Mitchell Severe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has experience spanning various industries, including education and cannabis-related businesses, before joining LPL Financial in 2024. Prior to his current role, he worked with firms such as No Till Kings, Columbia Care, and MedMen. 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 financial planning and investment services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Zachary Tapia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Farmstead, DoorDash, and Milliman, among others. 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. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Harvey Frank is a financial advisor at Stifel with 35 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates proprietary capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Marci Mauro is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo and its affiliates since 2017 and previously at Pacific Southwest Realty Services. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches a functional interval training program at Bay Club Carmel Valley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Ryan Chavez is a CFP® certificant with nine years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing Services and has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank since 2008. Based in San Diego, CA, he holds multiple securities licenses including Series 63, 65, and 66. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. 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 data.

Amber Hepler is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, she worked at The Vanguard Group, Inc. for five years. She also assists with tax return preparation for financial planning clients through her role as a tax associate with Bishoff Tax Advisors and Bishoff Financial. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a multi-advisor platform with brokerage and advisory services featuring model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and a range of managed account programs.

Scott Kramling is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Merrill, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, and the American Red Cross. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focusing on retirement-income planning through a centralized team that collaborates with advisors and clients using detailed analysis and tax-aware strategies.

Paul Lamb is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Essick, Sims, Lamb & Associates team. He focuses on comprehensive wealth planning, employing a long-term outlook that emphasizes tax efficiency and exposure to private markets such as private equity, credit, infrastructure, and real estate when appropriate. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies designed to pursue their long-term goals. Paul's expertise spans college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. He holds professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from San Diego State University. In addition to his professional work, Paul is involved with the community organization Just In Time For Foster Youth. His personal interests include golfing, ice hockey, pickleball, rock climbing, spending time with his family, traveling, and writing.

Rial Barnett is a Private Wealth Advisor at Merrill Private Wealth Management, specializing in serving ultra-affluent clients. He provides strategic advice and support across areas such as investment management, trust and estate planning, credit and lending services through Bank of America, N.A., and philanthropy. Rial leads the design and implementation of comprehensive wealth strategies, collaborating with external tax and legal advisors as well as Merrill specialists to meet the complex needs of his clients. Rial has been in the financial services industry since 1989 and joined Merrill in 2008. Prior to that, he worked with the Private Client Group at Hambrecht & Quist, J.P. Morgan, and Morgan Stanley. He earned his M.B.A. from Pepperdine University's Graziadio School of Business and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Rial is bilingual in Spanish and English. Outside of his professional role, Rial is involved in community service and has served as chair of the board of the REACH Foundation and as a mentor for Teen Challenge Orange County. He resides in Rancho Santa Fe with his wife and daughter. His personal interests include health, travel, cooking, horseback riding, reading, tennis, watching movies, and Formula 1 racing. Rial has been recognized by Forbes on the "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list multiple times as part of the Barnett, Coon, Armitage, Leach & Moore Group.

Darrell Hesford is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Investments, LLC and Wells Fargo Clearing, contributing over 20 years within the Wells Fargo organization. Outside of finance, Hesford is a minority owner of a restaurant and brewery in Temecula, California. 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.

Shirley Cantu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 1997. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, leveraging research and analytics with a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

David Brookes is a financial advisor at Osaic with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Sagepoint Financial, Inc. since 2009 before joining Osaic in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a sole proprietorship focused on term life insurance and variable annuities. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with an investment approach centered on model-based asset allocation, portfolio optimization, and multiple managed account options.

Ian Friend is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Merrill and CLOVER SONOMA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a broad array of investment and product offerings.

Steven Richards is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for eight years and Financial West Group for 26 years. 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, and institutional platforms, supporting advisory services with technology and operational tools across a broad network of more than 22,800 advisors.

John Lowe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previous experience including roles at Northwestern Mutual and various positions associated with the University of Arizona. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ian Ugarte is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009, following prior roles at Associated Securities Corp. and National Planning Corporation. 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 portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Mary Dorsey Evans is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Carolyne Morton is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. She previously worked at Portofino Beverly Hills for six years and served in the United States Navy for five years. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written recommendations and annual advice.

John Naviaux is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 15 years of experience providing counsel to senior executives, public and private C-suite leaders, entrepreneurs, and families. He specializes in delivering guidance on wealth preservation, accumulation, and distribution, with a focus on navigating large liquidity transactions, personal and professional transitions, and unplanned life events. John applies a personal and thoughtful approach to address his clients' challenges and uncover emerging opportunities. John holds several professional designations, including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and an MBA from the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business. He participates in the Merrill Next Generation Leadership Council and the USC Marshall School of Business Alumni Group. Beyond his professional commitments, John is involved with the American Heart Association and Miracle Babies. He enjoys activities such as basketball, football, golfing, tennis, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family.

William Lara is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2005. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. 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.