Eric Hoffart is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lord Abbett for seven years before joining Raymond James and First Northern Bank, where he currently serves as an investment advisor. Outside of advisory work, Hoffart is involved as a partner in Lohi Beer Garden and holds investment interests in several hospitality-related businesses including Recess Campus Lounge and multiple beer garden ventures. 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, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports clients in implementing strategies through various advisory programs.

Hubert Stokes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Principal Funds prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Elk Grove, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Szabad is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes service in the CA Army National Guard since 2015 and work with the Counterdrug Task Force from 2022 to 2024. He also has experience in hospitality with Murietta Inn & Spa and in business with LumaGlow. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Lela Bayley is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing nearly four decades of experience to her clients. Since beginning her career at Merrill in 1983, she has developed long-term relationships with multiple generations of families, guiding them through their financial education, goals, and challenges. Her approach involves a disciplined process that considers each client’s full financial picture alongside their personal values, risk tolerance, and investment objectives. Lela collaborates closely with clients to establish and regularly review personalized wealth management strategies that adapt to life changes and evolving market conditions. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy and retirement planning, ESG investing, socially responsible investments, special needs planning, and women and wealth. Lela holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. She has also contributed to the Crocker Art Museum’s Art Auction Committee. An active member of her community, she volunteers with organizations including the Salvation Army, Sacramento Children’s Home, and Homeward Bound. Lela lives in Land Park and participates in cycling, art, civic organizations, and various philanthropic groups.

Jay Kim is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, LPL Financial, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates multiple businesses including Gateway Financial Advisors and Gateway Insurance Group. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports multiple platforms, including third-party managed account solutions.

Tyler Mitchell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held positions at Golden 1 Credit Union, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and B & B Landscaping Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Sun Kim is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time in data entry and administrative tasks for All Asset Property Management in Roseville, California. 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 supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Reginal Prasad is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and Walmart Inc. 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. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Daniel Perez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with individuals and families to develop comprehensive financial plans, focusing on retirement planning and long-term financial goals. He helps clients understand their current financial situation, identify their objectives, and create personalized strategies aimed at achieving those goals. Daniel is dedicated to building lasting client relationships and supporting informed financial decisions throughout every stage of the financial journey. Daniel has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before his current role as Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Operations Specialist at Newport Group from 2018 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Daniel has interests in camping, fitness, food, golf, and snowboarding.

Edward Auel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience managing financial reviews and participating in major decisions as a director at Butte Broadcasting Company, a radio station. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe.

Elizabeth Chavez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is the creator and sole proprietor of ShopMy, a fashion and retail business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ryan Settle is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and previously spent nine years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. 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 through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Robert Taylor Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 1996 and has been associated with Cetera and Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC since 2023 and 2024, respectively. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in local community activities including coaching and managing safety for the Land Park Pacific Little League. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of investment platforms including third-party managers and model portfolios.

Garrett Gilardi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Folsom, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Reed Matsko is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 license and with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include working as a financial paraplanner at Retirement Security Centers and various positions outside the investment field. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a broad range of services including brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.

David Milligan Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor and principal of The Deelstra Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and the Retirement Income Certified Professional® designation. David focuses on helping clients establish and execute a disciplined approach to retirement planning, providing access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America. David works closely with clients, including business owners, executives, professionals, and multigenerational families, to discern their objectives and design cohesive strategies tailored to their financial goals. His expertise encompasses retirement readiness, cash flow management, aligning investments with time horizons, and mitigating retirement risks. He emphasizes a thorough process and transparent system to match investments to client goals and manages his team's efforts to ensure consistent performance. David earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, from California State University Monterey Bay. Prior to his current role at Merrill Lynch, he served as the Head Golf Professional at Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course. David enjoys golfing and spends time with his family, including coaching his twin boys in Little League.

Matthew Crowley is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. He is also an associate at First Northern Advisors in Rancho Cordova, CA. 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 and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Linda Freeling is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated since 2014. 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.

Arlene Leon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary public in California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Mario Perez is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Sacramento, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2020 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Mario is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, including financial planning, discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, and employs a range of investment strategies and overlays to meet client goals and risk tolerances.