Frank Ahler is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2022. Prior to his advisory career, he held positions at Stanislaus State University and Target. 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 developed by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Oscar Maldonado is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing, Vanguard Marketing Corporation, and Pacific Advisors, among other firms. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Eric Taylor is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Alfred Matthews, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Taylor is also involved as a financial advisor and owner in two other businesses, Grover Financial Group and Taylor Financial Services, LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning and consulting tailored to client goals, utilizing advanced modeling tools and supports municipal and public finance work through its unique municipal advisor affiliation.

David Beach is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Wells Fargo Clearing from 2016 to 2018 and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Stifel serves a wide range of clients including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm employs a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, using forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Lakhwinder Singh is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Modesto, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and possessing 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica since 2006, serving in advisory roles for nearly two decades. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm manages approximately $15.5 billion in assets under management through nearly 3,700 advisors and offers model-based investment strategies supported by third-party asset managers and custodians.

Pamela Miller Gonzales is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 23 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at SCF Investment Advisors, Inc. and Integral Investment Advisors, Inc. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, advisory programs, and retirement plan consulting through a national network of investment adviser representatives.

Jerry Brouwer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and 19 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Cetera and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC since 2012 and owns two tax and business services firms, Jerry Brouwer Financial Services and Jerry Brouwer Tax Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a multi-manager platform offering discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Matthew Lattig is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Modesto, California, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill from 2005 to 2017 before joining Raymond James in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Lattig serves on the advisory board of the Women's Education and Leadership League, a nonprofit organization focused on providing resources to support women's advancement. Raymond James & Associates serves a broad client base, including individuals, institutional investors, and charitable organizations, offering financial planning and investment consulting through a range of portfolio management styles supported by firm research and affiliated sub-advisers.

Michael Joseph is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and a member of the Special Needs Team. Based in Modesto, he serves clients in the Greater Sacramento area and throughout Northern California. Michael applies over 10 years of experience to provide individualized financial guidance, working closely with business owners, professional fiduciaries, trust attorneys, and non-profit organizations to help them navigate complex financial landscapes and pursue their long-term goals. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™) certification and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Michael earned a Bachelor's degree with a double concentration in operations and finance from California State University, Stanislaus. His expertise includes retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning strategies, services for endowments and non-profits, and retirement income planning. Michael and his team were recognized on Forbes' "Best-in-State Wealth Management Teams" list for 2023 and 2024. Outside of his professional role, Michael is involved with local community organizations, including his local church and the Salvation Army. He enjoys boating, camping, golfing, and skiing, and values balancing his career with personal interests and family life.

Brian Nash is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Modesto, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning that employs firm-approved tools and methodologies without providing individual security recommendations as part of its standalone planning services.

Thad Ortez is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He has held roles at Rooted Wealth Management and Concurrent Advisors, among others. Outside of his advisory work, Ortez serves as a deacon and finance committee member at Calvary Reformed Church and participates on the finance committee for the Modesto Gospel Mission. He is also the CEO of INSTLO, Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary strategies using advanced analytical tools and maintains specialized offerings such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Diamond Sharon Madsen is a financial advisor with Merrill in Manteca, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 13 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and JP Morgan, spanning over a decade. 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. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, utilizing model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party teams.

Kristie Brown is a Vice President and Senior Financial Advisor with the Special Needs Team at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In her role, she functions similarly to a chief operating officer, managing a diverse set of responsibilities that include overseeing daily team operations, marketing, hiring, training, trading operations, business process improvements, and mentoring. Her focus is on enabling her team to deliver a unified client experience dedicated to the long-term financial well-being of individuals with special needs and their caregivers. Kristie collaborates closely with other special-needs professionals and family members to provide tailored financial advice and guidance. Kristie began her career at Merrill Lynch as an intern in 2011, joining the Special Needs Team full-time the following year, and has since taken on increasing responsibilities within the team. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from California State University – Stanislaus and maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Kristie's experience includes legacy planning, liquidity management, new wealth management, portfolio management services, special needs planning strategies, and women and wealth. Outside of her professional life, Kristie lives in Escalon, California, with her husband, Ryan, their two sons, Karson and Nolan, and their maltipoo, Bailey. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, as well as outdoor activities such as camping and beach outings.

Patricia Arredondo Chavez is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, bringing over 30 years of experience in banking, municipal finance, and retirement planning. She works individually with clients to develop personalized wealth management strategies designed to pursue their long-term goals, tailoring her approach to their needs and preferences. Patricia offers access to a broad range of wealth management services, including portfolio management from Merrill and credit and lending services from Bank of America. Her expertise encompasses areas such as college education planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, women and wealth, and retirement income. Patricia helps clients quantify financial goals and adjust strategies in response to life changes such as early retirement or marriage. She holds professional designations as an Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and earned her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Phoenix. She is fluent in English and Spanish. Outside of her professional role, Patricia enjoys cooking, gardening, spending time with her family, and watching movies. She volunteers to provide financial education to children through the Bank of America Better Money Habits program and participates in organizations aimed at ending childhood hunger, such as Feed the Children. Patricia is also involved with the Gallo Center for the Arts.

B Gill is a Wealth Management Advisor and Senior Vice President at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. With a career at Merrill starting in 1995, B Gill serves as a Portfolio Manager and holds several professional designations including the Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA). B Gill's areas of expertise include retirement planning, college education planning, and retirement income strategies. Through a collaborative approach with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management and Bank of America specialists, B Gill offers a broad range of services such as retirement planning, life insurance analysis and funding, wealth preservation and transfer services, and lifetime income management. This approach is tailored to clients' risk tolerance, time horizon, liquidity needs, investment goals, and cost considerations. B Gill holds a Bachelor's Degree from Michigan State University and communicates fluently in English and Punjabi. Outside of professional commitments, B Gill has personal interests in baseball, golfing, and tennis.

Juan Acosta is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Modesto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 11 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at JPMorgan Securities LLC and JPMorgan Chase Bank from 2015 to 2019 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2019. 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 tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and market simulations.

Sherry Azevedo is a financial advisor at Osaic with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked with Securities America Advisors and National Planning Corp. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in life insurance and fixed annuity businesses and serves as owner and CEO of the Azevedo Investment Corporation. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm combines brokerage and investment advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, employing asset-allocation tools and risk-tolerance analysis to build customized portfolios.

Brandon Demers is a financial advisor at Merrill in Modesto, CA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill and Bank of America since 2018. His prior work experience includes roles with Associated Students, Inc., Target, and Cold Stone Creamery. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Michael Ravotti is a financial advisor with Stifel in Modesto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at JP Morgan Securities LLC and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. for a decade before joining Stifel in 2026. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Martin Ugalde is a financial advisor with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cambridge in 2016, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch from 2010 to 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in independent insurance sales and collects and trades collectible cards as a hobby. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement plan advisory, and financial wellness services through a network of independent advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party investment strategies tailored to client objectives.