James Nuzzi is a financial advisor with OSAIC in San Diego, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and having 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 11 years. He also operates Nuzzi Financial Network, which provides insurance products including accident, health, disability, fixed annuities, and life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and multiple advisory platforms to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Travis Makings is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and possessing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, combining discretionary and non-discretionary management with model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Holly Peterson Hall is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rancho Santa Fe, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2009. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing detailed, annual written Recommendation Reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis in its approach and delivers these services through a centralized consulting team working alongside financial advisors.

Natalia Ledesma Hodoyan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential. She joined Morgan Stanley in 2026 and has a diverse background including roles in higher education and brand-related positions. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning emphasizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools without specific security recommendations in standalone plans.

Dominic Mares Do is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked in education at Cal Poly, Pasadena High School, and Singapore American School. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, utilizing LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Carmel Spiteri is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, providing advisory services since 2014. She has 16 years of industry experience and also serves as a branch manager at Benchmark Mortgage. In addition, she instructs courses for the California Association of Realtors and is an adjunct professor at Woodbury University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory through a network of independent financial professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management and model-based strategies.

Javier Leon is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2017 and previously worked at Westmont Retirement Living for one year. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party providers.

Thomas Mcmullen is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he assists with a family-run gourmet popcorn business owned by his wife. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Austin Tipp is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities and holds a Series 66 designation. He has four years of industry experience and previously worked at First Republic Securities Company, LLC, and First Republic Investment Management, Inc. Tipp serves as an officer in the U.S. Navy Reserve. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Laura Khorshid is a Private Wealth Manager with Merrill Private Wealth Management. She works with individuals, families, businesses, and philanthropies to provide tailored financial planning and advisory services. Laura collaborates closely with clients and their other advisors to develop customized plans and leverages a team of specialists to enhance the guidance she delivers. Her areas of focus include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, LGBT wealth planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, and tax minimization. Laura is committed to ongoing learning and regularly seeks client feedback to improve her practice, aiming to clarify investment opportunities and navigate changing market conditions while providing solutions aligned with clients' goals. Laura holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Southern California and has earned professional designations as a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). She is fluent in English, Chinese, and Arabic. Outside of her professional work, Laura enjoys antiquing, boxing, football, horseback riding, reading, running, spending time with family, swimming, traveling, and yoga. She is also involved with the Alternative Spring Break (ASB) Death Valley organization.

Edward Gabrielyan is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and possessing two 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 services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies for clients.

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, where she has been part of the Buchanan/Sims/Essick/Marino & Associates Team since 2012. She works alongside her mother, Julie Buchanan, and focuses 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 and her team collaborate with Specialists across business lines within Bank of America banking services and Merrill Lynch Wealth Management to provide clients with enhanced services and recommendations. Ms. Marino has over 50 years of combined team experience and brings with her 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 holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California system and a Master's Degree from the California State University system. Additionally, she speaks English, French, and Italian fluently. She holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ms. Marino is involved with the Mo'Rhythm School of Percussion and the community organization SPOT Saving Pets One at a Time. She is a third-generation native of San Diego.

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 at LPL Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Wealth Management Concepts, Inc., Royal Alliance Associates, and currently operates Bacci Investments Group, Inc. Outside of advising, he is employed at United Christian Youth Camp in Prescott, Arizona. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, supported by both discretionary and non-discretionary management and a variety of model portfolios and research resources.

Rufino Autus is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked for E*Trade Securities LLC and E*TRADE Capital Management, LLC from 2013 to 2023. Autus also serves as a trustee for his own family trust. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party asset managers. The firm operates a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

David Foster is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 38 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with Cuna Mutual Group, Cuna Brokerage Services, Southland Credit Union, and University & State Employees Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and a variety of portfolio strategies.

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.