Christopher Hagopian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2010 to 2017 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. He serves as a trustee for a trust based in Mill Valley, California. 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 customized financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and Monte Carlo simulations to model potential outcomes.

Jeffrey Bjurstrom is a financial advisor at OSAIC based in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 license with 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Securities America, Inc. and Securities America Advisors, Inc. from 2006 to 2024. In addition to his advisory role, he is a California-licensed sales agent offering fixed annuities, equity index annuities, and term life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a broad network of advisers and advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement consulting, and managed accounts using various proprietary tools and third-party solutions.

Maria Piechocki is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at The Advisory Group since 2011, FSC Securities Corporation from 2008 to 2022, and Gregory P. Schill 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, combining proprietary research and third-party strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary management models.

Rebecca Saffran is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. She has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors since 2020 and has prior experience with Mission Fed Credit Union and San Diego State University. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work, as well as specialized retirement plan advisory services.

Sreeni Rao is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cuso Financial Services and Mission Federal Credit Union. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools to support client decision-making, while also maintaining unique offerings such as municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Timothy Chen is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James & Associates since 2019, preceded by roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Raymond James & Associates is a dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting supported by a broad range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Brian Suttle is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for six years and LEDVANCE for three years. Outside of his advisory role, he is associated with Thormahlen Holding Company as a borrower of a loan. LPL Financial serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Samuel Tapia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2010, initially at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and continuing at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Robert Coronel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

William Stern is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 48 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Stern is involved as an advisory director in FM JAM and has a holding company named Chateau Rum Row. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, utilizing structured financial planning tools and serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

David Deng is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at U.S. Bancorp Investments and U.S. Bank before joining J.P. Morgan Securities in 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Emily Provino is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. She has worked with Lucia Securities, LLC since 2015 and has been with LPL Financial since 2020. Provino is also involved in business development through Lucia Management Company, a business service provider. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and portfolio management services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary approaches supported by internal and third-party research.

Edward Signaigo III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2013 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, than typical large institutional advisers.

Michael Green is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. Prior to this role, he served as an Investment Consultant at the same firm from 2019 to 2020. In his work, he focuses on partnering with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans, aiming to simplify the complexities of wealth planning and build trust-based relationships. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his professional activities within financial consulting. Outside of his professional life, Michael Green has personal interests that include biking, fitness, golf, parenthood, snowboarding, and traveling.

Karen Purvis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the PLHS Golf Boosters. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which provides detailed recommendation reports and ongoing advice focused on income sources and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.

Angelic Lemay is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding the Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2014, including a brief period at Commonwealth Financial Network in 2017. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jordan Papenfuss serves as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he supports clients by helping them assess their current financial situations, identify future goals, and make informed decisions to optimize their financial plans. Jordan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, holding various positions including Customer Relationship Advocate, Investment Solutions Representative I and II, leading up to his current role. Before joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Coach at Utah Valley University from 2022 to 2023. He holds a California Insurance License.

Erica Del Rosario is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 14 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including LPL Financial, Ameriprise Financial, and Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a notary public for clients. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, while clients remain responsible for implementing and updating their plans.

Michael Bernier is a CFP® professional with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Canter Wealth for five years and Pure Financial Advisors, Inc. for nine years. 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 variety of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios, research, and alternative investment strategies.

John Peluso is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in goals-based wealth management. He works closely with a diverse clientele, including directors of engineering and technology companies, entertainment executives, business owners, retirees, and multiple generations throughout San Diego and California. His approach focuses on personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals, emphasizing steady, disciplined investing and client participation in investment decisions. With decades of experience, John offers expertise in personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization. He conducts educational events on subjects such as emerging market opportunities and Social Security to support client understanding. Utilizing Merrill Lynch’s advanced planning tools and collaborating with specialists at Bank of America, he addresses wealth preservation, growth, income streams, tax-efficient wealth transfer, business succession, and charitable giving. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from San Diego State University and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He is involved in the community through organizations like Canine Companions for Independence and Athenaeum Music & Arts Library. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, tennis, and yoga.