Augustine Dunford is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with the Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Baird Private Wealth Management, he held various roles in diverse sectors including fitness, manufacturing, and retail. The DDK Group, part of Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a combination of discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies and emphasizes manager selection and monitoring supported by internal research and tools.

Stephen Erickson is a CFP® professional with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Cetera, where he has worked since 2013. Erickson is the owner of Mammen Financial Services Inc, a corporation involved in investment-related activities, and also engages in fixed insurance sales including life and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, employer-sponsored, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and retirement services through a multi-manager platform, providing access to affiliated and unaffiliated investment options across multiple program structures.

Tyler Keniston is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Charles Schwab in Sacramento, CA. His prior experience includes over a decade at USAA, working in financial planning and investment services. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, supported by multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational infrastructure.

Jacob Florence is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Prior to entering the financial services field, he worked for seven years at the Federal Aviation Administration. He serves as treasurer and board member of the LW & AT Harman Foundation, a non-public entity. 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, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Martin Meier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 1998 to 2003 and Linsco Private Ledger Corp since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in outside sales of non-variable insurance through a DBA called ISE Financial. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sandy Stafford is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Stafford is a passive equity investor as a member of MKG Ventures, LLC, a limited liability company focused on investing primarily in private companies. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Bedell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at OSAIC and Sagepoint Financial, Inc. He is also an attorney and operates Bedell Law Office, providing legal services alongside his advisory role. 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 financial planning and asset management services delivered through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Jeffrey Wood is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2010. He is based in Cameron Park, CA, and holds a Series 66 license. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Tillman Pugh III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior work with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and 14 years employed by Major League Baseball. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations, among others. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and supports event-driven services such as estate settlement and divorce planning.

Clifford Gamble is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked for Western International Securities, Inc. for 12 years. He is also president of Life Rx Corporation, a role he has held since 1994. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to third-party asset managers, supported by technology tools for operational and research purposes.

Adam Altman is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and having 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients by providing advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that includes tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and Secular Return Estimates.

Todd Elizalde is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at State Farm Investment Management and State Farm Insurance between 2013 and 2019. Elizalde has worked with Charles Schwab and its affiliated companies since 2019. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 models with access to discretionary separately managed accounts, offering clients multi-asset model portfolios supported by research and centralized operational infrastructure.

Bradley Baer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning across various topics and allows clients to integrate planning with managed account services under a consolidated billing option, while maintaining separation between planning and portfolio management.

George Robertson is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones, Franklin Templeton Investments, and LPL Financial. He is also involved with Sierra Oaks Financial Planning, Inc. and Sierra Ridge Advisor Group in capacities related to LPL business activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC operates as an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options, financial planning, and access to various third-party investment strategies.

Harkaran Dhaliwal is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America and the Franchise Tax Board. Outside of his advisory work, he also delivers food as a DoorDash driver. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a blend of proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is noted for its advisory role to multiple registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI in portfolio management.

Michael Ibrahim is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior experience includes a year at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., along with roles at Fidelity since 2023. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm uses a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, model portfolios, and fund advisory services.

Peter Hora is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Alliant Credit Union and LPL Financial. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios, discretionary and non-discretionary management, and operates as a fiduciary under ERISA and DOL guidelines.

Dave Bostick is the Resident Director of the Roseville Office at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, he leads the office by communicating the firm's strategic vision and supporting fellow advisors. He began his career in investing and wealth management in 2001 and joined Merrill in 2011. Dave works closely with individuals, couples, and multiple generations of client families to help them discern and pursue their financial goals through integrated strategy and advice. His approach includes listening attentively to clients' priorities and designing tailored strategies covering planning, investing, savings, wealth transfer, and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. He employs an open-architecture framework for investing to provide a wide range of options. Originally from Sacramento, Dave has deep roots in the Granite Bay/Roseville area. He holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Montreat College and has earned several professional designations, including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He enjoys spending time with his wife Tamara and their two children, Allison and Tyler.

Michael Stanley is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab in Sacramento, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked for Fidelity Brokerage Services, LLC for 12 years. Outside of finance, he is an artist who writes and records music distributed on streaming platforms such as iTunes and Spotify. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and centralized operational support.

Walter Mccurdy is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a power of attorney for a family member. 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 approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.