Robert Rose is a Managing Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2008. In his role, Rob focuses on helping wealthy families, corporate executives, and retirees develop strategies to preserve assets, create liquidity, and meet retirement goals. He is also a Senior Portfolio Manager, managing personalized and defined investment strategies for his clients. Rob has over 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP®) designation awarded by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc., and maintains several FINRA registrations including Series 7, 31, 63, 65, 3, and 8. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked for 16 years at Morgan Stanley, where he held titles such as Senior Vice President and Assistant Branch Manager. In 2019, he attained the Managing Director title at Merrill, the highest recognition for a financial advisor at the firm. Rob has been named to the Forbes "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" list for nine consecutive years, from 2018 through 2026. Rob holds a bachelor's degree from San Diego State University. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, boating, chess, golfing, pickleball, reading, traveling, and spending time with his wife Anastasia, their two children Jessica and Charlie, and their dogs Beans and Gouda.

Bradley Secord is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Wells Fargo since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and finance committee member for the John M Scott Health Care Commission. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, leveraging research and analytics and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Victor Vera Morales is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at US Bank Private Wealth Management, Charles Schwab, and OTR Capital. Victor is based in San Diego, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that emphasizes written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Zachary Moreo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and affiliated entities since 2012. 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. The firm’s advisory process combines systematic quantitative screening and qualitative research, supported by centralized due diligence and a forward-looking capital market framework.

Jason Polk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, with 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Outside of his advisory work, he owns an apparel business, Faith Over Fear, which designs and sells hats to benefit local charities. 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 and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

James Vasquez is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at notable firms including Morgan Stanley and PFG Advisors. Outside of finance, he occasionally consults as a professional chef and is an ACF Certified Culinarian. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Brandon Bell is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, Merrill, and Bank of America. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary management options with an emphasis on diversified model portfolios and long-term strategies.

David Smith is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley for 15 years before joining his current firm. Smith serves as an officer and board member of Friends of Fairfield Rugby, a nonprofit supporting the Fairfield University Rugby Club. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a collaborative planning process using firm-approved analytical tools and offers specialized programs such as estate settlement and employer-sponsored planning.

Patrick Archer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Breakaway Wealth Management and several educational institutions. Archer has also been involved with Lou & Mickeys, a non-investment business outside his advisory role. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable gift funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Breda Blake is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has been with JPMorgan-related entities since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, incorporating an ESG eligibility framework, with implementation support from affiliated investment management entities.

Bryn Tannone is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Spruce Farm and Fish, The Glen at Scripps Ranch, and Pulsar Entertainment. He also has experience related to the University of Colorado, Boulder. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its use of systematic methodologies, management of registered investment companies, and integration of AI in its research processes.

Paul Kennedy is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously served in the U.S. Navy from 2016 to 2024 before entering the financial services sector. He provides investment advice and wealth management services through Forrest Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multiple portfolio management options with discretionary and non-discretionary authorities, supported by a large network of independent advisors and a variety of affiliated and third-party investment resources.

Michael Angeles is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch since 2022 and previously held roles at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America dating back to 2014. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Mered Oren is a financial advisor at Stifel with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services such as fee-based financial planning and wrap programs. The firm’s investment approach relies on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and planning decisions.

Kenneth Judd is a CFP® professional at Raymond James & Associates with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James since 2018, following roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting, combining multiple portfolio management styles with firm research to support its advisers.

Sean Anthony is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 22 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in several private business ventures related to real estate and estate planning. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm integrates proprietary capital market research and model-based asset allocations to customize financial plans tailored to client goals and risk tolerances.

Anthony Falaro is a financial advisor at Fisher Investments with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 license and has been with Fisher Investments since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a manager and member of THE VISTA COLLECTION LLC, a short-term rental accommodations business. Fisher Investments serves a global mix of institutional and private clients, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized Investment Policy Committee that integrates quantitative and qualitative research to construct globally diversified portfolios and utilizes tax-aware and defensive strategies to manage risk.

Gunnar Thowsen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 16 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Thowsen also serves as a FINRA arbitrator in Washington, D.C. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a broad range of advisory programs to both individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through various programs, including estate planning strategies and corporate financial planning agreements.

Juleane Spittler is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in family agricultural ventures through membership in farmland rental LLCs. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering IPS-driven investment advice and discretionary services that include diverse financial products such as group annuity contracts and bank deposit sweep options.

William Bishoff is a CFP® and ChFC® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with OSAIC, having joined in 2025, and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and LPL Financial among others. Bishoff is also the owner of Bishoff Tax Advisors and serves as President and CEO of Bishoff Financial Group, where he manages advisors and develops business strategies. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory programs supported by a model-based investment process and features extensive affiliated broker-dealer and RIA relationships.