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.

Kristen Haydon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Retirement Security Centers and the Financial Wellness Clinic, as well as a decade of self-employment. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and various investment options across multiple platforms.

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 at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Stifel Nicolaus & Co., Wells Fargo Clearing, Wells Fargo Advisors LLC, Morgan Stanley, and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management department, which serves individuals, corporate and business clients, pensions, profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, portfolio management through separately managed accounts, and municipal advisory services, supported by ongoing manager selection and internal research.

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.

Preston Daniells is a financial advisor at Robert W. Baird & Co. with 19 years of industry experience. He has held his current position at Robert W. Baird since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He is part of The DDK Group within Robert W. Baird’s Private Wealth Management practice, which serves individuals, families, pensions, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The group offers tailored consulting and portfolio services using a variety of investment strategies and management approaches.

Ken Crawford is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial industry since 1990, focusing on understanding the needs and objectives of high-net-worth clients. Ken builds long-lasting relationships by guiding clients through complex financial markets and implementing personalized wealth management strategies. He frequently works with physicians, entrepreneurs, and executives in health care and business to develop investment and retirement plans. Ken holds a Bachelor's degree in Business and Finance from San Jose State University. He completed the Executive Education Program in Investment Management at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. His professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He is qualified to manage discretionary investment strategies and select from a wide range of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management model portfolios and third-party strategies. In addition to his professional responsibilities, Ken participates in community service by volunteering with local organizations. His personal interests include fishing, golfing, and traveling. He works closely with clients, one-on-one, to develop financial strategies tailored to their long-term goals.

James Moll is a financial advisor at Stifel with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, he serves on the Board of Directors for Oroville Hospital, is president of the State Theater Arts Guild, participates on the City of Oroville Economic Loan Development Committee, and is the author of the novel "Sequoia Chronicles." Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, charitable organizations, and municipal entities, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and planning analyses intended as a basis for client decisions.

Brett Tank is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of the alumni board for the Phi Chapter of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, using proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor financial plans. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, including market-making, underwriting, and affiliated banking programs.

Patricia Arredondo Chavez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in banking, municipal finance, and retirement planning. She works individually with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies designed to pursue their long-term goals, tailoring her approach to their needs and preferences. Patricia offers access to a broad range of wealth management services, including portfolio management from Merrill and credit and lending services from Bank of America. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Patricia helps clients quantify financial goals and adjust strategies in response to life changes such as early retirement or marriage. She holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional role, Patricia enjoys cooking, gardening, spending time with her family, and watching movies. She volunteers to provide financial education to children through the Bank of America Better Money Habits program and participates in organizations aimed at ending childhood hunger, such as Feed the Children. Patricia is also involved with the Gallo Center for the Arts.

Steven Raymond is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience. He is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and has prior experience at Safe Credit Union and Cambridge Investment Research. 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 and financial planning services, utilizing model portfolios and research to provide both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Ali Coleman is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial industry for 23 years and with Merrill Lynch since 2007. Ali specializes in providing customized wealth management experiences by considering clients' entire financial and personal lives before making any decisions. He conducts regular reviews to help clients track progress and adjust plans as needed. Ali's expertise includes college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, services for defined benefit plans, LGBT wealth planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, special needs planning strategies, and sports and entertainment. He draws upon the resources of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and the banking services of Bank of America to deliver comprehensive financial strategies. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from California State University, Sacramento, and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Ali participates in the Natomas Chamber of Commerce and enjoys playing sports as well as spending time with his wife and two daughters.