Mark Payne is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author of a publishing venture titled *Micro-Premie Macro-Love*. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including customized financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools such as Monte Carlo simulations and secular return estimates as part of its financial planning process.

Rodney Rollins is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and offering 27 years of industry experience. He previously spent 18 years with Next Financial Group Inc before joining LPL Financial in 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Shiya Solodoff is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, bringing one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL, Solodoff held roles at Buck Wealth Management and New York Life. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset managers.

Tracy Kliewer is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, following positions at Nationwide Securities, LLC, Pathway Strategic Advisors, AW Securities, and Allworth Financial, L.P. Kliewer also has a small-scale real estate rental business unrelated to investment advisory. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives, serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and portfolio management solutions supported by both proprietary and third-party resources.

Michael Schuler is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining Equitable Advisors, he worked at Axa Advisors and has experience in the hospitality industry with Pour House Restaurant, as well as involvement with Siskiyou Family YMCA and California State University. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management programs through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment solutions.

Sarkis Anduze is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on a local board of directors and volunteers as a judge for elementary student essays on stocks. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on clients approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary recommendations, supported by a centralized consulting team.

David Hartman is a financial advisor with OSAIC who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has worked with OSAIC since 2024 and was previously affiliated with Shield Financial Solutions and Securities America Advisors, Inc. He is also engaged in insurance sales, including life, health, and disability insurance products. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and investment advisory services, utilizing various tools and third-party solutions to construct diversified portfolios for clients with differing investment preferences and risk tolerances.

Shawn Plunkett is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. His prior experience includes positions at Edward Jones, Transamerica Financial Advisors, World Financial Group, SolarCity, Principal Financial Services, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Clearing. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice. The firm uses proprietary research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources for clients approaching or in retirement.

Nicholas Cunningham is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and less than one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, CBRE, and CunninghamLegal, as well as experience as a touring musician. He serves as a board member for the Active 20/30 Club of Sacramento and is involved in music production and live performance activities. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services primarily to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers both model-based and discretionary investment strategies across a range of client types, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and nonprofit organizations.

Jacob Birch is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience that includes roles in education and retail. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and other institutional clients. The firm provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through various advisory programs and third-party managers.

Eric Forward is a Wealth Management Advisor in the Roseville, California office of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been with Merrill Lynch since 1999 and is associated with the Carter Forward Group. Eric provides planning-based financial advice aimed at helping successful clients feel prepared, educated, and confident in making strategic and tactical decisions that impact their current and future financial position. Eric's expertise spans legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, socially responsible and values-based investing including ESG, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Management from Saint Mary's College of California and has earned the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP) designation, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) professional designation, and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Outside of his professional work, Eric is a founding charter member of the Stand Up 4 Financial Literacy campaign in the greater Sacramento area. He lives in Lincoln, California and enjoys playing guitar, listening to music, skiing in Tahoe, and spending time with his family.

Jason Vesely is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Rancho Cordova, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Spectrum Wealth Advisory Group, Discovery Hills Church, North Dakota State University, and Bizkik Printing. Outside of advising, he is involved in an online sales business called JVSupply. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by technology tools and extensive non-advisory financial services.

Kate Calderon is a Wealth Management Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where she collaborates with clients, Wealth Management Advisors, and specialist teams to design and implement personalized financial plans. Her focus is on growth, preservation, and wealth transfer across generations. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2021. Prior to this, she held the position of Senior Vice President Lead Relationship Manager at Bank of the West from 2016 to 2021, and worked as a Senior Private Banker II at Wells Fargo from 2014 to 2016. Kate holds a California Insurance License. Additional details regarding her education and personal interests have not been provided.

Corbin Weatherby is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Woodbury Financial Services, Questar Asset Management, Questar Capital Corporation, and J.P. Morgan Securities. He serves as Chapter President and instructor for the American Financial Education Alliance, a nonprofit organization focused on financial education, and is a volunteer representative for a local church congregation. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple platforms. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios, offering discretionary and non-discretionary account management along with access to third-party managers and wrap programs.

Alex Worden is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior work history includes positions at TD Ameritrade, Apple Inc., Gamestop Inc., and Papa Murphy's Inc. Charles Schwab serves a large client base, primarily 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 a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance supported by multi-asset model portfolios and extensive research capabilities.

Douglas Macrae is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors Inc. since 2018 and has worked at affiliated Raymond James entities since 1993. Macrae also operates an independent RIA registered in his name. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutional investors, and charitable organizations. The firm provides non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals and supports a broad network of advisors with institutional consulting and portfolio management capabilities.

Arutyun Shiboyan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes six years at Wells Fargo Clearing and several roles within Wells Fargo-affiliated entities. Outside of his advisory work, he owns a small business renting out personal vehicles through the Turo platform. 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 uses fact-finding, risk profiling, and analytical tools to provide tailored non-discretionary planning and investment advice.

Daniel Gresham is a financial advisor with Merrill in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2026, he worked at Wells Fargo in various roles from 2015 through 2026. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Julienne Buxton is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 34 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2010, following positions at NRP Advisors, Inc. and NRP Financial, Inc. Since 1990, Buxton has also managed a life insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, including access to third-party asset managers and institutional platforms.

Matthew Graham is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 10 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. His prior experience includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services and Oracle Portfolio Management. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that delivers written recommendations and annual retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.