Brittany Amador is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, nA. She is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a systematic investment process combining fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and it serves multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

John Consulo is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA. He has two years of industry experience and has worked with LPL Financial for five years. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions at Monk's Cellar and Sushi Mon and spent four years in full-time education. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

David Nelson is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

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.

Katie Gilbeau is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Elk Grove, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 and investment options, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Michael Mistretta is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. He also serves as president of MMRS Accountancy Corporation, a CPA firm providing accounting and tax services, and engages in business consulting and property management through Mistretta Management, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

William Wang is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering diverse advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Joel Gourdin is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Funds Distributor, Inc. and Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and proprietary research to support diversified investment strategies.

Erin Drennon is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she spent ten years at Enterprise Holdings Inc. 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 and offers a wide range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Aaron Braun is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he works directly with clients to help them define and pursue their life goals, aiming to foster confidence in their financial futures. Prior to his current position, Aaron served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Aaron enjoys family activities, football, hiking, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and running.

Meliah Bird is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Folsom, CA, holding a Series 66 license and 11 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that utilize structured planning tools and modeling techniques.