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 at Equitable Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, he was employed at Enterprise Holdings Inc for six years. Equitable Advisors serves individuals ranging from non‑high-net-worth to high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party asset managers.

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.

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 CFP®-certified financial advisor with two years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. Prior to entering the financial services field, he worked for seven years at the Federal Aviation Administration. He serves as treasurer and board member of the LW & AT Harman Foundation, a non-public entity. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent Financial Professionals, utilizing multiple custody platforms and a combination of proprietary and third-party investment strategies.

Lisa Koppanyi is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Auburn, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated companies, using a centralized consulting team and a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement-income recommendations.

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.

Sandy Stafford is a financial advisor at Merrill with Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2006. Outside of her advisory role, Stafford is a passive equity investor as a member of MKG Ventures, LLC, a limited liability company focused on investing primarily in private companies. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Bedell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, he worked at OSAIC for two years and SagePoint Financial, Inc. for 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he operates Bedell Law Office, providing legal services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by internal and third-party research.

Tillman Pugh III is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has one year of industry experience, including prior work with MassMutual Life Insurance Company and 14 years employed by Major League Baseball. Mass Mutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser, providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, and charitable organizations, among others. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and supports event-driven services such as estate settlement and divorce planning.

Clifford Gamble is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 12 years and has served as president of Life Rx Corporation since 1994. He also acts in a fiduciary capacity for the Fred E. Helmick Irrevocable Trust. 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 broad range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by a variety of portfolio management options and research services.

Larry Au is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Auburn, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc for 17 years before joining Ameriprise. He serves on the advisory board of the Salvation Army. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.