Wornel Simpson is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and over 41 years of industry experience. He has worked at FSC Securities Corporation and has operated his own advisory and life insurance business since 1993. Outside of his advisory role, Simpson owns a management and consulting firm serving professional athletes and entertainers and serves as a board member and coach for a nonprofit AAU basketball team. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automation to construct diverse portfolios including stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments.

Steven McCartney is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity since 2021. He has a professional background in financial advisory roles spanning several decades, including positions at Prudential from 2014 to 2021 and Merrill Lynch from 1994 to 1999. Steven's approach to financial planning focuses on addressing clients' needs both presently and in the future, supporting them in managing their finances toward their lifelong goals. His career reflects a commitment to client-focused financial advising, leveraging a broad range of investment options and tools to facilitate understanding and execution of financial plans. Steven holds a California Insurance License, which supports his professional capabilities in the financial services industry.

Jairo Gomez is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hanson McClain Advisors, Allworth Financial, and the UCPath Center. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a board member for the California Masonic Memorial Temple, helping oversee the building’s ongoing operation and property management. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Albert Huynh is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016, with a longer tenure at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. starting in 2009. 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 advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, and it includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Dennis Sanchez is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Partners Mortgage, Blue Water Credit, Valpak, and an 18-year tenure at Thryv. 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, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Michael Wong is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Sacramento, CA, bringing six years of experience at Merrill and a total of ten years in the financial industry. His prior experience includes roles at First Tech Federal Credit Union and US Bank. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Mark Bergdorf is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab since 1996 and Charles Schwab Bank since 2005, both based in Sacramento, CA. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary portfolios and provides integrated brokerage, custody, and advisory services.

Bryan Brown is an Investment Consultant who takes a personalized approach to financial planning. He focuses on understanding and prioritizing what is most important to each client, aiming to provide clear, professional insight that helps them make informed decisions. Bryan has extensive experience as a Senior Internal Advisor Consultant at Franklin Templeton, where he worked from 2011 to 2024. He offers tailored guidance using a wide range of resources to help clients create financial plans that pursue peace of mind and success. He holds a California Insurance License.

Robert Clark is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Eagle Strategies and New York Life Insurance Company. Outside of his advisory role, Clark serves as a board member for the Placer County Sheriff's Association and is involved with the Rylee Grace Foundation, a nonprofit supporting families of pediatric cancer. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, and charitable organizations, using firm-approved software and collaborative annual planning engagements.

Gage Demers is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings a comprehensive approach to managing wealth, focusing on understanding his clients and their families, financial situations, and priorities. Gage works with clients to develop customized wealth management strategies that adapt to changing needs and market conditions. His services include financial planning, investment management, banking, lending, and estate planning strategies, leveraging the resources of Merrill and Bank of America. Gage's expertise includes divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. He holds multiple professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California. Outside of his professional role, Gage enjoys biking, camping, hiking, and skiing.

Matthew Hilliker is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for five years. He serves as co-trustee for his father's investment-related trust. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, wrap-fee programs, 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, with an emphasis on research-based investment selection and a broad range of financial products through affiliated entities.

William Neubuerger is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He applies his background and experience to provide clients with preparation and planning to position them effectively for their financial futures. He graduated from Creighton University with a Bachelor of Science in Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods. William served as an Infantry officer in the U.S. Army, completing Ranger School and leading teams ranging from three to four hundred personnel. His military experience emphasized the importance of preparation, planning, and analysis, principles he now incorporates in his work as a financial advisor. William holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He assists families in retirement planning and helps business owners work toward asset growth by offering steady guidance aligned with clients' goals.

Kayji Arai is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co. in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird in 2019, Arai worked at Mikuni Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar and attended the University of California, Davis. Outside of finance, Arai has experience working in hospitality at Mikuni Japanese Restaurant. Arai is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The team offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and both in-house and third-party managers.

Brandon Montalvo is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2018, with prior experience in several part-time non-investment roles. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that include financial planning, investment programs, and access to private funds and structured products.

Nashoba Bailey is a financial advisor at OSAIC with three years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Prior to joining OSAIC, Bailey worked at Securities America Advisors and Hunter William Bailey DBA Wealth Strategies. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and various advisory platforms. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across multiple asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Kyle Kelly is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2016. He utilizes the resources available at Fidelity along with his understanding of clients' situations to provide financial guidance and advocacy. Kyle's professional experience includes serving as a Financial Advisor at Bank of America, Merrill Lynch from 2014 to 2016, and as a Brokerage Representative at Charles Schwab and Co. in 2014. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Kyle has interests in baseball, beach activities, family activities, food, golf, and military service.

John Germany is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Jeong Kim is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 25 years of industry experience, having previously worked at Cetera, Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services supported by model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies.

Stephen Swarbrick is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services and Questar Asset Management. Swarbrick serves as a board member of the Bright Water Foundation, a nonprofit organization. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct diversified portfolios.

Justin Souter is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2022, following a decade at UBS Financial Services. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations. 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 uses a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.