Benjamin Smith is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and previously held roles at U.S. Bank and Bank of America N.A. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Taylor is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His career includes significant tenures at UBS Financial Services and various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, as well as Citigroup Global Markets. He is a partner in Olivenhain Advisors LLC, an investment-related business based in Encinitas, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions with a 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 utilizes firm-approved tools and market simulations.

David Dains is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, including its transition into Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide array of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and the Global Investment Committee’s resources. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services directly to clients as well as through employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Jacob Lincoln is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Onyx Bridge Wealth Group LLC and Elite Investment Team LLC and has over a decade of experience at Coastal Tax Advisors, including its predecessor entity Lincoln Tax and Wealth Planning, Inc. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions supported by various advisory platforms and technology tools.

Dmitriy Bgatov is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, Edward Jones, and Merrill. He is based in San Diego, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, retirement advice, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Maher Malaab is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 17 years of industry experience, including over 10 years at Wells Fargo Clearing and more than a decade at Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory work, he is a co-owner of a car wash business. 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.

Justin Mc Grath is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at The Motley Fool, Proficio, and American Golf/OB Sports Golf Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Donna Luna De La Fuente is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she has built a career spanning over 40 years. She began her financial services career in 1978 with Merrill and has developed extensive experience in wealth management, retirement planning, and portfolio management. Donna holds Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Throughout her career, Donna has focused on creating customized financial strategies by listening closely to her clients' goals and needs. She has held various roles within the industry, including over 20 years in management leadership positions, where she led offices, mentored advisors, and supported teams in delivering financial guidance. Her approach emphasizes a long-term perspective, helping clients build, preserve, and transfer wealth with confidence. Donna holds a High School Diploma from Patrick Henry and is involved with the Women's Exchange community. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys gardening, traveling, practicing yoga, and spending time with her family.

Zachary Brown is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has worked previously with Mammini Company and Comprehensive Advisor LLC. Prior to his advisory career, he has experience in veterinary healthcare and education. 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 financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives using both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jonathan Friess is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, with 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services and Cetera Wealth Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Guy Zamohi is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been a business owner of Pro Locksmith since 2010. Zamohi’s experience includes business ownership outside the financial industry. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and corporate and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach and offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and insurance product sales through affiliated entities.

Jordan Bellows is a Financial Consultant currently at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2025. He has held various roles within Fidelity, including Investment Consultant from 2024 to 2025 and Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2024. Prior to joining Fidelity, Jordan worked as a Financial Planner at Goldman Sachs from 2019 to 2021. Jordan focuses on helping families achieve their financial goals by developing personalized investment strategies that align with their priorities. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his ability to provide comprehensive financial guidance. Outside of his professional work, Jordan has interests in cars, fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, pets, and traveling.

Ann Marie Tyrrell is a Certified Financial Planner® with 19 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus for 11 years and Premier Financial Group Inc for 6 years. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Rachel Gibson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. She has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2004. 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, wrap and model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

David Wine is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2000 and has been affiliated with Primerica Financial Services since 1984. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and employs a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on a range of investment models including Strategic, Tactical, Tax-Aware, and Income Distribution approaches.

Andrew Cap is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank, Realty Income, and self-employment, with prior work in real estate-related businesses. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary client relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and advisory infrastructure.

Nina Nitti is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015, having worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning based on structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides planning services supported by the Global Investment Committee’s return estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Jonathan Nash is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase Bank, JP Morgan Securities, CalChoice, Covered California, Dickerson Employee Benefits, and The Prudential Insurance Company of America. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs, distinguishing it among large institutional advisers.

Kevin Hoskins is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to create, implement, and monitor customized financial plans, aiming to provide a world-class planning experience through genuine, straightforward, and attentive service. Kevin has been with Fidelity Investments since 2014, progressing through positions including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, and Financial Consultant before his current role. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Investment Consultant at Scottrade from 2013 to 2014. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Kevin has interests in baseball, fitness, football, social events with friends, and reading.

Joseph Desantis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 26 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at Merrill, Fidelity, and Citigroup Global Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce. The firm uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through meetings and written summaries, with clients deciding how to implement them.