Ronnie Sanchez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Lucia Securities, LLC and RJL Wealth Management, LLC. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools.

Eugene Berg is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2005. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Steven Namvar is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, and Charles Schwab since 2024. Prior to his current role, he held positions at Mercedes Benz of Escondido and Sales Partnership Inc, among others. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. Schwab offers both non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, leveraging a multi-asset model portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Linda Hollman is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and offering 38 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1985 and has also worked with Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, along 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, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Jason Mango is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, California, holding a Series 66 designation with seven years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with a range of offerings including financial planning, third-party asset management, model portfolios, and institutional platforms.

Ekaterina Predeina is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley, and she is also the sole proprietor of Allure Beauties, a business focused on sales, marketing, and customer service. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in an IPS-driven process and modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs.

Leslee Armstrong is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and with 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sarah Herrington is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience, having been with LPL Financial since 2011. 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, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Devin Berkowitz is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, 49 Wealth Management, and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments. Outside of financial services, he worked with the Las Vegas Raiders and taught at Boise State University. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized operational and custody infrastructure.

Jose Garcia is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 9 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007. 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 services including financial planning, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

David Kelter is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 11 years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. and six years at Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement. The firm’s approach combines investment research and algorithmic tools to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations within an investment universe shaped by affiliated product relationships.

Kimberly Guha is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. She has worked at UBS Financial Services for 10 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC in 2025. She is based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning that incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Ryan Conley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously spent 19 years at Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2026. 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 asset management services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

Leila Castaneda is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS for eight years and Rincon Technology, Inc for seven years. Outside of her advisory role, she is the founder and CEO of Screen Free Kids, a private company focused on educating parents about the effects of screen time on children through community events and speaking engagements. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs with portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jacob Mahony is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Arup and Atrendia ApS, and he has been with Morgan Stanley since 2020, including the Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2024. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Happening Times LLC, a restaurant and nightlife business based in San Diego. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and strategies.

Murray Hougen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and over 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. He also serves as co-trustee of the Murray & Elizabeth Hougen Family Trust. 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, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Britney Lundgren is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA. 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.

Saul Juarez is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Merrill, and Allstate Financial Services, among others. Juarez has also operated a mortgage business under his own name. 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 financial planning and portfolio management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various investment strategies.

Robbin Preciado is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, Robbin worked at Unionbanc Investment Services and Union Bank from 2010 to 2023, and Wells Fargo Investments from 2005 to 2010. 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 such as the Bank Wealth Program.

Jared Hegardt is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, joining the Hegardt, Steelman, Carroll & Associates team in 2019. His professional experience includes roles in finance at AEG Facilities, a major owner and operator of sports and music venues, and sales development at OneRent Inc., a Silicon Valley property management startup integrating technology into tenant and landlord experiences. Jared holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Santa Clara University, where he also played Division I soccer, and a Master's Degree in Finance from the University of San Diego. He has earned the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. A native of San Diego, Jared is involved in his community through volunteer work with Make-a-Wish San Diego. His personal interests include soccer, hiking, and skiing in California.