Sofia Mundy is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in San Diego, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2021 and previously worked at Merrill for 14 years. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients' risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Michael Matta is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2014. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and custody services, tailoring strategies to each client's risk profile and utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jose Lopez Villa is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Prior to his finance career, he was a professional boxer for nine years. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Vanessa Vieira Arouca is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Nacional Financiera SNC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning through structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that combine financial planning with broader investment and brokerage capabilities.

Daniela Moreno is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank from 2015 to 2020. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including financial and estate planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and market outlook models.

Jeffrey Fidel is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. His career includes eight years each at Merrill and Bank of America, as well as eight years at TDAmeritrade. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Bostick is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, serving clients primarily in California with a focus on the Bay Area and San Diego. He works closely with individuals, couples, and families to create personalized wealth management strategies, including family wealth management, legacy planning, and personal retirement planning. His approach centers on helping clients feel informed and confident in their financial decisions through clear communication and ongoing planning. Chris has over two decades of experience in the financial industry, having joined Merrill in 2011 after seven years with Bank of America. He holds professional designations such as the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Chris earned a bachelor's degree in Speech and Communications Studies from San Francisco State University, where he was also a collegiate wrestler. Beyond his professional work, Chris values community involvement, volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include baseball, billiards, boxing, traveling, and practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Bruce Porter is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Cooper Financial Group, Securities America, and Edward Jones. Porter serves as an elected member of the Santa Barbara County Board of Education. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and advisory services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, supported by technology-driven tools for advisor support.

Mitch Ruibal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in a business buying sports cards primarily on eBay. 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 financial planning, portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, combining extensive non-advisory financial services with oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Christopher Barber is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network and Unidine Corporation. Barber is based in San Diego, CA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser servicing individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools and a broad array of financial products.

Robert Berry is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Berry serves on the board and investment committee of the San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club Foundation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning using structured discovery and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Mario Rosas is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2006, including roles at UBS Financial Services and UBS International Inc., and previously worked at Banc of America Investment Services, Inc. His credentials include Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans according to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Richard Duarte is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Cheryl Cousino is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera since 2019. She previously worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. She serves as the Women's Initiative Chair for the Financial Planning Association San Diego chapter and volunteers with the National Charity League. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients nationwide, offering diverse portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform.

Luis Beltran is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan Chase Bank and Securities. Outside of his advisory work, he manages a short-term rental business in San Diego. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Gregory Reynolds is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent six years with Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as an executor of an estate. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring affiliated and third-party strategies.

Joshua Hudecek is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined RBC Capital Markets in 2026 after roles at Bank of America and San Diego County Credit Union. He has less than one year of industry experience. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various wrap fee advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside financial planning and brokerage services.

Elizabeth Good is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for seven years before joining Fidelity. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a range of clients, including retail and institutional investors. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering services such as discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory.

Stephen Schwarz is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 43 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 15 years at Citigroup Global Markets. He holds the Series 63 designation and is based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates from its Global Investment Committee.

Gildete Holt is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with six years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2020, with prior experience at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process incorporates centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and may include an ESG eligibility framework.