Craig Weis is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Raymond James since 2020, following seven years at UBS Financial Services. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and institutional consulting with a focus on non-discretionary planning and a range of portfolio management styles.

Alexander Rocha is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at PNC Bank and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Rocha’s background also includes eight years dedicated to full-time education. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and financial planning services that incorporate structured discovery conversations and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides plans both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Michael Russell is Market Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he leads and develops a team of Branch Leaders and Financial Consultants serving the Northern California community. He has progressively held roles at Fidelity Investments since 2013, including Vice President Branch Leader, Vice President Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Retirement Solutions Representative, and Trader. He holds a California Insurance License and has extensive experience across investment consulting, retirement solutions, and branch leadership. His career progression reflects a focus on coaching teams and serving client financial needs. Outside of work, Michael enjoys biking, fitness, hiking, kayaking, running, and swimming. He also participates in Ironman triathlon training and racing. Michael has a wife of 30 years, a daughter aged 29, and a son aged 25.

Alexandria Davis is a CFP® with six years of experience in financial advising. She is currently with LPL Financial and has previously worked at Facet Wealth and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of advisory work, she owns and operates Beyondtax, a tax preparation business in Rancho Cordova, CA. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and consulting services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research from various sources.

Joseph Moricone is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2023, with prior experience at Umpqua Bank and in real estate through Vision Forward Realty and Next Home Cedar Street Realty. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Robert Gustavis II is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 17 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and previously worked at John Hancock and AIG Corebridge. Outside of his advisory work, he has co-owned an ATM business and owns several rental properties, including an Airbnb managed by his wife. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Galang Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2015 to 2022 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. 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 services tailored to plan objectives and demographics, and includes a broader set of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Justin Curry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at WestAmerica Bank, Banner Bank, and Umpqua Bank. Outside of finance, he owns and operates DJ Direct Entertainment, providing DJ and emcee services for weddings and corporate events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Kirk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and Series 66 license. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, he worked at Bank of America from 2010 to 2018. 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 solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets across a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Susan Dawson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird since 2023, with prior experience at Cetera Advisor Networks and Ana I Ramirez. Outside of financial advising, she serves as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Clearview Systems Consulting, Inc., an IT systems consulting company. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, using a range of strategies including tax management and direct indexing, supported by internal research and technological tools.

Rashida Lilani is a CFP® professional with 24 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with OSAIC since 2024. She previously worked at Securities America Advisors for eight years and has operated Lilani Wealth Management since 2007. Lilani serves as Secretary of the Peninsula Estate Planning Council and is the President Elect of the Financial Planning Association of Northern California. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable organizations through a broad network of financial advisers and multiple advisory platforms, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement consulting services.

Norielle Gottschalk is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2011. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Sacramento, CA. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement in non-investment-related real estate ownership. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations.

James Stagg is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as co-trustee or trustee for multiple family trusts. 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 IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Lamar Simpson Jr. is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with LPL Financial since 2015, alongside his ongoing role at JM Ridgway since 2004. Outside of financial advising, he owns Sheepdog Defensive Training, a business that provides instruction on safe firearms usage and concealed carry permits. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research.

Logan Fackrell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has progressed through various positions within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Central Relationship Manager, and Customer Relationship Advocate, gaining comprehensive experience in financial services since 2021. Logan's professional approach centers on understanding clients' needs and priorities to provide tailored financial planning. He offers professional insight aimed at empowering clients to make informed decisions that contribute to their financial peace of mind. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to advise on insurance matters. Outside of his professional life, Logan enjoys activities such as biking, boating, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Steven Deelstra is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a principal of The Deelstra Group. Drawing on the group’s longstanding history since 1974, Steven and his team provide wealth management services focused on asset management and estate planning for individuals and corporations across the United States and Western Europe. He manages personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual securities, model portfolios, and third-party strategies. Steven joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2001. Prior to that, he worked in business development and mergers and acquisitions for a publicly traded internet search company in Seattle. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University and is a graduate of Jesuit High School in Sacramento. Steven is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor. He volunteers as a mentor within the CFP Board Mentoring Program. Outside of his professional role, Steven and his wife, Sarah, are involved in supporting nonprofit organizations within their community. He enjoys skiing, cycling, painting, and surfing, and spends time attending his children’s athletic activities.

Rani Pettis is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding CFP®, Series 63, and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. 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 advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

James Kline is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Citrus Heights, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup and Citibank. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Lara Kapanzhi Hampton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Earle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.