Ethan Lagasse is a financial advisor at Osaic with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors and The Spot prior to joining Osaic. He completed his education at Santa Clara University and St. Augustine High School. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization supported by various analytical tools and offers a range of managed and third-party strategies.

Shane Terry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2015. Terry also operates Terry Capital, Inc., an investment-related business entity for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, delivering advice through a large network of investment adviser representatives who utilize a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Marangola is a CFP® and ChFC® with 26 years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at LPL Financial and has previously been associated with FSC Securities Corporation and OSAIC. He is the owner and president of Marangola Financial Group, which also provides income tax preparation services. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and third-party asset management across various platforms.

Karina Mendoza is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at UBS since 2019 and previously had brief tenures at Merrill Lynch. Outside of her advisory roles, she was involved with YMCA San Diego County for five years and San Diego State University for four years. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Edward Creed is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 37 years of industry experience. He has held roles within Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. He holds a Series 63 designation. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice. The firm integrates proprietary research and algorithmic tools with a selective investment approach influenced by its affiliated product ecosystem.

Christopher Gregson is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential. He has been with LPL Enterprise since 2025 and has prior experience in roofing and insurance services. Gregson is involved with Emerald Street Capital and has a longstanding role at I-Surance Insurance Services. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to individual and high-net-worth investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, banks, corporate, and charitable entities. The firm primarily uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Russell Fujii is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and possessing 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a trustee for a family living trust. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large national network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and specialized services.

Joshua Billauer is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Prudential Equity Group and Morgan Stanley. 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.

Jason O Reilly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at HSBC Bank USA, N.A., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc., Wells Fargo, and Citibank. He is also dual-hatted as a Bank Officer for HSBC Bank (USA) N.A., engaging in the sale of bank-related products and services alongside his registered representative role. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research and operational tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Naief Al Chaikh is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 15 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ameriprise and Comerica Securities, where he worked for nine years. He is also involved with Comerica Bank through outside employment related to financial advisory activities. 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 provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset management, utilizing model portfolios, customized strategies, and various operational tools across a broad network of investment adviser representatives.

David Cynkin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His background includes roles at UBS since 2023 and academic positions at the University of Oregon from 2019 to 2023. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, offering a broad range of capital markets and fiduciary services.

Julia Farag is a CFP® and Series 66 licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. She is currently with Cetera and previously worked at Fonte Financial Advisors for three years. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Vice President of the nonprofit board for Kai Elua Outrigger Canoe Club. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various program options, including discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

James Roeske is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch. He began his career in wealth management in 2000 and has since developed relationships with a diverse clientele. In 2016, James was appointed Resident Director of the La Jolla office, taking on responsibilities that include training and coaching Merrill financial advisors and supporting experienced advisors in identifying appropriate products and services for their clients. James holds several professional credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) designation awarded by the CFP Board, the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) certification from the Investments & Wealth Institute, and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Mary's College of California. His client focus areas encompass executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, portfolio management services, ESG investing, tax minimization, retirement income, and other financial planning services. Residing in San Francisco and La Jolla with his wife and two children, James is active in his local community, particularly with La Jolla's public school system. He is a member of the La Jolla Historical Society and contributes to La Jolla Elementary. Outside of work, James enjoys boating, boxing, football, running, skiing, swimming, tennis, traveling, and volleyball.

Ryan Montes is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at E*Trade Financial Corporation, Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance, and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program that focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting.

Iola Xiao is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and The ROK Advisory Group since 2023. She has 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, providing personalized guidance to individuals and families. Iola is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and speaks basic Cantonese, facilitating communication with a diverse clientele. Iola follows a disciplined process that begins with understanding clients' needs and goals, enabling her to create flexible financial strategies adaptable to changing market conditions. She leverages investment insights from Merrill and banking and lending solutions from Bank of America. Iola holds the Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) credential. Based in San Diego, Iola enjoys spending time with her son, Tyler, and engaging in activities such as traveling and golfing.

Ariana Jordan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has nine years of industry experience, including a prior role at Investment Technology Group. Jordan has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2017. 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, supporting a large network of financial advisors and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Daniel La Page is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2004. 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 extensive assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research and analytics to inform its investment approach.

Cheryl Giustiniano is a CFP® with 34 years of industry experience, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2025. Her prior roles include positions at Giustiniano Wealth Strategies, Cavanaugh Financial Group, D Canada Financial, Raymond James Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley DW Inc. She is based in San Diego, CA. 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 other institutions. The firm provides financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, integrating a range of investment strategies and technology tools to support advisors.

Diane Bienke is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., having previously worked at First Republic Investment Management and Wells Fargo. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening, qualitative research, and forward-looking capital market assumptions to build model asset allocations.

Michael Shanahan is a CFP® professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising, currently associated with LPL Financial. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2003 and was a principal at Overland and Shanahan for 20 years. His outside activities include sales of non-variable insurance and serving as a 401(k) trustee. 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. Its platform offers a range of financial planning and investment management options delivered through a large network of advisers.