Aaron Diringer is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. He is dedicated to assisting clients in achieving the financial goals they have established for themselves and their families. Prior to his current role, Aaron served as a Territory Specialist at Franklin Templeton Investments from 2017 to 2022. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional career, Aaron is involved in military service, parenthood, and volunteering activities.

Madeline Salidas is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Franklin Templeton Investments, as well as positions in education prior to entering finance. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages substantial client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and research.

Stephen Crowder is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including LPL Financial, BancWest Investment Services, Bank of the West, and Wells Fargo Advisors. Crowder serves on the Board of Trustees for the Grand Lodge of Nevada Free and Accepted Masons, where he oversees financial audits and budget monitoring. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Timothy Parsons is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work history at JP Morgan Chase Bank and Northwestern Mutual. Prior to his financial services career, he worked in the restaurant industry for over a decade. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process that incorporates firm-approved tools and market modeling techniques.

Daniel Yee is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., and Chase since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner and landlord of rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Jackeline Matter is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Her prior experience includes roles at JP Morgan Securities LLC and MAC Cosmetics. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a broad range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Edgard Laguna is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and charitable organizations.

John Carlsen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at various Wells Fargo entities since 2001. Outside of advising, he serves as treasurer for El Dorado Hills Lacrosse. 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 both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by in-house research and third-party analytics.

Anthony Wilcox is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He works closely with clients to develop personalized financial strategies aimed at achieving their long-term goals and helping them organize and transfer their wealth effectively. Anthony has a diverse professional background, including a career as an Army officer and experience in consulting across various fields such as surgery, economic development, technology, and organizational structure. He holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and has earned bachelor's degrees from the United States Military Academy and Oregon State University, as well as a master's degree from William Jessup University. Outside of his professional work, Anthony is actively involved in his community, coaching football at Granite Bay High School and serving on the Granite Bay Rugby Board. He is a member of the American Legion and the West Point Association of Graduates. Anthony enjoys spending time with his family and engaging in outdoor activities.

William Odonnell is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, following a one-year tenure at Tmfs Advisors, Llc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services for workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online offerings.

Madeline Phillips is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. Her prior roles include positions at Smart Investor, LLC and Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.

John Allen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Since 2016, he has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Sacramento Angels, an angel investing group, and the Big River Vista Mutual Water Company; he is also a member of the Dean Advisory Council for California State University Sacramento’s School of Business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized activities such as private funds and principal trading.

Jeffrey Fletcher is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2011. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mayra Castro is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1998 and 2005, respectively. She serves as a board member for Growth Public Schools, participating in monthly meetings to provide guidance on school programs. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with centralized custody and oversight.

Bryan Ludwig is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise, where he has worked since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, Ludwig serves in multiple leadership and board positions in community organizations, including the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Lincoln, and the Lincoln Veterans Memorial Coalition. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement income plans and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal guidance. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data, focusing on dependable income sources and adaptive withdrawal strategies.

Theresa Roberts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TIAA, Tiaa-CREF, Bb&T Securities, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Order of the Eastern Star in Folsom, California, serving in a committee role related to accounting and bookkeeping. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with advisory services centered on financial planning rather than individual security recommendations.

Jeffrey Ecklund is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with various divisions of Morgan Stanley since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

Kelly Jordan is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, Jordan worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for three years and spent 18 years with TD Ameritrade. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Scott Sandy is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He specializes in working with high-net worth individuals and families, focusing on building trusted, long-term relationships to simplify complex financial decisions. His approach emphasizes discipline and objectivity, aiming to preserve and grow wealth in alignment with his clients' goals, risk tolerance, and values. Scott has professional experience as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024 and as a Financial Advisor at First Command Financial Planning from 2017 to 2022. He collaborates with clients to provide strategic guidance that supports navigating each stage of life with confidence. Scott holds a California Insurance License.

Jim Klein is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this position, he served as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023, all within Fidelity Investments. He holds a California Insurance License. Before transitioning to financial services, Jim worked as a high school Latin teacher for several years. Motivated by a desire to help individuals better understand personal finance, he shifted his career focus to financial advising. At Fidelity, he works with clients to help them understand their financial situations and prepare for major life decisions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jim has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, and reading.