Maria Maldonado is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Pier 1. Her current role at Morgan Stanley began in 2023. 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 uses structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Laurie Burkhardt is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broader set of financial products including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Brian Dawidowicz is a financial advisor with OSAIC in La Mesa, CA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with OSAIC since 2004 and also operates a sole proprietorship focused on life and fixed annuity insurance products and personal income tax preparation. Dawidowicz is president and owner of ThruLine Planning, an S-Corp engaged in small business administration activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple platforms. The firm uses various asset allocation and portfolio construction tools, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Gordon Sinkoff is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Benjamin Chapman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones and GrantLinkx before joining LPL Financial in 2020. Between 2019 and 2020, he took a year for extended travel. 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 financial planning and investment management services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Matthew Carmichael is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and eight years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Operation Amped, a nonprofit organization that teaches surfing to wounded veterans. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management across multiple investment types.

Lake Lapp is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMC Bank NA since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Equitable Financial Life Insurance Co., Securities America Inc., Advisor Group, Inc., and North Star Financial Partners. He also has a background at Creighton University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence. The firm emphasizes an ESG eligibility framework and offers services through its Institutional Consulting Services program on a non-discretionary basis.

Nicolas Amodeo is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 designation and has been in the industry since 2026. His prior work includes roles at Northwestern Mutual and various educational institutions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting various program structures and investment strategies.

Miryana Trgo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Mesa, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2015 to 2019. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in real estate rental activities in the San Diego area. 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 portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, with solutions implemented through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Geojoe Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill Lynch/Bank of America since 2011, based in San Diego, CA. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

James Duncan is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo. Duncan serves as co-trustee on a family trust. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vincent Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and previously worked at Stifel for six years before joining Fidelity Investments in 2021. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe, and it serves in formal advisory roles for multiple registered funds.

Mario Contreras is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Charles Schwab, Envestnet PMC, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., and Banc One Securities Corporation. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides 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.

Kevin Fennell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at UBS Financial Services and BDO. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving 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 uses structured planning tools and processes supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Zachary Macdougall is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Financial Services, and currently owns MacDougall Financial Planning Corp. Additionally, he serves as a financial professional for North Star Resource Group and has experience as an agent/broker for North Star Consultants. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options, including discretionary and non-discretionary services, supported by a network of over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Stephanie Van Hook is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2009. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools and strategies that span discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Anthony Law is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, and Premier Wealth Advisors, as well as experience outside finance at Cambridge University Press and Fordham University. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Jeffrey Dockan is a financial advisor at Cetera with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. His prior work history includes positions at UnionBanc Investment Services and several Cetera-affiliated entities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a large network of independent advisors, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Francis Dempsey is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and offering over 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. In addition to his advisory role, he works part-time as a college instructor at the University of La Verne in Naples, Italy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base including individual and institutional investors. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including wrap fee programs and separately managed accounts, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 advisors.

Thomas Domogma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, as well as experience with The Startup Garage. 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 through a large network of investment adviser representatives, featuring various portfolio programs and institutional platforms.