Michael Ball is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 14 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Commonwealth and Summit Wealth Advisors since 2015, following earlier roles at CreativeOne Securities, LLC and Sunset Financial Services, Inc. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody services.

George Barden is a ChFC® with 43 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked with New York Life and its affiliates since 1975 and is currently with Eagle Strategies (NY Life). Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers multiple advisory programs and emphasizes tailoring recommendations to client objectives, managing the majority of assets on a non-discretionary basis.

Robert Nienaber is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc. based in Sacramento, CA, holding the ChFC® and Series 63 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at The Leaders Group Inc, Lion Street Advisors, and Kestra Financial Services. He is also CEO of Benefit RFP, a consulting business he has run since 2013, and he is an author. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, charitable organizations, corporations, pension and retirement plans, and institutional investors. The firm focuses on manager selection and monitoring using fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, offering investment supervisory services and portfolio management through independent advisors and sub-advisors.

Yamile Glenn is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with seven years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at GWFS Equities, LPL Financial, CUNA Brokerage Services, SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, Unionbanc Investment Services, and MUFG Union Bank. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as retail brokerage clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and client savings rates through point-in-time financial plans and managed account solutions.

Jesse Corriea is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Company for seven years. Guardian Life's subsidiary, Park Avenue® Wealth Management, serves individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients with brokerage services, financial planning, and investment advisory programs. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory relationships utilizing model portfolios from in-house and third-party managers.

Mark Musallam is a financial advisor at Eagle Strategies (NY Life) with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Eagle Strategies since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in musical performance activities including writing and recording music under the name TimeMaker Entertainment. Eagle Strategies serves individual and institutional clients by providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice and offers various programs including fee-based hourly consultation and retirement plan consulting, with the majority of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Mark Pratt is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Davis, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Eagle Strategies since 2009 and concurrently operates Pratt Financial & Insurance Services. Pratt serves on the Finance Committee and Lifelong Learning Committee of the Asian Cultural Center Sacramento Valley, an organization providing services to seniors in the Sacramento area. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse group of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and manages the majority of its assets on a non-discretionary basis, with a significant focus on retirement plans and advisory solutions tied to insurance and annuity products.

Ron Brown Jr. is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with 34 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including LPL Financial and Strategic Wealth Advisors Group. Outside of his advisory work, Brown is a commercial pilot and co-owner of a private jet, and he also teaches flying. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model and utilizes multiple investment strategies, third-party managers, and proprietary technology platforms.

Sean Kelleher is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience and is currently with Empower Advisory Group. His prior roles include positions at Towerpoint Wealth, Cetera Advisors LLC, and CalPERS. He is also a licensed insurance agent. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as certain IRA and retail brokerage clients. The firm utilizes an integrated model aligned with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans alongside optional managed account solutions.

Grant Mathews is a financial advisor at Guardian Life with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual and The Thakar Group, Inc. Outside of finance, he has worked in retail and community settings, including In N' Out Burger and Bayside Church. Guardian Life’s Park Avenue Wealth Management is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage, financial planning, and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary model portfolios and digital advisory solutions.

Teodoro Uytingban is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Hannah Peterson is a financial advisor at Merrill with six years of industry experience and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has worked at Merrill since 2015. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Thomas Demarois is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1996. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent five years as a Bond Trader for a regional bank. His professional focus includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. A native of Chico, California, Thomas earned a Bachelor's degree in Business from Chico State University, where he also participated in rugby. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his advisory role, Thomas enjoys fishing, golfing, and playing tennis. He has served as a board member of The Cast Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching underprivileged youth the art of fly fishing and an appreciation for the outdoors.

Colin Usrey is a financial advisor at Merrill in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with the McAllister Foundation since 2021 and previously worked at Tempest Nutrition. 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 a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jacarri Williams is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and BOK Financial Securities. He is also associated with Tri Counties Advisors in Sacramento, CA. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kenna Stukas serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to her clients' unique financial goals. She leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support her clients' financial objectives. Kenna has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She holds a bachelor's degree from Sonoma State University. She is affiliated with The Fendley Group and follows Merrill's tradition of community involvement by volunteering with local organizations.

Allyssa Clayworth is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years at the firm. She has previously worked at California State University, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Delta College. Clayworth’s background also includes roles at Woodbridge Golf & Country Club and Sycamore Lane Kennels. 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.

Albert Solano is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, working with personal and business clients to help them build, manage, and preserve their wealth. He collaborates closely with clients to provide tailored financial strategies that support growth, stability, and long-term success based on their unique situations. With expertise that includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income planning, portfolio management, and tax minimization, Albert focuses on understanding what matters most to each client. He offers services ranging from general investing to retirement planning and addressing unexpected savings needs, delivering ongoing advice and guidance as clients' needs evolve. Albert holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Davis and has earned professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is fluent in English and Spanish and is a member of the Folsom Rotary Club and Woodland Chamber of Commerce. Outside of work, Albert enjoys golfing, music, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.

Thomas Cleary is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a successor trustee for a family trust. 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, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark Johnson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Prudential Overall Supply and several educational institutions. 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 through a nationwide network of financial advisors, offering various advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.