Michael Melo is the principal of Melo Out Financial, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential with over 20 years of experience, including two decades at Yosemite Farm Credit. He began his financial advisory career independently before founding his current firm in 2025. Melo Out Financial provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth families, and small businesses, including agricultural clients. The firm focuses on long-term, index-oriented strategic asset allocation with a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, bonds, and cash equivalents, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management alongside coaching, consulting, and estate-planning coordination.

Paolo Marchetti is a financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as the sole advisor at 401K Engineers Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2015 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he owns an S-corporation providing fiduciary services under ERISA Section 3(16). 401K Engineers Inc. offers portfolio management to individual investors and advisory services to retirement plan sponsors, including pension and profit-sharing plans, as well as charitable organizations. The firm focuses on customized investment policies and long-term strategies, integrating pension consulting and coordination with estate-planning attorneys.

Christopher Fahey is a financial advisor at King Financial with a Series 65 designation. He has experience at King Financial since 2024 and has held roles at Tim Wheeler Accountancy Corporation and Gravity Picks Inc. Outside of finance, he previously worked in the entertainment industry with Elite DJ. King Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and specialized real estate advisory services. The firm uses a long-term, modern-portfolio-theory approach and offers tailored investment strategies including 1031 exchange and Qualified Opportunity Zone consulting.

Timothy Wheeler is a financial advisor at King Financial with three years of industry experience and a Series 65 credential. He previously worked for Bill Pollard CPA and runs his own CPA practice, Wheeler CPA Group PC, alongside his advisory role. King Financial is a small advisory firm serving primarily individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as certain corporate accounts. The firm employs long-term, modern portfolio theory strategies with diversified asset allocations and provides specialized services including pension consulting and Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory work.

Devin King is a financial advisor with King Financial in Lathrop, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has worked at King Financial since 2015 and previously spent three years at Client One Securities. Outside of his advisory role, King is an independent licensed insurance agent and manages Damask Holdings, a business involved in buying and selling collectibles. King Financial serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, pension consulting, and specialized real estate and Qualified Opportunity Zone advisory services. The firm uses a long-term, modern portfolio theory approach and tailors investment strategies to client goals and risk tolerances.

Jeffrey Burrow is a CFP® and Series 66 professional with 26 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Sierra Ocean, LLC since 2021 and previously spent seven years with Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management. Outside of advising, he is a licensed independent insurance agent and a limited partner in a family entertainment trampoline park. Sierra Ocean, LLC provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, nonprofits, and retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $545 million in client assets using tailored asset allocation strategies and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory arrangements.

Dezaree Seeds is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 13 years of industry experience. She has worked at Sierra Ocean, LLC since 2021 and previously held roles at Goldman Sachs Personal Financial Management and United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC. Sierra Ocean, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management as well as financial planning and consulting. The firm customizes asset allocations using a range of investment vehicles and offers ongoing portfolio monitoring and access to third-party platforms and independent managers.

Vijay Malik is a financial advisor at Sophis Investments LLC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Everest Group LLC and Holliday Fenoglio Fowler, L.P. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of Middle America Capital, a Nebraska real estate investment company. Sophis Investments is a small team advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, endowments, foundations, pooled investment vehicles, and certain businesses. The firm employs a concentrated, bottom-up fundamental equity approach with long-term holdings and uses performance-based fees for qualified clients, managing both individual accounts and pooled investment vehicles.

Mayra Meza is a financial advisor at Sierra Ocean, LLC with a Series 65 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sierra Ocean, she held positions at The Save Mart Companies, California State University, Stanislaus, Modesto Junior College, and OpenDoor Services. Sierra Ocean, LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, and business entities by providing discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm customizes asset allocations using mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income, and selectively employs interval and private investment funds.

George Saljian is a financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and one year of industry experience. He has worked at Way Financial and Foundations Investment Advisors since 2024 and has over a decade of experience with Flory Construction, Inc. Saljian serves as a planning commissioner for the City of Ripon, reviewing projects related to planning and zoning issues. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for nearly 29,615 clients through a network of about 300 investment adviser representatives. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, retirement-plan support, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies.

