Stephen Crowder is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, BancWest Investment Services, Bank of the West, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Crowder serves on the Board of Trustees for the Grand Lodge of Nevada Free and Accepted Masons, where he oversees financial audits and budget monitoring. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

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.

William Odonnell is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Tmfs Advisors, Llc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings.

Madeline Phillips is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. Her prior roles include positions at Smart Investor, LLC and Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

John Allen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Since 2016, he has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Sacramento Angels, an angel investing group, and the Big River Vista Mutual Water Company; he is also a member of the Dean Advisory Council for California State University Sacramento’s School of Business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized activities such as private funds and principal trading.

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.

Todd Ferreira is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rocklin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Nf Wealth Management, Inc. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2017. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic automation to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement planning advice.

Bryan Ludwig is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise, where he has worked since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, Ludwig serves in multiple leadership and board positions in community organizations, including the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Lincoln, and the Lincoln Veterans Memorial Coalition. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement income plans and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal guidance. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data, focusing on dependable income sources and adaptive withdrawal strategies.

Jeffrey Ecklund is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with various divisions of Morgan Stanley since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

Michael Gomes is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at multiple Fidelity entities since 2014 and prior positions at BBVA and BancWest. He is affiliated with Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients through a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, involvement with registered investment companies, and the application of AI-driven research techniques.

Lori Kamuf is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved as a direct sales consultant for a clothing business. 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 financial planning services and uses proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations for its clients.

Thomas Coombs is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and 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.

Adam Benedict is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 28 years of experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab & Co. since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Roseville, California. Outside of his professional role, he is involved with Folsom High School as an assistant golf coach and girls golf booster representative. Charles Schwab & Co. 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 advisory models and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a multi-asset strategic allocation approach and a distinctive integrated operational structure.

Loren Taing is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with five years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Enterprise in Roseville, CA. His prior work history includes roles at U.S. Bank and CDC Small Business Finance Corp. He is also involved in a non-variable insurance agency based in West Sacramento, CA. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm offers financial planning, access to model wealth portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products supported by an integrated platform.

Rick Levin is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He began his financial services career in 2013 and has since worked with clients from various age groups and backgrounds. Levin's approach centers on holistic financial planning to assist clients in achieving their financial goals. His professional experience includes roles as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2022, Financial Professional at Capitol Planning Group from 2017 to 2019, Registered Representative at Principal Financial Group in 2017, and Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2013 to 2017. He holds a California Insurance License. Levin resides in Northern California with his wife, Kait, and their two sons. His personal interests include camping, fitness, hiking, playing instruments, running, and singing.

Sharla Caves is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as President of the Loomis Basin Chamber of Commerce and assists with community events and organizational governance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm has a large national network of advisors and offers services under a fiduciary standard.

Denise Vonhof is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 15 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Robert W. Baird since 2020. Prior to that, she held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank NA. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a mix of in-house and third-party managers, covering a broad range of investment strategies and account types.

Andrew Carlie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 13 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at DoorDash Inc., Oracle America Inc., TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade. He holds Series 65, Series 63, and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Gavin Sturgis is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes six years with Jackson National Life Distributors LLC before joining Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank in 2018. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, 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 supported by strategic asset allocation, written advice policies, and access to alternative investment products.

Eric Andersen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Roseville, CA, holding the Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009. Andersen also offers health savings accounts (HSAs) to clients and operates a pension and wealth advisory business under the name Safe Harbor Pension & Wealth. 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 representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.