Nicholas Brown is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he and his team apply their expertise to assist families, businesses, and foundations in managing wealth’s complexities and opportunities. They focus on delivering a proactive and tax-efficient investment process covering short-, intermediate-, and long-term retirement income planning. Nick supports clients through discretionary management of customized investment strategies, utilizing Merrill Lynch model portfolios and third-party options, with services including retirement income and projection analysis, tax minimization, 401(k) rollovers, estate planning, education funding, and charitable giving. Nick began his financial services career in 2017 at Forester’s Financial, developing strategies for public service professionals including teachers, firefighters, and police officers. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the California State University system and the professional designations of CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is a past president of the Active 20-30 Club of Sacramento No. 1, a charitable organization addressing the needs of underprivileged children, and actively participates in community service through Habitat for Humanity and as an Eagle Scout. Outside of his professional role, Nick lives in Folsom with his wife and dog. His personal interests include traveling, golfing, spending time with family, and supporting the Green Bay Packers.

Carter Persily is a financial advisor with Robert W. Baird & Co., holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Sacramento State University and GameStop. He is part of The DDK Group, a team within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice that serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing a range of investment strategies and overlay services.

Steve Heng is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Robert W. Baird & Co. since 2020 and previously held positions at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Heng is based in Roseville, CA. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird & Co.’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, and institutional clients. The team offers tailored financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and manager options to meet client goals and risk profiles.

Jayne Auble is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2019 and was previously employed at Insight Global from 2014 to 2019. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that uses structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements.

Kevin Zeitler is a financial advisor with Stifel in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Zeitler is involved in several community and volunteer activities, including serving as a preacher at First Christian Church in Corning and holding leadership roles with the Oroville Chamber of Commerce, Oroville Recreation Advisory Committee, and local service clubs. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to provide asset allocation and financial planning guidance.

Heather Djuric is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2018 and previously spent four years at Morgan Stanley. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Roshana Ahmadzai is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, she worked at Centene Corporation, Aerotek, and CVS Pharmacy. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and market-based simulations as part of its financial planning process.

Noah Boctor is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Norcal Flight Center and In-N-Out, alongside entrepreneurial activity with HNL Boctor Holdings. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with access to various portfolio management and financial planning services through a large nationwide network of independent advisors.

James Yancey is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Equitable Advisors since 2026 and previously spent seven years at Edward Jones. Before his financial advisory career, he worked for three years at Sacramento Municipal Utility District. Equitable Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm uses a combination of firm-offered programs and third-party asset managers to tailor investment approaches based on client risk tolerance and goals.

Gregory Mabra is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work history includes roles at First Command Brokerage Services Inc. and Patriot Group Global, as well as experience outside the financial services sector. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Jacquelyn Gallo is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Bank NA since 2003 and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. 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 a range of brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Douglas Norton is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 23 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2012. Outside of finance, he owns and operates a photography business based in Sacramento, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services guided by an IPS-driven process grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm serves institutional clients with tailored investment solutions and includes insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its offerings.

Kelley Grimes is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Mike Oroszi is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works with clients to help them pursue their financial goals. He has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held various roles at T. Rowe Price from 2009 to 2023, including Vice President of Client Implementation and Client Operations, as well as Senior Manager and Supervisor positions in advisory and financial institution services. Mike holds a California Insurance License, supporting his work in financial consulting. Outside of his professional career, he and his family enjoy outdoor activities available in the Northern California area, including biking, camping, snowboarding, tennis, and traveling.

Zachary Gomez is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has one year of industry experience and previously worked at Safe Credit Union, Best Buy, O'Reillys Auto Parts, Intech Mechanical, and Kids Camp. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and serves clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Kevin Cueva is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities, and J.P. Morgan Chase. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Sacramento, CA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that incorporate structured planning tools and various investment strategies.

Annette Holt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked with Tri Counties Bank since 2016, where she serves as Operations Supervisor and Branch Manager Delegate, assisting advisors and providing client services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through various advisory programs while supporting municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliated municipal advisor.

Joshua Rienks is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Franklin Distributors, LLC / Franklin Templeton Financial Services and Advisors Asset Management, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, Rienks is the owner and artist of JDR Artworks, a business focused on commissioned art and art shows. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options through a nationwide network of financial advisors.

James Biasotti is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Royal Alliance Associates, Inc. and Signator Investors, Inc. Biasotti operates The Sportsman's Financial Advisor, where he also teaches Social Security and Medicare planning classes at a local community college. Additionally, he serves as co-trustee on a family trust and is a volunteer manager and part owner of a local hunting club. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a broad network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across a wide variety of asset classes.

Nichol Nadeau is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. She has been affiliated with Addison Avenue Investment Services and Raymond James since 2012 and provides backup notary services for First Tech Federal Credit Union. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using analytical tools to model potential outcomes and supports a broad array of advisory programs and institutional consulting.