirement planning. Victor holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of San Diego and holds professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His expertise encompasses areas such as philanthropic planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, and tax minimization. He is active in the industry through roles such as Chair of the International Wealth Advisor Advisory Council To Management in 2022, and participation in the Hispanic Latino Advisory Council and Hispanic Latino Business Council in San Diego. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Victor enjoys antiquing, biking, boating, golfing, hiking, running, scuba diving, skiing, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Eric Runyon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at firms such as JPMorgan Chase Bank, New York Life Insurance Company, and Western & Southern Life. He serves as a volunteer board member for the San Diego Rancho La Cresta Homeowners Association. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to guide portfolio management and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Gregg Patenaude is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008, following a year at Edward Jones. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by various operational and research tools for its network of over 22,800 advisors.

Ivan Jones is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at multiple financial services firms including Prudential Insurance Company of America and Guardian Life. Outside of finance, Jones is involved in virtual fitness coaching and works as an Uber driver. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors as well as institutional clients. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance products through affiliated entities.

Ryan Campbell is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMORGAN Chase Bank, N.A., Gap Inc., First Republic Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, and Hobie Surf Shop. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process utilizes centralized due diligence combining quantitative screening and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations.

Madeleine Ennis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, her work history includes roles at educational institutions such as Villanova University and Roland Park Country School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and advisory services.

Ahmed Elkaray is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing personalized financial advice and guidance designed to help clients achieve their financial goals. Ahmed assists individuals and families in areas such as retirement planning, wealth growth, education planning, and navigating significant financial decisions. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) certification, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Ahmed earned a Bachelor's Degree from Cairo University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lincoln University. He is fluent in both English and Arabic. Outside of his professional work, Ahmed enjoys golfing, hiking, reading, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Jana Gingerich is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. Her prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., Wells Fargo Clearing, and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory work, she is also a licensed notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm supports a range of clients, including individuals and institutions, offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice, with a focus on combining operational tools and oversight across extensive financial services.