Christopher Curcuro is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 30 years of industry experience, currently serving at Charles Schwab since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at TD Ameritrade, Mercer Global Advisors, and Fidelity Brokerage Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is a referee for competitive and recreational youth soccer leagues. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and conducts formal due diligence on alternative investments.

Fred Rogers III is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 42 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at OSAIC since 2024, following a 23-year tenure with Securities America Advisors, Inc. He also operates a sole proprietorship providing service-related support to fixed insurance customers. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs advanced portfolio construction tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and legacy transitions.

James Bistrain is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on empowering clients to make informed financial decisions. He partners with clients and their families to develop financial plans and investment strategies aimed at achieving their unique financial goals. He serves his community in this professional capacity. James has been with Fidelity Investments since 2012. Prior to this, he worked as an Investment Consultant at TD Ameritrade from 2006 to 2012, served as a Team Lead at E*TRADE between 2003 and 2006, and was a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 2001 to 2002. He holds a California Insurance License.

Michael Messina is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 63 designation and has 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Investment Services, Inc. for 27 years and has been involved in tax preparation through American Tax Services for over 30 years. Outside of his advisory work, he has served as a high school basketball coach since 2014. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, with access to both affiliated and third-party investment managers and various program structures.

Aaron Karr is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Folsom, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2015, including his current role since 2020. Outside of his advisory work, Karr serves as Secretary and Board Member for the Sacramento Chapter of The Western Pension & Benefits Council and is involved in managing two business entities focused on expense management and operational continuity. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals nearing or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research and modeling with algorithmic automation to generate recommendations, emphasizing managed accounts and a range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Gary Vestal is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has previously worked at Wells Fargo and Edward Jones. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, providing investment consulting and advisory services through a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework.

Ryan Harrison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2017, following prior roles at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors. Harrison operates businesses focused on investment management under the names Snyder Wealth Management Group and U-CORE Capital. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and corporations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management strategies supported by internal and third-party research.

Ernest Crisologo is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lincoln, CA, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 15 years with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. prior to joining Ameriprise in 2020. He also holds a real estate license. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendations through a centralized consulting team, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic automation overseen by an internal committee.

Jason Fass is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds the Series 66 designation and has eight years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Hilltop Securities Inc and Avantax Advisory Services before joining Cetera in 2025. Fass also operates Fass Wealth Strategies Group, a marketing name for a group of registered representatives providing financial advisory, retirement planning, and wealth management services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Daniel Vetter is a CFP® with 28 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in youth baseball as an umpire and participates in product development and marketing for a baseball strike zone manufacturing business. He also serves on the oversight committee for a local homeowners association. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of financial products such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Gregory Pelechowicz is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With over 25 years of experience, Greg focuses on guiding individuals and families to empower their financial future through professional guidance designed to grow, preserve, and manage wealth. He takes the time to understand clients' priorities and helps develop short-, mid-, and long-term financial goals. Greg specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, tax minimization, and retirement income. He offers clients access to investment insights from Merrill and banking services through Bank of America specialists, covering banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions. Greg holds a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and earned his high school diploma from Marysville High School. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and engaging in activities such as baseball, basketball, camping, football, golfing, and hiking.

Reid Allen is a CFP®-certified financial advisor at OSAIC with 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. and Questar Asset Management. Additionally, he operates a sole proprietorship, Next Level Advisors, where he provides client data gathering, research, and application support related to investment products. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party platforms to construct and manage portfolios on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

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.

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.

Larry Galia is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Michael Sebesta is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. He has 39 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2006. Sebesta also operates a wealth management practice under the name Sebesta Wealth Management Group. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research and model portfolios.

Cristina Jurado Smith is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. 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. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related investment options and bank deposit sweep programs.

Kenneth Mc Cready is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning utilizing firm-approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning services supported by its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

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.