Riley Persily is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2023, Riley worked at Hattori Hanzo Shears for three years and studied at Loyola Marymount University. The DDK Group at Robert W. Baird & Co. serves individuals, corporate clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations through a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management, and custody and brokerage services. The firm offers a combination of manager-traded and model-traded strategies, tax-management, direct-indexing, and ongoing manager selection supported by internal research and tools.

Jeffrey Nielsen is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 30 years of experience in wealth management and financial planning. He currently serves clients through Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing on integrating investment management with banking and lending solutions offered through Bank of America, N.A. His approach centers on connecting all aspects of a client’s financial life to prioritize and pursue their individual goals. Jeffrey began his career in 1993 serving Great Western Bank clients in Sacramento before transitioning to Merrill Lynch in 1995. His extensive experience has enabled him and his team to assist clients with areas such as college education planning, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned a Bachelor’s Degree from California State University Sacramento. Outside of his professional role, Jeffrey’s personal interests include football, hiking, running, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Ryan Harrison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Harrison operates businesses focused on investment management under the names Snyder Wealth Management Group and U-CORE Capital. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

Ernest Crisologo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lincoln, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020. He also holds a real estate license. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by an internal committee.

Gregory Pelechowicz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 25 years of experience, Greg focuses on guiding individuals and families to empower their financial future through professional guidance designed to grow, preserve, and manage wealth. He takes the time to understand clients' priorities and helps develop short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Greg specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He offers clients access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services through Bank of America specialists, covering banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Greg holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his high school diploma from Marysville High School. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and engaging in activities such as baseball, basketball, camping, football, golfing, and hiking.

Reid Allen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Additionally, he operates a sole proprietorship, Next Level Advisors, where he provides client data gathering, research, and application support related to investment products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Carter Persily is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sacramento State University and GameStop. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlay services.

Steve Heng is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2020 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Heng is based in Roseville, CA. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The team offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and manager options to meet client goals and risk profiles.

Kevin Zeitler is a financial advisor with Stifel in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Zeitler is involved in several community and volunteer activities, including serving as a preacher at First Christian Church in Corning and holding leadership roles with the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, Oroville Recreation Advisory Committee, and local service clubs. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning guidance.

Michael Sebesta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Sebesta also operates a wealth management practice under the name Sebesta Wealth Management Group. 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 brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Roshana Ahmadzai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Centene Corporation, Aerotek, and CVS Pharmacy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market-based simulations as part of its financial planning process.

James Yancey is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2026 and previously spent seven years at Edward Jones. Before his financial advisory career, he worked for three years at Sacramento Municipal Utility District. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a combination of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment approaches based on client risk tolerance and goals.

Kaitlyn Pfluger is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. She has two years of industry experience and has previously worked at LPL Financial and Sierra Ridge Wealth Management. Her current role includes involvement with Sierra Ridge Advisor Group, a DBA for LPL Financial business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management and financial planning services, and manages over $256 billion in assets through a network of more than 10,000 advisors.

Joshua Cowles is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at Bisco Industries for four years and has held positions at Sacramento State, Sierra College, and Del Oro High School. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Mansoor Saqi is a financial advisor at Merrill with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Saqi’s background also includes a brief tenure at Home Depot. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services and implements model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm offers various portfolio approaches developed by internal and third-party managers and supports a range of client types including pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Gregory Mabra is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at First Command Brokerage Services Inc. and Patriot Group Global, as well as experience outside the financial services sector. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jacquelyn Gallo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2003 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at 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 offers a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Glenn Kenes is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Auburn, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2015. Kenes serves on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Placer County and is Secretary of the Gold Country Foundation. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Mike Oroszi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to help them pursue their financial goals. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at T. Rowe Price from 2009 to 2023, including Vice President of Client Implementation and Client Operations, as well as Senior Manager and Supervisor positions in advisory and financial institution services. Mike holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional career, he and his family enjoy outdoor activities available in the Northern California area, including biking, camping, snowboarding, tennis, and traveling.

Kevin Cueva is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and J.P. Morgan Chase. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Sacramento, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that incorporate structured planning tools and various investment strategies.