Chase Armer is a CFP® with 24 years of industry experience, currently serving at Planned Solutions, Inc. since 2002. His prior experience includes 16 years with Securities Service Network Inc. He is active in the community as president of the Rancho Cordova Rotary Club Foundation and serves as treasurer of the Rancho Murieta Men's Golf Club. Planned Solutions, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, income tax preparation, and insurance implementation for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm uses model asset-allocation portfolios combined with strategic and tactical asset allocation, supported by in-house tax expertise and formal capital-markets valuation techniques.

Hao Dang is a financial advisor at Consilio Wealth Advisors, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Strategic Wealth Advisors Group, Inc. and LPL Financial, LLC. Consilio Wealth Advisors is a fiduciary registered investment advisor serving individuals and high-net-worth clients with discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm utilizes Modern Portfolio Theory and fundamental analysis with a long-term orientation, and it incorporates strategies including options and derivatives within separately managed accounts.

Forrest Means is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Cross State Financial Group LLC with five years of industry experience. He has worked at Cross State Financial Group since 2022 and previously at Financial Depot from 2020 to 2022. Outside of finance, he serves as an instructor at Nor Cal Emergency Medical Training and NCTI/AMR. Cross State Financial Group serves individuals, charities, and retirement plans with financial planning, portfolio management, and third-party adviser recommendations. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis and tactical asset allocation and operates from nine offices with a team of nine advisors managing approximately $166.8 million in discretionary assets.

Zachary Weirich is a CFP® professional with 11 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Fermata Advisors and has previously worked at Sonoma Wealth Advisors, Cetera, Walnut Creek Wealth Management, and Edward Jones. In addition to his advisory work, he holds an insurance license in California. Fermata Advisors offers investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting primarily to individuals, small businesses, and plan fiduciaries. The firm employs a coaching-centered client relationship model and utilizes a blend of behavioral, charting, cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis in managing portfolios.

Loy Holt is a financial advisor at Secure Investment Management, LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been involved with The DC Group Advisory Services, Inc. and Divot Enterprise since 2003. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Divot Enterprises Financial and Insurance Services, Inc., focusing on the sale of fixed insurance products and annuities. Secure Investment Management serves individuals, business entities, trusts, and estates, including retail and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a quantitative, factor-based investment approach grounded in Modern Portfolio Theory, utilizing diversified, low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, third-party managers, and direct indexing to tailor portfolios to client objectives.

Michael Mcelmoyl is a financial advisor with Bulman Wealth Group in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at MUFG Union Bank, Wells Fargo Advisors, and Wells Fargo Clearing Services. He is also the founder of Affluent Strategies, a virtual sales and sales leadership training business offering online programs and masterclasses. Bulman Wealth Group is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $200.6 million in discretionary assets through a six-advisor team. The firm serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing personalized portfolio management, financial planning, and estate planning services, while incorporating firm-developed model portfolios and third-party managers as appropriate.

Bryan Bentley is a financial advisor with Talon LLC in Granite Bay, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at firms including Talon Private Wealth, LLC and Brookstone Wealth Advisors, LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Bryan operates Bentley Financial, a business focused on the sale of insurance products such as life insurance, annuities, and health insurance. Talon LLC serves individual and high-net-worth clients by providing comprehensive financial planning, portfolio management, retirement-plan consulting, and estate-planning introductions through a third party. The firm manages over $1 billion in assets across 14 offices with a small team of three advisors, employing tactical asset allocation and technical analysis through model portfolios and third-party management platforms.

Amber Adams is a financial advisor at Van Hulzen Financial Advisors with five years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 credential and has been with Van Hulzen Asset Management since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as the Production Manager on the Board of Directors for the Volcano Theatre Company, assisting with play production and licensing. Van Hulzen Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, and foundations, offering wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary and non-discretionary asset management. The firm employs a combination of technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis and provides specialized services such as private fund advisory and portfolio management for pooled vehicles.

Gretchen Aubrey is a financial advisor with Van Hulzen Financial Advisors in El Dorado Hills, CA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Van Hulzen Asset Management in 2018, she worked at Wetsel Financial and held positions at Pepperdine University. Van Hulzen Financial Advisors serves a range of clients including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and asset management using strategies such as covered-call, fixed income, and global equity, incorporating technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis.

Jason Wetsel is a financial advisor with Van Hulzen Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Van Hulzen Asset Management since 2017 and previously spent six years with LPL Financial. Van Hulzen Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, foundations, and corporations, offering wealth management, financial planning, and discretionary asset management across multiple strategies. The firm employs technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis and provides consulting and sub-advisory services, with a range of portfolio programs and private fund advisory capabilities.

