Christina Cleveland is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Securities for nine years. Outside of her advisory role, Cleveland is also active as an administrative representative at SDIS, Inc., and serves as an administrative assistant for Piano Financial & Insurance Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and various investment strategies.

Gabriel Ruz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2019, he worked at Tesla Inc and Solar City. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing a rental property in Chula Vista, California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Christopher Ouimet is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with various Cetera entities since 2019 and was previously associated with Foresters Financial Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers through a multi-manager platform with diverse investment program options.

Alejandro Valle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. He holds the Series 63 designation. 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, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Faustina Kerr is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at First Allied Advisory Services and multiple Cetera entities. Beyond her advisory work, she serves on the board of directors for North Park Little League and is an inspirational author and coach through her business, Guided Connections. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Jennifer Appel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she operates McKenna Financial, an entity affiliated with her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and various investment programs supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Tom Gengler is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2016, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Customer Relationship Advocate. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Internal Wholesaler at American Funds Distributors and held positions at Janus Capital and Oppenheimer Funds. Tom holds a California Insurance License. His approach centers on gaining a thorough understanding of clients' personal and financial priorities, assessing their risk tolerance, and creating customized plans to help achieve their goals. Outside of his professional work, Tom enjoys activities such as golf, traveling, outdoor adventures, spending time at the beach, exploring culinary experiences, and cars.

Jason Lavely is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, with 11 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015, working out of San Diego, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

David Loughlin is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2011. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2009, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Representative, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, he served as AVP, Financial Advisor at Banc of America Investment Services from 2007 to 2009, and held financial advisor roles at TD Ameritrade, Inc. and AXA Advisors, LLC. With over two decades of experience in financial planning, David has worked with a diverse range of clients to develop, implement, and maintain long-term financial plans. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional work, David enjoys baseball, football, golf, puzzles, reading, and traveling.

Trent Seybold is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA. He holds the CFP® and CFA® designations as well as the Series 66 license and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2026, he worked at OSAIC and FSC Securities Corporation. Seybold is also involved with Marangola Financial Group, where he performs tax preparation and insurance sales. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with research-supported model portfolios.

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.

Eugene Berg is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Jason Mango is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 7 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial for 11 years. Based in San Diego, CA, his career has been focused within the same firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal research, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies.

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 at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a diverse work background including roles at Puesto Bar and Grill, LA Fitness, and Chipotle Mexican Grill prior to joining Equitable Advisors. Austin is based in San Diego, CA. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as a dual-registered SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to provide advisory and brokerage solutions.

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.

Washington Nabong is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a real estate business, Posh Living and Housing Services, which he co-manages with his husband. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Jose Garcia is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, and has nine years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and nonprofits through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and consulting services.