Dusharme Thomas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., as well as founding DLT Wealth Advisory Services. He has served as treasurer for the Sacramento Area Black Caucus, assisting with the organization's closure. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC, where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from a diverse range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Saxton Barrett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. 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 variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven approaches.

Stephanie Dhillon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in farming ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research, with a focus on client-directed implementation.

Marcelo Gaytan is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2023. In this capacity, he collaborates with clients and their advisors to develop retirement plans tailored to individual goals and needs, emphasizing an understanding of clients' values and priorities to navigate financial markets through retirement. Prior to his current position, Marcelo served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2023, and as a Financial Services Representative at the same firm from 2021 to 2022. His experience also includes working as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2020 to 2021 and as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo from 2016 to 2020. Marcelo holds a California Insurance License.

Kim Hickey is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Rostislav Dusayev is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, Edward Jones, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and New York Life Insurance Co. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2019. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations. The firm offers investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions, utilizing research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third parties.

Marilyn White is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc for 13 years each. 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 financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party providers.

Davyd Valuiskyi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co and the Vincent G Harris Insurance Agency. 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 utilizes a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from a broad universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, incorporating algorithmic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Kurt Hoffmann is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018. Prior to that, he spent one year at InterWest Insurance Services, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. 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 both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Mark Stevenson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and models client outcomes but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Rukmini Bose is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2019. She has over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry, including roles as Vice President and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2018, Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2009 to 2011, and Relationship Manager at Marsh & McLennan Companies from 2005 to 2007. Throughout her career, Rukmini has focused on helping clients make informed financial decisions and serving as a trusted partner in their financial lives. She is committed to providing education and a thoughtful process to navigate the complexities of financial planning. Rukmini holds a California Insurance License.

Larry Pearl is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, as well as at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Niehaus is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Franklin Templeton Investments and took a year for extended travel. Outside of finance, he is a founding member of a music and entertainment group called Tomb of Minerva, where he contributes as a bass guitarist, vocalist, and lyricist. 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 model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Brittney Cicchetti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, following seven years at Bank of America, N.A. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Cheri Morillas is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2023. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a board member of the Donner Lake Property Owners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a variety of portfolio management strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Jeffrey Gordon is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He worked at J.P. Morgan Securities for six years before joining Wells Fargo Advisors LLC in 2018. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Josefina Arellano is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, where she has worked since 2009. She has 20 years of experience in the financial industry. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Bobby Dalton Roy is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and has a background that includes over 20 years with the California Department of Education. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily 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 ongoing oversight and disclosure to manage potential conflicts.

Hope Bennett Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2021 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. Before her financial services career, she held positions at Black Angus Steak House, Dutch Bros Coffee, and Butte College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs various portfolio implementation approaches, including tactical asset allocation and tax-aware strategies, supported by Bank of America’s cash sweep and custody services.

Malonn Barnes is the Resident Director and a financial advisor at Merrill. He serves executives, business owners, medical professionals, and their families by listening, guiding, and empowering them to make well-informed financial decisions. His focus areas include retirement planning, wealth management, exit planning, legacy planning, corporate executive services, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, and sports and entertainment. Malonn holds a Bachelor's Degree from Troy University and has earned multiple professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). He combines his experience with resources from Merrill, Bank of America Private Bank, and Bank of America to provide comprehensive financial strategies. In addition to his professional work, Malonn has been involved with the Capital Region United Way Foundation Board and previously served on the United Way California Capital Region Foundation Board. His personal interests include basketball, golfing, and music.