Catherine Heath is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of directors for Snowline Hospice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Rachelle Miguel is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2009 to 2022 before joining UBS in 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing proprietary research and affiliated banking and lending programs.

Shoaib Sarwar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a Lyft driver in Sacramento, CA. 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. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and includes a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Luz Meraz Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Granite Bay, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2010. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a wellness advocate with DoTerra and participates in a training and education program through Aging Well of CA LLC. 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 offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Eric Schraeder is a Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2016. In this role, he partners with families to prioritize wealth planning goals and prepare for both certainties and unknowns they may face. He has over a decade of experience in financial advisory, having worked as a Financial Advisor at US Bancorp Investments, Inc. from 2011 to 2016, and previously at UBS Financial Services and Wells Fargo Advisors from 2007 to 2011. Eric holds a California Insurance License.

Jeffrey Sundberg is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Folsom, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 30 years of industry experience. His career includes over two decades at TD Ameritrade and a brief tenure at Fidelity Investments before joining Charles Schwab in 2022. 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 a combination of non-discretionary investment guidance and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset portfolio approach and centralized operational infrastructure.

Mohammed Halabi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has prior work experience with the Sacramento River Cats and Duracite. 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 its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Reginald Willhite is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Stryker, and Allergan PLC. Willhite operates under the Katz Team and Katz Group DBAs, through which he offers comprehensive wealth management services including financial planning, investment management, and insurance solutions. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, providing services through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm combines adviser programs with active financial product sales and utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios in its investment approach.

Vladislav Avdeyuk is a financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and with five years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2016 and has also been involved with Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides administrative support to Mariner Independent Advisor Network, an independent investment advisor firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to various model portfolios and research resources.

Sean Lucas is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a partner in the Lucas Cronin Group. He began his financial services career in 1995 and focuses on building long-lasting relationships with clients by delivering a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Sean’s approach emphasizes understanding clients’ life priorities to create personalized strategies tailored to their goals and aspirations. Sean and the Lucas Cronin Group serve business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and families with services that include personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. The team combines modern wealth management techniques with access to Bank of America’s banking services to simplify clients' financial lives. Sean holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Sean earned a bachelor’s degree from the California State University System. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys music, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Ashish Desai is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, nonprofits, corporations, and institutional clients, offering both advisory and brokerage services through a platform that integrates financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

Ken Crawford is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial industry since 1990, focusing on understanding the needs and objectives of high-net-worth clients. Ken builds long-lasting relationships by guiding clients through complex financial markets and implementing personalized wealth management strategies. He frequently works with physicians, entrepreneurs, and executives in health care and business to develop investment and retirement plans. Ken holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and Finance from San Jose State University. He completed the Executive Education Program in Investment Management at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is qualified to manage discretionary investment strategies and select from a wide range of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios and third-party strategies. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Ken participates in community service by volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, and traveling. He works closely with clients, one-on-one, to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals.

Ali Coleman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial industry for 23 years and with Merrill Lynch since 2007. Ali specializes in providing customized wealth management experiences by considering clients' entire financial and personal lives before making any decisions. He conducts regular reviews to help clients track progress and adjust plans as needed. Ali's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, and sports and entertainment. He draws upon the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking services of Bank of America to deliver comprehensive financial strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from California State University, Sacramento, and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ali participates in the Natomas Chamber of Commerce and enjoys playing sports as well as spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Ronald Tolle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2013 and 2015, respectively. He is based in Folsom, California. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and utilizes structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

Tram Bennette is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with over 20 years of experience in the investment industry. Their background includes roles at Chase Investment Services Corp. and WMFS, spanning more than two decades. Bennette holds Series 66, Series 63, and Series 65 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a variety of investment programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by advanced modeling tools.

Patrick Difuntorum is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System. His role focuses on providing financial advisory services through Merrill Lynch, supporting clients in managing their wealth and financial planning. Additional details regarding his specific areas of expertise, experience, or personal interests have not been provided.

Robert Duray is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he served in the United States Air Force for a total of 11 years. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, with an integrated platform that combines advisory programs and the sale of various financial products.

Carla Vocatura is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in El Dorado Hills, CA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2007, accumulating 19 years of industry experience. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs with tailored investment strategies implemented through a combination of in-house and third-party managers, emphasizing customizable portfolio management and financial planning services.

David Thomas is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Alex Gulseth is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He is focused on assisting clients in working toward their financial goals through forming genuine relationships and collaborating to meet their financial needs. Alex has progressed through various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, High Net Worth Associate, and Customer Relationship Advocate, gaining comprehensive experience in financial services from 2021 to the present. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Alex has interests in football, golf, reading, soccer, and traveling.