Alan Shapiro is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. Outside of his advisory role, Shapiro serves as co-trustee of a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Erin Child is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Graham Child LLC and various entities within the J.P. Morgan organization. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering services through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Jose Cuellar is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently associated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. Prior to this, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities from 2019 to 2025, and at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ian Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, he worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Investments. He is involved with ESGology, Inc., an investment-related 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ian Kelly Thomas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Tadich Capital and Affinity Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as CEO of IKT Holdings Inc., a business consulting firm focusing on strategic growth and operational efficiency. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 an ESG eligibility framework.

Gretchen Kibbe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Power Digital, Nike, and Free People, and has teaching experience at various educational institutions including the University of San Diego and local schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Brittany Sheley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and market simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Kelley Lee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo affiliates since 1996, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kimberly Biller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at The Wealth Advisors for eight years and has been with LPL Financial since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she is a licensed notary public and has been involved in residential real estate sales through HomeSmart Realty West. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Luken Wilson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at 3E Company and Gremlin, as well as involvement with the University of San Diego’s University Ministry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning, and custodial services supported by centralized operations and extensive alternative investment due diligence.

Britain Kern is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, Kern held various roles including positions at Applied Minds and Nextbite. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Sharon Peterson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at SharMarc Financial Advisors, Inc. for 20 years and LPL Financial, LLC for 28 years. Peterson also provides financial planning and consulting services through SharMarc Financial Advisors, Inc., an independent investment advisory firm she started in 2006. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm uses a range of third-party and proprietary advisory programs and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Joseph Stenovec is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at OSAIC and Lifetime Financial Advisors, Inc. He is also involved with Wealth Manager Group LLC, a business related to his LPL activities. 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 range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kristina Walden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Menatalla Nada is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Fredrick Wollman is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 45 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and operated Wollman Wealth Designs, Inc. since 1998. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as chair of the board of trustees for the Ecolife Conservation nonprofit and is president of the Valley Center Trail Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Anthony Gaines is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, JPMorgan Securities, and JP Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he also works as a driver for ride-sharing and delivery services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to inform its investment approach and operates both brokerage and advisory solutions at a large scale.

Jason Lewis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley for nine years and has been associated with several firms including Cadaret Grant & CO, CUSO Financial Services, and Atria Wealth Solutions since 2019. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing research-driven model portfolios and technology tools to support advisors.

Michaela Brickley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Independent Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its network with various investment options and operational tools while maintaining oversight of significant discretionary assets and a large advisor network.

Robert Kinslow is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously held roles at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2016 to 2019. 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 manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research and analytics to guide investment decisions.