Yu Ye is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Citrus Heights, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2019, Yu Ye held positions at The Golden 1 Credit Union, Nylife Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Michael Hardy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 30 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of the Gift of Love Foundation, a nonprofit focused on supporting local children’s hospitals and encouraging youth philanthropy. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm’s advisory approach utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Ayorinde Akinwande is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and six years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018 and previously held roles at PFS Investments Inc, Bensource Employee Benefits, Primerica Financial Services, and Georgia State University. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analytical models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate agreements.

Harrison Paschal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding the Series 66 designation with less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he worked in various roles across sectors including education with Vacaville Unified School District and retail with Lululemon Athletica. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and employs a structured financial planning process supported by firm-approved tools and model-based outcome simulations.

Abraham Serrano is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he has worked at Leatherby's Family Creamery and The Golden 1 Credit Union. He continues to work as a waiter at Leatherby's Family Creamery alongside his financial services career. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational and research tools.

Maurice Seitter is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 19 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation, Transamerica Life Insurance Company, and Loring Ward Financial Inc. His background also includes roles outside of finance, such as at Whole Foods Market. 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 fundamental research and quantitative analysis in constructing model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and it is noted for its use of algorithmic methods and formal advisory roles to various registered investment entities.

Cheri Yu is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and LPL Financial, among other firms. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC division, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its roles as a commodity pool operator and advisor to multiple registered investment companies, as well as for its use of algorithmic methods and AI in research.

Christopher Castillo is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He returned to the financial services industry in 2017 following a 22-year career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and serves clients from his office in Sacramento. Christopher works as part of a larger team focusing on retail and small business clients, providing services Monday through Friday with availability for Saturday appointments for busy professionals. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Christopher specializes in addressing the unique financial needs of business owners, executives, and high net worth families. His expertise includes portfolio management, individual and corporate investment strategy, executive compensation, and retirement planning. He utilizes the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America to assist clients in building wealth. Christopher earned a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics from the University of California. He is a member of several professional organizations such as the Marine Corps League, Rotary Club of Fair Oaks, Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and Veterans of Foreign Wars in Folsom, CA. His community involvement includes participation with the Best Friends Animal Society and Rotary Fair Oaks. Christopher speaks English and Spanish.

Kirk Camunez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gold River, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2004. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Joel Hemmings is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and SECURITIES AMERICA, inc. from 2008 to 2024. Hemmings is also a principal at RIOS & ASSOCIATES, INC., where he spends part of his time managing securities and insurance activities. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Franklin Rockwell is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at AXA-Advisors, LLC and has held various roles including at Mindbody and Cal-Poly ASI. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a vending machine business in Roseville, 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 advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Robert Vaughn is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rancho Cordova, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2006 and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. Outside of investment advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, emphasizing a curated investment approach rather than institutional plan management.

Susanne Zito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Chase Investment Services Corp., and Wells Fargo Investments, among others. She operates Zito Wealth Management as a DBA for her LPL business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research, model portfolios, and technology tools.

Ethan Guensler is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his career with the firm in 2026 and has prior experience working at Whispering Vine and various roles including at the University of Nevada Reno. Equitable Advisors serves a wide range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment programs.

Kristin Zehnder is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 27 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Merrill for 16 years. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser overseeing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary services through a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Sarah Torres is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2006 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Gilbert Valtierra is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory work, Valtierra serves as president of the Saint Andrews Place HOA, hosts a local high school football radio broadcast, and produces a related podcast. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Andrew Fairbanks is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2012 and has been associated with Golden 1 Credit Union since 2011. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Derek Seo is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Seo owns and manages Duckhorn Properties, LLC, a property management business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Philip Woodland is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 11 years. Outside of his advisory role, Woodland serves as a notary public and is the practice manager of Retirement Security Centers LLC, where he supports financial planners with analysis and operations. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and third-party money managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.