Teman Goller is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Equitable in 2024, he worked in veterinary specialties and animal welfare organizations, including Vista Veterinary Specialists, MarQueen Pet Emergency/Specialty, and Yolo County SPCA. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse clientele, offering financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm is dual-registered as an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer and utilizes LPL-sponsored programs and endorsed TAMPs to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Brian Bannister is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously with Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Interlink Financial Group. In addition to his advisory work, he operates a tax preparation service for individuals. OSAIC serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and managed-account solutions.

Lorena Robles Cohen is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 2017. Prior to that, she worked at BancWest Investment Services and Bank of the West in 2016. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional accounts.

Peter Mc Donald is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2007. 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 options, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Clark Ebinger Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries. The firm integrates its services within Bank of America’s broader platform, delivering access to a wide array of products and investment approaches.

Michael Nelan is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Orba Financial Management Co, Signator Investors, Inc., and Osaic Wealth since 2018. Nelan also serves in the Nevada Air National Guard and is president of Fair Oaks Financial, Inc., a firm involved in financial planning, investment management, and insurance services. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a wide network of affiliated advisors. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset allocation tools and third-party managers to create portfolios featuring various investment vehicles managed on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

Owen Munsill is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been working in the financial industry for more than a decade, with previous roles including Investment Consultant and Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, Premier Banker at Wells Fargo, Relationship Banker at Chase Bank, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, Senior Relationship Banker at Union Bank, and Business Banking Specialist at Wells Fargo. Throughout his career, Owen has focused on collaborating with clients to create personalized financial plans that reflect their unique goals and values. His approach involves identifying strategies tailored to align with the specific circumstances and purposes of each client. Owen holds a California Insurance License.

Susan Ando is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. She has held her current position since 2012 and holds a Series 66 credential. J.P. Morgan Securities 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 in its investment approach.

Deron Allred is a CFP® certificant with 38 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with OSAIC and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. He also owns Blueprint Financial and Insurance Services LLC, where he sells term insurance. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to manage portfolios with various investment vehicles.

Craig Stone is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in delivering personalized wealth strategies tailored to the complex financial needs of business owners, individuals, and families. With over 13 years of experience in the financial industry, Craig emphasizes a disciplined, goals-based approach to wealth management that adapts to varying market conditions. His client focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. Craig earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from the California State University system. Holding the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation, he is committed to building enduring client relationships based on trust and high-quality service. He collaborates with other trusted advisors and leverages Bank of America's and Merrill Lynch's resources to deliver comprehensive financial solutions, including home financing guidance through Wealth Management Lending Officers. Residing in Folsom, California, Craig balances his professional responsibilities with active involvement in his community and family life. He enjoys coaching his children’s baseball, soccer, and basketball teams and spending time outdoors playing golf. Craig prioritizes understanding his clients’ life goals to create personalized plans that align with what matters most to them.

Steven Kurta is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Axa Advisors, LLC from 2015 to 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner of rental property in Rocklin, California. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm offers financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by firm research and outside managers, with a notable focus on advisory and implementation support rather than discretionary management.

Julie Granja is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Gold River, CA. She has 11 years of industry experience, including nine years with Edward Jones since 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Colin Fajardo is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2004, including roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. 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 notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Nicholas Melnik is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Folsom, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has experience working in financial services and education since 2016, including positions at Miner Financial & Insurance and multiple educational institutions. He has been affiliated with LPL Financial since 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Christian Lowe is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he assists individuals and families in developing personalized financial strategies that integrate investments, retirement planning, and long-term goals. He employs a disciplined, client-focused approach to financial planning. Prior to his current role, Christian served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2024 and was a Financial Solutions Representative at Merrill Lynch from 2015 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Christian has interests in fitness, hiking, music, outdoor adventures, traveling, and food.

Andrew Ciampa is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Sacramento, CA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has four years of industry experience, including roles at Bank of America and Merrill. Prior to entering finance, he worked in the restaurant industry and attended Elon University. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Wesley Mar is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in coaching and umpiring high school and youth baseball games. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting, with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Phillip Mottini is a financial advisor at Cetera with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and its related entities since 2013. Mottini is the owner of Plan Well Live Well, a financial planning and portfolio management business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers.

Tammy Paredes is a financial advisor at Fidelity with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at JPMorgan Chase & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, and Wells Fargo Bank. In addition to her financial roles, she has an ongoing position with Maxim Healthcare Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a range of fund and model portfolio solutions.

JJ Veth is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Prior to this, JJ served as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments from 2023 to 2025 and as a Financial Representative at the same firm from 2022 to 2023. Before joining Fidelity, JJ worked as a Relationship Banker at Chase Bank from 2021 to 2022. JJ's approach to financial planning focuses on guiding clients through every phase of life with a comprehensive and holistic strategy. This includes offering considerations for retirement planning, tax-efficient investing, and legacy planning, supporting clients whether they are starting out, preparing for retirement, or facing major life transitions. JJ holds a California Insurance License and has personal interests that include fitness, food, movies, reading, and traveling.