Harkaran Dhaliwal is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and the Franchise Tax Board. Outside of his advisory work, he also delivers food as a DoorDash driver. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Michael Stanley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Sacramento, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC for 12 years. Outside of finance, he is an artist who writes and records music distributed on streaming platforms such as iTunes and Spotify. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

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.

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.

John Lischer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at Mariner Independent Advisor Network, Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Charles Schwab, and Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. He also provides administrative support to Mariner Independent Advisor Network, an independent investment advisory firm. 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, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Steven Frith is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and is also affiliated with The Golden 1 Credit Union, serving in an investment-related capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Nancy Dao is a financial advisor with Merrill in Elk Grove, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill and Bank of America in 2023, she was part owner of a family fast food restaurant and was involved in other business ventures. The restaurant ceased operations in 2022. 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.

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.

Sylvia Regalado is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Rocket Mortgage LLC and Edge Home Finance Corporation. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options with a multi-asset model portfolio approach.

Loel Heupel is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2008. His other business activities include offering non-variable insurance products and serving as an employee benefits consultant. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

Cliff Xu is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Elk Grove, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA and Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC for five years, as well as BBVA Securities Inc and related entities for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kristin Knight is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2024. Prior to this role, she worked as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024 and as a Financial Representative at the same company from 2021 to 2022. Before joining Fidelity Investments, Kristin was a Field Manager at Appreciation Financial from 2019 to 2021. In her work, Kristin collaborates with clients to develop personalized wealth plans aimed at achieving financial success. She focuses on building relationships that align personal and business values, fostering partnerships based on trust, advisement, and forward progress. Kristin holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kristin's personal interests include family activities, golf, hiking, parenthood, reading, and traveling.

Norma Casanova is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors based in Sacramento, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role starting in 2022, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC since 2009. Casanova also owns and operates Healthy Wealthy Life LLC, a financial practice unrelated to her trading activities. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services tailored to clients meeting a net-worth threshold, utilizing Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop personalized recommendations.

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.

Paul Lacoste is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been associated with Charles Schwab since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a small residential rental business in Sacramento. Charles Schwab serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custodial and brokerage services.

Anthony Lopipero is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing five years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2020 and also works as a bartender at Vanessa's Bistro. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, providing services such as fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and capital markets solutions. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services through a network of financial advisors using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Adam Wilson is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving clients in the Sacramento area since 2006. In his role, he partners with clients to develop financial plans and investment strategies tailored to their goals. Over the years, Adam has built enduring relationships with many clients who value his knowledge of markets and experience with investment strategies. Adam's career at Fidelity Investments includes progressive roles such as Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Senior Investment Representative, Investments Representative, and Financial Representative. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to address a range of financial needs. Outside of his professional work, Adam enjoys boating, camping, playing musical instruments, scuba diving, swimming, and traveling.

Michael Hardy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Gift of Love Foundation, a nonprofit focused on supporting local children’s hospitals and encouraging youth philanthropy. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm’s advisory approach utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

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.