Brian Sly is the principal advisor at Brian Sly and Company with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has led his independent firm since 2009. Brian Sly and Company provides investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to individual clients, retirement plans, foundations, and certain institutional clients. The firm emphasizes asset allocation based on Modern Portfolio Theory, implementing SEI Asset Allocation Model Portfolios on a largely non-discretionary basis, with regular performance reviews and client communication.

Marshall Goins is a financial advisor at Clarion Advisors Inc. in Auburn, CA, with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Clarion Advisors since 2012 and previously at Mason Morgan Investments. Clarion Advisors Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, tailoring investment strategies based on documented risk tolerance and client goals. The firm uses a combination of charting, cyclical, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis with a focus on long-term trading across a limited range of securities.

Keith Hentschel is the sole advisor at Hentch Solutions in Auburn, California, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 40 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera Advisor Networks LLC and Purpose Driven Financial Services. Outside of investment advisory, he is involved in teaching public speaking skills through Hentch, Inc. and works as an independent representative selling fixed life, health, LTC, and fixed/indexed annuities. Hentch Solutions provides investment advisory services primarily by recommending and facilitating client access to third-party advisory platforms and managed-account programs. The firm operates mainly as a co-advisor or liaison, assisting with paperwork, delivery of regulatory disclosures, and monitoring third-party manager performance, rather than managing client portfolios directly.

Gary Henson is a financial advisor with Northbrook Financial Group, LLC in Auburn, CA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Northbrook Financial Group since 1999 and is also involved in real estate management through several entities. Northbrook Financial Group provides portfolio construction and ongoing investment management for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts, utilizing a range of investment vehicles. The firm offers tax preparation and accounting services through its principal under separate agreements, combining investment management with in-house tax capabilities.

David Hammer is the sole advisor at Hammer Asset Management, LLC in Auburn, CA, holding a Series 65 credential with 14 years of industry experience. He has led Hammer Asset Management since 1999. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Hammer is involved in a retail business specializing in kitchen cooking supplies and tea ware, where he handles bookkeeping and online order fulfillment. Hammer Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management for individual and institutional clients, employing proprietary quantitative models to guide asset allocation and security selection. The firm integrates liability-focused bond immunization with probability-driven strategies, managing approximately $26.6 million in assets under a single portfolio manager.

Mark Cuniberti is a financial advisor at Vantage Financial Group with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Hudson Financial Services, Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, and as an independent insurance agent. Outside of financial advising, he owns a water pump supply business and hosts an economic radio talk show. Vantage Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and business entities. The firm tailors portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, using fundamental and technical analysis, and offers educational public seminars and workshops.

Benjamin Anderson is a financial advisor at WealthGuard Advisors, Inc. in Placerville, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining WealthGuard Advisors, he worked at AeroVironment and In-N-Out Burger. WealthGuard Advisors serves individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as charitable organizations and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, advisory consulting, and third-party money manager recommendations. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach with some use of derivatives and option-writing strategies and manages over $170 million in client assets.

Jess Hudson is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor at Vantage Financial Group in Auburn, CA, with eight years of industry experience. She previously worked at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and MKB Financial Services before joining Vantage Financial Group, where she has been since 2020. Vantage Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporations and business entities. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolio management based on clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerance, and offers educational seminars and workshops in addition to its advisory services.

Timothy Steele is a financial advisor at Vantage Financial Group with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at HBW Advisory Services LLC. Outside of finance, he serves as an Associate Professionals Pastor at The Pointe Church, where he preaches, leads a small group, and assists with leadership decisions. Vantage Financial Group provides discretionary asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, corporations, and business entities. The firm tailors portfolio management to clients’ goals and risk tolerance, using fundamental and technical analysis, and offers educational seminars and workshops at no charge.

Adam Anderson is a financial advisor at WealthGuard Advisors, Inc. with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at WealthGuard Advisors since 2010, with a brief tenure at Arbor Point Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, Anderson serves on the boards of the El Dorado County Chamber of Commerce, Mother Lode Rehabilitation Enterprises, Inc., and the Marshall Foundation for Community Health, and manages a whitewater rafting business. WealthGuard Advisors serves individuals, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory consulting. The firm employs a primarily long-term investment approach supplemented by shorter-term strategies when appropriate, utilizing a mix of analytical methods and options-based strategies within customized portfolios.

Nicholas Destefano is a financial advisor at Trendscast Financial LLC with 24 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms, including Merrill and Forward Financial, where he also owns an insurance agency. Trendscast Financial provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, charitable organizations, and pension/profit-sharing plans. The firm offers tailored portfolio management and ERISA plan consulting, integrating fundamental, technical, and charting analysis with strategies that range from long-term holdings to short-term trading.

Blake Anderson is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience, currently serving at Wealthguard Advisors, Inc. He has previously worked at Copley Alternative Investments Inc. and served in nonprofit and educational roles at Brigham Young University and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Anderson is a member of the board of directors at Hands 4 Hope, a nonprofit organization providing leadership experiences for youth. Wealthguard Advisors serves individuals, including high net worth clients, as well as charitable organizations and corporations, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and advisory consulting. The firm’s investment approach integrates long-term strategies with the use of derivatives and option-writing in separately managed accounts, alongside third-party manager oversight.

Natalie Litchfield is a financial advisor with IFC in Auburn, CA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and possessing 13 years of industry experience. She worked at Edward Jones from 2012 to 2017 before joining IFC and Insurance Marketing, Inc., where she has been since 2017. In addition to her advisory role, Litchfield operates as a self-employed insurance agent specializing in life insurance and fixed/indexed annuities. IFC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and businesses, focusing on financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm emphasizes active account monitoring with regular client reviews and employs institutional mutual funds and ETFs, often utilizing independent sub-advisors.

Shiloh Penn Henry is a financial advisor with IFC holding a Series 65 designation and is based in Auburn, CA. Henry has no prior industry experience and has previously worked in the banking and hospitality sectors, as well as serving in the US Army. IFC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and businesses, offering financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm uses no-load, load-waived, or institutional mutual funds and ETFs in portfolio construction, implements independent sub-advisors, and conducts ongoing account monitoring with quarterly reviews and annual client meetings.

Evan Naves is a financial advisor at IFC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Umpqua Bank and The Ridge Golf Club. IFC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and businesses, offering financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm uses no-load, load-waived, or institutional mutual funds and ETFs, engages in active account monitoring, and serves as a fiduciary for retirement accounts.

Forrest Blair is a financial advisor at American Investors Company with 30 years of industry experience. He has been with the firm since 1997 and holds a Series 63 designation. American Investors Company provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm combines brokerage and advisory services, offering a range of solutions including asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting.

Garrett Konrad is a financial advisor with IFC in Auburn, CA, holding a Series 65 designation and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has held leadership roles outside of finance, serving as President of Konrad Auto Group since 2013 and as Chief Financial Officer of the charitable organization Upper Hand, Inc. since 2005. IFC provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, pension and retirement plans, and businesses, focusing on financial planning, consulting, and investment management. The firm employs portfolios primarily composed of mutual funds and ETFs, engages in active account monitoring, and offers periodic educational seminars open to non-clients.

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.

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.

Grant Andrews is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed advisor with three years of industry experience. He has worked at Modern Wealth Management, LLC since 2026 and previously held roles at LPL Financial and Mutual Securities, Inc. Modern Wealth Management, LLC is a multi-team SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $10.9 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, offering discretionary and non-discretionary investment management alongside financial planning and modular services.