Michael Holl is the Resident Director and Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill in Carlsbad, with over 17 years of industry experience. Born and raised in San Diego, he focuses on providing personalized financial advice tailored to each client's unique needs and goals. Michael works closely with individuals and families to navigate the complexities of the financial landscape and develop strategies that align with their long-term aspirations. His expertise encompasses a range of areas including college education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. Michael holds the designations of Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California System. Michael is an active member of the MSAG San Diego professional organization and participates in community activities through this group. His approach is centered on collaboration and trust, aiming to chart a financial course built on shared values and knowledge.

Philip Weber Jr. is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 37 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016 and previously spent nine years at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as assistant treasurer of the Hyannis Rotary Club and acts as trustee for his deceased father-in-law’s estate. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets across a large network of advisors and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Brandy Clements Corder is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, LPL Financial, Merrill, and various entities affiliated with The Manning Companies. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a wide range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth persons, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

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, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 39 years of industry experience. His career includes positions at Merrill, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Banc of America Investment Services. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies and integrates both in-house and third-party managers to meet clients’ needs.

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 the hospitality industry, including a role as a real estate broker. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in mortgage and real estate services. 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 investment management solutions, combining advisory services with extensive non-advisory financial activities.

Andrew Hernandez is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses with two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade and Aimloan, and he completed four years of full-time education before entering the financial sector. 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. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence from its financial research center.

Robert Celeste is a CFP® with 44 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Cetera. He has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and transitioned to Cetera in 2023. In addition to his advisory role, he is an insurance agent selling life, health, disability, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Candice Gleeson is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 31 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 1995 and holds a Series 63 designation. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and distribution of mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to provide a broad range of financial solutions.

Linda James is a financial advisor at LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA, with 26 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at John Aust Real Estate Company, U.S. Bancorp Advisors, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Fidelity. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in real estate services through Real Broker LLC, assisting clients with buying and selling residential properties. 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 wide range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.

Matthew Lucadano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. He has been with LPL Financial since 2014. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a variety of platforms and strategies, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional services, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Arturo Martinez Vargas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at CUSO Financial Services, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is known for its use of systematic methodologies, formal advisory roles to multiple registered investment companies, and development of model portfolios for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Rebecca Eastom is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 14 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Merrill, Edward Jones, and State Farm VP Management Corp. Eastom has been with LPL Financial in two separate periods totaling over a decade. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and extensive operational resources.

Reid Stogner is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. His prior work includes positions at BDT & Associates, Inc. from 2008 to 2018. In addition to his advisory role, Stogner operates Equipoise Financial Services LLC as an owner and financial professional and is an independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers access to multiple platforms, third-party advisers, and proprietary model strategies under the Founders Gate Capital brand.

Carolin Botzenhardt is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Deutsche Bank and Wells Fargo, spanning over 17 years before joining UBS in 2022. She serves on the finance committee of the Institute of Contemporary Art in San Diego, where she helps manage the organization’s financial health. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Timothy Cusick is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 63 designation and 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent five years at Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He serves as an investment committee member for Rise Up Industries, focusing on investment policies and bylaws. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by extensive research and analytics.

Gabrielle Dubick is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative screens and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations, incorporating ESG eligibility frameworks and utilizing broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

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.