Issac Cote is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Wells Fargo. Before entering the financial industry, he had experience in retail and food service sectors. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and offers a centralized operational structure for custody and order management.

Kyle Grossart is a financial advisor with Stifel in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 42 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2015. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, providing both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, offering asset allocation and planning analyses intended as decision-making tools for clients.

Bart Vannucci is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1991 and has additional involvement with the UC Davis Equestrian Center and the University of California Davis. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual investors, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts supported by third-party managers and custodians.

Robert Townsend is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2009, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in organizing high school sports tournaments and has created a related website. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning through a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly to individuals and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Joseph Yoon is a financial advisor at Merrill with 26 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill since 2006, also serving at Bank of America, N.A. since 2017. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm integrates with Bank of America’s broader platform, providing access to a wide range of products and services.

Samuel Lindemann is a CFP® professional with 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. He currently works at Edelman Financial Engines and has prior experience at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

Trevor Asch is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has been with Equitable Advisors since 2020 and previously worked at Enterprise Holdings Inc for six years. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and a broad roster of third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage/insurance channels to implement client recommendations.

Stacey Crawford is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as an adjunct professor in the Division of Language & Literature at Los Rios Community College and works as a positive psychology and well-being coach. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management. 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.

Suzanne O'Neal is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2016 and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to her current role, she was involved with the YMCA of San Diego County for 11 years. 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 programs including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Kimura is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Sacramento, California. He has been working with Merrill since 1999, bringing over 23 years of experience in helping clients manage new wealth, retirement planning, and retirement income strategies. Kevin emphasizes developing personalized financial strategies tailored to clients' long-term goals while adapting to changing market conditions. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree from Pacific Union College and has earned professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He aligns with the Merrill tradition of community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, Kevin enjoys camping, fishing, gardening, and spending time with his family.

Thomas Chandler is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Ameriprise in Granite Bay, CA. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2014. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm employs a centralized consulting team and combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, with a focus on assets held in Ameriprise Managed Accounts.

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.

Katie Beres is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured, tool-based planning process supported by the Global Investment Committee’s Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations.

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.

John Auble is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s approach includes structured financial planning using firm-approved tools and a variety of retail and institutional investment offerings.

Jacob Florence is a Series 66-licensed advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with two years of industry experience. Prior to his financial advisory career, he worked seven years at the Federal Aviation Administration. He serves as treasurer and board member of the LW & AT Harman Foundation, a nonprofit organization. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and other retirement-plan sponsors. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent Financial Professionals using a range of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Sukhpreet Sangha is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, in addition to multiple roles within Wells Fargo entities over the past eighteen years. 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 supports a broad range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

John Lewis is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2004 and is also a co-owner of Ascendant Wealth Management Group, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Martin Meier is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Citrus Heights, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Linsco Private Ledger Corp since 2003. Outside of advisory services, he has conducted outside sales of non-variable insurance under the DBA ISE Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and advanced technologies to support diverse investment strategies.