Jay Ramey is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 38 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Pension Planners Securities, LPL Financial, Wells Fargo Clearing, and Prudential Equity Group. He serves as a board member for the Bridlewood Canyon Homeowners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a nationwide network of independent advisors and their clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Carrie Christie is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2018, following ten years at Wells Fargo Advisors. Outside of advising, she owns and manages a rental property business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and engages in diverse investment activities, including private funds and principal trading.

Timothy Samodarov is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Folsom, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes a decade at Visions in Education and ongoing roles within Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based and separately managed account strategies within a wrap-fee structure. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and delegates trade execution to BNY Mellon Advisors, focusing on curated investment models rather than institutional pension or profit-sharing plan management.

Jared Duran is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he held roles at King Cong Brewing Co., Duran Strategic Marketing, Markstein Beverage of Sacramento, and Fitness MD, and served in the U.S. Army Reserves for eight years. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, including retail and institutional investors, utilizing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services, fund management, and model portfolio delivery, with notable activities including its registration as a commodity pool operator and use of AI in research.

John Signorotti is a CFP® and ChFC® with 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at Osaic Wealth, Inc. since 2018 and previously operated Signatorotti Insurance Services, Inc. since 1999, where he serves as CEO. He is also a trustee managing a family estate for a beneficiary. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of advisers, offering integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs a variety of portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms, including discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Jordan Sullivan is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in helping high net worth retirees and pre-retirees implement investment tax strategies. Jordan focuses on designing tax-efficient income streams, converting pre-tax funds into post-tax funds while adhering to tax policy, and employing tax-loss harvesting techniques to offset future capital gains. Collaboration with clients' CPAs is central to ensuring tax strategies are thoroughly vetted before implementation. Jordan's expertise spans corporate benefits, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and ESG investing, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. This broad knowledge enables Jordan to help clients understand and optimize their after-tax returns. Jordan holds Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned bachelor's degrees from the University of California system and Zhejiang University. Outside of work, Jordan enjoys adventure sports, basketball, hiking, music, painting, reading, rock climbing, and writing.

Craig Parker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Carmichael, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 46 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Salomon Smith Barney Inc. since 1995. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, algorithm-supported recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Babak Adeli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank, Digital Doc LLC, Volt, and Tutoring Rocks. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Michael Mccreary Jr. is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James Financial. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. and Addison Avenue Investment Services since 2012 and has been associated with First Tech Federal Credit Union since 2014. He is also an associate at Addison Avenue Investment Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and investment consulting, utilizing analytical tools and modeling to support client goals, and it maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Karl Silva is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors and its predecessor, AXA Advisors, since 1999. Outside of financial services, he is a silent partner in an interior design firm, Life|Style Design Group. Equitable Advisors serves individual clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory models implemented by third-party managers and LPL-sponsored programs, covering mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Amit Jaduram is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked in various capacities within Fidelity and its affiliates since 2012. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Andrea Silva is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 17 years of industry experience. She has held her current role since 2013 and previously operated Colverfield Photography for eight years. Silva holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Colin Simpson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank, NA, spanning over a decade. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients, known for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning through written recommendations and ongoing advice focused on income reliability and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Nicholas Alafranji is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and Jpmorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2009, with additional experience managing two private businesses. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a team of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering recommendations on a non-discretionary basis.

Patricia Estopinal is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. She has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for the Girl Scouts Heart of Central California. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises individuals, families, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services that utilize both in-house and third-party managers across a range of investment strategies.

Sean Murphy is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 1994. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing planning advice focused on retirement income strategies, including tax-aware withdrawals and Social Security options.

Hunter Lowry is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently with Cetera in Roseville, CA. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, NEXT Financial Group, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he participates in team roping activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management options, including model portfolios, third-party managers, and bespoke strategies, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Brandon Bollengier is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Intel Corporation. Outside of his advisory role, Brandon provides dog sitting services. Fidelity, through its Strategic Advisers LLC affiliate, offers investment management and advisory services to a diverse client base, utilizing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Marta Solis is a financial advisor at Fidelity Investments with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and Golden State Overnight. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Valensol Cafe, a small business selling coffee via curbside pickup in Sacramento. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across diversified model portfolios.

Matthew Haughton is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previous experience at Bank of America, Wells Fargo Clearing Services, and Wells Fargo Bank. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.