Carolin Botzenhardt is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo and Deutsche Bank, where she worked for over a decade. She serves on the finance committee of the Institute of Contemporary Art in San Diego, focusing on the organization's financial health and fund management. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including portfolio management and financial planning. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocation to tailor investment strategies.

Ryan Belmer is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for ten years before joining Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He serves on the finance committee of Meals On Wheels in San Diego, a nonprofit organization that provides meals and wellness checks to seniors. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning and utilizing firm-approved tools and analyses to assist in strategy development.

Mark Allen is a Planning Consultant within the Wealth Management Team at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He works closely with clients to develop financial strategies tailored to their individual situations, emphasizing trust and openness throughout the process. Prior to this, Mark served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and began his career there as a Financial Representative in 2023. Mark holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and client advisory services. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in cars, fitness, gardening, motorcycles, pets, and tennis.

Stephan Kungl is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked since 2017 with Merrill and Bank of America. Prior to that, he was employed in various roles at Wells Fargo and was involved with Angels Baseball LP from 2013 to 2016. 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.

Michael Mckenzie is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 24 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2017, following a brief period at RBC Capital Markets. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets services and proprietary research.

Kha Hoang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Edward Jones. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Debora Meskell is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is a signatory for a real estate holding company involved in building a new office. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Jack Plew is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Del Mar, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Merrill Lynch and Northwestern Mutual. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Jeffrey Morgan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Cetera and Avantax Advisory Services prior to joining LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a tax manager at Stern, Kory, Sreden and Morgan, an accountancy corporation, where he is involved in income tax preparation, tax planning, and consulting. 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 various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Dan Surette is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates closely with Wealth Management Teams to develop and implement financial plans tailored to clients' goals, values, and financial needs. In this role, he partners with advisors to address client priorities throughout their relationship with the team. Dan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2023, progressing through roles including Financial Representative and Relationship Manager before his current position as Planning Consultant. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Dan enjoys activities such as beach outings, football, golf, movies, snowboarding, and traveling.

Eric Runyon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JPMorgan Chase, Prudential, Northwestern Mutual, and New York Life. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a volunteer board member for the San Diego Rancho La Cresta Homeowners Association. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, managing roughly $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 financial advisors.

Laura Pomeroy is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She has been in the financial services industry since 1998 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2006. Laura specializes in retirement planning, focusing on creating financial strategies for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to help them achieve both short- and long-term financial goals. Her approach to wealth management is consultative, involving thorough review of client financial situations, preferences, and objectives; providing tailored asset allocation recommendations; and conducting ongoing discussions on investments, retirement planning, estate services, and philanthropy as appropriate. Laura holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designations, along with Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in History from Brigham Young University. Laura lives in San Diego with her husband, Tim, and their three children. In her personal time, she enjoys cooking, playing pickleball, reading, and spending time with her family.

Gregg Patenaude is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Patenaude Wealth Management, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, supported by model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Ivan Jones is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 designations and has worked at multiple firms, including The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Guardian Life. Outside of his advisory role, Ivan is involved in fitness coaching and works as a rideshare driver. LPL Enterprise serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutional clients, offering advisory and brokerage services. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a variety of financial and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Ryan Campbell is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and experience in the financial industry since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Bank, First Republic Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, and Gap Inc. Before entering finance, he worked at Hobie Surf Shop for six years. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Madeleine Ennis is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held various roles including positions at Villanova University and Roland Park Country School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Daniel Lee is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Western International Securities, Inc. and Financial West Group. Since 2008, he has been involved with DCL Financial Services, Inc., a separate business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from various sources.

Ahmed Elkaray is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on providing personalized financial advice and guidance designed to help clients achieve their financial goals. Ahmed assists individuals and families in areas such as retirement planning, wealth growth, education planning, and navigating significant financial decisions. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) certification, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Ahmed earned a Bachelor's Degree from Cairo University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Lincoln University. He is fluent in both English and Arabic. Outside of his professional work, Ahmed enjoys golfing, hiking, reading, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Michael Bradshaw is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 52 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 45 years and Bank of America for 12 years. Bradshaw holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in San Diego, CA. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 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 municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Jana Gingerich is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the ChFC® and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2024, she worked at RBC Capital Markets, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Ameriprise Financial Services. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services.