Michael Poponyak is a financial advisor with Stifel in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 45 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co. since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Austin Fitzgerald is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cantor Fitzgerald Investment Advisors and Ziply Fiber. He has also worked in digital media and accounting. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Fredric Bayles III is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. He serves as a trustee of a family trust. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Khushbu Harjani is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, combining large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Karin Huber is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets. Huber is based in La Jolla, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Shahryar Kashanchi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2009 and previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and various third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model that leverages third-party programs and offers both advisory and brokerage/insurance services.

Michael Holl serves as the Resident Director and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill, leading the Carlsbad office with over 17 years of industry experience. Born and raised in San Diego, he specializes in working with business owners, executives, and high-net-worth individuals to structure wealth across income, equity compensation, and investments. His focus includes areas such as college education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is actively involved in the MSAG San Diego organization, reflecting his commitment to the professional community he serves. Outside of his professional endeavors, Michael enjoys adventure sports, biking, golfing, hiking, music, reading, surfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Alexander Boswell is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2012. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory services, leveraging proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and offers a broad range of financial products and services.

Lance Silva is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Enterprise, DICKERSON, Ca Health Benefit Exchange, and Prudential Insurance Company of America. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Damon Couch is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill and U.S. Bancorp Investments, INC. over spans of eight and six years, respectively, before joining RBC and City National Bank. RBC Wealth Management serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering a range of advisory programs and portfolio management services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Aaron Bojorquez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked in real estate and hospitality, including a role as a real estate broker at Golden Empire Realty. He is also involved in mortgage and real estate services on a part-time basis. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with research and model portfolios from multiple sources.

Eric Weiss is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2026, he worked at Fidelity Investments and Charles Schwab. His background includes various roles outside finance, such as positions in education and the United States Postal Service. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm‑approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides a broad range of investment and financial services.

Andrew Hernandez is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2023 and previously held positions at TD Ameritrade and Aimloan. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside centralized custody and order-routing arrangements.

Michael Such is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in June 2011. He focuses on delivering financial strategies, research, and portfolio reviews tailored to individual clients’ goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, employee benefits planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Michael earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Ocean Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and served nine years as a Surface Warfare Officer in the US Navy. After his military service, he spent six years in the defense industry, including consulting to the Navy at Booz Allen Hamilton and business and product development at Ocean Systems Engineering Corp/QinetiQ North America. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Residing in Carlsbad, California, Michael lives with his wife Shawna and their three children. He enjoys outdoor activities such as surfing, skiing, camping in the Sierra Nevada mountains, cooking, fishing, gardening, hunting, and scuba diving.

Linda James is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. She has 25 years of industry experience, including six years at John Aust Real Estate Company. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved in real estate services through Real Broker LLC, assisting clients with residential property transactions in California. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual investors, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and model portfolios.

Alec Nasto is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill, UBS Financial Services, and Lincoln Financial Advisors prior to joining Raymond James. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and specialized municipal advisory services.

Nigeena Rahmanzai is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Lexis Nexis. Outside of finance, she was involved with Black and Pink, an organization active during 2020 to 2022. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and financial planning services with a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options.

Damon Skinner is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2016 and has developed expertise in providing open and honest guidance to clients, educating them on financial options, and tailoring strategies to their individual goals. His client base includes high net worth families, institutional clients such as 401(k)s, endowments, and foundations. Damon specializes in retirement planning, defined benefit and contribution plans, investment consulting, and asset allocation. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Purdue University and carries professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Damon is proficient in both English and Spanish and applies his experience from prior roles in business banking and alternative investments to serve his clients effectively. His approach focuses on education, risk management, capital preservation, and wealth accumulation for current and future generations. Damon resides in Oceanside, California, with his wife and twin sons. He is active in his community, volunteering with organizations such as Children's Memorial Hospital, Heal The Bay, Open Eyes Ministries in Nicaragua, Ronald McDonald House, and the Surfrider Foundation. Damon enjoys outdoor activities including surfing, skiing, snowboarding, and football, reflecting his engagement with both professional and personal endeavors.

Roberto Vila is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley in various roles since 1995. Vila is based in La Jolla, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Jose Ramos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2008. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing detailed, tax-smart withdrawal and Social Security claiming recommendations. The firm combines research, modeling, and algorithmic tools to generate personalized plans delivered through a centralized consulting team.