Jacob Basford is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera in Sacramento, CA. His prior work includes roles at First Allied Securities, GuideSpring Wealth Strategies, and First National Bank of Omaha. Outside of his advisory work, he is also engaged as a fixed insurance agent selling fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Forrest Macneil is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and two years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a collectibles business selling items on eBay. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary solutions. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and including a range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kimberly Sutton is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2013 and also provides investment services through SAFE Credit Union, where she has worked since 2009. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Phuoc Van is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018, following six years at JP Morgan Chase & Co. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to clients such as corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. As a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan, the firm integrates advisory services with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Mark Teh is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he worked with MML Investors Services LLC and MassMutual Life Insurance Company, and he also spent 15 years with Amazing Facts International. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates a law firm specializing in estate planning. 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, using firm-approved software to deliver written recommendations as part of annual collaborative planning engagements.

Veronica Schreiver is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2013. She brings over 20 years of experience in finance, including 18 years with Fidelity, to assist her clients in working toward their financial goals. Veronica meets with clients regularly, typically one to two times a year or more following significant financial events, to provide personalized financial plans and conduct scheduled reviews of investments and strategies to align with clients' objectives. Her professional experience includes various roles at Fidelity Investments from 2007 to the present, progressing from Financial Representative to Vice President and Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Veronica held positions at Etrade from 1999 to 2006, including Power ETRADE Lead and Manager, and served as a Bank Operations Manager at Bank of New Hampshire from 1993 to 1999. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional career, Veronica enjoys activities such as barre, family activities, hiking, outdoor adventures, spending time with pets, and traveling.

Sanaz Fasihiyazdi is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. She has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021 and previously spent four years with Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm’s approach includes the use of an ESG eligibility framework and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

David Ambrose is a CFA® charterholder with eight years of industry experience. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing and previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, PetDesk, ValTea, Digital Operative Inc, and San Diego State University. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm that provides investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions.

Peter Gillespie is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Cono Spinelli is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his career at Merrill Lynch in 1994 as an intern, entered a management training program in 1999, and became a financial advisor in 2001. Cono focuses on building and managing Fixed Income, Equities, and Options portfolios. He provides access to investment insights and supports clients in areas such as liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Saint Thomas Aquinas College and holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Cono's approach emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities to create personalized wealth management strategies tailored to their goals and aspirations. Outside of his professional role, Cono volunteers at Hackensack University Medical Center in both the pediatric and geriatric centers. In 2000, he established a scholarship fund in his mother's name for Jackson Avenue Elementary School in Hackensack, New Jersey. He lives with his wife and two children in El Dorado County and enjoys biking, gardening, and hiking.

Daniel Paden is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant basketball coach for the Buckeye School District in El Dorado Hills, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. Their approach is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Tonya Hernandez is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA. She has one year of industry experience and has held previous roles at Edward Jones, Oracle Corporation, and Wells Fargo Bank. Hernandez is also involved with Algo Bueno LLC outside of her advisory work. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Leonora Chryssafis Bitas is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors, Fidelity Investments, and Bank of America/Merrill Lynch. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Sacramento, CA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending strategies.

Claudio Boroica is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following a year at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering a range of services including investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, and participant education. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with options for both non-discretionary and discretionary management, including insurance-related investment vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Nicholas Pastorino is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors who holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Tri-Counties Bank since 2017 and has served as Director of Wealth Management there. Pastorino is also Vice President at Tri Counties Advisors and has responsibilities as an OSJ and active advisor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory solutions and maintains a notable involvement in municipal and public finance through its affiliation with Raymond James’ Public Financing department.

Eric Hanhold is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he spent nine years working in Major League Baseball. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary investment solutions tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances. The firm’s advisory approach is IPS-driven and includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Kenneth Peters is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Advisors and its affiliated entities since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates The JackEmma Group LLC, doing business as The Peters Group LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that provides a broad range of investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored planning across areas such as retirement, education, risk management, and specialized services including business-owner transition and special-needs planning.

Bo Lowenberg is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 21 years of industry experience. He has been associated with various Fidelity entities since 2005, including Fidelity Brokerage Services, Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors, and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC, where Lowenberg operates, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, as well as registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, managing model portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, and maintains unique roles such as commodity pool operator registration and advisory services to multiple investment funds.

Ireneo Abot III is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Folsom, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and held prior roles at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options, and it acts as an ERISA fiduciary when providing investment advice.

Patrick Mccusker is a financial advisor with Robert Baird & Co. in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert Baird & Co. since 2013. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for The Wright Way Foundation. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which advises a diverse client base including individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services using a combination of in-house and third-party managers, with capabilities ranging from traditional equity and fixed-income strategies to more complex and non-traditional investments.