Ian Linde is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Lincoln Consulting Group and managed roles in agriculture and hospitality, including at Domaine Della Wines and Gio's Pizza. Outside of finance, he has been involved in agricultural work with Domaine Della. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm provides tailored financial planning supported by advanced modeling tools and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

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.

Anna Harrington is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. She has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2016. UBS Financial Services Inc. 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 uses proprietary research and asset allocation models to tailor client strategies.

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.

Daniel Brecher is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Brecher Family LLC, a nonprofit farm and animal rescue based in San Diego. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and includes a range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Richard Ward is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of experience, all spent at Edward Jones since 2007. He serves as an independent board member of Cask NX, LLC in San Diego. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves both individual and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory programs, managing over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

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.

Adam Sinkoff is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management (MSWM) is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs. The firm provides tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Carson Butts is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in La Jolla, CA. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2026. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, his career included roles at WestPac Wealth Partners, MicroAge, Vanta, Insight Enterprises, H-E-B, and UPS. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and includes access to derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Robert Molinari is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Tower Square Securities, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an advisor to OmniClient, Inc., a consulting firm in Poway, CA. 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 financial planning and investment programs delivered through a large network of advisers using various strategies including model portfolios and third-party management.