Marisa Clayton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Christina Cleveland is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in San Diego, CA, and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, she worked for nine years at Lincoln Financial Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as a notary public and holds non-investment-related administrative roles at SDIS, Inc. and Piano Financial & Insurance Services. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Mazen Abifaker is currently serving as a Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. In this capacity, he collaborates with multi-generational families to co-create personalized wealth plans aimed at growing, preserving, and transferring their wealth. Mazen has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant and Investment Consultant, which has provided him with extensive experience in financial advisory and wealth management. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Bank Teller at Wells Fargo Bank from 2009 to 2010. He holds a California Insurance License, underlining his professional qualifications in the financial services sector.

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.

William Mc Gowan is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2019 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2020. Prior to his financial services career, he held positions at P&G, Macy’s Inc., and Indiana University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management solutions. The firm is notable for its large scale, integrated structure, and combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services.

Rene Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Lending Club. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and pension plans.

Trent Seybold is a CFP® and CFA® with seven years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has previously worked with OSAIC, FSC Securities Corporation, and Marangola Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he has experience in tax preparation and insurance sales through Marangola Financial Group. 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 and model portfolio programs, supported by a broad platform of technology and affiliated financial services.

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.

Ronnie Sanchez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lucia Securities, LLC and RJL Wealth Management, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

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.

Ekaterina Predeina is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley, and she is also the sole proprietor of Allure Beauties, a business focused on sales, marketing, and customer service. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in an IPS-driven process and modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

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.

Devin Berkowitz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, 49 Wealth Management, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of financial services, he worked with the Las Vegas Raiders and taught at Boise State University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized operational and custody infrastructure.

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.

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.