Jesus Loje Sanchez is a financial advisor affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over eight years of experience in the financial services industry, leveraging his background in banking with both personal and institutional clients. Jesus specializes in providing tailored financial planning strategies to help individuals and families preserve and grow their assets. His areas of expertise include family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, tax minimization, and retirement income. As a bilingual professional fluent in both Spanish and English, Jesus serves a diverse clientele, offering ways to optimize financial health and achieve long-term priorities. Jesus holds the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) designation. He earned his High School Diploma from Santana High School and an Associate's Degree from Grossmont College. Born and raised in San Diego's East County, he enjoys an active lifestyle, including activities such as cooking, music, skiing, surfing, and watching movies.

Jose Cuellar is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently associated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2025. Prior to this, he worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank and JP Morgan Securities from 2019 to 2025, and at UBS Financial Services from 2015 to 2019. 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 and supports a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ian Jones is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. Outside of advising, he is involved with ESGology, Inc., an investment-related business, and participates with Saybrus Partners, an insurance agency. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and a broad scope of financial activities.

Ian Kelly Thomas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan Securities, he worked at firms including LPL Financial, Cetera Financial Group, and Affinity Financial Advisors. He is also CEO of Tadich Capital, a private investment firm, and leads IKT Holdings Inc., a business consulting company. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, with a non-discretionary process supported by centralized due diligence and quantitative and qualitative research.

Gretchen Kibbe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Power Digital, Nike, and Free People, and has teaching experience at various educational institutions including the University of San Diego and local schools. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning and a wide range of advisory programs supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools.

Kelley Lee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. Lee has been with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 1996 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 supports a large network of advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Luken Wilson is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at 3E Company and Gremlin, as well as involvement with the University of San Diego’s University Ministry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, financial planning, and custodial services supported by centralized operations and extensive alternative investment due diligence.

Britain Kern is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Wells Fargo in 2025, Kern held various roles including positions at Applied Minds and Nextbite. 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.

Carl Findley III is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has held various roles including positions at JPMorgan Chase Bank, UC San Diego, and the University of San Diego. He is also involved with JFIN Collective LLC and manages interests in Nigel Investments LLC and Bauhaus Capital LLC. 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 through a non-discretionary program. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research with forward-looking market assumptions and incorporates a range of investment strategies supported by affiliated implementation services.

Sharon Peterson is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 44 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at SharMarc Financial Advisors, Inc. for 20 years and LPL Financial, LLC for 28 years. Peterson also provides financial planning and consulting services through SharMarc Financial Advisors, Inc., an independent investment advisory firm she started in 2006. Equitable Advisors serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset management programs. The firm uses a range of third-party and proprietary advisory programs and provides ERISA fiduciary services to qualified plans.

Joseph Stenovec is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at LPL Financial. His prior experience includes roles at OSAIC and Lifetime Financial Advisors, Inc. He is also involved with Wealth Manager Group LLC, a business related to his LPL activities. 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 institutions. The firm provides a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Mammini is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Solana Beach, CA, holding the CFP® and Series 63 designations and having 38 years of industry experience. His previous firms include Commonwealth Financial Network, Lincoln Investment, and Capital Analysts, Incorporated. He is also the owner and president of Mammini Properties, LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a wide range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and advanced operational tools.

Kyle Campa is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp, TD Ameritrade, and Charles Schwab Bank. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program, offering a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management along with brokerage and custody services. The firm is notable for its scale and integrated structure, combining advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and a formal alternative-investment program.

Kristina Walden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2012 and with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Menatalla Nada is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2016. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program to Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Anthony Gaines is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials with 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at firms including JPMorgan Securities LLC, Merrill, and Bank of America, and maintains part-time roles as a driver for ride-share and food delivery services. Wells Fargo Advisors is a large national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michaela Brickley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Independent Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a broad range of advisory and brokerage services. The firm supports its network with various investment options and operational tools while maintaining oversight of significant discretionary assets and a large advisor network.

Robert Kinslow is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley. He is based in La Jolla, CA. 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 supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Scott Kilian is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. His career includes multiple tenures at LPL Financial as well as roles at The Family Firm, Inc., Delphi Private Advisors, Commonwealth Financial Network, and Centara Capital Management 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by research and technology tools.

Cassandra Rodriguez is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, with prior roles at Citizens Securities, Inc. and CITIZENS Bank. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.