John Germany is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options that include insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Felipe Sanchez is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Stockton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank since 2013 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment menus.

David Cougevan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Davis, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing vacation rental properties in Coos Bay, OR, and Davis, CA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm oversees approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Altynai Stauss is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Hibdon Auto Center and Enloe Medical Center and was involved in entrepreneurial ventures including Alty's Kitchen and Country Morning Bakery & Cafe. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and investment solutions, manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Julia Agustin is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where she partners with individuals, families, and business owners to navigate significant financial decisions. She emphasizes a personalized approach, taking the time to understand each client's unique goals and priorities to develop strategies aimed at supporting long-term financial success. Julia focuses on building lasting relationships through responsive and attentive service. Her expertise includes retirement planning, investment strategies, and wealth management. As a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), she works with clients on areas such as family wealth management, legacy planning, and philanthropic planning, tailoring advice to align with each person's circumstances. Julia holds a Bachelor's degree from San Diego State University. Outside of her professional role, Julia enjoys gymnastics, hiking, spending time with her family, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Luis Bautista is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Woodland, CA, holding the ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 30 years of industry experience, including six years at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining LPL Financial in 2009. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management programs, and institutional platforms.

Emma Kerss is a CFP®-credentialed financial advisor with Ameriprise, where she has worked since 2017 and has a total of 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise, she spent a year at Westlake, Grahl, and Glover. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in consulting through Unapologetically Us, LLC and co-owns a real estate business, Team ME LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling with tax-efficient strategies. The firm provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional provider.

Tsz Chung (Wilson) Leung is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. He works with individuals, families, and business owners to develop customized financial strategies that align with their specific goals. Based in Sacramento and the Greater Los Angeles Area, Wilson focuses on building long-term relationships through a client-centric approach that integrates investment management, retirement planning, and wealth transfer strategies. Wilson's expertise spans college education planning, family wealth management, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, he serves the Asian American community by providing culturally attuned financial guidance tailored to clients' unique backgrounds. Collaborating with a team of specialists at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch, he offers clients comprehensive access to lending solutions, estate planning, and business succession strategies. Wilson holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is involved with the Home4Homeless Project at UCLA. Outside of work, Wilson enjoys spending time with his family, traveling internationally, playing badminton, dancing, drawing, interior decorating, and listening to music.

Nicholas Hanna is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. He previously worked at Nugget Market, Inc. and Sacramento City College before joining Edward Jones. He holds a Series 66 credential. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm 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.

Bryce Pascoe is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His career includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities LLC. He is also involved in non-variable insurance activities affiliated with Prudential. LPL Enterprise provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, and corporate entities. The firm uses model-driven investment implementation and offers access to third-party asset managers, insurance products, and affiliated trust services.

Muhammad Abbas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Wells Fargo, and several other companies. Outside of finance, he is an owner and partner of an online retail store selling clothing and accessories. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Tyler Reehil is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has seven years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Ameriprise, Fidelity Brokerage Services, BBVA Securities, Suez, and JPMorgan Securities. MassMutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers structured, collaborative financial planning engagements using firm-approved analytical tools and provides specialized planning programs, including divorce and estate-settlement services.

Eric Hoffart is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Lord Abbett for seven years before joining Raymond James and First Northern Bank, where he currently serves as an investment advisor. Outside of advisory work, Hoffart is involved as a partner in Lohi Beer Garden and holds investment interests in several hospitality-related businesses including Recess Campus Lounge and multiple beer garden ventures. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using risk profiling and modeling tools and supports clients in implementing strategies through various advisory programs.

Lela Bayley is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing nearly four decades of experience to her clients. Since beginning her career at Merrill in 1983, she has developed long-term relationships with multiple generations of families, guiding them through their financial education, goals, and challenges. Her approach involves a disciplined process that considers each client’s full financial picture alongside their personal values, risk tolerance, and investment objectives. Lela collaborates closely with clients to establish and regularly review personalized wealth management strategies that adapt to life changes and evolving market conditions. Her areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management, legacy and retirement planning, ESG investing, socially responsible investments, special needs planning, and women and wealth. Lela holds a Bachelor's Degree from the California State University System and carries the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) professional designation. She has also contributed to the Crocker Art Museum’s Art Auction Committee. An active member of her community, she volunteers with organizations including the Salvation Army, Sacramento Children’s Home, and Homeward Bound. Lela lives in Land Park and participates in cycling, art, civic organizations, and various philanthropic groups.

Sun Montano is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years at the firm and four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Outside of Merrill, he is employed part-time at All Asset Property Management, where he performs data entry and administrative tasks. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Reginal Prasad is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with nine years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. His prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Wells Fargo Bank, NA, and Walmart Inc. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Elizabeth Chavez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 20 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she is the creator and sole proprietor of ShopMy, a fashion and retail business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning using firm-approved tools and models, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Garrett Gilardi is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Folsom, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC since 2017 and has also worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2015. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

David Milligan Jr. is a Wealth Management Advisor and principal of The Deelstra Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification and the Retirement Income Certified Professional® designation. David focuses on helping clients establish and execute a disciplined approach to retirement planning, providing access to Merrill's investment insights and the banking services of Bank of America. David works closely with clients, including business owners, executives, professionals, and multigenerational families, to discern their objectives and design cohesive strategies tailored to their financial goals. His expertise encompasses retirement readiness, cash flow management, aligning investments with time horizons, and mitigating retirement risks. He emphasizes a thorough process and transparent system to match investments to client goals and manages his team's efforts to ensure consistent performance. David earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Summa Cum Laude, from California State University Monterey Bay. Prior to his current role at Merrill Lynch, he served as the Head Golf Professional at Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course. David enjoys golfing and spends time with his family, including coaching his twin boys in Little League.

Arlene Leon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Morgan Stanley and RBC Capital Markets. Outside of her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary public in California. 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 advice grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s services include investment policy statement preparation, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.