Tais De Rada is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have worked at several firms including TD Ameritrade, Morgan Stanley, and Taiyo Yuden. Their current tenure at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank spans six years. Charles Schwab serves primarily 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Jorge Valenzuela is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. He has 14 years of industry experience and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2005. Merrill provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions program to a broad client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional fiduciaries. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies integrated within the Bank of America platform.

Kelly Newell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Newell is involved in mortgage brokerage services through Home and Loan Finders. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing research, model portfolios, and various portfolio management strategies.

Enrique Valadez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Chula Vista, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at both Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Michael Alvarez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UnionBanc Investment Services and MUFG Union Bank. 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 financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Brian Wisniewski is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 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.

Robert Manness is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this position, he focuses on guiding affluent families through the complexities of multi-generational wealth, tailoring strategies to their unique circumstances. He is committed to building lasting partnerships that deliver enduring value for clients and their families. Mr. Manness has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through several positions including Vice President Wealth Planner (2018-2025), Financial Consultant (2017-2018), and Investment Consultant (2015-2017). Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2015. He holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Robert engages in activities such as baseball, sailing, tennis, and volunteering. He also enjoys family activities and exploring culinary interests.

Patricia Lockwood is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024 and previously spent 11 years with Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a fiduciary role when providing investment advice and options for discretionary plan-level investment management.

Maria Aguilar Julian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in October 2009 after a career with Bank of America and Banc of America Investment Services. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, she works with high net worth families and business owners to address complex financial needs. She employs wealth management planning tools and strategies including asset allocation, asset preservation, retirement and college planning, insurance analysis, and collaborates closely with clients' attorneys and Certified Public Accountants to provide comprehensive financial strategies and life planning. Maria holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Business with an emphasis in Spanish and Latin America from San Diego State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in Spanish and English, Maria is involved in professional and community organizations such as Business Network International: BNI Enlace Latino San Diego and The Rock San Diego. She lives in Chula Vista with her husband and son and enjoys hiking, photography, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga.

Marq Corona is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in San Diego. He specializes in helping clients organize their financial affairs by creating personalized investment strategies that align with their goals. Marq works extensively with tech professionals, executives, and attorneys to simplify complex financial decisions and provide guidance on equity compensation strategies, retirement planning, tax-efficient wealth management, and portfolio management. With over eight years of experience in the finance industry, Marq holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He earned his bachelor's degree from San Diego State University. Marq’s client focus areas include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. In his personal time, Marq pursues interests such as chess, cooking, golfing, pickleball, and traveling. He strives to empower clients by helping them make informed financial decisions and develop roadmaps to preserve wealth and achieve confidence throughout their financial lives.

Ian Linde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Consulting Group and managed roles in agriculture and hospitality, including at Domaine Della Wines and Gio's Pizza. Outside of finance, he has been involved in agricultural work with Domaine Della. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brian Sherwood is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2006 and has additional work experience at Mercury Defense Systems. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products as well as loan product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Ryan Franco is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as brief positions outside finance at a restaurant and a health services agency. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and operational support.

Ronald Appling is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliate firms since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, with distinctive involvement in commodity pool operations and formal advisory roles to multiple funds.

Ann Barlow is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA. Her prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Argo Data Resource Corporation, Avantax Investment Services, Inc., HD Vest Investment Services, Foreside Fund Services, LLC, and American Beacon Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Andrea Wright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, serving clients with tailored financial planning and various investment services.

Anna Harrington is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client strategies.

Jeffrey Won is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including the Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he owns rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both retail and institutional investment services.

Coley Davis IV is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Cooper Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services along with access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers. The firm employs various asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Cory Schmelzer is a CFP® with 29 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC and has previously worked at San Diego Wealth Management, LLC and Sagepoint Financial, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Alta La Jolla Homeowners Association and owns several property management and real estate businesses. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation and portfolio construction tools and offers access to third-party money managers and unified managed accounts.