Sonny Botello is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. prior to his current role. Botello serves on the advisory board of the CSU Money Management Center, where he participates in financial literacy initiatives and budget reviews. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages roughly $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Robert Garabedian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fresno, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 50 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance committee of the Charlie Keyan Armenian Community School, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and serves clients with both direct and employer-sponsored plans.

M Garcia is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience. They hold a Series 66 designation and have been associated with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2015. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by its internal Chief Investment Office and third-party managers, along with account administration and custody support.

Albert Linker Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 35 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisors LLC, First Allied Advisory Services, and his own firm, Linker Financial Group, Inc. He is also the owner of Healthcare Resource Services, LLC, a business unrelated to investment advisory services. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and model portfolio management, incorporating both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies.

Benjamin Monreal is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fresno, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 36 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with the Fig Garden Swim & Racquet Club in Fresno. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering various advisory programs and financial planning services through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Lawrence Kipp is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp since 2004 and operates a business under the name Kipp Investment Management. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of advisers. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Kacy Walker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Madera, CA, holding the Series 66 credential and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Walker worked at Cetera and operated K. W. Financial, a pass-through company for tax purposes. Walker also serves as an advisor assistant at Pigott Financial Corporation, where they assist with website design and client data organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, with a range of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options supported by extensive research and technology.

Ronald Samuel is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fresno, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and as Foundation Chair for the Fig Garden Rotary Club of Fresno. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, delivering tailored recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated tools under oversight to support personalized retirement planning.

Brent Folland is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services Inc. since 2008. 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 integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client strategies.

Zachary Harless is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo since 2013. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and utilizes research and analytics to support its investment approach.

Craig Vitale is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera and affiliated entities since 2002. In addition to his advisory role, Vitale is a CPA and an employee at Dristas Groom McCormick LLP, an accounting firm specializing in tax and financial services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of investment management and retirement services with multiple program structures and access to third-party managers.

Daniel Onsurez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, J.P. Morgan Securities, and service in the United States Marine Corps. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. 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.

Michael Grannis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Fresno, CA, and has 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has prior experience at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. He serves as a board member of the Fresno Estate Planning Council. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Paul Forbes is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Based in Fresno, CA, he provides advisory services through one of the largest independent broker-dealers in the industry. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations via a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Christopher Davis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fresno, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and advanced technologies.

Brian Ruff is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1998. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and select discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and maintains an operational model based on tiered wrap fees, focusing on curated portfolio management rather than institutional plan management.

Ricky Kazanjian is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and over 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Capital Financial Services, Inc. for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2016. Kazanjian is involved with Thiesen Dueker Modern Wealth Management, a business affiliated with LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Richard Ahronian is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Fresno, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 55 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Outside of finance, he is the sole proprietor of an agricultural farm in Fowler, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs structured planning tools and a range of investment programs to serve a diverse clientele.

Meagan Daniels is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at First Command Insurance Services and First Command Brokerage Services. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is based on investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Drew Williams is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2017. Prior to his financial services career, he was employed at Applebee's for seven years. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.