Heather Story is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently an advisor at LPL Financial. Prior to joining LPL, she worked at Edward Jones for six years and has experience in entrepreneurial ventures including ownership roles in Hammer & Nails Grooming Inc and Huna Investments LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by extensive research and innovative portfolio management technologies.

Matthew Cimino is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC from 2012 to 2016. He also serves as Treasurer for United Walk Inc., where he provides oversight for revenue, donations, and strategic activities. 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 provides both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

William Dean is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the retail automotive sector with Harley-Davidson dealerships for eight years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Glenn Malkasian is a financial advisor at Cetera with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been associated with Cetera and its related entities since 2019 and also operates Malkasian Wealth Management. Outside of advisory services, he is a CPA at Malkasian Accountancy LLP, providing tax preparation and accounting services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers various portfolio management and consulting services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and $256 billion in assets under management.

Mark Sikich is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. since 2016, including prior roles at Tmfs Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, supports a large client base through both advisor-led and online platforms, and provides employer-facing retirement plan consulting and educational content.

Walter Mc Williams is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has one year of industry experience, having worked previously at Zang SMP from 2018 to 2025 and HIS Hair Clinic from 2014 to 2018. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and operates a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Cameron Johnson is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Principal Financial Group, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and Pruco Securities LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Trudy Nishita is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked with several Wells Fargo entities and Merrill since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services and integrates advisory offerings with other financial products and referral channels.

Joan Phinney is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at UBS since 2021. Her prior experience includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as Treasurer for the Sacramento Capitol A's organization. UBS Financial Services 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 and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Summer Lemmon is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer for Cub Scout Pack 310 in Orangevale, CA. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary SMAs and offers multi-asset model portfolios supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Sonia Perez is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo N.A. and First Northern Bank. Outside of her advisory role, she works as a consultant and independent contractor for DoorDash. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients.

Lucas Eastburn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has also served as an independent contractor with the Sierra Native Alliance, where he supported youth activities and event logistics. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs. The firm is noted for its advisory roles to registered investment companies and its use of systematic methodologies and AI-driven research.

Kevin Nelson is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Citrus Heights, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2008. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based planning with a focus on retirement, tax, estate, and other personal financial topics, separate from portfolio management and implementation.

Andrew Schoenike is a CFP® professional with 17 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, he worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC for one year. He is based in Roseville, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and includes both non-discretionary and discretionary options, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Lauren Stowe is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2007 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 based on modern portfolio theory, with a broader investment menu that includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Scott Lewis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors since 2018 and has been associated with North Star Financial Partners since 2010. Outside of advisory work, he is also active as a tax preparer and independent insurance agent. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, trusts, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent professionals, employing a range of portfolio management strategies and platform options tailored to client objectives.

Robert Daly Jr. is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and has been affiliated with Financial Network Wealth Advisors LLC since 2024. Daly is also active in community initiatives, serving as a board member of a youth fitness program and participating in the Rotary Club of Sacramento. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm serves a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts, offering a multi-manager platform with a range of investment program options.

Catherine Heath is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at Ameriprise with 25 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the board of directors for Snowline Hospice. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Rachelle Miguel is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 17 years of industry experience. She worked at Merrill from 2009 to 2022 before joining UBS in 2022. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing proprietary research and affiliated banking and lending programs.

Garrett Lucchesi is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Charles Schwab, TIAA, and E*TRADE. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by providing a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s financial planning process uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, emphasizing advisory services without providing individual security recommendations in standalone plans.