Richard De Sola is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC since 2020 and has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA since 2016. 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. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Ryan Kimes is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities. His prior roles include positions at WCG Wealth Advisors, Pure Financial, Superior Planning Inc., and Sentinel Wealth Management LLC. He is also employed by JPMorgan Chase Bank, where he offers certain bank products and services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its investment approach.

Nicole Gilbert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Mesa, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massmutual Life Insurance Company. Gilbert is also a notary and co-trustee of a revocable trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by research and technology tools, serving over 22,800 advisors and managing more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

John Prehatny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has six years of industry experience, including roles at Axos Bank and work on an independent research project at California State University Channel Islands. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Ari Feldman is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services that include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Maureen Huttel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 11 years. In addition to her advisory role, she is licensed as an insurance agent offering accident and health insurance, disability insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, health savings accounts, long-term care insurance, and traditional life insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple platforms to construct portfolios that may include stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Cheryl Lopez is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns an LLC that manages the operations of her financial practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency strategies to create personalized recommendation reports. The firm also provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Manuel Castilla is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010 and also associated with UBS International Inc. since 2009. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and provides research-driven, tailored investment strategies.

Quinn O'Connor is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, O'Connor held roles at New York Life and worked in various other capacities including at the Mineta Transportation Institute and the YMCA. 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. The firm manages a range of portfolios, including multi-manager and fund-of-funds structures, and is notable for its use of systematic methodologies and a formal advisory role to multiple registered investment companies.

Natasha Newman is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and 3PlxSalsa. 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 recommendations.

Tommy Tominna is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which includes model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, focusing on investment models implemented with oversight from BNY Mellon Advisors.

James Carideo III is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Robert Baird & Co., Morgan Stanley, and Citigroup Global Markets. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, tailored to clients’ risk profiles and utilizing a blend of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Christopher Pratt is a CFP® professional with 44 years of industry experience. He currently works at OSAIC and has held prior roles at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. and Wolters, Hagar & Pratt Financial Planning, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is president of CAP Financial Planning, a firm where he oversees operations and develops personalized financial plans for clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes advanced portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Robert Mcclinton is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Spring Valley, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1989 and Primerica Financial Services since 1991. Outside of advising, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure, with portfolio implementation delegated to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Leila Sharghi is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 35 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, LLC, since 1999. She serves as vice president on the board of directors for her homeowners association and acts as co-trustee for her immediate family. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm delivers its services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both firm-offered and third-party advisory programs, with a focus on matching clients to appropriate investment models and discretionarily managed portfolios.

William Perri is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. Outside of his advisory work, he is a 28.75% owner and partner in Jacobsen Perri Cellars LLC, a winery that purchases grapes and produces wine in California. J.P. Morgan Securities provides consulting services to institutional clients including corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Deborah West is a financial advisor with Merrill and holds a Series 66 designation. She has 21 years of industry experience, including 15 years at Bank of America and Merrill. 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 strategies managed by internal investment teams and third-party style managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Manning is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously spent 15 years with Commonwealth Financial Network. In addition to his advisory role, he is the CEO and majority owner of The Manning Companies, which provides wealth management and retirement plan services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporate pension plans, and institutional investors. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

June David Caalaman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with three years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and Mechanics Bank. Her prior experience includes roles at Cetera, Securities America, California Coast Credit Union, and United Cerebral Palsy. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize a variety of portfolio strategies and third-party asset management solutions.

Tracey Davis is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2014. Davis serves on the Eller Alumni Advisory Council, which supports the University of Arizona's business college. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.