Javier Leon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Westmont Retirement Living for one year before joining LPL Financial in 2017. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions, offering a range of financial planning, asset management, and institutional platforms.

Thomas Mcmullen is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2013, he worked at Citigroup Global Markets for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he contributes to a small family-run gourmet popcorn business. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to tailor plans based on proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Austin Tipp is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at First Republic Bank and First Republic Securities Company. He also serves as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments through a select group of Wealth Advisors, offering non-discretionary, written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Laura Khorshid is a Private Wealth Manager at Merrill Private Wealth Management. She provides service to individuals, families, businesses, and philanthropies, creating customized financial plans that align with each client's unique needs and working collaboratively with their advisors and a team of specialists. Laura focuses on offering advice and guidance on investment opportunities, tax minimization, estate planning strategies, and financial planning aimed at pursuing clients' goals. Laura has been in the investment industry since 2007, starting her career at Citigroup Smith Barney before joining Merrill in 2011. She oversees portfolio development, asset allocation, trading, and investment rebalancing and manages private investment exposure including equity, debt, and real estate. She evaluates alternative strategies for shareholders with single stock concentrations, focusing on protection, diversification, and liquidity. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, portfolio management services, socially responsible investing, women and wealth, and personal retirement planning. Laura holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in International Business and a minor in East Asian Languages & Cultures from the University of Southern California. Through USC's International Exchange Program, she studied at National Taiwan University in Taipei, Taiwan. She is a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Laura is multilingual, speaking English, Chinese, and Arabic. Outside of work, she enjoys antiquing, boxing, football, horseback riding, reading, running, spending time with her family, swimming, traveling, and yoga. She also has been involved with Sister Cities International and various USC Alumni Associations, including serving on boards and as an officer.

Edward Gabrielyan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS in 2022, he worked at Peregrine Music and has been self-employed since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he occasionally works as a pianist, performing at restaurants and tutoring students. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings that include fee-based financial planning and discretionary portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans.

Michael Judge is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He focuses on offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with getting to know a client and their family, financial situation, and what matters most to them. He helps clients create customized wealth management approaches that can adapt as their needs and market conditions change. Michael provides access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking convenience of Bank of America to address various aspects of clients’ financial lives. With over a decade of experience, Michael is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional who serves a clientele requiring detailed attention and extensive knowledge. His expertise includes corporate executive services, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, legacy planning, liquidity management, socially responsible investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income planning. Michael holds a Bachelor's Degree from the State University of New York System and holds the professional designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His personal interests include adventure sports, baseball, fishing, ice hockey, music, racquetball, soccer, spending time with family, surfing, and traveling.

Jorge Llamas is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 35 years of experience in helping clients preserve wealth through various market cycles. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, international wealth management, managing new wealth, philanthropic planning, and portfolio management services. Jorge leverages his extensive knowledge in domestic and international fixed income and equity markets to diversify and allocate assets with the goal of maximizing returns while reducing risk. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Universidad del Valle de Mexico and the Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Jorge is committed to building strong relationships with his clients, emphasizing a personalized approach to wealth management that adapts to changing market conditions. Fluent in both English and Spanish, he also engages with his community through volunteering, embodying the Merrill tradition of service. Outside of his professional pursuits, Jorge enjoys adventure sports, biking, boxing, camping, fishing, football, hiking, music, reading, and soccer. His approach combines accessibility, knowledge, and experience to assist clients in making important financial decisions.

Monette Marino is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, having joined the firm in 2012. She works alongside the Buchanan/Sims/Essick/Marino & Associates Team, focusing on portfolio strategy, asset allocation, retirement planning including 401k and IRA services, estate planning, charitable giving, home refinancing, and custom lending (NMLS#1073810). Ms. Marino collaborates with specialists across Bank of America banking services and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to provide clients with comprehensive services and tailored recommendations. Ms. Marino has over 20 years of experience as the CEO of a non-profit arts corporation and as the owner of a music production company in San Diego. She applies her expertise to assist clients in planning and achieving financial goals through asset and liability strategies in both personal and business affairs. She holds professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). A third-generation native of San Diego, Ms. Marino earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of California system and her Master's Degree from the California State University system. She is fluent in English, French, and Italian. Outside of her professional work, she is involved with the Mo'Rhythm School of Percussion and participates in community initiatives such as SPOT Saving Pets One at a Time. Her personal interests include dancing, music, painting, running, skiing, and watching movies.

Christopher Rhanor is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple Cetera entities and First Allied, spanning over a decade. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Michael Bacci is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Royal Alliance Associates and Wealth Management Concepts, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with United Christian Youth Camp in Prescott, AZ. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives and advanced operational tools.

Rufino Autus is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and more than 30 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at E*Trade Securities, E*trade Capital Management, Citigroup Global Markets, and Centaurus Financial. He also serves as a trustee for his own family trust. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm utilizes various advisory programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions, offering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and alternative investments.

David Foster is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 39 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at multiple credit unions and brokerage firms, including Cuna Brokerage Services and Cuna Mutual Group. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Bryan Plank is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing 35 years of experience to his role. Born in Queens, New York, he has been part of a team serving clients in California for over four decades. Bryan specializes in family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Southern California and a Professional Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Bryan emphasizes creating personalized financial strategies that align with clients’ long-term goals, offering access to the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America. Committed to community involvement, he participates in local volunteer activities in keeping with Merrill’s tradition. Outside of work, Bryan enjoys gardening, music, and writing.

Jose Trevino is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 33 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Trevino has been with Edward Jones since 1992. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment advisory programs and affiliated financial services through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Lawrence Andrews Jr. is a CFP® with over 42 years of experience in the financial industry. He is currently with Morgan Stanley, having previously worked at City National Bank, RBC Capital Markets LLC, and Merrill. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct individual relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Hue Simone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, Simone worked at B of I Federal Bank and held roles at Amazon Prime Now and the University of San Diego. 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and asset management solutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Michele Colon is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having one year of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services since 2014. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and leverages proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor advice to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

Marisa Clayton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent nine years at UBS Financial Services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party databases.

Lance Pelky is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms such as VOYA Financial Advisors and America's Tax Solutions and has operated his own business, Lance Pelky & Associates, since 1998. Outside of finance, he owns Fine Wine Purveyors, a business unrelated to investment 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 offers a range of advisory and brokerage services utilizing model portfolios, third-party management, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools, while overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets and a network of more than 22,800 advisors.

Christina Cleveland is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in San Diego, CA, and has 13 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL in 2024, she worked for nine years at Lincoln Financial Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she is active as a notary public and holds non-investment-related administrative roles at SDIS, Inc. and Piano Financial & Insurance Services. 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, supported by extensive operational and research tools.