Aaron Capan is a financial advisor with Stifel holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support client decision-making.

Rory Barney is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in serving the high net worth market with personalized financial strategies. He leverages Merrill's wealth management process and a range of resources, alongside a team of outside professionals, to assist clients in achieving their personal and financial objectives. Rory's expertise includes insurance, estate planning strategies, retirement planning, and tax minimization, with a client focus on areas such as college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, employee benefits planning, and retirement income. Rory holds multiple professional designations, including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Plans Specialist (CRPS), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He earned an associate's degree from Yuba College and is a member of the National Association of Plan Advisors. A lifelong resident of Sacramento, Rory maintains strong community ties and is involved in financial literacy initiatives. His approach includes regular communication with clients to review goals, risk factors, and account performance, ensuring strategies remain aligned with clients’ evolving needs. Outside of his professional work, Rory enjoys boating, chess, swimming, and watching movies.

Laila Kassardjian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she provides in-home supportive services to her elderly sister, assisting with grocery shopping, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Matthew Green is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He advises clients on improving their financial plans to align with their retirement goals. Matthew has held various roles in the financial services industry, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2021, Vice President - Investments and Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management from 2022 to 2024, and Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2019 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys baseball, camping, family activities, food-related interests, outdoor adventures, and swimming.

Tyler Charrette is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Pacer Financial, LPL Financial, and State Street Global Advisors. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Christina Krug is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors for 13 years and is currently associated with Legacy Wealth Management in a support role. 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, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and analytical tools, and maintains specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Jayalalitha Ramamurthy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2011 to 2019 before joining Charles Schwab in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of SIMBIZSOLUTIONS, a technology consulting company originally incorporated for tax purposes. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Briggs Matsko is a CFP® professional affiliated with OSAIC and has 49 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 48 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Matsko co-authored a book titled "Mastering Your Financial Success" and operates a consulting business providing process-led income distribution planning for financial services firms. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs various asset-allocation and portfolio management tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and legacy program transitions.

Matthew Hagans is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC for seven years. Outside of his advisory role, he is an assistant water polo coach at Westpark High School in Roseville, CA. 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 advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader set of financial product options, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Charley Roberts is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 26 years of industry experience, including roles at LPL Financial, Next Financial Group, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, Roberts is also active as an artist and musician. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers diverse portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that supports a range of investment strategies under various program structures.

Tami Couch is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Wise Auto Group and Momentum Auto Group. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through Financial Advisors and its Estate Planning Strategies Group.

John Kovalek is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise entities since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the general manager of FHL Operations, LLC, where he oversees management, strategic planning, budgeting, and operations. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, known for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing advice on retirement income planning, with a focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Michael Garner is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley. He serves as treasurer for the Placer Food Bank in Roseville, California. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, providing a broad range of planning options supported by Wells Fargo research and tools.

James Feliz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Ameriprise since 2025, following five years at Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance, and three years at Clavis. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources for clients in or approaching retirement.

Drew Gee is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services and holds a Series 66 designation. He has five years of industry experience, including roles at MassMutual Life Insurance Company and various MassMutual affiliates since 2019. Prior to his financial advisory career, he worked at Saint Mary's College of California in both the Athletic Department and other capacities. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, structuring client engagements as annual collaborative relationships focused on goal analysis and written recommendations.

Melvin Whitlock Jr. is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Rancho Cordova, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and is also involved with the California Transplant Donor Network. Outside his advisory role, he participates in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Robert Baggett is a Series 66 licensed advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fisher Investments and Bank of America. He has been with Merrill since 2014, returning in 2021 after a brief period elsewhere. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Briana Wentworth is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role she has held since 2025. Prior to this, she served as a Financial Consultant 1 at Fidelity Investments from 2024 to 2025 and as a Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2024. She began her career in financial services as a Personal Banker at Wells Fargo in 2015, advancing to Senior Relationship Banker at Wells Fargo & Wells Fargo Advisors by 2018, and later taking on the role of Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments in 2021. Throughout her career, Briana has focused on comprehensive financial planning, working closely with clients to create tailored financial roadmaps and assist with important financial decisions. She holds a California Insurance License, which supports her expertise in the financial advisory field. Outside of her professional role, Briana enjoys activities such as board games, camping, attending concerts, social events with friends, music, and traveling.

Timothy Mcdonald is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process using firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Nickolas Gould is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at California Bank & Trust, Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory work, he engages in online sales. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with discretionary and non-discretionary management options, leveraging model portfolios and research from multiple sources.