Walter Gallo Jr. is a financial advisor with Merrill in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2016 and previously was with Wells Fargo Advisors from 2012 to 2016. Walter is also involved as an owner and co-trustee of revocable living trusts. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Steven Liaty is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 28 years of industry experience, including over a decade at Wells Fargo Clearing and seven years at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC prior to that. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

Michael Lewis is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with Cambridge since 2008 and also works as an independent insurance agent and tax preparer. Additionally, Lewis is the owner of North Star Financial Partners and serves as an advisory representative for a registered investment adviser. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through independent professionals, utilizing a variety of direct portfolio management and model-based solutions across multiple custody platforms.

Larry Pearl is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with nine years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company, as well as at Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset criteria, providing detailed recommendation reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Brad Klingfus is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2024. Prior to this role, he worked as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity from 2022 to 2024 and as a Relationship Manager there from 2021 to 2022. Before joining Fidelity, Brad was an Advisor Consultant at Franklin Templeton Investments from 2014 to 2021. Brad holds a California Insurance License. His professional focus involves collaborating with clients to develop comprehensive financial plans aimed at achieving financial wellness and peace of mind. He serves as an advocate for clients, assisting with important financial decisions and planning steps over time. Outside of his professional work, Brad's personal interests include baseball, beach activities, boating, football, and golf.

Michael Niehaus is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He previously worked at Franklin Templeton Investments and took a year for extended travel. Outside of finance, he is a founding member of a music and entertainment group called Tomb of Minerva, where he contributes as a bass guitarist, vocalist, and lyricist. 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, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Rodney Spradlin is a financial advisor at Cetera with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he operates American River Wealth Management as a DBA for his investment practice and serves as a representative involved in annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that supports a broad client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management and advisory services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and unaffiliated third-party managers.

Gregory Glunt is a financial advisor with OSAIC, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He worked at Lincoln Financial Advisors for 13 years before joining OSAIC in 2025. Outside of advising, he serves as a director on the RMCC Men's Club board and is involved with Retirement Security Centers offering insurance products. OSAIC serves a diverse clientele including individual investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisers and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management options and utilizes various tools and third-party solutions to support its investment strategies.

Russell Beal is a financial advisor with OSAIC Wealth Inc, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He is also a partner at Weston and Tuttle LLP, a tax and accounting firm serving small businesses and individuals, where he provides tax preparation, consulting, and other accounting services. Beal's prior experience includes roles at KBRB, Inc. and KPMG LLP. OSAIC Wealth Inc serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of affiliated advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services and uses various asset-allocation and portfolio management tools to meet client investment needs.

Hunter Brown is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Roseville, CA. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2025. Outside of finance, he has experience working in hospitality and various other industries, including roles at Bacchus House Wine Bar & Bistro and Beast and Bounty. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and organizations.

Cheri Morillas is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Cetera Wealth Services, LLC since 2013 and with Cetera since 2023. Outside of advisory work, she serves as a board member of the Donner Lake Property Owners Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a multi-manager platform allowing advisors to implement a variety of portfolio management strategies across discretionary and non-discretionary authorities.

Desiderio Rodriguez is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and brings a focused approach to guiding clients through complex financial decisions. Desiderio works closely with executives, entrepreneurs, and families to support them at significant life milestones and assist them in achieving financial freedom. He earned his High School Diploma from Woodside High School.

Bradford Rasor is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth, Inc. with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Osaic Wealth since 2018, following two years at Signator Investors, Inc. He also works as an independent life insurance agent, assisting clients with evaluating insurance needs and providing benefit options. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisors and multiple advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with investment strategies that include stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, ETFs, and alternative investments, using various tools to support portfolio construction and management.

Kevin Blaine is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., Charles Schwab Banks SSB, and J.P. Morgan Securities, LLC. Prior to his advisory work, he held various positions outside finance including at Graves Roofing, Jimmy Johns, and Pizza Hut. 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 a blend of non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options supported by centralized operations and comprehensive advisory solutions.

Mary Caulder is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. She has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 1995. 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 that incorporates firm-approved tools and investment outlook models.

Bobby Dalton Roy is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 2013 and has a background that includes over 20 years with the California Department of Education. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure, emphasizing ongoing oversight and disclosure to manage potential conflicts.

Hope Bennett Brown is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2021 and previously worked at Equitable Advisors and Axa Advisors. Before her financial services career, she held positions at Black Angus Steak House, Dutch Bros Coffee, and Butte College. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs various portfolio implementation approaches, including tactical asset allocation and tax-aware strategies, supported by Bank of America’s cash sweep and custody services.

Barbara Fain is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 17 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at UBS in various capacities since 2015. Additionally, she has been involved in Randy Fain Pool Construction since 2006. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, employing proprietary capital market assumptions and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and offers a broad set of capital markets and research resources.

Mackenzie Miller is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Miller worked eight years at Rapattoni Corporation and spent time at Retters Academy of Dance and as a full-time student. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Thomas Biggs is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Western International Securities, Inc. for 13 years and GBS Financial Corp. for 9 years. He also operates Biggs Investment Management, an advisory and insurance business. 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, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools and a broad suite of financial products.