Melanie Morat is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Folsom, CA. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has seven years of industry experience, all with Thrivent Financial since 2017. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm provides goal-based, holistic financial planning covering various areas such as retirement, tax, estate, and special needs planning, without managing assets directly for institutional clients.

Jeremy Maurer is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2008, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Robert Groth is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Fidelity Investments and has prior experience at RBC Capital Markets, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and City National Bank. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, 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 develop model portfolios and manages oversight through affiliated and unaffiliated sub-advisers.

Rena Li is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 14 years. In addition to her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship introducing traditional life and health insurance and non-variable annuities tailored to clients’ needs. 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 investment advisory services, utilizing various tools and platforms to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes.

Brandon Williams is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Richmond American Homes for seven years. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and offers various advisory programs through third-party managers and its SAM program.

Bruce Woodbury is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rancho Cordova, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at RJ Holdings, Inc. from 2016 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, Woodbury is involved in fixed insurance products and operates a tax service. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Gary Kneifl is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Roseville, CA, holding the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. He has 13 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2012. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kirsten Barnett is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, Merrill, and Sutter Health. She is part of Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and investment products.

Robert Mc Mahon is a CFP® with 11 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and its affiliates, having joined in 2026 after a decade at Edward Jones and a year at LPL Financial. He serves as a non-profit board member with Toastmasters. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered adviser that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services.

Judith Davidson is a financial advisor with Merrill in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill Lynch since 2000 and Bank of America since 2009. Outside her advisory role, she volunteers with CASA (Child Advocates of El Dorado County), a nonprofit supporting children in foster care. 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 both model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Rachel Eaton is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 uses research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute along with third-party data to evaluate investment options based on diversification and modern portfolio theory.

Lynnell Reese is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2009. Outside of her financial advisory role, she is involved in food delivery through DoorDash. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including cash-flow, retirement, education, and niche planning areas, using proprietary research and planning tools.

Marie Ahola is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with R.W. Baird since 2009. She is also involved in managing several rental properties outside of her advisory role. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients by providing tailored financial planning and portfolio management services that include discretionary and non-discretionary management, separately managed accounts, and overlay strategies.

James Deppner is a financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses. His career includes roles at Bank of America, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and J.P. Morgan, spanning various positions since 2011. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies tailored for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Olivia Kaplan is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Morgan Stanley and Fidelity prior to joining Baird in 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is a property owner with her spouse. The DDK Group, a team within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and business clients, pensions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services, utilizing a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies supported by internal research and artificial intelligence tools.

Edmardo Tomei III is a CFP® certified financial advisor with over 25 years of industry experience. He is currently with Cetera and has previously worked at Next Financial Group Inc. Tomei is also the owner and senior wealth manager of PWA Financial, where he has provided financial planning and retirement plan services since 2003. Additionally, he works as an insurance agent selling life, annuities, and long-term care products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, ERISA retirement services, and access to third-party money managers.

Erik Feest is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, he is a partner at Lakeside Equestrian Center, LLC, an agricultural and recreational business in Loomis, California. 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 a range of advisory programs, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Matthew Baumann is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently advising at Fisher Investments since 2016. He previously worked at Creative Planning for one year. Baumann is a passive owner of a salon business and co-owns a vending machine operation in the Greater Portland Area. Fisher Investments serves a global client base that includes institutional and high-net-worth private clients, offering discretionary portfolio management across various asset classes. The firm utilizes a centralized Investment Policy Committee to construct diversified portfolios, employing tax-aware strategies and risk management techniques.

Hillary Rupert is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, she worked at TRC (GNA) and Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E), among other roles. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed solutions, and affiliated investment products. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and maintains a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jason Gaskins is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and has worked within various Wells Fargo entities since 2011. Outside of advisory work, he owns a rental property in Fair Oaks, California. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, and integrates advisory services with other financial products and referral channels.