Judy Ho is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with nine years of industry experience, currently associated with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors. She has worked previously at Edward Jones and is involved with Lane Florence, LLC. Ho serves as a director for the Cordova Recreation & Parks Foundation. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm provides financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a network of independent professionals, offering proprietary and third-party strategies with various implementation options.

Madeline Phillips is a CFP® with 15 years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines. Her prior experience includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Smart Investor, LLC, Sand Hill Global Advisors, LLC, and Morgan Stanley. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a proprietary, committee-driven investment process combined with planner delivery and online tools, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management across diversified portfolios.

Stephen Hardisty is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2007, following prior roles at Axa Advisors, 1717 Capital Management Company, and MSI Financial Services. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a separate business providing disability and health insurance services. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and various asset-management programs. The firm utilizes a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and relies on third-party asset managers and advisory programs to deliver customized investment solutions.

John Allen is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. Since 2016, he has been associated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of Sacramento Angels, an angel investing group, and the Big River Vista Mutual Water Company; he is also a member of the Dean Advisory Council for California State University Sacramento’s School of Business. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and a structured discovery process. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and combines broad retail and institutional services with specialized activities such as private funds and principal trading.

Bart Zitnitsky is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Republic Bank and its affiliated investment and securities firms for seven years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the boards of two nonprofit organizations focused on community support and animal welfare. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets through a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and a global investment committee.

Todd Ferreira is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Rocklin, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Nf Wealth Management, Inc. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliates since 2017. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic automation to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement planning advice.

William Lee is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with MML Investors Services Inc. and Mass Mutual Life Insurance since 2002. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in a separate health insurance business as an agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides ongoing financial planning and asset management to individuals, business owners, trusts, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved tools and supports a range of financial strategies without discretionary control.

Mayra Castro is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank since 1998 and 2005, respectively. She serves as a board member for Growth Public Schools, participating in monthly meetings to provide guidance on school programs. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management with centralized custody and oversight.

Bryan Ludwig is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise, where he has worked since 2021, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing, Merrill, and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory work, Ludwig serves in multiple leadership and board positions in community organizations, including the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club of Lincoln, and the Lincoln Veterans Memorial Coalition. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, with a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written retirement income plans and ongoing tax-aware withdrawal guidance. The firm’s approach combines proprietary research and third-party data, focusing on dependable income sources and adaptive withdrawal strategies.

Theresa Roberts is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. She previously worked at TIAA, Tiaa-CREF, Bb&T Securities, and Merrill. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with the Order of the Eastern Star in Folsom, California, serving in a committee role related to accounting and bookkeeping. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured discovery and firm-approved tools, with advisory services centered on financial planning rather than individual security recommendations.

Jeffrey Ecklund is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with various divisions of Morgan Stanley since 2007, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations in its financial planning process.

Michael Gomes is a financial advisor with Fidelity who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 16 years of industry experience. He has worked across various Fidelity entities since 2014 and has prior experience at BBVA-affiliated firms and BancWest. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable and registered investment companies, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction.

Kelly Jordan is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2025, Jordan worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for three years and spent 18 years with TD Ameritrade. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Scott Sandy is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2024. He specializes in working with high-net worth individuals and families, focusing on building trusted, long-term relationships to simplify complex financial decisions. His approach emphasizes discipline and objectivity, aiming to preserve and grow wealth in alignment with his clients' goals, risk tolerance, and values. Scott has professional experience as an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2024 and as a Financial Advisor at First Command Financial Planning from 2017 to 2022. He collaborates with clients to provide strategic guidance that supports navigating each stage of life with confidence. Scott holds a California Insurance License.

Jim Klein is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. Prior to this position, he served as a Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023, all within Fidelity Investments. He holds a California Insurance License. Before transitioning to financial services, Jim worked as a high school Latin teacher for several years. Motivated by a desire to help individuals better understand personal finance, he shifted his career focus to financial advising. At Fidelity, he works with clients to help them understand their financial situations and prepare for major life decisions. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Jim has interests in baseball, cooking and baking, and reading.

Lori Kamuf is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 22 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Morgan Stanley. Outside of her advisory role, she is a consultant in direct sales for a clothing company. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services tailored to clients who meet a net-worth threshold. The firm offers a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory recommendations with other financial products and referral channels.

Sam Blakewell is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Sam focuses on assisting clients with financial planning in areas such as retirement planning, investment strategy, and tax-efficient investing. Sam aims to simplify complex financial topics and provide personalized guidance and support to clients. Sam has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Planning Consultant from 2024 to 2025, Relationship Manager from 2023 to 2024, and Financial Representative from 2022 to 2023. Prior to joining Fidelity, Sam worked as a Client Relationship Manager at Lewis Financial from 2021 to 2022. Sam holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Sam has interests in biking, golf, pets, running, swimming, and traveling.

William Pacheco is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2012 and previously spent four years with Edward Jones. Pacheco operates under the business name W J Pacheco Wealth Management in Folsom, California. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory services including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of advisors and various operational tools.

Thomas Coombs is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2009. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mia Hershiser is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. She is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services using a range of strategies and managers, including discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.