Travis Makings is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. 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 large network of investment adviser representatives.

Holly Peterson Hall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, working across multiple affiliated entities within the firm. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income, utilizing a centralized team that collaborates with the client’s advisor while relying on proprietary research and third-party data.

Thomas Wyckoff is a CFP® and CFA® with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2020 and previously worked at Validus Growth Investors, Pinhook Capital, and Lucia Securities. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Dominic Mares Do is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors in 2025, he worked in education at Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo, Pasadena High School, and Singapore American School. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm uses a range of third-party advisory programs and emphasizes matching clients’ risk tolerance with appropriate investment models and managers.

Carmel Spiteri is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, providing advisory services since 2014. She has 16 years of industry experience and also serves as a branch manager at Benchmark Mortgage. In addition, she instructs courses for the California Association of Realtors and is an adjunct professor at Woodbury University. 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 plan advisory through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management and model-based strategies.

Javier Leon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Westmont Retirement Living for one year before joining LPL Financial in 2017. 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 other institutions, offering a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Mcmullen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with a family-run gourmet popcorn business owned by his wife. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Austin Tipp is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC, and First Republic Investment Management, Inc. Tipp serves as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Edward Gabrielyan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and possessing two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, he worked at Peregrine Music and has been self-employed since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally works as a pianist, performing at restaurants and tutoring students. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies for clients.

Michael Judge is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with getting to know a client and their family, financial situation, and what matters most to them. He helps clients create customized wealth management approaches that can adapt as their needs and market conditions change. Michael provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients’ financial lives. With over a decade of experience, Michael is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who serves a clientele requiring detailed attention and extensive knowledge. His expertise includes corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, socially responsible investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, fishing, ice hockey, music, racquetball, soccer, spending time with family, surfing, and traveling.

Paul Curnutte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously spent seven years at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he is a member and business owner of Townes & Co, a non-investment-related home-based venture. 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 advisory and brokerage services including financial planning and third-party asset management, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Monette Marino is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2012. She works as part of the Buchanan/Sims/Essick/Marino & Associates Team and focuses on portfolio strategy, asset allocation, retirement planning including 401k and IRA services, estate planning, charitable giving, home refinancing, and custom lending (NMLS#1073810). She collaborates with specialists within both Bank of America banking services and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to provide clients with comprehensive financial recommendations. Ms. Marino has over 20 years of experience as the CEO of a non-profit arts corporation and the owner of a music production company in San Diego. She utilizes this background to help clients develop asset and liability strategies tailored to their personal and business financial goals. Ms. Marino holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California San Diego and a Master's Degree from San Diego State University. She is a third-generation native of San Diego and is fluent in French and Italian. Her professional designations include CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ms. Marino is involved with the Mo'Rhythm School of Percussion and participates in community initiatives such as SPOT Saving Pets One at a Time. Her personal interests include dancing, music, painting, running, skiing, and watching movies.

Michael Bacci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates and Wealth Management Concepts, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with United Christian Youth Camp in Prescott, AZ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and 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 and advanced operational tools.

Peter Huffman is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2008. He specializes in comprehensive wealth management with a focus on Behavioral Finance and how financial and investment decisions affect individuals and families. His expertise encompasses family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, socially responsible investing, and liquidity management among other areas. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Peter spent five years in Africa and Asia working in managerial roles for the Clinton Health Access Initiative (CHAI), including serving as Country Director for Ethiopia where he managed one of the largest HIV/AIDS care and treatment programs worldwide. He also acted as the principal liaison for official visits by former President William J. Clinton to Africa. Peter is engaged in philanthropy through board service and co-founding a nonprofit focused on youth empowerment and health services in South Africa and Ghana. Peter holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Willamette University in Salem, Oregon and is a Personal Investment Advisor. He has been recognized as a Top 1200 Financial Advisor by Barron's, a Best in State Wealth Advisor by Forbes, and included in On Wall Street's Top 40 Under 40. Peter lives with his wife and their two children.

Andrew Null is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through various roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, and Service Trader. Throughout his career, Andrew has focused on assisting clients in achieving their financial goals while helping them avoid common pitfalls. He holds a California Insurance License, which supports his work in providing comprehensive financial advice. Andrew is committed to building trust and confidence with his clients as he guides them through their financial planning journeys.

Samuel Bever is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and ten years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Forge Markets LLC, and Raymond James, where he has worked since 2020. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and consulting with a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Rufino Autus is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and more than 30 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at E*Trade Securities, E*trade Capital Management, Citigroup Global Markets, and Centaurus Financial. He also serves as a trustee for his own family trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes various advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions, offering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

David Foster is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple credit unions and brokerage firms, including Cuna Brokerage Services and Cuna Mutual 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Bryan Plank is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 35 years of experience to his role. Born in Queens, New York, he has been part of a team serving clients in California for over four decades. Bryan specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California and a Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Bryan emphasizes creating personalized financial strategies that align with clients’ long-term goals, offering access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Committed to community involvement, he participates in local volunteer activities in keeping with Merrill’s tradition. Outside of work, Bryan enjoys gardening, music, and writing.

Jose Trevino is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Trevino has been with Edward Jones since 1992. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.