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.

Robert Hillberg is the principal of Hillberg Capital Management, LLC in Turlock, California, and holds the PFS™ designation. He has 21 years of experience in financial advising and has operated his investment advisory firm since 2004. In addition, he has been a partner at Hillberg & Co, CPAs since 1980, providing tax, accounting, and general business services outside of investment advising. Hillberg Capital Management is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and businesses. The firm focuses on strategic asset allocation and diversification, primarily using mutual funds and ETFs, and integrates its investment management with the affiliated CPA practice for coordinated tax and financial planning.

John Costa is a financial advisor at Influx Capital Management with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a background that includes roles at Re/Max Del Oro, Influx Insurance Services, and Principal Life Insurance Company. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in the sale and service of group medical and non-medical benefits. Influx Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, IRAs, and corporate clients by managing portfolios of stocks, bonds, ETFs, and other public investments on a non-discretionary basis. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis with quantitative screening, focusing on underpriced securities with multi-year catalysts and maintaining low portfolio turnover for tax efficiency.

Kevin Berger is the sole advisor at Berger Asset Management, Inc. in Turlock, CA, holding a Series 63 credential with 14 years of industry experience. Prior to founding his firm, he worked at Berger & Company, CPAs for 18 years. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president and director of several non-investment related companies, including Colonize Media, Inc., a digital media distribution firm, as well as employee benefit administration and consulting companies. Berger Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and estates and trusts. The firm employs a fundamental, value-oriented investment approach focused on large- and mid-cap securities, tailoring portfolios to client objectives and incorporating various instruments such as equities, debt, mutual funds, ETFs, options, and limited futures.

Karmjit Bath is a Series 65-licensed advisor at Three Oaks Wealth with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Three Oaks Wealth, Bath held roles at MLOA, TOR Wealth Advisor, and Intel Corporation. Three Oaks Wealth serves individuals, families, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering comprehensive financial planning, discretionary investment management, and retirement plan consulting. The firm uses a strategic, research-driven investment process combining top-down asset allocation and bottom-up security selection to build diversified portfolios.

Christopher Dennis is a financial advisor at Arrowhead Wealth Management Corp. in Modesto, CA, with 33 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Arrowhead Wealth Management since 2014. In addition to his advisory role, he is an independent insurance producer for various insurance companies. Arrowhead Wealth Management Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $30.8 million in client assets. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to tailor non-discretionary portfolios, and it also serves as a solicitor for a third-party managed-account platform.

Rachel Pierini is a financial advisor at Provident Living Financial Services with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Provident Living since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, Pierini owns QB Business Solutions, LLC, which provides life and financial advocacy services, notary services, and administrative support. Provident Living Financial Services serves individuals, trusts, estates, nonprofit organizations, and business clients with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and group retirement plan investment management. The firm employs a blended advisory and financial wellness model, offering multi-tiered membership plans and concierge services alongside its investment programs.

Glenn Andrade is a financial advisor with AFS Investments in Turlock, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 39 years of industry experience. He has worked at AFS Investments since 2012 and previously spent 10 years at Mutual Securities Inc. Andrade is also a licensed life insurance agent involved in the sale and servicing of life insurance policies. AFS Investments provides advisory and planning services to individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and business entities, managing approximately $56 million across about 140 client relationships. The firm employs both bottom-up stock selection and top-down asset allocation approaches, offering discretionary, non-discretionary, and self-directed engagement options.

David Wong is a financial advisor at Arrowhead Wealth Management Corp. in Modesto, CA, with 31 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and previously worked at Wedbush Securities Inc. from 2009 to 2022. Arrowhead Wealth Management Corp. provides fee-based investment advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, primarily serving non–high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a tactical allocation approach using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to customize portfolios and offers both discretionary management and non-discretionary assets.

Arthur Askil is a financial advisor at Titan Capital Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with Titan Capital Management since 2005 in its various entities. Titan Capital Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, businesses, pension and profit-sharing plans, and other registered investment advisors. The firm employs a Global Tactical Asset Allocation approach using proprietary quantitative models to adjust asset allocations dynamically across an aggressive-to-conservative risk spectrum.

Gary Pevey is a ChFC®-designated financial advisor at AFS Investments with 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at AFS Investments since 2021 and previously spent seven years at Mutual Securities, Inc., as well as over two decades at Wealth Design Group. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved with Wealth Design Group Insurance Corporation, providing life and health planning services. AFS Investments serves individuals, retirement plan sponsors, trusts, and business entities, managing approximately $56 million across about 140 client relationships. The firm employs both bottom-up stock selection and top-down asset allocation approaches, offering discretionary, non-discretionary, and self-directed engagement options.

Christopher Mraz is a financial advisor at Mraz and Associates in Modesto, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and with five years of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Conterra Wine Co., LLC for nine years. Mraz and Associates serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, offering financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management. The firm employs a disciplined, value-oriented investment process with diversified portfolios and manages approximately $917.5 million on a discretionary basis.

David Mraz is a financial advisor with Mraz and Associates in Modesto, CA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Mraz, Amrine & Associates since 2011, totaling 15 years at the firm. Mraz and Associates provides financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management to individuals—including high-net-worth clients—as well as retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a value-oriented investment approach combining fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, managing approximately $917.5 million on a discretionary basis across a five-advisor team.

Angela Gomez Guerrero is a financial advisor at Mraz and Associates with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has work experience across multiple sectors, including higher education and retail. Mraz and Associates serves individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities, managing approximately $917.5 million on a discretionary basis. The firm employs a disciplined, value-oriented investment process and provides fiduciary services, focusing on diversified portfolios and ongoing client review.

Michael Abram is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Integral Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2015 and briefly attended California State University, Stanislaus in 2016. Beginning in December 2024, he will serve as the Treasurer for the City of Turlock, managing the city’s fixed income investment portfolio. Integral Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm focuses on asset-allocation-based portfolio construction with a total-return orientation and employs a tactical sector tilt, using a variety of instruments including options and digital-asset strategies.

Mallory Sise is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with Integral Wealth Management, bringing four years of industry experience. She has worked at Integral Investment Advisors, Inc. since 2022 and has prior experience with Crosspoint Church and California State University, Stanislaus. Integral Wealth Management is a SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $673.9 million in assets, utilizing a customized, asset-allocation driven approach focused on capital preservation and after-tax total return, incorporating both fundamental and technical research.

Brooke Gaither is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Integral Wealth Management. Her prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank, where she worked for eight years, as well as a year at LPL Financial. Integral Wealth Management is a SEC-registered advisory firm that manages approximately $673.9 million in assets for individuals, charitable organizations, and employer retirement plans. The firm employs a customized, asset-allocation driven investment approach focused on capital preservation, after-tax total return, and tactical sector allocation.

Benjamin Johnson is a financial advisor at Mraz and Associates with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Mraz, Amerine & Associates, Inc. since 2014. Mraz and Associates offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a disciplined, value-oriented investment process and manages approximately $917.5 million on a discretionary basis through a five-advisor team.

Jodi Karambela is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at Integral Wealth Management since 2008. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Turlock, CA. Integral Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individuals, charitable organizations, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm emphasizes asset-allocation-based portfolio construction with tactical sector tilts and employs a range of instruments including options and digital-asset strategies.

Deidre Mraz is a financial advisor at Mraz and Associates in Modesto, CA, with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Mraz, Amrine & Associates since 2011 and Concert Wealth Management, Inc. since 2008. Mraz and Associates offers financial planning, consulting, and portfolio management services to individuals, retirement plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $917.5 million on a discretionary basis through a disciplined, value-oriented investment process and serves clients using a five-advisor team.