Janet Cooper is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including LPL Enterprise LLC and Baystate Wealth Management. Cooper is also involved in investment-related activities outside of her advisory role. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers, employing firm-approved software and collaborative planning methods.

Gina Clark is a financial advisor with Merrill in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 14 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Hightower Securities, LLC for six years before joining Merrill in 2020. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm’s integration with Bank of America allows access to a broad set of products and services beyond typical investment offerings.

Robert Vaughn is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rancho Cordova, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2006 and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. Outside of investment advisory services, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, emphasizing a curated investment approach rather than institutional plan management.

Susanne Zito is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2015 and operates Zito Wealth Management as a DBA for her LPL business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Ethan Guensler is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning his industry career in 2026. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Whispering Vine and held positions at the University of Nevada Reno and MOD Pizza. 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 third-party asset managers. The firm employs a hybrid referral and implementation model, offering both advisory and brokerage channels tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerance.

Stephen Osborn is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He brings over 20 years of experience in the financial industry, specializing in family wealth management strategies, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. Stephen holds a Bachelor's Degree from Worcester State College and has earned several professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™), Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Certified Private Wealth Advisor® (CPWA®), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His team has been recognized on the Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams list from 2023 through 2026, highlighting his leadership and expertise. Outside of his professional work, Stephen is involved in the Pleasant Hill Baseball community. He enjoys hiking, reading, playing tennis, and spending time with his family.

Kristin Zehnder is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 26 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2025, she worked at Merrill for 16 years. Raymond James & Associates provides financial planning and investment consulting through its Wealth Advisory Services Program to a diverse client base, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and government clients. The firm also offers institutional consulting and sponsors wrap fee advisory programs.

Jodi Pieczynski is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 1993. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, operating as a broker-dealer, investment adviser, and futures commission merchant.

Douglas Van Order is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Tier One Enterprise, Inc., a company focused on sales coaching and goal setting. MassMutual Investors Services operates as a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational programs, using firm-approved software tools to develop written recommendations within collaborative, annual client engagements.

Sarah Torres is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with six years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2006 and joined Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network in 2026. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory solutions with other financial products and referral channels.

Nicole Martinenko is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2010. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Ryan Rainbolt is a Wealth Management Advisor and Managing Director at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, and individual and corporate investment strategy. Ryan works with private clients to help provide financial wellness for today and future generations. He has been recognized in the Forbes Best-In-State Advisors list from 2018 through 2026. Ryan holds the Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from California State University, Chico. Ryan lives in Loomis, California, with his wife and two daughters. His personal interests include basketball, fishing, golfing, hiking, skiing, spending time with family, and traveling.

Michele Oldham is a financial advisor at Mass Mutual Investors Services with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Nuvia, ClearChoice, and Pacific Dental Services. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm’s approach includes collaborative, goal-oriented financial planning using firm-approved software tools, with implementation of recommendations handled through separate brokerage or insurance arrangements.

Garrett Walker is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Fisher Investments, based in Granite Bay, CA, and has six years of industry experience. He has been with Fisher Investments since 2019, following three years at the University of Arizona. Fisher Investments serves a global client base of institutional and private investors, including pension plans, foundations, and high-net-worth individuals, providing discretionary portfolio management across equity, fixed-income, and blended mandates. The firm employs a centralized investment process combining quantitative and qualitative research and utilizes tax-aware strategies and defensive tactics to manage risk.

Donna Harrison is a financial advisor at Merrill with over 21 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Merrill since 1984. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a broad range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Jeffrey Auwinger is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley since 2018, following previous roles at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing. He is based in Roseville, CA, and holds the Series 66 license. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a broad range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, including tailored financial planning services that utilize structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Trenton Schmitt is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and began his professional career at Baird in 2022. Prior to advising, Schmitt was involved with Rancho Robles Winery and completed his studies at Columbia University. He is part of The DDK Group within Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves high net worth individuals, corporate clients, pensions, and charitable organizations with a range of financial planning and portfolio management services. The firm employs a variety of advisory strategies, including separately managed accounts and tax-management techniques, supported by in-house research and manager oversight.

Gilbert Valtierra is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory work, Valtierra serves as president of the Saint Andrews Place HOA, hosts a local high school football radio broadcast, and produces a related podcast. 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 a range of investment options, including insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep programs, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Andrew Fairbanks is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2012. Fairbanks also has a longstanding association with Golden 1 Credit Union. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies.

Derek Seo is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2020. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. from 2005 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, Seo owns and manages Duckhorn Properties, LLC, a property management business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset thresholds, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. As a large institutional firm, Ameriprise delivers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.