John Nordstrom is a CFP® professional with 19 years of industry experience, currently advising at Charles Schwab in Sacramento, CA. His prior experience includes roles at Edward Jones and Fidelity Investments among other firms. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary advisory relationships and access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a centralized operational structure.

Beverly Brautigam is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Avantax Insurance Services, Inc. for five years and has operated Brautigam & Co. since 1984. Beverly also speaks at conferences on tax-related topics through the California CPA Education Foundation. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers.

Michael Brandt is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2022, he worked for Marathon Petroleum Company for six years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Associated Students Inc. as special event staff at an aquatic center, where he networks within the rowing community. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Paul Cutter is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 40 years of industry experience, including over three decades at Painewebber Incorporated. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Bonnie Farrell is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 25 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corp for 24 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of advising, she is involved in offering various insurance products, including accident and health insurance, traditional life insurance, fixed and indexed annuities, and long-term care products. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, providing integrated brokerage and investment advisory services alongside financial planning and retirement consulting. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance questionnaires, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Heather Story is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently an advisor at LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL, she worked at Edward Jones for six years and has experience in entrepreneurial ventures including ownership roles in Hammer & Nails Grooming Inc and Huna Investments LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and innovative portfolio management technologies.

Matthew Cimino is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. He also serves as Treasurer for United Walk Inc., where he provides oversight for revenue, donations, and strategic activities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

William Dean is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the retail automotive sector with Harley-Davidson dealerships for eight years. 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 solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Glenn Malkasian is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and also operates Malkasian Wealth Management. Outside of advisory services, he is a CPA at Malkasian Accountancy LLP, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Joan Phinney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at UBS since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer for the Sacramento Capitol A's organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Summer Lemmon is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Cub Scout Pack 310 in Orangevale, CA. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Lucas Eastburn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has also served as an independent contractor with the Sierra Native Alliance, where he supported youth activities and event logistics. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its advisory roles to registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research.

Kevin Nelson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Citrus Heights, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning with a focus on retirement, tax, estate, and other personal financial topics, separate from portfolio management and implementation.

Suzy Lam is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Scott Lewis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and has been associated with North Star Financial Partners since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is also active as a tax preparer and independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Kenneth Leonardini is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 37 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 35 years. Leonardini also serves as an agent offering and servicing fixed insurance products including fixed and indexed annuities, health savings accounts, accident, disability, and traditional life insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services through a network of affiliated advisers, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and third-party platforms to manage a wide range of investment products.

Robert Daly Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and has been affiliated with Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC since 2024. Daly is also active in community initiatives, serving as a board member of a youth fitness program and participating in the Rotary Club of Sacramento. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options.

Catherine Heath is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of directors for Snowline Hospice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Kenison is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial and SAFE Credit Union since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, Kenison coaches pole vaulting at the high school level. LPL Financial serves a broad client base including 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, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from various sources.

Max Modeste is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Scoular and William Jessup. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and uses algorithmic portfolio construction, including model portfolios built from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.