Leonora Chryssafis Bitas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Fidelity Investments, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Sacramento, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors 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 strategies.

Kenneth Peters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates The JackEmma Group LLC, doing business as The Peters Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored planning across areas such as retirement, education, risk management, and specialized services including business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Ireneo Abot III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Folsom, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and held prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. 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 advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Kyle Monahan is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked with LPL Financial since 2018, as well as Golden 1 Credit Union since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Benny Vallejo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with various J.P. Morgan entities since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Joseph Hinojos is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in West Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in real estate ownership unrelated to investment activities. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm delivers tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis as part of its comprehensive advisory and brokerage solutions.

Randall Nishimi is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 42 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and with Rodda & Nishimi, Inc. since 1983, where he serves as vice president and secretary-treasurer. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisor serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.

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.

David Hamlin is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Davis, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He worked at U.S. Bancorp Investments Inc. from 2015 to 2017 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2017. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, incorporating a broader range of financial products than typical institutional advisers, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jenny Haskin is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Bank of America, N.A., and Merrill. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Scott Anstine is a financial advisor at MassMutual Investors Services with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked previously at Guardian Life Insurance Company, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and Chase. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a BNI Chapter President. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s approach includes structured, annual financial planning engagements supported by firm-approved analytical tools, with implementation of recommendations handled through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Arjun Subbiah Nanjappa Titermada is a financial advisor at Fidelity with three years of industry experience. He has held positions at Fidelity Investments since 2023 and previously worked at New York Life Insurance Company from 2020 to 2023. Prior to his finance career, he spent seven years at BCKM Memorial Hospital. 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 employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a range of model portfolios.

Chandler Lenkey is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in assisting professionals who are navigating important financial decisions as their lives and careers evolve. Chandler focuses on helping clients bring clarity and coordination to their financial decisions by organizing the full landscape of accounts, plans, and strategies, enabling thoughtful consideration of long-term priorities such as retirement planning and investment decisions. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Chandler earned his bachelor's degree from the California State University System and also studied at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore. His approach is grounded in trust, thoughtful conversation, and sound judgment, emphasizing structure and coordination over short-term outcomes. Beyond his professional work, Chandler is involved with organizations including Sacramento Metro Edge and The Salvation Army, and participates in community activities with Habitat for Humanity and The Salvation Army. His personal interests include basketball, camping, cooking, fishing, football, golfing, hiking, reading, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Timothy Parsons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work history at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Northwestern Mutual. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in the restaurant industry for over a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Daniel Yee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Chase since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and landlord of rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Jackeline Matter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and MAC Cosmetics. 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 services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Edgard Laguna is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

John Carlsen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2001. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for El Dorado Hills Lacrosse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by in-house research and third-party analytics.

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.