Karri Ehrhart is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lodi, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2018, Ehrhart worked at Holiday Inn Express from 2015 to 2018. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific eligibility criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security claiming options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized retirement-income consulting team.

Neal Fearn is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with over 33 years of industry experience, currently serving at Morgan Stanley since 2009. He is also affiliated with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering customized financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and firm-approved analytical tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through a combination of direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

Matt Corkern is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Stockton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with family and private real estate investment entities. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm‑approved tools and strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services that encompass both direct client plans and corporate financial planning agreements.

Felica Ramos is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Stockton, CA, with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2008, with brief tenures at New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC. Ramos is the founder and a board member of The Guyton Ramos Family Foundation, which focuses on art, culture, education, and community support for children and youth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment models to support tailored financial strategies and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Blair Hake is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Stockton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of advising, he serves on the Board of Directors for the California Delta Chambers and Visitors Bureau, is a trustee at Humphreys College, acts as treasurer for the Stockton Host Lions Club, and is president of Friends of Swenson. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports. The firm offers a wide range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated companies.

Douglas Bott is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley based in Stockton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2012. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm uses structured planning tools and various investment strategies to support its advisory services.

Sukhvinder Thiara is a Wealth Management Advisor based in the Stockton, California Merrill Lynch Wealth Management office. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2011 and specializes in developing financial strategies and recommendations for high-net-worth individuals, their families, and businesses to support their short- and long-term financial goals. Sukhvinder’s approach to wealth management is consultative and objective, involving thorough review of clients’ financial situations and preferences, tailored asset allocation recommendations, and ongoing discussions covering investments, retirement planning, philanthropy, and estate planning in collaboration with clients’ advisors. Sukhvinder holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ designation and is registered with FINRA Series 7 and Series 66. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Davis in 1996 and a Master of Business Administration in Finance from California State University, Hayward in 2003. In addition to English, he is fluent in Spanish and Punjabi. Outside of his professional work, Sukhvinder is involved in coaching youth sports in Lodi, California. He lives in Lodi with his wife, Arvinder, and their two children.

George Lorente is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 63 designation and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously operated Lorente Professional Suites for 15 years and worked with Waddell & Reed as well as various insurance carriers for nearly three decades. Outside of advising, he is involved in motivational speaking. 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, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Alfonso Estrella is a Senior Financial Advisor and Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In his role, he utilizes a disciplined process to deliver a consistent yet customized wealth management experience. Alfonso assists clients in establishing their financial objectives, developing appropriate strategies, and making recommendations that leverage the breadth and depth of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He conducts regular reviews to help clients assess their progress and adjust strategies in response to changes in their personal or business circumstances. Alfonso holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned his High School Diploma from Hueneme. He follows a philosophy that emphasizes understanding clients' life priorities, focusing not only on markets and returns but also on what matters most to each individual. Alfonso maintains an active connection to his community through volunteer work. His personal interests include cooking, photography, spending time with family, and watching movies.

Ernesto Martinez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Stockton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 9 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2021, and previously spent five years at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Outside of his advisory role, Martinez owns and manages multiple rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized manager due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies.

Jeremy Silcox is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stockton, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, he worked at Waddell & Reed, Inc. for 20 years. He serves as a nonprofit board member for the Tracy Unified School District. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides 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, utilizing both in-house research model portfolios and third-party strategies.

Christy Frank is a financial advisor with Stifel, holding a Series 63 designation and 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Secretary/Treasurer for the Lodi chapter of BNI, a business networking organization. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, providing asset allocation and financial planning analyses intended to support client decision-making.

Craig Massei is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2016. Outside of his advisory work, Massei is a freelance writer and reporter, contributing to the Associated Press as a Northern California correspondent and to American Sports Media. 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 provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on retirement income planning, employing a non-discretionary implementation approach supported by a centralized service team.

Anthony Apostolidis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Stockton, California, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and possessing 37 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and worked at Waddell & Reed from 1997 to 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of HA Wealth Management LLC, a business entity for tax and investment purposes. 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 services including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies across various investment approaches.

Mark Stroup is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked with Stroup & Silcox Inc and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he acts in a fiduciary capacity for the Stroup Family Trust. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management services, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Austin Bronson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lodi, California, holding a Series 66 designation and currently in his first year in the industry. His background includes involvement with California Polytechnic Athletics and Vino Farms, as well as experience at Lodi High School and St. Peter's Lutheran. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for clients approaching or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, delivering written recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm also offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Brian Wilkinson is a Series 63 licensed financial advisor at Stifel with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is a general partner in family farming operations. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals and institutional investors, offering brokerage and investment advisory services based on a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Amrinder Dhaliwal is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Stockton, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Bank of the West, BancWest Investment Services, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Chase Investment Services Corp. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with services such as investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions, utilizing research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and employing diversification principles and modern portfolio theory in its investment evaluations.

Francesco Quacinella is a financial advisor at Merrill with over 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1983 and has also been with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Quacinella holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a committee member for the Healing Hearts Society, a charitable organization that provides grants to families experiencing the death of a child. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Timothy Dobler is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2003 and owns small businesses providing tax, bookkeeping, and business consulting services. Additionally, he sells Medicare supplement insurance through Mutual of Omaha and United World Life on a limited basis. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary account management across various program structures.