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.

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.

John Faustino is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, John Burnham Insurance, and service as a board member of the Kiwanis Club of Poway. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering diverse advisory programs and financial planning services.

Jessica Cuevas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

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 with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Raymond James Financial and The Financial Planning Company, as well as founding Woods Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he coaches middle school soccer for the Coronado Unified School District. 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 numerous advisory programs and consulting services.

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.

Luis Garcia is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. His approach to client engagement emphasizes relationship building and understanding clients' personal goals and concerns to develop financial plans aimed at achieving financial security. Prior to his current position, he served as an Investment Consultant and Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments, and has held roles including Jr Financial Advisor at Financial Plan Design, Brokerage Associate at Wells Fargo Advisors, and Insurance Agent at State Farm. Luis holds a California Insurance License and has experience across various facets of financial advising and insurance services. Outside of his professional work, he has personal interests that include attending concerts, playing golf, military service, parenthood, and caring for pets.

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.

Brian Chambers serves as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2004. Prior to this role, he worked as a Financial Consultant at Wachovia Securities from 1998 to 2004. In his professional capacity, Brian focuses on guiding clients to build flexible financial plans designed to adapt to changing needs while aiming to grow and protect their wealth over time. He finds it rewarding to assist clients through important financial decisions and to help them navigate uncertain times. Brian holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, he engages in activities such as biking, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, sailing, snowboarding, and tennis.

Brian Mclean is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at The Retirement Group, LLC and FSC Securities Corporation. He serves as a volunteer director on the board of Casa de las Campanas, a nonprofit retirement community in North San Diego County. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Alexis Saucedo is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, Alexis worked at Wells Fargo Bank and its affiliated entities from 2013 to 2026. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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.

Erik Karlson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Nicholas Fragoso is a financial advisor at Osaic with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at San Diego Tax & Wealth Management and under his own sole proprietorship, providing financial planning, income tax preparation, and life insurance services. Fragoso also operates an S-Corporation offering investment advice, financial planning, and tax preparation. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Julia Farag is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She has previously worked at Fonte Financial Advisors and served as a philanthropist before joining Cetera. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as vice president of the nonprofit board of directors for the Kai Elua Outrigger Canoe Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of investment management and consulting services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, utilizing multiple program structures and third-party managers.

Ryan Barnhill is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual, institutional, and retirement clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Grant Kalmanovitz is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. His prior firms include Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, LendingClub, and EquityBee. In addition to his advisory role, he works as an assistant basketball coach for San Dieguito Union High School District and consults on sales strategy and market research for local businesses. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide registered adviser supporting individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform that offers model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies. The firm manages over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors and around 800,000 clients.

Morgan Seymour is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2019. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm is integrated into Bank of America’s corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Frances Pascua is the Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill, where she leads a team of Financial Advisors and serves as a partner of The Callahan Pascua Group. She joined Merrill in 2014 and specializes in managing financial needs and goals for individuals, families, and businesses through a comprehensive, client-centered approach. With over a decade of experience in the financial services industry, Frances holds several professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with majors in Political Science, Communication, and Psychology from San Diego State University, and a Master's of Business Administration from Alliant International University. Fluent in Filipino and English, Frances is actively involved in professional organizations, serving on the Board of Directors for the Investments & Wealth Institute™, as National Chair of their Conference Committee, and holding leadership roles in the Merrill Women's Exchange. Outside of her professional commitments, she enjoys traveling to learn about different cultures.