Damian Lima is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Rocklin, CA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously was employed at Accenture from 2015 to 2018. 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 and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Courtland Mulliken is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has over 15 years of experience with a focus on Wealth Management and Corporate Retirement Services. His wealth management services include financial, estate, investment advisory, and cash management for a select group of affluent clients. In corporate retirement services, he specializes in qualified and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, concentrated stock and option plans, business succession planning, and cash management. Court graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder, with dual degrees in Chemistry and Mathematics. He served as a Submarine Officer in the US Navy for over 10 years in active and reserve capacities. Following his military service, he worked in the Semiconductor Equipment Manufacturing and Medical Device Manufacturing industries. He holds several professional designations including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Wealth Management Advisor (WMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS). Court is a member of the CFA society of Sacramento and the Civil Air Patrol. He lives in El Dorado Hills, California with his wife, Taira, and is an active member of the community. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, and ice hockey.

Lori Riffle is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

James Slaughter is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 17 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at LPL Financial, Next Financial Group, and Waddell & Reed. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates Daycation for Seniors, a business focused on senior activities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered advisory firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party managers.

Jon Hutchison is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Roseville, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 42 years of industry experience, previously working at Lincoln Financial Securities Corporation and operating Hutchison Financial Group, Inc. He has maintained independent business activities related to financial services and insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house research and third-party subadvisors.

Gary Arena is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Arena Wealth Management LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria. The firm offers a broad range of planning options, utilizing Wells Fargo’s research and tools, and incorporates advisory services alongside other financial products and referral channels.

Matthew Cimino is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. He also serves as Treasurer for United Walk Inc., where he provides oversight for revenue, donations, and strategic activities. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

William Dean is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the retail automotive sector with Harley-Davidson dealerships for eight years. 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 supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Gregory Williams is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Auburn, CA. He has two years of industry experience and has held previous roles in public safety and construction. Outside the financial industry, he was a partner in Williams and Son Builders, a construction business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Mark Sikich is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, including prior roles at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms, and provides employer-facing retirement plan consulting and educational content.

Walter Mc Williams is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has one year of industry experience, having worked previously at Zang SMP from 2018 to 2025 and HIS Hair Clinic from 2014 to 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Cameron Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Financial Group, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Trudy Nishita is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with several Wells Fargo entities and Merrill since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Summer Lemmon is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Cub Scout Pack 310 in Orangevale, CA. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Sonia Perez is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo N.A. and First Northern Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a consultant and independent contractor for DoorDash. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Lucas Eastburn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has also served as an independent contractor with the Sierra Native Alliance, where he supported youth activities and event logistics. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its advisory roles to registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research.

Kevin Nelson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Citrus Heights, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. 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 with a focus on retirement, tax, estate, and other personal financial topics, separate from portfolio management and implementation.

Andrew Schoenike is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. He is based in Roseville, CA. 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 and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lauren Stowe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2007 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 process is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Catherine Heath is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of directors for Snowline Hospice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.