Lisa Pacheco is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, a role she has held since 2018. She works closely with women business owners, corporate executives, and individuals experiencing significant financial transitions such as retirement, divorce, career changes, or the loss of a spouse. Lisa specializes in creating customized wealth management, retirement, education, and investment strategies to help her clients preserve, manage, and grow their wealth over time. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, Lisa previously spent 14 years in corporate management and financial consulting. She holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® certification, the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Lisa earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science from the University of California, San Diego, and an MBA from the University of California, Irvine's Paul Merage School of Business. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Lisa enjoys spending time with her family, attending her son’s soccer games, participating in women's business organizations, playing soccer, mountain biking, and traveling. She is also involved with community organizations such as Guide Dogs of the Desert, Paul Merage School of Business, and Poinsettia Elementary.

Theodore Hageman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 12 years and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019. 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 and estate planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools supported by its Global Investment Committee.

Thomas Stout is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Navy Federal Credit Union and affiliated brokerage and asset management firms. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Saba Solomon is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 license. She has two years of industry experience, including roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A., UBS Financial Services, First Republic Bank, and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence.

Mark Kohn is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger Corp. since 1997. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in non-variable insurance through Kohn Wealth Management and as an insurance agent. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice, supported by technology tools and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Ronald Thomas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2013 and 2015, respectively. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and advanced planning tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Huiling Zhang is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 credential and one year of experience at the firm. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2025, Zhang was with Zenth View Inc for six years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools to support clients in developing and implementing financial plans.

Victor Koby is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 42 years of industry experience. His prior work includes tenures at Ameriprise Financial Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

William Roche is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2022, following six years at TD Ameritrade. 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 discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a broad range of integrated custody, brokerage, and advisory services.

Joseph De Falco is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services for 11 years before joining Wells Fargo in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is the majority owner of DKM Enterprises, LLC, an investment-related business. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Karim Gadalla is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Doordash, Caliclean, ESERP Business School, and Careem. 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, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and a structured alternative-investment platform.

Douglas Peart is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to support investment decisions while offering a range of financial products through its bank and insurance affiliates.

Stephen Anderson is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2019 and previously worked at FSC Securities Corp from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Anderson is owner and president of Anderson Wealth Management Corp, a firm providing tax and legal liability services, and he is also an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent professionals and uses a range of portfolio management strategies across multiple custody platforms.

Michael Steelman is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 25 years of experience in investing and wealth management. He serves an accomplished clientele that includes business owners, company founders, senior executives, and their families, assisting them in pursuing their life goals with a purposeful approach to their wealth, careers, and legacies. Michael's expertise extends to areas such as corporate executive services, executive and equity compensation, family wealth management strategies, philanthropic planning, and serving clients in sports and entertainment. Michael began his career in New York City in 1994, focusing on developing and implementing financial strategies for institutional and high-net-worth individuals, families, and foundations. He has also raised capital for hedge fund and private equity firms. He holds the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) designation awarded by the Investments & Wealth Institute in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and earned his Bachelor's degree in International Business from King's College in Pennsylvania, where he was an Academic-All-American wrestler. Within his community, Michael is a member of the CFO Roundtable and supports organizations such as First Step House of North County and the Challenged Athletes Foundation. He lives in Carlsbad with his wife Stephanie and their five children. In his free time, he enjoys running, surfing, practicing yoga, coaching his children's sports teams, and is actively involved in the triathlon community as a two-time Ironman finisher.

Ryan Locanto is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Based in San Diego, CA, he focuses on serving institutional clients. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Erin Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 18 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Valic Financial Advisors and Nationwide Investment Advisors. Outside of her advisory work, Johnson is involved with GradePoint Insurance Group LLC, a non-variable insurance business. 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 broad range of financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies and incorporating technology-driven research tools.

Bruce Bandemer is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 2005 and has operated his own accountancy corporation since 1988. Bandemer serves on the board of the Carlsbad Rotary Foundation and is president of the Bressi Ranch Home Owners Association. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of advisory models delivered through third-party sponsors and in-house programs, offering access to mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Timothy Thomas is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2002 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2005. Based in San Diego, CA, his career has been focused within the Schwab organization. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily consisting of 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 recommendations with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a multi-asset, model portfolio-based investment approach supported by centralized custody and execution services.

Kathy Petersen is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America N.A., Merrill, Securities America, Inc., and KMS Financial Services, Inc. She is also involved in providing administrative, marketing, and business development support through Prosperity Wealth Management. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients via the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with both model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Valerie Arenas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2008. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.