Zane Williams is a financial advisor at Bulman Wealth Group with a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Bulman Wealth Group, he held various roles including positions at Serrano Country Club, Pacific Coast Companies Inc., and several educational institutions. He is also licensed as an insurance agent and conducts insurance sales through BWG Insurance Agency. Bulman Wealth Group is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $200.6 million in discretionary assets and offers personalized portfolio management, financial planning, and estate-planning services through a six-advisor team.

Christie Whitney is a CFP® professional at Rebalance LLC with 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Rebalance since 2016. Outside of her advisory work, she assists with bookkeeping for her husband’s consulting business. Rebalance LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and decision-support services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, and pooled vehicles through its Rebalance360 program. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation approach focused on long-term rebalancing using a small set of ETFs across seven model portfolios.

Sean Sowers is a financial advisor at Van Hulzen Financial Advisors with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Van Hulzen Asset Management since 2017. His prior experience includes roles at LPL Financial, Aladino Financial Services, Aladino Insurance Services, and James Aladino Parenti, Attorney At Law. Van Hulzen Financial Advisors serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, small business owners, and various organizations. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and asset management strategies, combining technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis, with services that include discretionary rebalancing, consulting, and private fund advisory.

Christopher Bulman is a financial advisor with Bulman Wealth Group in Roseville, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and with 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including World Equity Group and Retirement Wealth Advisors, and he is also the owner and president of BWG Insurance Agency, where he is involved in insurance sales. Bulman is a licensed agent with Ameritas Life Insurance Corp and helps manage a team focused on life insurance sales. Bulman Wealth Group is a registered investment adviser with a six-advisor team managing approximately $200.6 million in discretionary assets. The firm serves individuals, corporations, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable organizations, providing discretionary portfolio management, financial and estate planning services, and often engaging third-party money managers. The firm also operates an active insurance business through its affiliated agency, integrating insurance sales with its advisory services.

Scott Mcintyre is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as an Investment Advisor Representative at Planned Solutions, Inc. He previously worked for nine years at Securities Service Network and has been with Planned Solutions since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a board member of the Santa Fe Botanical Garden. Planned Solutions, Inc. is a team firm that provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, income tax preparation, and insurance implementation for a diverse client base. The firm utilizes model asset-allocation portfolios combining strategic and tactical allocation, supported by in-house tax expertise and an investment committee that monitors and rebalances portfolios.

Peter Konrad is a Series 65 credentialed financial advisor with IFC, bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has a background in automotive sales as president of Konrad Auto Group, LLC, and leads Upper Hand, Inc., a charitable organization. IFC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and businesses, focusing on financial planning, consulting, and investment management with portfolios typically composed of mutual funds and ETFs. The firm conducts active account monitoring, offers discretionary trading authority, and provides educational seminars accessible to both clients and the public.

Brayden Cleland is a CFP® professional with three years of industry experience, currently serving at RiverPath Investments LLC. He previously worked at Allworth Financial, L.P. and Ridgeview Financial Planning. RiverPath Investments LLC provides individualized asset management and pension consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, retirement plans, and business entities. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, with a focus on tailoring investments to client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizon.

Christopher Schreur is a financial advisor with Van Hulzen Financial Advisors in El Dorado Hills, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Van Hulzen Asset Management, LLC since 2006. Van Hulzen Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations. The firm offers wealth management, financial planning, and asset management across multiple strategies, combining technical, fundamental, and cyclical analysis with discretionary portfolio management and consulting services.

Daniel Andersen is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience. He has been with Parkshore Wealth Management since 2008 and currently serves as president of the Wealth Management Professional Association, a networking and career development organization. Parkshore Wealth Management advises individuals, high-net-worth clients, and retirement plan sponsors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, tax preparation, and estate-planning tools. The firm’s investment approach includes asset allocation, passive strategies, model portfolios, and personalized implementation through custom indexing and sub-adviser relationships.

Kole Cook is a financial advisor at Bridgeport Financial Solutions with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Bridgeport Financial Solutions in 2024, he worked at BAP Holding from 2020 to 2024. Bridgeport Financial Solutions serves both individual and institutional clients, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services. The firm manages model portfolios through an Investment Committee and provides discretionary management, including affiliated and unaffiliated strategies, as well as tax preparation services through its subsidiary.