Drew Slacum is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and having 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliates since 2009, including a role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he is a player in the National Pickleball League. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including 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-sponsored financial plans.

Mary Moses is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2017 and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Mary serves as Treasurer of the Village Bloom Foundation, a charitable organization. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves individual, institutional, and charitable clients through various advisory programs. The firm offers tailored portfolio management solutions using both in-house and third-party managers and incorporates features such as tax management, responsible investing, and alternative investments.

William Boggs is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors in La Jolla, CA, having joined the firm in 2025. Prior to this, he worked for nine years with Pence Wealth Management Corporation and LPL Financial, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm provides tailored recommendations supported by internal research and planning tools, covering diverse areas such as retirement, education, and specialized planning for business owners and other niche needs.

Estela Maria Carvalho Almeida is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation. She has been in the industry since 2025 and previously worked at San Diego County Credit Union and Uber Eats. Based in La Jolla, CA, Almeida has experience in diverse fields including financial services and customer-focused roles. 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. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Wenduo Guo is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2019, he worked at First Command Advisory Services, First Command Financial Planning, Inc., and First Command Insurance Services, Inc. Guo also operates as an independent insurance agent in San Diego. 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 advisory services through a network of independent professionals, with a range of portfolio management options across multiple platforms and both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Dustin Rief is a CFP® with 23 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at UBS Financial Services since 2019 and was previously employed at Mercer Global Advisors Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Dustin is based in San Diego, CA, and holds the Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. 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, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to client goals.

Tian Lin is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. in San Diego, CA, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Tian was involved in homemaking and early childhood education, including work at Frisco Community Bible Church Christian Preschool. 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. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Steven Lahre is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2012 and at City National Bank since 2016. Lahre serves on the board of the San Diego High School Academy of Finance, where he mentors students and provides guidance. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, offers a range of advisory programs and financial services to individuals, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm customizes investment strategies based on clients’ risk profiles and utilizes both in-house and third-party managers, with options for tax management and responsible-investing screens.

Luke Ervin is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member and Treasurer for the La Jolla Golden Triangle Rotary Club Foundation. UBS Financial Services 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, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Brian Duckworth is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at TIAA-CREF from 2016 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved as a trustee for personal and family trusts. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients, offering a range of financial planning and brokerage services. The firm is dual-registered as an SEC investment adviser and broker-dealer and collaborates with third-party asset managers and sponsors to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Krista Goryl is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and its predecessor entities since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is a 50% owner of Secrets of Superwomen, LLC, a sports company based in Del Mar, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary options. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates a broad range of investment products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Emilia Rivera is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA, and earlier in her career at Skechers U.S.A. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, using firm-approved tools and methodologies to support its advisory services.

Ryan Rose is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Foresters Financial Services. He is also involved in group insurance services through Chubb. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions, offering a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Chris Jalonen is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Sagepoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. He also sells life and health insurance on a limited basis, primarily to existing clients. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services with integrated portfolio management tools and access to third-party money managers.

Adrijan Lubura is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2025, he worked at DoorDash and operated a music recording studio, Switchboard Studios, where he was the sole proprietor. He continues to operate Switchboard Studios, providing music recording and mixing services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including advisory work for registered investment companies and charitable funds. The firm employs a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Mitchell Severe is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in San Diego, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2024. Prior to his current role, he has experience in various industries including education and the cannabis sector. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and diversified investment strategies.

Nathan Medina is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. In addition to advisory work, he operates a tax preparation and planning service under Nathan Medina Tax Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting with discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Jeffrey Hoehner is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding the Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2020 and previously spent seven years at WBB Securities. Outside of advising, he is also involved in the sale of fixed insurance products, including life and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and institutional accounts. The firm offers multi-manager investment platforms with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to affiliated and third-party money managers across various program structures.

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.

Lawrence Potomac is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 46 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in life and disability insurance as well as fixed annuities. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management and incorporates research from various sources to support diversified investment strategies.