Sterling Koliba is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. He has served in the United States Air Force Reserve since 2014 and currently holds a role as a Staff Sergeant in the California Army National Guard, working as a Transportation Management Coordinator. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, affiliated mutual funds, and tax-efficient services through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lufino Mejorado is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo-related entities since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Timeless Music Productions as an audio engineer, providing sound engineering services for events. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Caden Pascoe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise holding a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cintas, Blue Note Brewing Company, Starbucks, and Woodland Christian School. 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 typically employs a model-driven investment approach and offers access to third-party asset managers, financial planning, and affiliated insurance and trust services.

Daniel Giese is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2021 and has been with Merrill since 2020. Outside of his financial career, he has been involved with Airbnb since 2017. 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.

Lindsey Lund is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 2020, previously spending five years at John Hancock Retirement Plan Services and four years at John Hancock Distributors LLC. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michelle Wilbur is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2009. Based in Sacramento, CA, she has worked exclusively within the Ameriprise organization throughout her career. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, typically involving significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients with Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Kevin Haarberg is a CFP® with over 41 years of experience at Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P., where he has worked since 1984. He is based in Woodland, CA. Outside of his advisory role, he is a passive investor and partner in real estate investment ventures. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Yoon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2006 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. where he has been since 2017. 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 managed by internal teams and third-party managers for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Stacey Crawford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an adjunct professor in the Division of Language & Literature at Los Rios Community College and works as a positive psychology and well-being coach. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

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 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and previously at Citigroup Global Markets from 1997 to 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning that incorporates firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages a broad range of assets and serves clients through both direct engagements and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

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.

John Lewis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2004 and is also co-owner of Ascendant Wealth Management Group, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing planning advice and written recommendation reports focused on retirement income strategies and tax-aware withdrawal approaches.

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.

Lesa Franklin Johnson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.