Ramona Ann Purvis

Matthew Pederson is the sole advisor at MP3 Finance LLC, an independent firm based in Cameron Park, CA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has one year of industry experience. Prior to founding MP3 Finance LLC, he worked at Life Time Fitness and Sutter Health. Outside of financial advising, Pederson operates a personal training business and runs an educational YouTube channel. MP3 Finance LLC offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, coaching, and SEP IRA services for individuals across various life stages. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis with a focus on long-term holdings in stocks, bonds, and ETFs, incorporating options strategies and limited use of digital asset ETFs and margin for suitable clients.

Kathleen Faulkner is the principal of Faulkner Financial Planning, LLC, an independent advisory firm, with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has operated her firm since 2012. In addition to her advisory work, she owns Divorce Advisory Services, LLC, which provides financial analysis and mediation related to divorce, and serves on the board of directors for Summitview Child Treatment Center. Faulkner Financial Planning primarily serves individual and household clients, as well as high-net-worth and corporate clients, offering comprehensive financial planning. The firm employs a non-discretionary approach by creating individualized plans and selecting third-party asset managers to implement and adjust portfolios, while maintaining ongoing investment oversight and client reviews.

Dorete Ben David is a CFP® professional with 9 years of industry experience. She has operated Ben-David Financial Planning since 2003. The firm provides comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management to individuals, couples, families, and business owners. Serving a small client base, the firm delivers customized, goal-oriented advice and primarily uses no-load mutual funds alongside individual bonds and alternative investments, operating largely on a non-discretionary account management basis.

Mark Harris is the sole advisor at Mark Harris Services in Cameron Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 5 years of industry experience. He has operated Mark Harris Services since 2001. The firm provides continuous investment supervisory services and incidental financial planning to individuals, high net worth clients, and a range of institutional clients including charitable institutions and municipalities. Its investment process combines fundamental and technical analysis with a 12- to 18-month time horizon, generally operating on a non-discretionary basis and tailoring programs to client objectives and restrictions.

Gene Tabb III is a financial advisor at 5 Talents Advisors, Inc. with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, SCF Securities, Golden State Propane, and Sierra Wealth Management, where he is also owner and president. Outside of advising, he serves as a board member of the Placerville Lions Club. 5 Talents Advisors is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, charities, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $54 million in discretionary assets using customized model portfolios and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis across various asset classes.

Steven Bell is a CFP® with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Wealth Conservatory in Plymouth, CA. He has been with Comprehensive Planning Associates, Inc. since 2009. The Wealth Conservatory provides comprehensive financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a fee-only, passive investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, emphasizing systematic rebalancing, tax-loss harvesting, and cost-effective asset allocation.