Manjit Singh is a financial advisor with Advisory Services Network, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of advisory work, he is involved as an insurance agent with Actus Wealth Strategies Insurance Agency and is a partner in an extended stay motel business. Advisory Services Network serves individuals, families, corporations, and charitable organizations through a network of independent advisors, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $8.6 billion in client assets and provides tailored investment strategies across a range of asset classes using discretionary and non-discretionary approaches.

Jacob Holleman is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Foundations Investment Advisors LLC with one year of experience in the industry. His prior work background includes roles in security and alarm services from 2015 to 2025. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,000 clients through nearly 300 advisers. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan support to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies, utilizing a broad range of investment products and a network of affiliated service providers.

Joseph Laswell is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC, bringing nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Way Financial and Insurance Services, Inc. since 2017, where he also serves as CEO. His prior experience includes roles at Acumen Capital Group and Abigail Life Insurance Services, Inc. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for over 29,600 clients. The firm serves individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies through a network of nearly 300 investment adviser representatives, offering portfolio management, financial planning, retirement plan support, and sub-advisory services.

Shaun Vaught is a financial advisor at Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a pastor at Christian Worship Center, an involvement he has maintained since 1995. Vaught is also engaged in insurance services through Vaught and Muela Insurance Services. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional investment advisers, and retirement plans. The firm offers access to third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios, operates a web-based asset management platform, and makes alternative and private investment options available to eligible clients.

Zeid Muhammad is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with Foundations Investment Advisors LLC and has been with the firm since 2025. He has eight years of experience as a contract project engineer at Progressive Global Energy, where he designs and engineers substation solutions for electric utilities. Muhammad also operates as an independent life insurance agent through InVita Financial LLC. Foundations Investment Advisors is a multi-advisor registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.1 billion for nearly 29,615 clients. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, and registered investment companies, employing tailored asset allocations and working with a broad set of investment products.

James Simos II is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. since 2018. His prior experience includes roles at National Securities Corp and Infinity Securities, Inc. He is also a partner at Adelphia Capital LLC, where he manages commercial real estate investments. B. Riley Wealth Advisors, Inc. is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $7 billion in client assets through 274 advisors. The firm provides a wide range of services including advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement solutions to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans.

Samuel Oceguera is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. His prior work includes 17 years at MML Investors Services and Mass Mutual Life Insurance, followed by roles at Park Avenue Securities and Guardian Life Insurance Company. He serves on the State Council of Developmental Disabilities-Regional Advisory Committee. Park Avenue Securities LLC serves a diverse retail client base with brokerage and advisory services, offering proprietary and third-party investment programs and a range of financial planning and consulting solutions. The firm manages approximately $15 billion in regulatory assets and supports a variety of investment strategies through discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Michele Valdez is a financial advisor at Principal Financial Services with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previous experience at LPL Financial and Silicon Valley Benefits, Inc. In addition to her advisory role, Michele serves as a bookkeeper for a construction business and assists in offering employee benefits such as medical, dental, and Medicare supplement plans. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager asset allocation and separately managed account solutions.

Chad Parilla is a financial advisor with TLG Advisors, Inc., holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and 19 years of industry experience. He previously worked at ICMA Retirement Corporation for 11 years and has held positions at Lincoln Financial and Simplicity Investments. Chad also serves as a retirement consultant, providing education on retirement plans. TLG Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and institutional investors, offering investment supervisory services, portfolio management, and fiduciary services. The firm employs a manager selection process grounded in fundamental analysis and Modern Portfolio Theory, delivering diversified portfolios through a network of independent advisors and sub-advisors.

Rajpreet Sangha is a financial advisor with Principal Financial Services in Tracy, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 10 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Wells Fargo Advisors, University of the Pacific, and ICMA Retirement Corporation before joining Principal in 2023. He also serves as a bank/trust officer at Principal Bank and Principal Trust Company, supporting retirement plan account relationships across multiple Principal divisions. Principal Securities provides brokerage and registered investment advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm’s advisory approach includes direct advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money manager solutions through various advisory and promoter arrangements.