Estela Maria Carvalho Almeida is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation. She has been in the industry since 2025 and previously worked at San Diego County Credit Union and Uber Eats. Based in La Jolla, CA, Almeida has experience in diverse fields including financial services and customer-focused roles. 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 offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Wenduo Guo is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2019, he worked at First Command Advisory Services, First Command Financial Planning, Inc., and First Command Insurance Services, Inc. Guo also operates as an independent insurance agent in San Diego. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent professionals, with a range of portfolio management options across multiple platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Tian Lin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Tian was involved in homemaking and early childhood education, including work at Frisco Community Bible Church Christian Preschool. 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 access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Steven Lahre is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2012 and at City National Bank since 2016. Lahre serves on the board of the San Diego High School Academy of Finance, where he mentors students and provides guidance. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, offers a range of advisory programs and financial services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible-investing screens.

Luke Ervin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and Treasurer for the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Foundation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Brian Duckworth is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include work at TIAA-CREF from 2016 to 2020 and earlier years at Equitable Advisors from 2009 to 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a trustee for both an immediate family trust and a personal living trust. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a range of advisory models and relies on third-party program sponsors and affiliated asset managers to deliver investment solutions.

Emilia Rivera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA, and earlier in her career at Skechers U.S.A. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, using firm-approved tools and methodologies to support its advisory services.

Ryan Rose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. He is also involved in group insurance through Chubb. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by a large network of advisors and various institutional platforms.

Adrijan Lubura is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at DoorDash and operated a music recording studio, Switchboard Studios, where he was the sole proprietor. He continues to operate Switchboard Studios, providing music recording and mixing services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Mitchell Severe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience spanning various industries, including education and cannabis-related businesses, before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Prior to his current role, he worked with firms such as No Till Kings, Columbia Care, and MedMen. 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 investment services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Nathan Medina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2001 to 2003 before joining LPL Financial in 2003. Medina is also involved in tax preparation and planning through his separate business, Nathan Medina Tax Services. 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 and access to various managed portfolio programs, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Jeffrey Hoehner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2020 and previously spent seven years at WBB Securities. Outside of advising, he is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance products, including life and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multi-manager investment platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to affiliated and third-party money managers across various program structures.

Marci Mauro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo and its affiliates since 2017 and previously at Pacific Southwest Realty Services. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches a functional interval training program at Bay Club Carmel Valley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Lawrence Potomac is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously spent 14 years at Financial Insight Corporation. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Danielle Stanton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Mesa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial and its predecessor firms since 1999. Outside of her advisory work, Stanton is involved in direct sales of jewelry through Plunder Designs and serves as a representative for Blossom Valley Residential Care. 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 technology and operational resources.

Michael Heidtbrink is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Santee, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a lay minister at Atonement Lutheran Church, assisting with monthly communion services and participating in church board meetings. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm offers these services through a network of advisors but does not provide discretionary trading authority or institutional portfolio management.

Ryan Chavez is a CFP® certificant with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank since 2008. Based in San Diego, CA, he holds multiple securities licenses including Series 63, 65, and 66. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. 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 data.

Philip Bresnick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 1983, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a financial planning process that uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools.

Scott Kramling is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at California Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, Bank of America, Merrill, John Hancock Financial Network, and the American Red Cross. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Amanda Haack is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2016. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional entities using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.