Heidi Kipnis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2009. Based in San Diego, CA, her background is primarily within this firm. Wells Fargo Advisors provides investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting to a broad client base, including individuals, corporations, and institutions. The firm operates at a large scale, managing roughly $671 billion in assets and offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Joseph Campano is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010, following a 16-year tenure at Merrill. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers a range of advisory programs including estate planning and corporate financial planning agreements.

Carl Hinds is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He worked at RBC Capital Markets Corporation for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. 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, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors.

Abel Martinez is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles in education at several schools before joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2025 and 2026. Merrill, along 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a range of clients including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Richard Cerruti is a financial advisor with Fidelity in San Diego, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at TD Ameritrade, Citigroup, Ameriprise, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he served as a tennis coach at De La Salle High School. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients, employing a process that integrates fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction using a broad range of investment vehicles.

Falko Hoernicke is a CFP® and CFA® affiliated with LPL Financial, with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at U.S. Bancorp for five years, Wells Fargo Bank for two years, and Bergquist Wang, LLC for six years. He is based in San Diego, CA. 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 and access to model portfolios and institutional platforms.

Christopher Jenkins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2023 and has a long tenure at CPA Financial Group, Inc., where he has also been involved in tax preparation and accounting services since 1989. Prior to that, he held positions at AIG Financial Advisors, Inc., Sunamerica Securities, Inc., Cetera, and Genworth Financial Planning Corporation. 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, supported by extensive non-advisory financial activities and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

James Waddell is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 44 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. He is based in La Jolla, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm’s financial planning process utilizes structured tools and models, delivering tailored plans through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Mark Hyma is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 63 credential and bringing 37 years of industry experience. He has served in various roles at firms including Avantax Advisory Services and PFS Wealth Advisors and is also involved in tax preparation and management of commercial rental properties. Hyma is the president of PFS Wealth Advisors, Inc. and the CEO of PFS Acq Corporation, which oversees financial services acquisitions. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large nationwide network of independent advisors and serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program structures.

Damian Olivas is a financial advisor with Merrill based in San Diego, CA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 1994. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kyle Schmidt is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists clients in constructing customized financial plans tailored to their individual financial goals. He focuses on creating trusted relationships to help clients navigate everyday financial challenges and make sound investment decisions. Kyle has held several roles in the financial industry, including positions at Fidelity Investments and Natixis Investment Managers, LLC. His experience spans from investment consulting to regional directorship, reflecting a depth of knowledge in financial planning and investment management. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Kyle enjoys activities such as the beach, concerts, fitness, social events, golf, and traveling.

Masha Efros is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in La Jolla, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 16 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer and Finance Committee Board Member for the San Diego Cooperative Preschool. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through financial advisors and specialized planning groups.

Michelle Hollaender is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in La Jolla, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes over a decade at UBS and a prior role at Merrill. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Michael Faltico is a CFP® professional with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors and LifePro Financial Services. He is also treasurer of the Point Loma High School Boys Basketball Booster Board. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary options.

Christopher Cohn is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, based in San Diego, CA, and has 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and UBS Financial Services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Steven Ford is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in offering a comprehensive approach to managing wealth that begins with understanding a client's financial situation and priorities. Steven helps clients create customized wealth management strategies that are adaptable to changing needs and market conditions. He provides access to Merrill's investment insights as well as Bank of America's banking and lending services to support various aspects of clients' financial lives. Steven has over ten years of experience at Merrill Lynch following a career as an IMAX cameraman. During this time, he has developed expertise in serving endowments, foundations, and non-profits; legacy planning; managing new wealth; portfolio management; tax minimization; and retirement income. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor's Degree from San Francisco State University. Outside of his professional work, Steven is active in community organizations, including the Solana Beach Little League and Solana Beach Soccer Club. He has also been involved as a coach and board member in youth sports. His personal interests include surfing, mountain biking, tennis, chess, fishing, golfing, hiking, music, photography, skiing, swimming, and spending time with his family.

Gina Scafani is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise, she was associated with The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. Outside of financial services, she teaches yoga classes and supports new instructors at CorePower Yoga, a role she has held since 2013. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, banks, and charitable entities. The firm employs a model-driven investment approach using portfolios developed by LPL’s Research Department and third-party strategists, and it offers financial planning, access to third-party asset managers, and participation in wrap programs.

Jennifer Mauldin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 with a one-year period at First Allied Securities. Based in San Diego, CA, she has spent the majority of her career within the LPL network. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by research and technology tools for investment management.

Miles Fleming is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2021. Prior to joining LPL, he was involved with various organizations including the Rotary Club of Del Mar and the San Diego Council on Aging. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Kevin Christensen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in San Diego, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and over 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Overland & Shanahan from 2016 to 2020 and has been with LPL Financial since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Christensen is involved with Align Planning LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced operational tools and a large network of investment adviser representatives.