Sean Lucas is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a partner in the Lucas Cronin Group. He began his financial services career in 1995 and focuses on building long-lasting relationships with clients by delivering a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Sean’s approach emphasizes understanding clients’ life priorities to create personalized strategies tailored to their goals and aspirations. Sean and the Lucas Cronin Group serve business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and families with services that include personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. The team combines modern wealth management techniques with access to Bank of America’s banking services to simplify clients' financial lives. Sean holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Sean earned a bachelor’s degree from the California State University System. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys music, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Richard Osen III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career at Ameriprise in 2024 after prior roles at Sutter Builders, Strike Tax, and positions at two country clubs and a high school. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Ashish Desai is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, nonprofits, corporations, and institutional clients, offering both advisory and brokerage services through a platform that integrates financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

Alexander Cushner is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Cushner serves as a board member of the Mill Valley Community Golf Board and is a limited partner in a local gastrobar. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.

Preston Daniells is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 19 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Robert W. Baird since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services using a variety of investment strategies and management approaches.

Ken Crawford is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial industry since 1990 and focuses on understanding the needs of high-net-worth clients to help structure portfolios that pursue their specific objectives. Ken provides guidance through the complexities of financial markets, assisting clients such as physicians, entrepreneurs, and executives with their investment and retirement strategies. As a qualified Senior Portfolio Advisor, he manages custom investment strategies on a discretionary basis, selecting from a wide range of Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party investment options. Ken earned his Bachelor's degree in Business and Finance from San Jose State University and completed the Executive Education Program in Investment Management at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He holds several professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Outside of his professional work, Ken participates in community volunteering aligned with Merrill's tradition of engagement. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, and traveling.

Donna Cirelli is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding the PFS™ and Series 63 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at the US Treasury/IRS and a long tenure with Primerica Financial Services. Outside of advising, she is a partner at Muller & Associates, a CPA firm focused on tax preparation and accounting. Primerica Advisors serves primarily individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm offers a wrap-fee asset management program using model-driven strategies created by unaffiliated asset managers and supported by custodial services from Pershing.

James Moll is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Oroville Hospital, is president of the State Theater Arts Guild, participates on the City of Oroville Economic Loan Development Committee, and is the author of the novel "Sequoia Chronicles." Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses intended as a basis for client decisions.

Christine Forter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include work at Waddell & Reed, Inc and various insurance carriers, as well as operating her own advisory business from 2014 to 2021. She is also involved with Associates of Clifton Park, a non-variable insurance organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services supported by research and model portfolios, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Steven Raymond is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Safe Credit Union and Cambridge Investment Research. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Ali Coleman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial industry for 23 years and with Merrill Lynch since 2007. Ali specializes in providing customized wealth management experiences by considering clients' entire financial and personal lives before making any decisions. He conducts regular reviews to help clients track progress and adjust plans as needed. Ali's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, and sports and entertainment. He draws upon the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking services of Bank of America to deliver comprehensive financial strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from California State University, Sacramento, and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ali participates in the Natomas Chamber of Commerce and enjoys playing sports as well as spending time with his wife and two daughters.

Dean Mc Gill is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, offering written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and automated processes overseen by committees to deliver tailored planning through a centralized consulting team.

Marcos Calderon is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022. He previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Edward Jones. 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.

Brian Winnen is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience and is currently with J.P. Morgan Securities. He has been with JPMorgan Chase and its affiliates since 2011, serving in various roles across J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank. 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. The firm employs an ESG eligibility framework and offers a range of fund and strategy recommendations approved through internal review processes.

James Willson III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Roseville, CA. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at The Leaders Group Inc and Lincoln Financial Distributors. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars using collaborative, goal-focused approaches and proprietary software tools.

Patrick Difuntorum is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System. His role focuses on providing financial advisory services through Merrill Lynch, supporting clients in managing their wealth and financial planning. Additional details regarding his specific areas of expertise, experience, or personal interests have not been provided.

Robert Duray is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Enterprise in 2025, he served in the United States Air Force for a total of 11 years. LPL Enterprise, LLC serves a broad mix of clients including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, advisory services, and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, with an integrated platform that combines advisory programs and the sale of various financial products.

David Thomas is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2009 and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. 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.

Joseph Zanolli is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James Financial and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. He also operates Sierra Foothill Asset Management DBA Owens Estate Wealth Strategies Group. 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 broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Geoff Howard is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank for 14 years. 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 solutions grounded in modern portfolio theory and tailored to plan-specific objectives and risk tolerances.