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Randall K

Series 63, Series 65

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Randall Kilpatrick is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 42 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 12 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Kilpatrick holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and comprehensive financial planning services supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies.

General estate planning guidance
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Isaac H

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Cambridge Investment Research Advisors

Isaac Hansen is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at LPL Financial, Trilogy Capital, Trilogy Financial Services, and National Planning Corporation. He serves as a board member of the Western Pension & Benefits Council, focusing on pension education. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors such as pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs through a large network of financial professionals and multiple platforms.

Annuities Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k)
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Amy S

Series 66

San Diego, CA

LPL Financial

Amy Soo Donk is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2017. Her prior work includes roles at Cloak & Petal, Red O Restaurant, and Covance. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Mark R

Series 63, Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Edward Jones

Mark Ruyle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Morgan Stanley and Allstate Insurance Co. Ruyle is based in La Jolla, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

Retirement income strategy General retirement planning College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Wealth management Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Amer M

CFP®, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Edward Jones

Amer Mistry is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Edward Jones since 2006. He is based in San Diego, CA. Outside of his advisory role, Mistry serves on the finance subcommittee of Mama's Kitchen, a nonprofit organization in San Diego. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is noted for its extensive network of advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated capabilities including a trust company and proprietary mutual funds.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Multi-generational wealth transfer Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jennifer M

Series 63, Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Jennifer Miller is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with 15 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

General estate planning guidance
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Lee G

Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Lee Guzman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

General estate planning guidance
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Noah D

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Equitable Advisors

Noah Dutcher is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he has held various roles in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. Outside of finance, he is involved with the San Diego Yacht Club. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party advisory programs.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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Nicole D

Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

LPL Financial

Nicole Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2008. 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, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Huy L

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Merrill

Huy La is a financial advisor with Merrill in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2017. Outside of advising, he is the sole owner of a rental property business. 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 offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Tax-loss harvesting Active portfolio management Wealth management
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Michael L

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Merrill

Michael Licari is an International Wealth Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides a comprehensive approach to managing wealth, focusing on listening to clients' needs to develop strategies aligned with their financial goals. He offers access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services from Bank of America to address various aspects of clients' financial lives. Michael Licari has over 36 years of experience in the financial industry. He began his career in 1983 with Shearson Lehman/American Express in New York. In 1985, he moved to San Diego to join Merrill and has been part of the Merrill International group since 1987. He works with clients across the U.S. and internationally, focusing on areas including International Wealth Management, Managing New Wealth, Personal Retirement Planning, Portfolio Management Services, Individual and Corporate Investment Strategy, and Retirement Income. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from Syracuse University, where he majored in Finance and Law and Public Policy. Michael Licari has earned several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His personal interests include biking, camping, fishing, gardening, hiking, hunting, scuba diving, skiing, surfing, and writing.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy General retirement planning
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Amanda M

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Amanda Mcnellis Leptich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, following 13 years at Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a combination of direct client engagement and Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

General estate planning guidance
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Olivia S

Series 66

La Jolla, CA

Morgan Stanley

Olivia Studley is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and has experience in educational and service roles, including positions at the University of San Diego and Ponce's Mexican Restaurant. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

General estate planning guidance
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John P

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Wells Fargo Clearing

John Paffendorf Sr. is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked for UBS Financial Services Inc. from 2011 to 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Retired Founder/Business Owner
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Kathryn M

Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

Morgan Stanley

Kathryn Miller is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in San Diego, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and with 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2015, with a break between 2017 and 2021 when she was employed at UBS Financial Services Inc. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning processes supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

General estate planning guidance
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Melanie R

Series 63, Series 66

San Diego, CA

LPL Financial

Melanie Ramos is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2004 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in real estate rental activities in San Diego. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Kristin G

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Cetera

Kristin Gang is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at several Cetera entities since 2015 and was previously with First Allied Securities, Inc. and Avantax Investment Services Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Joseph R

Series 66

San Diego, CA

LPL Financial

Joseph Rosenberry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise and Service Response Partners LLC. 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 diverse investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of over 22,800 advisors.

Wealth management Retirement income strategy College savings (529s, UTMA, etc.) Tax-loss harvesting Annuities Retired Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Jimmy L

Series 63, Series 65

San Diego, CA

Cetera

Jimmy Lopez is a financial advisor with Cetera in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and has prior experience with Foresters Financial Services dating back to 2015. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Wealth management Tax-loss harvesting Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Founder/Business Owner Executive
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Caden M

Series 66

San Diego, CA

Equitable Advisors

Caden Mc Donald is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026. Prior to his current role, his background includes positions at Ivack Solutions and entrepreneurial experience with Sandy's Take & Bake Pizza. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through various advisory models and third-party programs.

Retirement plans for business owners (SEP, solo 401k) Business exit / sale strategy Concentrated stock management Equity Recipients (RS/RSU, SOP, ESPP) Long-term care insurance Founder/Business Owner Retired Executive Approaching retirement Sandwich Generation
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