Thomas Demarois is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 1996. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he spent five years as a Bond Trader for a regional bank. His professional focus includes personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, and retirement income. A native of Chico, California, Thomas earned a Bachelor's degree in Business from Chico State University, where he also participated in rugby. He holds the designations of CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Outside of his advisory role, Thomas enjoys fishing, golfing, and playing tennis. He has served as a board member of The Cast Hope Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to teaching underprivileged youth the art of fly fishing and an appreciation for the outdoors.

Colin Usrey is a financial advisor at Merrill in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2026. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved with the McAllister Foundation since 2021 and previously worked at Tempest Nutrition. 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 for a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Jacarri Williams is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 19 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., where he has worked since 2019, and previously held roles at J.P. Morgan Securities and BOK Financial Securities. He is also associated with Tri Counties Advisors in Sacramento, CA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

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.

Kenna Stukas serves as a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she focuses on creating personalized wealth management strategies tailored to her clients' unique financial goals. She leverages the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America to support her clients' financial objectives. Kenna has earned several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). She holds a bachelor's degree from Sonoma State University. She is affiliated with The Fendley Group and follows Merrill's tradition of community involvement by volunteering with local organizations.

Senh Ly is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2007 and has a concurrent role at Golden 1 Credit Union since 2005. Outside of advising, he is also active as a real estate agent assisting clients in buying and selling properties. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology.

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.

Allyssa Clayworth is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years at the firm. She has previously worked at California State University, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Delta College. Clayworth’s background also includes roles at Woodbridge Golf & Country Club and Sycamore Lane Kennels. 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Albert Solano is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with personal and business clients to help them build, manage, and preserve their wealth. By understanding each client's unique situation, he provides tailored financial strategies that support growth, stability, and long-term success. Albert's areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and small business strategies. He focuses on developing personalized plans that address clients' priorities and goals, including retirement planning and managing new wealth. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California Davis and has earned professional designations such as Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Albert is a member of the Folsom Rotary Club and the Woodland Chamber of Commerce. He is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of work, Albert enjoys golfing, music, soccer, spending time with his family, traveling, and watching movies.