Edward Dawson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing for five years before joining UBS in 2021. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver tailored financial planning and portfolio management.

Edward Schwarz is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Edward earned his Bachelor's Degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and completed a Master's Degree through the Southern Illinois University System.

David Rzeslawski is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at State and Liberty and First Hawaiian Bank, as well as positions in education and retail. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs model-based asset allocations and proprietary research to tailor financial plans and portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Bowen is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving at Edelman Financial Engines since 2020. He previously worked at Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors and Fidelity Investments. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes a committee-driven proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment options across a diversified range of portfolios and alternative products.

Heidi Fifield is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Solana Beach, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at OSAIC, Woodbury Financial Services, and First Command. In addition to her advisory work, she is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and assists clients with Medicare enrollment and insurance needs. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice.

Benjamin Nussbaum is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2012. Nussbaum serves as treasurer and board member of the Rancho Bernardo Pop Warner 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 and offers proprietary research and affiliated banking programs.

Torrance Chaplin is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services for over 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Zachary Allums is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes founding Allums Law, APC, and involvement with OC Paddlesports. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party providers.

Rachel Keisling is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2011. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal Chief Investment Office teams and third-party style managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Natalie Stenehjem is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. She is currently with OSAIC, having previously worked at Royal Alliance. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches a nonprofit junior high girls volleyball team in San Diego. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a model-based investment approach emphasizing asset allocation and portfolio optimization across a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Armand Magcalas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2014 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2018. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process that includes firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Melissa Frazier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 13 years before joining LPL Financial. Frazier also maintains notary services as an outside business activity. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

George Feliciano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing nine years of industry experience. He previously worked at TD Ameritrade for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. 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, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational and research tools.

Jacquelyn Walker is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in modeling and brand representation, serves as a yoga instructor, works as a notary public, and provides pet care services through Rover. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Reza Taraz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the Rancho Santa Fe Rotary Club and owns Taraz Administrative Services, LLC, a management consulting business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored, non-discretionary retirement recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Earl Thompson III is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008 and serves on the Finance Committee of Our Lady of The Rosary Catholic Church, where he participates in budgeting and financial decision-making. UBS Financial Services provides brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including fiduciary financial planning and capital markets activities.

David McDonald is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at Eagle Strategies, NYLIFE Securities LLC, New York Life Insurance Company, and Wells Fargo Clearing and Investments. 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 various financial planning and portfolio management services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Jeremiah Doran III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 41 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® and Series 63 designations. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, he worked for Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities America, Inc. for over 25 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved with Capital Benefits, where he sells insurance and annuities. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including comprehensive financial planning and managed portfolio solutions. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by risk assessments and rebalancing tools.

Jeffrey Ott is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at various firms including First Allied Advisory Services and Volker Financial. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as treasurer of the Tierrasanta Kiwanis Club/Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and utilizes a multi-manager platform with diverse program options and affiliated partnerships.

Laheeb Karana is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, having worked at Wells Fargo Bank since 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.