Cassandra Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, with prior roles at Citizens Securities, Inc. and CITIZENS Bank. 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 investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

John Heil is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Carlsbad, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 39 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Osaic in 2023, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC, First Allied Advisory Services, and First Allied Securities. Heil is also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and is involved in mortgage banking and real estate brokerage. Osaic Wealth serves both retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third‑party money managers. The firm uses a variety of asset-allocation tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including legacy programs and managed-account solutions.

Veronica Lizeth Montalvo is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a range of capital markets and research resources.

William Jones is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. He is also a co-trustee for his sister’s 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 approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product offerings, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Billy Chu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, East West Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, relying on research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and applying diversification principles and modern portfolio theory.

Sherifa El Mofty is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Mohler Polo Mofty Team. She has been with the firm since 2010 and focuses on client service, relationship management, and retirement income and distribution strategies. Sherifa's approach emphasizes building lifelong relationships with clients based on trust, transparency, and mutual respect. She specializes in providing financial guidance for areas including college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Sherifa brings a multi-generational perspective to her practice, aiming to ensure continuity of advice for high-net-worth families. Sherifa holds the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation, Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) certification, Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation, Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential, and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA) credential. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance from San Diego State University, where she was a Dean's List graduate. Sherifa is fluent in Arabic and English and is involved with Soroptimist International of Oceanside/Carlsbad. Her personal interests include scuba diving, tennis, traveling, and spending time with her family.

Cason Dougall is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Momentum Marketing and spent ten years in full-time education. 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, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting through various specialized programs and an affiliated research network.

Alexander Wehrle is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, and tax minimization. With fifteen years of industry experience, Alexander supports families, individuals, and businesses in developing multi-generational wealth, as well as philanthropic and tax planning strategies. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Alexander completed his high school education at Ponca City High School, attended the University of Oklahoma without earning a degree, and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. Outside of his professional work, Alexander has a variety of personal interests including boating, chess, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, music, racquetball, soccer, and spending time with his family.

Jeffrey Levine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco/Private Ledger for 20 years prior to his current role. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and various investment strategies.

Andrew Lippman is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) and Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2012 and also serves as an independent insurance agent through Inwealth Management. Lippman is based in Carlsbad, California. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a range of portfolio management approaches and proprietary models.

James Hardifer is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors. The firm offers asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Michele Thomas is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2000 and Bank of America, N.A. since 2020. Merrill, along 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.

Ken Morris is a Senior Resident Director at Merrill Lynch, where he focuses on helping wealthy families, institutions, and endowments preserve and grow their wealth through proactive financial planning and the simplification of complex investment management strategies. As a founding partner of the Morris Sevier Group, he is committed to providing fully customized, research-backed guidance. Ken has over a decade of experience in financial services, including positions as a Financial Analyst on Wall Street, an Assurance and Advisory Specialist at Deloitte and Touche, and senior leadership at Canyon Ranch. He holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ken earned both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Active in his community, Ken contributes to the Frances Parker School and is involved with professional organizations such as the Frances Parker Finance Committee and Provisors. In his personal time, he enjoys spending time with his wife and children, playing golf, and participating in Crossfit.

Colby Shinholser is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he has served in the US Navy since 2016. 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 advisory programs and brokerage services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from various sources.

George Smith is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 63 license with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA since 2013. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with support from proprietary and third-party research.

Michael Welch is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers planning services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Skip Kelly serves as Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having worked with both institutional and high net-worth clients over several decades. Prior to his current position, he was a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2026, Vice President at Fisher Investments from 2003 to 2020, and held various Vice President and Senior Financial Consultant roles at Morgan Stanley, Smith Barney, and Merrill Lynch dating back to 1989. Throughout his career, Skip Kelly has focused on building financial relationships grounded in honesty and trust. He emphasizes providing simple, transparent guidance based on evolving financial plans tailored to different life stages. He holds a California Insurance License.

Ryan Domenico is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. He has over 10 years of experience working with high net-worth families and institutions, focusing on providing honest and transparent guidance built on trust. Ryan partners with clients to understand their goals and help plan and fortify their financial futures through different stages of life. Prior to his current role, Ryan held various positions including Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2020 to 2025, Senior Financial Consultant at TD Ameritrade in 2019, Wealth Advisor at Pariax Private Wealth Management in 2019, and several roles at Charles Schwab between 2011 and 2019. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Ryan has personal interests in fitness, food, golf, hiking, music, and traveling.

Matthew Eovino is a Certified Financial Planner® at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has worked concurrently at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2011. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing quantitative asset-allocation modeling combined with centralized manager due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s advisory services are delivered on a non-discretionary basis by a select group of Wealth Advisors.

Michael Wiley is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2016. Located in San Diego, CA, Wiley's career is focused within this firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.