Michael Blair is a CFP® and Series 66-registered advisor with Edward Jones in Granite Bay, CA, where he has worked since 2020. He has five years of industry experience and previously worked at the California Dental Association and Mann, Urrutia, Nelson, CPAs & Associates LLP. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Katherine Treffinger is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill since 2015. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Ronald Mammen is a CFP® with 52 years of industry experience, currently serving with Cetera since 2013. He is owner and president of Mammen Financial Services Inc., a corporation established in 2002. His background includes fixed insurance sales focused on life and annuities. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services to individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm operates a multi-manager platform featuring a range of program options and third-party managers, managing over $256 billion in assets.

Chris Tryforos is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Roseville, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera and Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, and he has been involved with Bruce Kajiwara, CFP since 2011. Outside of his advisory work, Tryforos serves as a trustee for a special needs trust established for his siblings. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients, offering a broad menu of planning options that include retirement, education, risk, and special-needs planning. The firm utilizes proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations delivered through discrete planning engagements.

Andrew Fass is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at Avantax and Hilltop Securities and has served as an arbitrator for FINRA since 2015. Fass is a member of the Board of Standards for the International Federation for Retirement Education and serves as chairman of the Insurance and Financial Services Committee for the Reserve Officers Association. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a nationwide SEC-registered adviser that serves individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to a multi-manager platform with a variety of investment strategies and program options.

Kevin Martin is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Cantella & Co., Inc. for 28 years before joining Cambridge in 2022. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Alpine Wildfire Service, where he has been active since 1987. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and investment management services through a broad network of independent professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies tailored to client objectives.

Edoardo Bassi is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience and holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to his current role, he has worked at firms including Citigroup and Franklin Templeton Investments. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as a Senior Airman and Personnel Specialist in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, performing human resources administrative functions. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG framework to its recommendations.

Dusharme Thomas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 26 years of industry experience and holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 credentials. His prior experience includes roles at The Prudential Insurance Company of America, Pruco Securities LLC, and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., as well as founding DLT Wealth Advisory Services. He has served as treasurer for the Sacramento Area Black Caucus, assisting with the organization's closure. Fidelity Strategic Advisers LLC, where he works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a blend of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis to construct model portfolios from a diverse range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Dallas Watson is a Financial Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2020. In this role, he assists clients in pursuing their lifetime financial goals through a structured three-step process that includes understanding each client's individual situation, creating a tailored financial plan, and reviewing strategies based on that plan. Prior to his current position, Dallas held roles as a Financial Solutions Advisor at Bank of America Merrill from 2016 to 2020, a Life Insurance agent at Family First Life in 2015, and a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones from 2014 to 2015. He holds insurance licenses in Arkansas and California. Outside of his professional career, Dallas has interests that include family activities, fishing, military service, motorcycles, outdoor adventures, and swimming.

Edward Alexander is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Reseda, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated entities continuously since 2016, with a brief period of unemployment in 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 options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored retirement income advice, primarily serving clients with substantial investable assets.

Jennifer Littlefield is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Equitable Advisors since 2013, including time when the firm operated as AXA-Advisors, LLC. In addition to her advisory role, Jennifer is the owner of IWM Advisors LLC. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs, operating as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and a broker-dealer.

Anthony Lombardi is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Folsom, CA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and has been involved with Golden 1 Credit Union since 2013, including a role with Golden 1 Investment Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering various advisory programs and financial planning services through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Saxton Barrett is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sacramento, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 registrations and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2010. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and technology-driven approaches.

Yoil Awabdeh is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Clearing with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association from 2015 to 2019. Awabdeh has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2019, based in El Dorado Hills, CA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary advice. The firm’s IPS-driven approach incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options such as insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Chris Blanchfield is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm employs structured planning tools and investment modeling to support client strategies and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in assets.

Jay Rizk is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Kestra Financial Services, Guild Mortgage Company, and Praxis Consulting. Outside of advisory work, he is a co-owner of RizkIt Images, a business focused on event and landscape photography and retail sales of photos. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing annual retirement-income planning advice emphasizing dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Thomas Qvistgaard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2004. Outside of his advisory role, he manages several residential rental properties in Boise, Idaho. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, leveraging proprietary research and capital market insights to tailor client strategies.

Lo Oliveira da Silva is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position held since 2026. In this role, Lo focuses on helping clients understand their financial situations and collaborates with them to create plans aligned with their retirement goals. Lo has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Investment Consultant. Lo holds a California Insurance License. Outside of work, Lo has interests in camping, food, spending time at the lake, parenthood, pets, and surfing.

Manraj Dhillon is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he partners with clients to understand their financial goals and develops customized plans tailored to their unique needs. Prior to this, he worked as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2018 to 2022 and as a Relationship Manager at Bank of America from 2016 to 2018. His professional experience spans financial consulting, advisory, and relationship management roles in the financial services industry. Manraj holds a California Insurance License, supporting his expertise in financial planning and insurance products.

Stephanie Dhillon is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Sacramento, CA, holding a Series 66 credential and 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011. Outside of her advisory role, she is a partner in farming ventures. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and investment research, with a focus on client-directed implementation.