Bernardete Nunes is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 28 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney from 2009 to 2023. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to generate personalized recommendation reports. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Donna Goode is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, where she has worked since 2009. She has 18 years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Jason McClellan is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. In his role, he collaborates with clients to develop financial plans tailored to their specific needs, aiming to help them achieve their most important goals. Jason has accumulated experience in the financial industry through various positions at Franklin Templeton Investments from 2018 to 2024, including roles as Internal Advisor Consultant, Internal Sales Representative, Senior Client Representative, and Client Representative. He holds a California Insurance License.

Clay Evans is a financial advisor at Stifel with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2009. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Carolyn Mowlds is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 47 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including her current role at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with a focus on tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools.

Russell Towne is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. 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, with access to model portfolios and research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jon Champney is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at several firms including Edward Jones, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch, Wells Fargo, and Brizzi Financial. Champney is based in Sacramento, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Julia Toone is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and nine years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. She is also a notary for Safe Credit Union in North Highlands, CA. 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, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by model portfolios and research.

George Salidas is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2008. His roles have included positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and models.

Megan Clauzel is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Northwestern Mutual and Troon Golf. Clauzel is employed by both J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Bank, enabling her to offer a range of bank products and services alongside her advisory role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using quantitative asset-allocation modeling and a centralized due diligence process. The firm offers non-discretionary advice with a focus on ESG eligibility and access to a broad array of products through its unique registrations and affiliations.

Christopher Mc Leod is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at State Street Corporation for nine years and has been associated with Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC and The Financial Services Network. Mc Leod is involved in providing administrative support to Mariner Independent Advisor Network, an independent investment advisor firm. 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, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Andrea Orlando Skewis is a Wealth Management Advisor with The Carter Forward Skewis Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the group in 2016 and works closely with clients to develop comprehensive financial strategies encompassing investments, banking, lending, and insurance services. Andrea has over 23 years of experience with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, including more than a decade in leadership roles. She began her career in December 2001 as an intern in the Chico, California office and progressed through various positions, including Registered Client Associate, Client Relationship Manager for the Sacramento Market, and Administrative Manager. Her expertise covers areas such as college education planning, family wealth management strategies, retirement income, and managing new wealth. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a finance emphasis from Chico State University. Andrea holds several professional designations, including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA).

Peter Scheid is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Citigroup Global Markets. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and market outlook models.

Amy Galvan is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering investment policy development, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kenneth Meyers is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, Meyers is involved in nonprofit work related to maintenance and upkeep of airport hangars and holds a passive ownership interest in a long-standing fishing shop. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management division, serves individuals, corporations, pensions, and charitable organizations with a broad range of financial planning, portfolio management, and advisory services. The firm utilizes a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, ongoing manager oversight, and internal research tools, and manages approximately $394 billion in assets as of December 31, 2025.

Shaini Lewis is a CFP® with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. She previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 20 years. In addition to her advisory role, she leads and coaches financial advisors at Ascendant Wealth Management Group through The FISH20 Group, LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling techniques to provide tailored, tax-efficient withdrawal strategies and income recommendations. The firm also delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Kenneth Moodie is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following two years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services 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, grounded in modern portfolio theory, and includes a broader range of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Leo Huerta is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2016. He brings over 17 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on helping individuals and their families develop, implement, and maintain personalized financial plans. His work centers on guiding clients through the complexities of investment, income, and retirement planning. Before his current role, Leo held various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Investments Representative, Client Service Manager, Private Client Group Relationship Manager, Premium Service Representative, and Financial Representative. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional career, Leo enjoys baseball, cooking and baking, family activities, hiking, outdoor adventures, and soccer.

Luke Iverson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, he worked at Crown Capital Securities, LP for seven years and Quest Securities, Inc. for two years. He is also employed outside the investment industry at Aerojet Rocketdyne. 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, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Lew Lemon is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 40 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with LPL Financial since 2007. In addition to his advisory role, he dedicates a portion of his time to working with Golden 1 Credit Union members, referring them to credit union staff for traditional products. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.