Kathleen Faulkner

Scott has had an interest in finance and investing ever since his first job delivering newspapers when he was eleven years old. He grew up in the home of a physician and scientist, studied finance and accounting and worked in Silicon Valley for a few years. After all these experiences, he has settled into the profession he always envisioned. He works with individuals and families in the medical, scientific and technology fields to understand their financial goals and dreams and develop a uniquely tailored financial plan. He strives to remove the pain points in his clients' financial lives, increase their confidence about the future and reduce the costs associated with their financial decisions. He loves the opportunity to provide this service. Scott is married and has four children. He enjoys music, along with his wife and daughter, and can sometimes be found building LEGOs with his three sons. He has also lived and traveled various places in the world and loves learning about history and culture.

I am an independent 'Fee-Only' financial planner and advisor. I am a fiduciary focused on giving objective, holistic, and comprehensive financial advice. I also work with individuals helping to navigate whatever stage of life you are in, from building wealth all the way to preserving what you’ve already worked hard to build. My background is in finance and financial planning. After receiving my Bachelor of Science degree from Sacramento State's Financial Planning program, I continued to advance my financial planning and advisory experience and knowledge by obtaining various credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® marks, also known as the CFP® marks. This noteworthy designation is generally considered to be the 'Gold Standard' in financial planning. With my prior firm, I was responsible for creating many of the most complex financial plans. Additionally, I was on the firm's Investment Committee, playing a role in the direction of the various portfolio allocations and recommendations that were used for clients. I also provide outsourced financial planning services for other advisors through Foundation Financial Planning. In doing this work, I continue to improve and hone my planning skills by gaining valuable insight into how financial plans are done with a firm that specializes in doing plans for all sorts of advisors. I currently reside in Tucson Arizona, with my wife and young growing family. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the outdoors, BBQing, and tinkering with things around the house.

Christopher Sinclair is a Senior Financial Advisor with over 10 years of experience in wealth management, currently affiliated with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides personalized financial strategies, focusing on family wealth management, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Christopher works closely with successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and affluent families, many from the technology and life sciences sectors, offering tailored advice supported by the global resources of Bank of America. His approach emphasizes long-term planning and attentive client service, aiming to create customized solutions that address the unique priorities and needs of each client. Christopher’s professional designations include Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of California System. Outside of his professional work, Christopher dedicates time to volunteering in his community. He enjoys skiing, surfing, and traveling, and lives with his wife and two children.

Jay Johnson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, leading a fee-based, consultative financial advisory business. He serves affluent individuals and families, corporations, and not-for-profit organizations, with expertise spanning Wealth Management and Corporate Retirement Benefits. Jay focuses on creating comprehensive strategies tailored to clients' needs, addressing investment challenges such as maximizing retirement plan contributions and managing the rising costs of retirement. Jay began his career with Merrill in 1994 and brings over thirteen years of experience in financial advisory services. Before joining Merrill, he worked as a tax accountant specializing in individual and corporate tax planning at Deloitte & Touche. He holds several professional designations, including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Jay earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics/Business from the University of California, Los Angeles. In addition to his professional work, Jay has been involved in community service, having served on the Board of Directors at Powerhouse Ministries in Folsom, California. His personal interests include basketball, football, yoga, and spending time with his family.

Andrea Orlando Skewis is a Wealth Management Advisor with The Carter Forward Skewis Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She began her career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2001 as an intern and has since held various roles including Registered Client Associate, Client Relationship Manager, and Administrative Manager. Andrea joined The Carter Forward Skewis Group as a Wealth Management Advisor in 2016 and earned the Certified Private Wealth Advisor® designation in 2019. With over 23 years of experience at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, including a decade in leadership roles, Andrea partners with clients to develop comprehensive financial strategies. Her expertise includes college education planning, family wealth management strategies, investment consulting for defined contribution plans, liquidity management, and personal retirement planning among other areas. She also holds professional designations as a Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Andrea earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business with a Finance emphasis from Chico State University. She grew up on a family farm north of Sacramento and enjoys reading with her children, tackling renovation projects with her husband, and spending time on the family farm in Yuba City.