Elaine Chen is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC for 18 years before joining Principal Life Insurance Company and Principal Securities, Inc. in 2026. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach includes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions, with investment implementation typically managed on a discretionary basis by third-party managers.

Landon Tymochko is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience, currently affiliated with Leslie Roper Day & Associates and Commonwealth Financial Network. He has also worked with E&J Gallo Winery for over two decades. In addition to his advisory role, Tymochko serves as an adjunct faculty member at Sacramento State University, teaching courses on retirement planning and employee benefits. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of advisors with a range of advisory programs, including customized portfolio solutions and retirement plan consulting. The firm provides operational, trading, technology, compliance, and practice-management support, while offering advisors discretion in portfolio construction and access to model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Matthew Neff is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Principal since 2007, working with both Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling and servicing various insurance products, including long-term care, medical benefits, group health insurance, and Medicare insurance. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and active-duty military personnel. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager programs under multiple advisory and promoter arrangements.

Jonathan Levatino is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Apple Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he also works as a rideshare driver for Uber and Doordash. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering financial planning, advisory services, and access to model wealth portfolios and third-party asset management programs. The firm integrates advisory programs with brokerage and insurance product sales through its affiliated entities.

Melanie Morat is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Folsom, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience, all with Thrivent Financial since 2017. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based, holistic financial planning covering various areas such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, without managing assets directly for institutional clients.

Robert Groth is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and has prior experience at RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and City National Bank. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios and manages oversight through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Brandon Williams is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Richmond American Homes for seven years. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers various advisory programs through third-party managers and its SAM program.

Gary Kneifl is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Roseville, CA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Mc Mahon is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and its affiliates, having joined in 2026 after a decade at Edward Jones and a year at LPL Financial. He serves as a non-profit board member with Toastmasters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services.

Judith Davidson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2000 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside her advisory role, she volunteers with CASA (Child Advocates of El Dorado County), a nonprofit supporting children in foster care. 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, offering both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Marc Miner is a CFP® with 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial, having joined the firm in 2023, and previously worked at Securities America Advisors Inc. and Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Co. Miner operates an insurance agency in connection with his advisory activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Cornelius Leahey IV is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 credential. He began his career in the financial industry in 2026 following various roles in retail and service industries and academic experience at Gonzaga University. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs in municipal advising and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Christopher Sinclair is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 10 years of experience, providing personalized wealth management services within Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and affluent families, many in the technology and life sciences sectors, focusing on preserving and growing their wealth. Since beginning his career, Christopher has emphasized understanding the unique priorities of his clients to develop customized strategies that address wealth management goals, retirement planning, trust and estate planning through Bank of America Private Bank, corporate retirement plans, and strategic asset allocation. He combines personalized attention with the resources of a global financial services firm. Christopher holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California system and professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). In his personal time, he enjoys traveling, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Angelica Morgan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Kaiser Permanente and Autism Learning Partners, as well as work as an independent contractor and involvement with the Southside Art Center. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets, utilizing a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and models.

Robert Suter is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 47 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Raymond James since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as treasurer for a family-owned nonprofit related to a vacation property in Michigan. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public finance advisory work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Jay Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a fee-based, consultative financial advisory business. He serves affluent individuals and families, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations, with expertise spanning Wealth Management and Corporate Retirement Benefits. Jay focuses on creating comprehensive strategies tailored to clients' needs, addressing investment challenges such as maximizing retirement plan contributions and managing the rising costs of retirement. Jay began his career with Merrill in 1994 and brings over thirteen years of experience in financial advisory services. Before joining Merrill, he worked as a tax accountant specializing in individual and corporate tax planning at Deloitte & Touche. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jay earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics/Business from the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition to his professional work, Jay has been involved in community service, having served on the Board of Directors at Powerhouse Ministries in Folsom, California. His personal interests include basketball, football, yoga, and spending time with his family.

James Monroe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, Monroe owns a rental property in Placerville, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s 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.

Jason McClellan is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their specific needs, aiming to help them achieve their most important goals. Jason has accumulated experience in the financial industry through various positions at Franklin Templeton Investments from 2018 to 2024, including roles as Internal Advisor Consultant, Internal Sales Representative, Senior Client Representative, and Client Representative. He holds a California Insurance License.

Russell Towne is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. 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 a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with access to model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Andrew Scarry is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA, where he has been employed since 1999. 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 menus.