Daliya Mansour is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and possessing six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Charles Schwab, Mansour worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank for six years, and also has experience at Bank of America and in the San Diego Unified School District. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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, using multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Carie Phelps Estrada is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. She has worked at firms including J2X Legacy Advisors, Securities Equity Group, Wells Fargo Clearing, and LORD & Gladden, Inc. Estrada is also president of Phelps Farms, Inc., a farming business. 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 oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Austin Wick is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2025. He has held multiple roles at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant from 2023 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2022 to 2023, and Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Austin worked as a Financial Consultant at Equitable Advisors LLC from 2020 to 2021 and served as an Administrative Assistant at Fenton Wealth Management from 2016 to 2020. Austin collaborates closely with clients to understand their unique perspectives, motivations, and financial goals. He focuses on building transparent, trustworthy relationships that empower the creation and execution of effective financial strategies. He holds a California Insurance License.

Utkarsh Vasa is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Carlsbad, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2016 and concurrently associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he shares ownership of a residential property with family. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning processes supported by proprietary tools.

Grant Kane is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with Series 66 credentials and has been in the industry since 2025. Prior to joining UBS, his background includes a period as a student and brief unemployment. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of investment and capital markets solutions.

Michael Lerner is a CFP® professional with over 31 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held positions at Cetera Advisor Networks, CWM, Nautica Wealth Advisors, and LPL Financial in prior years. Outside of advising, he serves as a notary public. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and investment management through a large network of representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Asako Okuma is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Carlsbad, CA. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she was self-employed for nine years. Outside of her advisory work, Okuma tutors Japanese students in English and performs translation work. 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 financial planning, portfolio management, and institutional services delivered through a large network of advisors using both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Marcus Hennen is a CFP® with 29 years of industry experience. He is currently with Equitable Advisors and has previously worked at SharMarc Financial Advisors, Inc. and LPL Financial LLC. Hennen also provides financial planning and consulting services through SharMarc Financial Advisors, an independent registered investment advisory firm. 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. The firm uses a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on third-party program sponsors and endorsed TAMPs for most advisory models.

Lloyd Manzanilla is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Carlsbad, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Tassia Taylor is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career in the securities industry as a paralegal assisting in the litigation of securities and investment fraud cases on behalf of consumers. After 14 years as a client advocate at a local law firm, Tassia transitioned to financial planning, proactively helping clients achieve their retirement and financial goals. Her experience in the legal field provides her with insight to help clients overcome financial obstacles and identify potential pitfalls. In 2020, Tassia joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management alongside her husband, Randy. Together, they provide a comprehensive wealth management experience that leverages both Randy's investment and planning expertise and Tassia's legal background. Tassia holds a Bachelor's Degree from Point Loma Nazarene University and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. She is fluent in English and Portuguese. Tassia and her husband reside in North San Diego County with their children. They enjoy playing music together, traveling, serving at their local church, and spending time at the beach in their free time. Tassia emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized financial plans aligned with their goals and aspirations.

Robert Briones is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a part-time custom woodworking business, creating furniture and decor for private clients and public sale. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering broad financial planning without portfolio management for institutional clients. The firm delivers holistic, goal-based analyses and allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under separate billing.

Ryan Albin is a Vice President, Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. He partners with individuals, families, and business owners to support them in working towards their unique financial goals. Ryan holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Chartered Financial Consultant, reflecting his advanced training and knowledge in financial planning. Ryan has been with Fidelity Investments since 2015, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2015. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional role, Ryan has personal interests in art, the beach, football, museums, sailing, and traveling.

Michael Gallop is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation as well as Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Gallop has worked at several firms, including Commonwealth Financial Network and SagePoint Financial, and is co-owner of Terramar Wealth, Inc., a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Scott O'Connell is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been contributing since 2008. In this role, Scott focuses on developing personalized financial strategies for high net-worth individuals, families, and institutions. His approach takes into account each client’s risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and cost considerations. Scott offers expertise across a broad range of services including cash management, custom financial strategies, risk management, retirement planning, educational savings plans, estate planning, corporate 401(k) plans, commercial real estate loans, and customized lending through Bank of America, N.A. (NMLS#1537122). Scott holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University. He has earned the Accredited Asset Management Specialist™ (AAMS) certification awarded by the College for Financial Planning Institutes Corp and has completed the Longevity Training Program at the University of Southern California’s Davis School of Gerontology. Additionally, his professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Originally from Apple Valley, Minnesota, Scott currently lives in San Diego, California. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking, fishing, music, reading, and spending time with his family. Scott is engaged in community service and values volunteering with local organizations in alignment with Merrill’s tradition of community participation.

Kyle Tatro is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Carlsbad, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Commonwealth Financial Network, Principal Securities, Principal Life Insurance Company, Northwestern Mutual Investment Management, and Morgan Stanley. He is also the owner of Think Financial Wealth Management, Inc., a private entity involved in securities, advisory, and insurance business. 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 broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive technology and a large network of advisors.

L Brokaw is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 55 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to that, he worked at various Morgan Stanley entities from 2000 to 2009. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services including investment advisory, 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.

Nhut Anh Dang is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked with JPMorgan entities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. Their advisory approach includes written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Kelly Legg serves as a Financial Advisor and Senior Portfolio Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in financial services in 2021 at a boutique advisory firm that catered to retirees from Fortune 500 companies in San Diego. Since joining Merrill in 2022, Kelly has focused on building a practice centered around thoughtful planning, attentive service, and guiding clients through complex financial decisions with clarity and confidence. His expertise includes family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, and personal retirement planning. Kelly earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from San Diego State University and holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He has lived in San Diego for the past nine years. Beyond his professional work, Kelly is actively involved in community volunteer efforts, including Big Brother Big Sister, Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes, and the San Diego Food Bank. He lives with Type 1 diabetes and dedicates time to education, advocacy, and outreach related to the condition. Outside of his advisory role, Kelly enjoys cooking, hiking, soccer, and surfing. He also supports the Buffalo Bills and is training for an upcoming Half Ironman event.

Spencer Birch is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in San Marcos, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked for nine years at Quantum Learning Network. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Clyde Chandler is a financial advisor with Fidelity in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Fidelity Brokerage Services since 2005 and five years at PRUCO Securities, LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, leveraging proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of fund structures and model portfolios.