Susanne Zito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and operates Zito Wealth Management as a DBA for her LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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.

Stephen Osborn is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, specializing in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Worcester State College and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His team has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list from 2023 through 2026, highlighting his leadership and expertise. Outside of his professional work, Stephen is involved in the Pleasant Hill Baseball community. He enjoys hiking, reading, playing tennis, and spending time with his family.

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 at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Fairbanks also has a longstanding association with Golden 1 Credit Union. 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. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

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.

Jonathan Hardisty is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2007 and previously worked at Axa Advisors and 1717 Capital Management Company. His outside activities include operating a health insurance business under Hardisty Financial and Insurance Services. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm’s client work involves assessing risk tolerance and matching clients to advisory programs, with a range of investment options including mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments delivered via third-party managers and firm-sponsored programs.

Amy Peeples is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 28 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Safe Credit Union, LPL Financial LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services delivered by a large network of advisors using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Elizabeth Festejo is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 27 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in managing De Novo Wealth Management and works as an insurance agent specializing in life, health, annuities, and disability products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a multi-manager platform serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of independent advisors.

Alexandria Davis is a CFP® with six years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Facet Wealth and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, she owns and operates Beyondtax, a tax preparation business in Rancho Cordova, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from various sources.

Jarred Anderson is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he collaborates with individuals and families to develop strategies aimed at sustainable wealth and financial peace of mind. He approaches client relationships by objectively listening to their needs and working collaboratively on customized financial plans. Since joining Fidelity Investments in 2005, Jarred has held various roles including Financial Representative, Premium Services Representative, Private Client Group Relationship Manager, Relationship Manager, Retirement Solutions Representative, Retirement Relationship Manager, Portfolio Specialist, Managed Account Investment Consultant, and currently Vice President, Financial Consultant. His extensive experience spans multiple facets of financial consulting and client relationship management. Jarred holds a California Insurance License. He resides in Folsom and is part of the local community.

Hong Van is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and its securities affiliates since 2016. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence, with an emphasis on ESG criteria and a non-discretionary advisory approach.

Galang Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2015 to 2022 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. 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 process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with services tailored to plan objectives and demographics, and includes a broader set of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Justin Curry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at WestAmerica Bank, Banner Bank, and Umpqua Bank. Outside of finance, he owns and operates DJ Direct Entertainment, providing DJ and emcee services for weddings and corporate events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Susan Dawson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird since 2023, with prior experience at Cetera Advisor Networks and Ana I Ramirez. Outside of financial advising, she serves as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Clearview Systems Consulting, Inc., an IT systems consulting company. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, using a range of strategies including tax management and direct indexing, supported by internal research and technological tools.

Norielle Gottschalk is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2011. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Sacramento, CA. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement in non-investment-related real estate ownership. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations.

Lamar Simpson Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with LPL Financial since 2015, alongside his ongoing role at JM Ridgway since 2004. Outside of financial advising, he owns Sheepdog Defensive Training, a business that provides instruction on safe firearms usage and concealed carry permits. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.