Kevin Kimura is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Sacramento, California. He has been working with Merrill since 1999, bringing over 23 years of experience in helping clients manage new wealth, retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. Kevin emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals while adapting to changing market conditions. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Pacific Union College and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He aligns with the Merrill tradition of community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Jardee Worcester is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vacaville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, he spent 20 years at Janssen Supply Chain / ALZA Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, he teaches knitting, crochet, and sewing classes and provides long arm quilting services. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Chetan Patel is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Bank of America, NA, including Merrill, prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Katie Beres is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process supported by the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

John Auble is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning using firm-approved tools and a variety of retail and institutional investment offerings.

Jean Chai is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Vacaville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 35 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of Nut Tree Properties, LLC, a real estate business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide tailored retirement income recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Sukhpreet Sangha is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, in addition to multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities over the past eighteen years. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Ryan Sage is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and has been with Wells Fargo Bank, NA since 2013. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of financial product offerings that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Benjamin Douglas is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Merrill, Charles Schwab & Co., and Edward Jones, along with multiple positions within Wells Fargo entities. 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 approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Margaux Ocampo is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at several organizations, including Innobiosurg of America, Inc, Scoot Education, and the University of California, Davis. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, using a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across diverse investment vehicles.

Romer Blanquera is a financial advisor at Merrill with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith since 2007. Prior to that, he was associated with Bank of America, N.A. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Vidal Velez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and has experience in various roles including positions related to autism services and healthcare. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets through more than 14,000 advisors and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Nicholas Fiorito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, U.S. Bank N.A., and HSBC Securities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various management strategies.

Robert Moore II is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Golden 1 Credit Union, various insurance carriers, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ayorinde Akinwande is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at PFS Investments Inc, Bensource Employee Benefits, Primerica Financial Services, and Georgia State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytical models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Harrison Paschal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding the Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in various roles across sectors including education with Vacaville Unified School District and retail with Lululemon Athletica. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and model-based outcome simulations.

Abraham Serrano is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Sacramento, CA, and has three years of industry experience. He has prior employment history with Leatherby's Family Creamery and The Golden 1 Credit Union. Serrano currently works at both LPL Financial and Leatherby's Family Creamery in a non-investment capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and various technologies including machine learning.

Michael Gradl is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Vacaville, CA, holding a Series 63 credential and over 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cuso Financial Services and Sorrento Pacific Financial from 2005 to 2018 before joining LPL Financial and Travis Credit Union in 2018. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning services, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Maurice Seitter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and Loring Ward Financial Inc. His background also includes roles outside of finance, such as at Whole Foods Market. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis in constructing model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles to various registered investment entities.

Christopher Castillo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He returned to the financial services industry in 2017 following a 22-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and serves clients from his office in Sacramento. Christopher works as part of a larger team focusing on retail and small business clients, providing services Monday through Friday with availability for Saturday appointments for busy professionals. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher specializes in addressing the unique financial needs of business owners, executives, and high net worth families. His expertise includes portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, executive compensation, and retirement planning. He utilizes the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America to assist clients in building wealth. Christopher earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of California. He is a member of several professional organizations such as the Marine Corps League, Rotary Club of Fair Oaks, Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Folsom, CA. His community involvement includes participation with the Best Friends Animal Society and Rotary Fair Oaks. Christopher speaks English and Spanish.