Craig Stone is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering personalized wealth strategies tailored to the complex financial needs of business owners, individuals, and families. With over 13 years of experience in the financial industry, Craig emphasizes a disciplined, goals-based approach to wealth management that adapts to varying market conditions. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Craig earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the California State University system. Holding the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, he is committed to building enduring client relationships based on trust and high-quality service. He collaborates with other trusted advisors and leverages Bank of America's and Merrill Lynch's resources to deliver comprehensive financial solutions, including home financing guidance through Wealth Management Lending Officers. Residing in Folsom, California, Craig balances his professional responsibilities with active involvement in his community and family life. He enjoys coaching his children’s baseball, soccer, and basketball teams and spending time outdoors playing golf. Craig prioritizes understanding his clients’ life goals to create personalized plans that align with what matters most to them.

Nicholas Melnik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Folsom, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working in financial services and education since 2016, including positions at Miner Financial & Insurance and multiple educational institutions. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. 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 of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Tammy Paredes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. In addition to her financial roles, she has an ongoing position with Maxim Healthcare Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of fund and model portfolio solutions.

Emily Bruns is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked with the Foundation for California Community Colleges and served in the California State Senate. 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 options supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Doug Beard is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2024. In this capacity, he collaborates with clients and their families to develop and maintain personalized financial plans, focusing on creating clear and actionable roadmaps tailored to their needs. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Doug accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry. He served as a Senior Investment Specialist at Principal Financial Group from 2020 to 2023 and held the position of Senior Internal Wholesaler there from 2002 to 2020. His professional background encompasses comprehensive financial planning and investment services. Doug holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional work, he has interests in concerts, football, gardening, movies, painting, and spending time with pets.

Gerald Harshberger II is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent selling fixed non-variable insurance products. 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 provides a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Forrest Macneil is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a collectibles business selling items on eBay. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Phuoc Van is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Chase since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, offering asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a quantitative and ESG-focused approach.

Cono Spinelli is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 1994 as an intern, entered a management training program in 1999, and became a financial advisor in 2001. Cono focuses on building and managing Fixed Income, Equities, and Options portfolios. He provides access to investment insights and supports clients in areas such as liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Saint Thomas Aquinas College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Cono's approach emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their goals and aspirations. Outside of his professional role, Cono volunteers at Hackensack University Medical Center in both the pediatric and geriatric centers. In 2000, he established a scholarship fund in his mother's name for Jackson Avenue Elementary School in Hackensack, New Jersey. He lives with his wife and two children in El Dorado County and enjoys biking, gardening, and hiking.

Nicholas Pastorino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has served as Director of Wealth Management at Tri Counties Bank since 2017 and holds a vice president position at Tri Counties Advisors. 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, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports institutional consulting through a broad network of advisors.

Bo Lowenberg is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2005, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Lowenberg operates, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and maintains unique roles such as commodity pool operator registration and advisory services to multiple investment funds.

Maximiliano Boudreau is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2026 and has prior experience in various roles across multiple industries. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a mix of in-house and third-party advisory programs to tailor investment solutions based on client information and risk tolerance.

Scott Leslie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2019. Leslie serves on the board of trustees at Sierra Community College. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joseph Simpson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015, having been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and Citigroup Global Markets since 1993. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers customized financial planning and a broad range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Maxwell Fields is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Redwood Investment Management and Bicoastal Recruiting Partners. Maxwell has also been involved with Arizona State University through the Devil's Advocates program. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and wrap-fee programs. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and combines research from the Wells Fargo Investment Institute with diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment approach.

Heidi Hunter is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 35 years of industry experience. She has held positions at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Hunter holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive written recommendations on topics such as retirement, income tax, estate, and special needs planning. The firm combines goal-based analyses with a managed-account program under a consolidated billing option while maintaining planning and portfolio management as separate services.

Anthony Wilcox is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals and helping them organize and transfer their wealth effectively. Anthony has a diverse professional background, including a career as an Army officer and experience in consulting across various fields such as surgery, economic development, technology, and organizational structure. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has earned bachelor's degrees from the United States Military Academy and Oregon State University, as well as a master's degree from William Jessup University. Outside of his professional work, Anthony is actively involved in his community, coaching football at Granite Bay High School and serving on the Granite Bay Rugby Board. He is a member of the American Legion and the West Point Association of Graduates. Anthony enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities.

Judy Ho is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She has worked previously at Edward Jones and is involved with Lane Florence, LLC. Ho serves as a director for the Cordova Recreation & Parks Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering proprietary and third-party strategies with various implementation options.

Stephen Hardisty is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2007, following prior roles at Axa Advisors, 1717 Capital Management Company, and MSI Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a separate business providing disability and health insurance services. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on third-party asset managers and advisory programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

Bart Zitnitsky is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley in 2023, he worked at First Republic Bank and its related entities from 2010 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of The People Concern, a nonprofit organization, and spcaLA, an animal rights and advocacy group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through both individual and corporate planning arrangements.