Robert Manness is the Vice President Private Wealth Management Advisor at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. In this position, he focuses on guiding affluent families through the complexities of multi-generational wealth, tailoring strategies to their unique circumstances. He is committed to building lasting partnerships that deliver enduring value for clients and their families. Mr. Manness has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through several positions including Vice President Wealth Planner (2018-2025), Financial Consultant (2017-2018), and Investment Consultant (2015-2017). Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors from 2013 to 2015. He holds a CA Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Robert engages in activities such as baseball, sailing, tennis, and volunteering. He also enjoys family activities and exploring culinary interests.

Alicia Antala is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role at LPL Financial, she worked at Fairmont Austin Hotel and Barton Creek Resort and Spa. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms.

Frances Hara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Commonwealth Financial Network, and various Cetera entities. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics.

Manuia Sotoa is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC, and MBO Partners. Outside of advising, he is involved in real estate rental property ownership. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Patricia Lockwood is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2024 and previously spent 11 years with Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a fiduciary role when providing investment advice and options for discretionary plan-level investment management.

Maria Aguilar Julian is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined Merrill in October 2009 after a career with Bank of America and Banc of America Investment Services. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, she works with high net worth families and business owners to address complex financial needs. She employs wealth management planning tools and strategies including asset allocation, asset preservation, retirement and college planning, insurance analysis, and collaborates closely with clients' attorneys and Certified Public Accountants to provide comprehensive financial strategies and life planning. Maria holds a Bachelor's Degree in International Business with an emphasis in Spanish and Latin America from San Diego State University and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Fluent in Spanish and English, Maria is involved in professional and community organizations such as Business Network International: BNI Enlace Latino San Diego and The Rock San Diego. She lives in Chula Vista with her husband and son and enjoys hiking, photography, spending time with her family, traveling, and yoga.

Marq Corona is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in San Diego. He specializes in helping clients organize their financial affairs by creating personalized investment strategies that align with their goals. Marq works extensively with tech professionals, executives, and attorneys to simplify complex financial decisions and provide guidance on equity compensation strategies, retirement planning, tax-efficient wealth management, and portfolio management. With over eight years of experience in the finance industry, Marq holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designations. He earned his bachelor's degree from San Diego State University. Marq’s client focus areas include employee benefits planning, executive compensation, family wealth management, legacy planning, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. In his personal time, Marq pursues interests such as chess, cooking, golfing, pickleball, and traveling. He strives to empower clients by helping them make informed financial decisions and develop roadmaps to preserve wealth and achieve confidence throughout their financial lives.

Brian Sherwood is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and over 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2006 and has additional work experience at Mercury Defense Systems. Outside of investment advising, he is involved in sales of home security and automation products as well as loan product referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors primarily serves individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, along with corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program that uses model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Ryan Franco is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as brief positions outside finance at a restaurant and a health services agency. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with centralized custody and operational support.

Ronald Appling is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Fidelity Investments in various capacities since 2008. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers services including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory, with a noted use of algorithmic methods and AI in its investment process.

Ann Barlow is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA. She has held roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., Avantax Investment Services, Inc., HD Vest Investment Services, and other financial firms. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on non-discretionary asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Andrea Wright is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools, serving clients with tailored financial planning and various investment services.

Jeffrey Won is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley entities since 2009, including the Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he owns rental properties. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both retail and institutional investment services.

Veronica Borders is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Merrill since 2004, following a brief tenure at Bank of America N.A. She is based in San Diego, CA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies constructed by internal and third-party managers.

Natalia Peters is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Ameriprise with 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services, LPL Financial, and American Savings Bank. She is also involved in independent insurance brokering with Guardian Life. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to develop personalized recommendation reports. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its extensive network.

Sandra Fitchjian is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 1980, totaling 46 years at the firm. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using a combination of model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Coley Davis IV is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has worked with Cooper Financial Group since 2018 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors and C.B. Financial Insurance Services. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization tools.

Cory Schmelzer is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience, currently with Osaic since 2023. He previously held roles at San Diego Wealth Management, Sagepoint Financial, and several other firms dating back to 1997. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in property management and real estate sales through multiple LLCs and serves as a board member for the Alta La Jolla HOA. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm’s investment approach focuses on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by a range of tools and programs, including discretionary strategies and third-party managers.

David Tam is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Edward Jones for 22 years before joining Raymond James in 2025. Tam serves as president of TWMSD LLC, a support company for Tam Wealth Management in San Diego. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm offers non-discretionary, tailored planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, supporting clients through various advisory programs.

Alex Cole is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 15 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2013, including over a decade with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. based in San Diego, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services supported by proprietary tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.