Giancarlo Foti is a financial advisor with Cetera holding a Series 66 credential and 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with firms including LPL Financial, Sierra Ridge Wealth Management, and Waddell & Reed. He is based in Roseville, CA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base ranging from individual investors to institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with diverse portfolio management options and access to various third-party money managers.

Galang Nguyen is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill from 2015 to 2022 before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2022. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with services tailored to plan objectives and demographics, and includes a broader set of financial product offerings such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Justin Curry is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a background that includes roles at WestAmerica Bank, Banner Bank, and Umpqua Bank. Outside of finance, he owns and operates DJ Direct Entertainment, providing DJ and emcee services for weddings and corporate events. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Daniel Kirk is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Bank of America and Wells Fargo Investments. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Susan Dawson is a financial advisor at Robert Baird & Co. with 12 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Baird since 2023, with prior experience at Cetera Advisor Networks and Ana I Ramirez. Outside of financial advising, she serves as Chief Financial Officer and Secretary of Clearview Systems Consulting, Inc., an IT systems consulting company. The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management department, serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, separately managed account programs, and custody and brokerage services, using a range of strategies including tax management and direct indexing, supported by internal research and technological tools.

Norielle Gottschalk is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2011. She holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Sacramento, CA. Outside of her advisory role, she has involvement in non-investment-related real estate ownership. Ameriprise is a large institutional firm offering retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations.

James Stagg is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Wells Fargo since 2016. His prior experience includes positions at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates from 1999 to 2011. He also serves as co-trustee for family trusts in Roseville, California. 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 extensive research and analytics.

Lamar Simpson Jr. is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2015 and has been associated with JM Ridgway since 2004. Outside of his advisory work, he owns and operates a firearms safety training business focused on safe firearm usage and concealed carry permit education. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with investment advice delivered primarily through its network of investment adviser representatives.

Logan Fackrell is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2025. He has progressed through various positions within Fidelity Investments, including Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, Central Relationship Manager, and Customer Relationship Advocate, gaining comprehensive experience in financial services since 2021. Logan's professional approach centers on understanding clients' needs and priorities to provide tailored financial planning. He offers professional insight aimed at empowering clients to make informed decisions that contribute to their financial peace of mind. He holds a California Insurance License, supporting his ability to advise on insurance matters. Outside of his professional life, Logan enjoys activities such as biking, boating, golf, skiing, and traveling.

Scott Nelson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously spent 11 years at A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and integrates research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute to guide its investment strategies.

Steven Deelstra is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a principal of The Deelstra Group. Drawing on the group’s longstanding history since 1974, Steven and his team provide wealth management services focused on asset management and estate planning for individuals and corporations across the United States and Western Europe. He manages personalized and defined investment strategies on a discretionary basis, incorporating individual securities, model portfolios, and third-party strategies. Steven joined Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2001. Prior to that, he worked in business development and mergers and acquisitions for a publicly traded internet search company in Seattle. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from Loyola Marymount University and is a graduate of Jesuit High School in Sacramento. Steven is also a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) and a Personal Investment Advisor. He volunteers as a mentor within the CFP Board Mentoring Program. Outside of his professional role, Steven and his wife, Sarah, are involved in supporting nonprofit organizations within their community. He enjoys skiing, cycling, painting, and surfing, and spends time attending his children’s athletic activities.

Rani Pettis is a Certified Financial Planner® with 29 years of industry experience, currently serving at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Prior to this, Pettis worked for A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. for seven years. 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 combines brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

James Kline is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including Citigroup and Valic Financial Advisor Inc. He is based in Citrus Heights, CA. 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 financial planning and investment management services, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Ashley Staley is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she leads and supports a team of financial professionals dedicated to assisting Fidelity clients with complex and comprehensive financial planning. Ashley focuses on understanding client needs and supports her team accordingly. Her experience at Fidelity Investments spans multiple roles since 2012, including Assistant Branch Leader, Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked as a Banker at JP Morgan Chase Bank from 2009 to 2012. Ashley holds a California Insurance License.

Lara Kapanzhi Hampton is a financial advisor at Merrill with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Merrill since 2009 and has been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2022. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jeffrey Earle is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at various Morgan Stanley entities, including Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Secular Return Estimates and Monte Carlo simulations to model financial outcomes.

Curtis Falk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools.

Garrett Beam is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and three years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank, Raleys, BLIMPIE’s Sandwich Shop, and River City High School. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage solutions. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and uses research and analytics to guide investment recommendations, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary retirement plan services.

Steven Rutledge is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 32 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2003. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions, model-based asset allocations, and research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad range of capital markets and investment solutions.

Vanessa Richie is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Folsom, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, her background includes roles in education and community service. She volunteers in social media and photography for Radiant Church. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party programs.