Preston Kern is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with CFP®, CFA®, and Series 66 designations and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Republic Investment Management, First Republic Securities, First Republic Bank, and Wells Fargo. Kern is based in San Diego, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with manager due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Robert Young III is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Planmember Securities Corporation and One2One Wealth Strategies. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Young Financial Services, Inc., a business entity serving tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing various portfolio management strategies and research resources.

Mara Litman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. She also serves as a FINRA arbitrator. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Luckham is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and over 20 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Osaic Wealth, Inc, Wealth Manager Group II, LLC, Wealth Manager Group LLC, and Royal Alliance Associates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and advisory programs supported by proprietary and third-party research, serving clients through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Luc Bretin is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has no prior industry experience and has held multiple roles in educational and association settings before joining Equitable Advisors. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm delivers solutions through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers a range of programs, including referrals to third-party asset managers and LPL-sponsored advisory options.

Veronica Dean is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic tools overseen by a Retirement Income Oversight Committee to deliver tailored retirement income advice.

Andrew Chabot is a CFP® practitioner with 23 years of industry experience, currently with Equitable Advisors since 2024. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, Waddell & Reed, Rancho Wealth Management, LPL Financial, and CUSO Financial Services. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm emphasizes personalized advice through program models and third-party asset managers, providing a range of investment options and ERISA fiduciary services.

Sean Schexnydre is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Hilton Grand Vacations, Wyndham Destinations, and Coldwell Banker. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC (MAA), provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies supported by internal and third-party investment teams for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Dmitriy Gusev is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab Bank, Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., and CiTIGROUP. 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 a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, research from multiple sources, and various strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Solmaz Morales is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She works closely with clients to define their financial goals and develop personalized portfolio strategies aimed at achieving those objectives. Her approach involves ongoing advice and portfolio adjustments in response to changes in clients' situations. Solmaz focuses on various client needs, including college education planning, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, women and wealth, and retirement income. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Jose State University and is designated as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She communicates fluently in both English and Farsi. Beyond her professional role, Solmaz balances her work with personal interests such as ice skating, music, running, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family. She aims to help her clients navigate financial priorities in a way that aligns with their unique ambitions and family needs.

Allison White is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with five years of industry experience. She currently works at Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, joining the firm in 2022 after prior roles at Equitable Advisors, Colliers International, and other firms. Outside of her advisory work, she is a fitness instructor at Studio Barre. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm’s approach uses structured discovery and modeling tools to create plans, with clients responsible for implementation and updates.

Jaclyn Smith is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with four years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes positions at Wells Fargo Clearing Services, Wells Fargo Bank, and law firms Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch LLP and Hopkins & Carley. Smith also maintains a California law license and a real estate license, primarily for continuing education purposes. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm offers a broad range of planning, including specialized services for business-owner transition, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations.

Jake Volo is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he was involved with the International Bipolar Foundation and has worked in various roles including at San Diego State University and Mavericks Beach Club. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, 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, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Matthew Leonard is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007, working in their Carlsbad, CA office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Poponyak is a financial advisor with Stifel in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Austin Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors and Ziply Fiber. He has also worked in digital media and accounting. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Fredric Bayles III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. He serves as a trustee of a family trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Khushbu Harjani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Shahryar Kashanchi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at MSI Financial Services, Inc., Axa Advisors, LLC, and Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2009. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing a variety of third-party advisory programs and proprietary resources.

Michael Holl serves as the Resident Director and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill, leading the Carlsbad office with over 17 years of industry experience. Born and raised in San Diego, he specializes in working with business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals to structure wealth across income, equity compensation, and investments. His focus includes areas such as college education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is actively involved in the MSAG San Diego organization, reflecting his commitment to the professional community he serves. Outside of his professional endeavors, Michael enjoys adventure sports, biking, golfing, hiking, music, reading, surfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.