Simon Petro is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he has been involved with Access Destination Services since 2015 and previously worked in event production at SD Event Production. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that utilizes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Torrey Olson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Marcos, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has recent experience at Ameriprise beginning in 2026. Prior to his advisory role, Olson worked at California State University San Marcos and Academy of Art University. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports, supported by a centralized consulting team and algorithmic automation overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee.

Armando Villalobos Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he works closely with clients to understand their financial priorities and develops strategies aimed at pursuing their short-term, mid-term, and long-term goals. He offers guidance on a range of financial matters including investing, retirement planning, and preparedness for unexpected expenses. Additionally, he connects clients with Bank of America specialists for services related to banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Armando 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. He is also a member of the Phi Kappa Theta Fraternity.

Carina Porterfield is a financial advisor at Merrill with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC for six years before joining Merrill in 2019. Based in San Diego, CA, she has been with Merrill for seven 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Eugene Berg is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Jason Mango is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, California, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with a range of offerings including financial planning, third-party asset management, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Preston Goldwag serves as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting successful professionals, individuals experiencing significant wealth events, and clients within the sports and entertainment industry. Preston focuses on understanding each client's unique goals to develop personalized investment and wealth management strategies that aim to preserve, grow, and transfer wealth effectively. His expertise encompasses retirement planning, investment management, wealth preservation, education funding, and legacy planning. With a client-first philosophy, Preston emphasizes building long-term relationships founded on trust, transparency, and open communication. He strives to simplify complex financial concepts and provide guidance that enables clients to make informed decisions through changing financial markets and life circumstances. Preston holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and received his high school diploma from Mira Costa. He also attended the University of Colorado System without obtaining a degree. Outside of his professional work, Preston has interests in basketball, cooking, music, reading, and surfing.

Austin Kuetgens Brooks is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and approximately one year of industry experience. His background includes service roles at various establishments such as Puesto Bar and Grill and LA Fitness. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals across wealth levels, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party program sponsors.

Natan Rozen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2019 and previously spent nine years with IPG Investment Advisors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and insights from its Global Investment Committee.

Sarah Herrington is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, having been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves 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.

Washington Nabong is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities based in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and also has a background at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Posh Living and Housing Services, a real estate business he manages with his husband. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of Wealth Advisors. Their non-discretionary program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Jose Garcia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 9 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. 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 services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

David Kelter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 11 years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement. The firm’s approach combines investment research and algorithmic tools to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations within an investment universe shaped by affiliated product relationships.

Kimberly Guha is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. She is based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning that incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Ryan Conley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously spent 19 years at Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Madeleine Smith is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she focuses on providing clients with a comprehensive understanding of the services offered by Fidelity, aiming to support them in achieving their financial goals. She prioritizes understanding the unique needs of each client and their family to deliver tailored financial planning. Before her current position, Madeleine served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2025, and prior to that, she was a Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2017 to 2020. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her work in financial planning and consulting. Madeleine is dedicated to educating and empowering clients throughout their financial planning journey, emphasizing a client experience-focused approach.

Frank Messenger Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He joined LPL Financial in 2008 after a brief tenure at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a bookkeeping and tax preparation business under Messenger Wealth Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and access to third-party asset management, supported by a broad platform of tools and resources.

Leila Castaneda is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS for eight years and Rincon Technology, Inc for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder and CEO of Screen Free Kids, a private company focused on educating parents about the effects of screen time on children through community events and speaking engagements. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jacob Mahony is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Arup and Atrendia ApS, and he has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020, including the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Happening Times LLC, a restaurant and nightlife business based in San Diego. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and strategies.

Britney Lundgren is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.