Hubert Stokes is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 21 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Principal Funds prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Elk Grove, CA. 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 network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Michael Szabad is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and one year of industry experience. His background includes service in the CA Army National Guard since 2015 and work with the Counterdrug Task Force from 2022 to 2024. He also has experience in hospitality with Murietta Inn & Spa and in business with LumaGlow. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program serving primarily individual investors, including non-HNW and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm uses model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and supports trade execution and custody through BNY Mellon Advisors and Pershing.

Russel Phelps III is a CFP® with 32 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise since 2005. He holds a Series 63 license and serves as CEO of R3, a practice support business, in addition to engaging in independent insurance brokering with Western Health Advantage. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm that offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Brian Casper is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gold River, CA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Lela Bayley is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing nearly four decades of experience to her clients. Since beginning her career at Merrill in 1983, she has developed long-term relationships with multiple generations of families, guiding them through their financial education, goals, and challenges. Her approach involves a disciplined process that considers each client’s full financial picture alongside their personal values, risk tolerance, and investment objectives. Lela collaborates closely with clients to establish and regularly review personalized wealth management strategies that adapt to life changes and evolving market conditions. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy and retirement planning, ESG investing, socially responsible investments, special needs planning, and women and wealth. Lela holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. She has also contributed to the Crocker Art Museum’s Art Auction Committee. An active member of her community, she volunteers with organizations including the Salvation Army, Sacramento Children’s Home, and Homeward Bound. Lela lives in Land Park and participates in cycling, art, civic organizations, and various philanthropic groups.

Erik Carlson is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Folsom, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, Axa Advisors, since 2000. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in motivational speaking, training, and entertainment through his own business, CarlsonLive.com, and also buys and sells baseball cards on eBay. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs. The firm’s approach includes matching clients to advisory models or discretionary managers, often through third-party platforms, and offers a range of investment options from mutual funds to select alternative investments.

Jay Kim is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth Inc. with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at firms including Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, LPL Financial, and Charles Schwab. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates multiple businesses including Gateway Financial Advisors and Gateway Insurance Group. Osaic Wealth Inc. serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutional entities, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports multiple platforms, including third-party managed account solutions.

Tyler Mitchell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2019 and previously held positions at Golden 1 Credit Union, Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, and B & B Landscaping Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies across discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Sun Kim is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he works part-time in data entry and administrative tasks for All Asset Property Management in Roseville, California. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Deborah Brandao is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2021. Prior to her current role, she was employed at Sac State PD and Contra Costa Sheriff's Department. 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 approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options alongside traditional products.

Reginal Prasad is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and Walmart Inc. 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 incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Sam Fakhoury is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. His career includes multiple roles within J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank since 2016, as well as a prior position at US Bank. 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. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Daniel Perez is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with individuals and families to develop comprehensive financial plans, focusing on retirement planning and long-term financial goals. He helps clients understand their current financial situation, identify their objectives, and create personalized strategies aimed at achieving those goals. Daniel is dedicated to building lasting client relationships and supporting informed financial decisions throughout every stage of the financial journey. Daniel has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing from Financial Representative to Relationship Manager before his current role as Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked as an Operations Specialist at Newport Group from 2018 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Daniel has interests in camping, fitness, food, golf, and snowboarding.

Edward Auel is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience managing financial reviews and participating in major decisions as a director at Butte Broadcasting Company, a radio station. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction across a broad investable universe.

Elizabeth Chavez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is the creator and sole proprietor of ShopMy, a fashion and retail business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Ryan Settle is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 17 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2018 and previously spent nine years at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc. 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 a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with broker-dealer and investment adviser registrations, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis while clients retain final decision authority.

Robert Taylor Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 1996 and has been associated with Cetera and Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC since 2023 and 2024, respectively. Outside his advisory role, he is involved in local community activities including coaching and managing safety for the Land Park Pacific Little League. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a variety of investment platforms including third-party managers and model portfolios.

Garrett Gilardi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Folsom, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Cassandra Heald is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining RBC Capital Markets in 2021, she worked at Audacy, Inc. and CBS Radio for a combined ten years. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management and planning services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers.

Reed Matsko is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 license and with one year of industry experience. His prior roles include working as a financial paraplanner at Retirement Security Centers and various positions outside the investment field. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charities through a large network of affiliated advisers. The firm offers a broad range of services including brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers.