K. Smith is a financial advisor at Osaic with 43 years of industry experience and holds a Series 63 license. Prior to joining Osaic in 2024, Smith spent nearly three decades with Securities America Advisors, Inc., beginning in 1995. Outside of advisory work, Smith owns Capital Financial Services, a tax preparation, tax planning, and insurance business. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing various asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Priti Dhanda is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. In addition to her advisory roles, she has been affiliated with San Francisco State University and Wells Fargo Bank for over two decades. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

David Nealon is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

William Silva is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 32 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Ameriprise and its predecessor firm since 1994. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in multi-family real estate ownership in Cloverdale, California. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver annual, non-discretionary recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies.

Jose Huizar is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for nine years at Child Advocates of Placer County. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment strategies and affiliated products, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Christopher Freehill is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Edward Jones for two years before joining LPL Financial in 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a motocross racing team through his business, Moto ID. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, combining various portfolio strategies and technology tools with extensive non-advisory financial offerings.

John Bittermann III is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes nine years at Franklin Templeton Investments and various roles outside finance such as positions at Shorebirds Brewing Company and Canyon Adventure Vans. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

Wesley Mac Donald is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services, Bank of America, and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, Wesley operates an online retail business selling clothing and personal accessories, which also promotes awareness of the Scottish Gaelic language and Celtic culture. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Robert Logan is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in West Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include seven years at TD Ameritrade and two years at Paradise Point Resort and Spa. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers multi-asset model portfolios alongside a structured alternative investment program.

Ross Levine is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license, with 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Osaic FA, Inc. for seven years before joining LPL Financial in 2009. Outside of his advisory work, Levine performs music in a band and releases records on a small scale. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisers, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Kelly Shultz is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, her work background includes roles at Dolphin Destiny Adventures, Procana Holdings LLC, Telestream, and Brightcove. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Christine Kovalek is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 19 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked within various branches of Wells Fargo since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a co-trustee for a family trust. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth thresholds, supported by Wells Fargo's research and planning tools.

Lorraine Carden is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously spent 25 years with Lincoln Financial Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is also licensed as an insurance agent, offering various insurance products including disability, health, and life insurance. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios across different investment vehicles.

Nathan Leung is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Inc. and Dick's Sporting Goods. Outside of advising, he is involved in tax services and insurance/benefits as a W2 employee and agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial-wellness services through a network of independent professionals, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions across multiple platforms and strategies.

Shiya Solodoff is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, Solodoff held roles at Buck Wealth Management and New York Life. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Tracy Kliewer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following positions at Nationwide Securities, LLC, Pathway Strategic Advisors, AW Securities, and Allworth Financial, L.P. Kliewer also has a small-scale real estate rental business unrelated to investment advisory. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by both proprietary and third-party resources.

Nicholas Cunningham is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, CBRE, and CunninghamLegal, as well as experience as a touring musician. He serves as a board member for the Active 20/30 Club of Sacramento and is involved in music production and live performance activities. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies across a range of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and nonprofit organizations.

Jacob Birch is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience that includes roles in education and retail. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Manju Tuladhar is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 11 years of industry experience, currently with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, she worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. She serves as Treasurer for Woodland Opportunity Village, Inc. and owns a mobile notary service as well as a home day care business. 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 advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Jason Vesely is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rancho Cordova, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Spectrum Wealth Advisory Group, Discovery Hills Church, North Dakota State University, and Bizkik Printing. Outside of advising, he is involved in an online sales business called JVSupply. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools and extensive non-advisory financial services.