Michael Nakahira is a financial advisor at Cetera with 40 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2022 and previously worked at First Allied Advisory Services, Inc. and First Allied Securities, Inc. Additionally, he is the owner and president of a real estate business, HONY Properties LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts, offering a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors.

William Huff is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo entities since 2011, including Wells Fargo Advisors LLC before joining Wells Fargo Clearing. 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 roughly $671 billion in assets and utilizes research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute alongside third-party databases to guide investment decisions.

Jonathan West is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 10 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Prudential, Kestra Financial, and Sii Investments. Outside of advisory work, he serves as an instructor for the City of Seal Beach. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios, research, and various management approaches.

Bruce Pearson is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 1985. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advisory work using proprietary capital market assumptions and research, tailoring plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Marilyn White is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 35 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Ic Advisory Services Inc and The Investment Center Inc for 13 years each. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios and research from LPL and third-party providers.

Joshua Thaler is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and having 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2013. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

Craig Geisendorff is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 21 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network since 2026, following several years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC dating back to 2008. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser that serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of investment and financial planning services, including specialized planning for business-owner transitions, sports and entertainment, special needs, and divorce, using Wells Fargo research and planning tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Davyd Valuiskyi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase & Co and the Vincent G Harris Insurance Agency. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from a broad universe of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs, incorporating algorithmic methodologies and long-term asset allocation benchmarks.

Kyle Smith is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 license with two years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Securities America, Inc., CFS Wealth Advisors, LLC, and CliftonLarsonAllen. In addition to his advisory work, Kyle provides term life insurance and fixed annuities as a licensed life insurance agent and offers tax preparation and planning services. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to manage portfolios across various asset classes.

Janos Miszti is a financial advisor at OSAIC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Royal Alliance Associates since 2018, following a year at Sii. Outside of his advisory work, he operates a small photography business specializing in senior portraits, events, and weddings, and volunteers as a STEM teacher at a local school. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm employs a range of investment tools and third-party services to construct diversified portfolios tailored to clients’ needs.

Kurt Hoffmann is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Charles Schwab Bank, SSB and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2018. Prior to that, he spent one year at InterWest Insurance Services, LLC. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily 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 offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Mark Stevenson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at firms including Fidelity Investments, Wells Fargo, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and models client outcomes but does not provide individual security recommendations as part of standalone plans.

Jeffrey Impey is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise in El Dorado Hills, CA. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Safe Credit Union for 15 years. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering written recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, emphasizing managed accounts and using algorithmic automation to generate tailored retirement income recommendations.

Rukmini Bose is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2019. She has over 21 years of experience in the financial services industry, including roles as Vice President and Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2012 to 2018, Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill Lynch from 2009 to 2011, and Relationship Manager at Marsh & McLennan Companies from 2005 to 2007. Throughout her career, Rukmini has focused on helping clients make informed financial decisions and serving as a trusted partner in their financial lives. She is committed to providing education and a thoughtful process to navigate the complexities of financial planning. Rukmini holds a California Insurance License.

Jazette La Barbera is a financial advisor with Merrill in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2016 and is currently associated with Bank of America as well. Outside of her advisory role, she operates a sole proprietorship focused on affiliate marketing for consumer products and services. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Walter Gallo Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016 and previously was with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Walter is also involved as an owner and co-trustee of revocable living trusts. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, 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 for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Michael Lewis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2008 and also works as an independent insurance agent and tax preparer. Additionally, Lewis is the owner of North Star Financial Partners and serves as an advisory representative for a registered investment adviser. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent professionals, utilizing a variety of direct portfolio management and model-based solutions across multiple custody platforms.

Larry Pearl is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, as well as at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Michael Niehaus is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Franklin Templeton Investments and took a year for extended travel. Outside of finance, he is a founding member of a music and entertainment group called Tomb of Minerva, where he contributes as a bass guitarist, vocalist, and lyricist. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Brittney Cicchetti is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2022, following seven years at Bank of America, 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.