Sita Lalchandani is a CFP® with 30 years of industry experience, currently an advisor at Cetera. She has been with Cetera Advisors LLC since 2012 and joined Cetera in 2024. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved with GLH&C Financial Services, a securities and fixed insurance business. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with over 10,000 advisors and more than $256 billion in assets under management.

Roosevelt Kirby is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 36 years of industry experience. He has worked with PFS Investments Inc. and Primerica Financial Services since 1989. His other business activities include sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, providing model-delivery strategies and selectively managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients within a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

David Degrandmont is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services grounded in an IPS-driven process and modern portfolio theory. The firm’s offerings include a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Christopher Petralli is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process utilizes structured discovery and firm-approved tools, emphasizing advisory services without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone planning.

Kevin Wong is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, BFC Planning, and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, he operates a sole proprietorship focused on life and long-term care insurance illustrations and policy creation. OSAIC serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients, offering brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs various portfolio construction tools and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary account management.

Reginald Willhite is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, Stryker, and Allergan PLC. Willhite operates under the Katz Team and Katz Group DBAs, through which he offers comprehensive wealth management services including financial planning, investment management, and insurance solutions. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutions, providing services through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm combines adviser programs with active financial product sales and utilizes third-party asset managers and model portfolios in its investment approach.

Jeffrey Chorn is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Fidelity Investments and its affiliated entities since 2011. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund and registered investment companies. The firm uses a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios and deliver model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Vladislav Avdeyuk is a financial advisor affiliated with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and with five years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2016 and has also been involved with Mariner Independent Advisor Network, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he provides administrative support to Mariner Independent Advisor Network, an independent investment advisor firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting services, employing both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to various model portfolios and research resources.

Melina Sipple is a financial advisor at Merrill with 11 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2014. 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, and institutional accounts, supported by internal and third-party portfolio managers.

Kulvinder Rai is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Fair Oaks, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2012. Rai also serves as a trustee in a fiduciary capacity. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charities. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and technology.

Steven Hudgins is a financial advisor with Stifel who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 32 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2021. Stifel serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm uses a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Tan Vo is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2020 and previously held positions at Libert Home Equity Solution and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of finance, he has experience in homemaking. 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 plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Nimanjit Kaur is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with eight years of industry experience. She has held roles at Morgan Stanley since 2022 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA from 2014 to 2022. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis from its Global Investment Committee.

Raina Montgomery is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Carmichael, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in various educational roles including positions at Capital Christian School and Victory Christian School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,700 financial advisors.

Sean Lucas is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he is a partner in the Lucas Cronin Group. He began his financial services career in 1995 and focuses on building long-lasting relationships with clients by delivering a comprehensive approach to wealth management. Sean’s approach emphasizes understanding clients’ life priorities to create personalized strategies tailored to their goals and aspirations. Sean and the Lucas Cronin Group serve business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and families with services that include personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and retirement income strategies. The team combines modern wealth management techniques with access to Bank of America’s banking services to simplify clients' financial lives. Sean holds multiple professional designations including Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Sean earned a bachelor’s degree from the California State University System. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys music, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Richard Osen III is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation. He began his advisory career at Ameriprise in 2024 after prior roles at Sutter Builders, Strike Tax, and positions at two country clubs and a high school. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver tailored recommendation reports. The firm operates as a large institutional provider offering a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

James Diepenbrock is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 42 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Wingman Woodworks, a custom furniture business, and serves as a board member for the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System. 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 incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Ashish Desai is a financial advisor with LPL Enterprise in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Company. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, nonprofits, corporations, and institutional clients, offering both advisory and brokerage services through a platform that integrates financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and insurance products.

Matthew Voelker is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2015. In this role, he supports a team of associates and Financial Consultants focused on helping clients achieve their financial goals and dreams. Matthew has extensive experience in the financial services industry, having held multiple leadership roles at Prudential from 1990 to 2014, including Territorial Vice President, Managing Director, Sales Manager, and Representative. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Matthew enjoys baseball, golf, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Alexander Cushner is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Robert W. Baird since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Cushner serves as a board member of the Mill Valley Community Golf Board and is a limited partner in a local gastrobar. He is part of the DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which provides tailored financial planning and portfolio management services to individuals, families, institutions, and charitable organizations, utilizing a range of traditional and non-traditional investment strategies.