Peter Scheid is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Shaini Lewis is a CFP® with 26 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at Ameriprise since 2020 after a prior 20-year tenure with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. She leads and coaches financial advisors at Ascendant Wealth Management Group through The FISH20 Group, LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Leo Huerta is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2016. He brings over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on helping individuals and their families develop, implement, and maintain personalized financial plans. His work centers on guiding clients through the complexities of investment, income, and retirement planning. Before his current role, Leo held various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Investments Representative, Client Service Manager, Private Client Group Relationship Manager, Premium Service Representative, and Financial Representative. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Leo enjoys baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, hiking, outdoor adventures, and soccer.

Luke Iverson is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP and Quest Securities, Inc. In addition to his advisory role, Iverson has outside employment with Aerojet Rocketdyne. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by technology tools and oversight of over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Lew Lemon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2007 and previously spent five years at SeCU Brokerage Services. In addition to his advisory role, he dedicates part of his time to working with Golden 1 Credit Union, meeting with members and referring them to credit union staff for traditional products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by advanced research and operational tools.

Jeff Maas is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations as well as a Series 66 license. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, Maas spent 21 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. He is also a co-author of the book "Mastering Your Financial Success" and provides consulting services through Matsko Consulting Group LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a range of integrated brokerage, advisory, and retirement plan consulting services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various investment vehicles.

Thomas Yamasaki is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo in various capacities since 1991. His current role at Wells Fargo Clearing began in 2016 following six years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options. The firm’s investment process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jose Garcia is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 11 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Principal Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance Company. 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 and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Aaron Albillar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Folsom, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2024 and has prior experience in construction, real estate services, and tile care. 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 under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

John Consulo is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles outside finance, such as at Monk's Cellar and Sushi Mon. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Pamela Budenbender is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fair Oaks, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 37 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a tax preparation business. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services for clients nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver customized recommendations.

Benjamin Goldhammer is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Sacramento, CA. He has 23 years of industry experience and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, NA. From 2018 to 2022, he was co-owner of Auhammer, LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice and customized performance reporting alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Thasany Meza is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 13 years of industry experience. Meza holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2004. Outside of advisory work, Meza is involved with Fish2O, managing this business alongside advisory duties. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement, typically serving clients with at least $1,000,000 in net investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Christopher Polacek is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2020. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2013, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. His work focuses on helping high net worth clients develop comprehensive financial plans to navigate various market conditions. Christopher holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to provide diverse financial advice. His professional approach centers on wealth planning and addressing complex financial situations. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Christopher engages in family activities, fitness, golf, movies, spending time with pets, and traveling.

Wally Luu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Edward Jones, and other firms. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a sole proprietorship. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, and retirement plan consulting. The firm combines in-house research and third-party analytics in its investment approach and offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Rehmat Amin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, Rehmat assists clients in building financial futures by developing and implementing personalized financial plans aimed at helping them achieve their goals. Rehmat’s expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Rehmat holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Rehmat earned a Bachelor's Degree from Rochester Institute of Technology, a Medical Doctorate from Ross University, and an MBA from Georgetown University. Rehmat communicates in English and Spanish.

Richard Hernandez is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC before joining Fidelity. 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 uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Colin O'Neill is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at several companies including AirGarage, ezCater, AfterShip, and GRIN. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is notable for its extensive retail advisor and branch network as well as its affiliated trust, mutual fund, and securities lending capabilities.

Ricardo Aguilera is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Folsom, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Amanda Picard is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior work history includes roles at TD Ameritrade Investment Management, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios and provides centralized supervisory, custody, and order-routing services.