Christopher Mansu is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Folsom, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked at WELLS FARGO Advisors, LLC from 2014 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Mansu Sporting Goods, a business selling sports and leisure products, and serves as a board member for the Hideaway by Treehouse homeowners association. 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 solutions. The firm’s IPS-driven process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broader range of financial products, such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Rocio Marticorena is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Wells Fargo Bank NA, Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC, JP Morgan Chase Bank, and JP Morgan Securities LLC. Outside of finance, she has affiliations with Lyft and Uber and previously worked in the restaurant industry. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services tailored to clients who meet certain net-worth criteria, using proprietary research and tools to develop recommendations.

Craig Gorman Jr. is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill in 2019 after a 15-year career building and running an IT business that provided end-to-end IT solutions for various businesses across the west coast. This experience involved analyzing and solving client problems and delivering tailored solutions. Craig earned his FINRA Series 66 and Series 7 registrations prior to joining Merrill. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). His educational background includes a High School Diploma from White Pine High School, and attendance at Western Nevada Community College, University of Nevada - Reno, and Simpson University, without degree completion. In his advisory role, Craig emphasizes understanding his clients' visions of success to devise personalized financial plans. His focus areas include college education planning, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, small business strategies, investment strategy, and tax minimization. Outside of work, he enjoys baseball, basketball, camping, fishing, football, golfing, music, soccer, spending time with family, and traveling.

Michael Irwin is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following four years at Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. 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 grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options in its investment menus.

Ashlyn Rollins Koons is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial. Her prior roles include positions at Norcal Financial Group and teaching assignments at Kansas State University and other academic institutions. She also serves as a lecturer at California State University, Chico, and works in tax preparation and accounting related to investment activities. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by research and model portfolios, including services for both discretionary and non-discretionary asset management.

Ran Tian is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Tian worked at Cathay Bank for three years and held positions at Tiffany & Co. and Ann Taylor Inc. Outside of finance, Tian was involved with Taotao Catering LLC and I801 LLC during 2023–2024. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from a diverse universe of funds and ETFs.

David Stoddard is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Cameron Park, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and coaches varsity boys swim at Ponderosa High School. Outside of advising, he is a 50% owner of a family-operated self-storage business in Billings, MT. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Tony Guan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a garment industry business named OAXplorer. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Brieanna Churchill is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience and a Series 66 designation. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2017 and has prior experience outside the financial sector at Kremer Family Chiropractic. 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.

Anne Marie Frost is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 24 years of industry experience. She is currently with LPL Financial and previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank for a combined nine years. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Aaron Capan is a financial advisor with Stifel holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016 and Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2023. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach is based on a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, which uses forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to support client decision-making.

Daniel Lowe is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill since 1997 and brings 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. Daniel’s expertise includes corporate benefit programs such as equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and nonqualified deferred compensation plans. He focuses on integrating corporate benefits into clients' long-term financial strategies. Daniel holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to joining Merrill, he worked with Wells Fargo Bank in the 401(k) division, specializing in serving Spanish-speaking clients. He also spent three years at Financial Engines in Palo Alto as a Manager of Business Development. Daniel and his business partner, Jeff Nielsen, concentrate on wealth management for families and small businesses, with client focus areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, and investment consulting for defined contribution plans. Daniel’s professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Outside of his professional work, he enjoys playing tennis, swimming, golf, and soccer.

Laila Kassardjian is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 35 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following five years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Outside of her advisory role, she provides in-home supportive services to her elderly sister, assisting with grocery shopping, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. Wells Fargo Clearing offers retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory solutions. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Michael Hogan is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016, following seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and 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.

Matthew Green is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He advises clients on improving their financial plans to align with their retirement goals. Matthew has held various roles in the financial services industry, including Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2021, Vice President - Investments and Private Client Advisor at J.P. Morgan Wealth Management from 2022 to 2024, and Financial Advisor at Northwestern Mutual from 2019 to 2021. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional work, Matthew enjoys baseball, camping, family activities, food-related interests, outdoor adventures, and swimming.

Tyler Charrette is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Pacer Financial, LPL Financial, and State Street Global Advisors. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to deliver personalized recommendation reports through a centralized consulting team.

Jayalalitha Ramamurthy is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing from 2011 to 2019 before joining Charles Schwab in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-owner of SIMBIZSOLUTIONS, a technology consulting company originally incorporated for tax purposes. 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 combines a primarily non-discretionary client relationship model with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by in-house research and alternative investment options.

Richard Adona II is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 17 years of industry experience, including positions at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. He also serves as operations manager for Addison Avenue Investment Services, providing operational support to field staff. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique municipal advisor affiliation.

Tracy Gunter is a CFP® professional with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines. Prior to joining Edelman Financial Engines, she worked at Smart Investor for 11 years. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services primarily focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios and supports a large participant base through advisor-led and online offerings.

Briggs Matsko is a CFP® professional affiliated with OSAIC and has 49 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors Corporation for 48 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Matsko co-authored a book titled "Mastering Your Financial Success" and operates a consulting business providing process-led income distribution planning for financial services firms. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, offering integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs various asset-allocation and portfolio management tools and supports multiple advisory platforms and legacy program transitions.