Jacob Bisler is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He partners with clients and their families to provide personalized financial plans that align with their goals, priorities, and values. His approach focuses on understanding each client's unique circumstances to develop strategies that help build, preserve, and transition wealth. Jacob holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation, and is recognized as a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a Bachelor's Degree from CSU Sacramento, an Associate's Degree from Los Rios School District, and completed his high school education at West Campus High School. He is involved with professional and community organizations including Active 20-30 Sacramento and the Sacramento State Alumni Association. Outside of work, Jacob enjoys football, golfing, skiing, and spending time with his family.

Pravin Kumar is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Valerie Bevan is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. She has worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services since 2017 and with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company since 2016; prior to that, she was with MetLife Securities Inc from 2013 to 2017. MassMutual’s subsidiary, MML Investors Services, LLC, provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved software to analyze client goals and offers programs including estate settlement, employer-sponsored planning, and a standalone Divorce Planning service.

Gary Bladen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been serving clients since 2012. Based in the Palo Alto branch, he works closely with individuals and families to develop personalized financial strategies tailored to their specific goals, values, and needs. His approach involves regular reviews to ensure financial plans remain aligned with the client's evolving life circumstances. Gary's expertise encompasses a broad range of financial planning areas, including retirement planning, college education funding, legacy planning, managing new wealth, tax minimization, and socially responsible investing. He holds several professional designations, including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, he worked with clean technology startups focusing on sustainability and resource efficiency and contributed to innovation efforts in the Sacramento area. He earned his bachelor's degree from the University of California system. Outside of his professional work, Gary enjoys playing music, cooking, soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Charlotte Russo is a financial advisor at Merrill with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Her prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Bank of America. She is involved with the Josephine Lugo Trust outside of her advisory duties. 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 constructed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Ashley Orias Burkman is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019 and previously spent five years at BMO Family Office, LLC. She holds a Series 66 designation. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Stansfield Fries III is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Fries is also an independent insurance agent affiliated with various independent insurance companies. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, trusts, estates, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent financial professionals, employing a variety of portfolio management strategies across multiple custody and platform arrangements.

Robert Chase is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he acts as a life and health insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved tools to analyze client goals and structure collaborative, annual planning engagements.

Wayne Soloaga is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked within various Morgan Stanley entities since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process utilizing tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

David Gonzalez is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services, Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, and Metlife Securities. Outside of his advisory role, he owns K4k Construction, a business focused on 3D printing homes. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized recommendation reports. The firm serves clients through a centralized consulting team and delivers integrated advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Anthony Wilson is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1990 and has been associated with Primerica Financial Services since 1985. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through Primerica affiliates. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients. The firm employs model-delivery strategies managed by unaffiliated asset managers and offers discretionary portfolio management supported by custodial services from Pershing.

Haley Young is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, she held roles at several organizations including Colorado State University and Cuesta College, and was involved with the Swedish American Patriotic League. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset-management services to individuals, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions to client needs.

Stine Bradford is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with ten years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors, Inc., SECURITIES AMERICA, Inc., and KMS Financial Services, Inc. Bradford also operates Bradford Investment Services and is involved with Bradford Capital Group, an entity related to her LPL business. 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 investment management services utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational tools.

Luke Cummings is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds a Series 66 designation and has 20 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with SAFE Financial Services, which provides investment, advisory, and insurance services. 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, employing a variety of investment approaches including model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Dustin Buck is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fair Oaks, CA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and Edward Jones before joining LPL Financial in 2015. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, with a platform combining broad financial products and oversight of substantial discretionary assets.

Jake Remolona is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career in 2021 after graduating from the University of California, Davis with a degree in Managerial Economics. Jake initially worked with Equitable Advisors as a Financial Professional before joining Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2024. His areas of focus include family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Jake emphasizes building personalized financial plans and providing ongoing advice tailored to clients' unique goals. Outside of his professional work, Jake enjoys baseball, football, golfing, photography, reading, running, skiing, soccer, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Demi To is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, Demi worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and model portfolio delivery. The firm uses proprietary fundamental research combined with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, employing systematic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Barbara Reese is a CFP® professional with 34 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2003. She previously worked at Securian Financial Services for three years. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of Stoney's Rockin' Rodeo Restaurant in Sacramento, CA. 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 comprehensive advisory and brokerage services through a large network of investment adviser representatives, utilizing a range of portfolio management strategies and operational tools.

James Defilippi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. His practice is based in Lodi, California. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven, incorporates modern portfolio theory, and includes discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Adriana Valenzuela is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. Valenzuela has been affiliated with Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2009. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans 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, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.