Focus

Rick was born to European immigrants who taught him the “Old World” qualities of honesty, values, and hard work, which he carries with him through all aspects of life.

As a financial advisor for 25+ years, Rick is a firm believer that your goals should be central to all financial decisions.  He believes that clarity is essential when meeting with clients.  Listening and understanding the needs and goals of clients comes first before investment strategies are recommended.   Helping retired clients create and manage income strategies is what he enjoys most.

Rick also works closely with business owners and is knowledgeable in designing and managing employer retirement plans including 401(k), defined benefit, and profit sharing plans. He specializes in retirement planning and retirement income strategies and earned the Certified 401(k) Professional C(k)P® designation from TRAU in collaboration with UCLA Anderson Executive Education.

Background and experience

A native Nevadan, Rick earned his bachelor’s degree in Corporate Finance with a minor in Business Management from the University of San Francisco.

Since 2013, Rick has been recognized as a Platinum Council Advisor.  The Platinum Council (previously known as Premier Advisor) distinction is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network as measured by completion of educational components, business production based on the past year, and professionalism.  Additional criteria, best practices and team structure, may also be used to determine recipients.  Most importantly, Rick enjoys helping clients succeed and has created many meaningful personal and professional relationships throughout his career. 

In 2015 Rick teamed up with other veteran advisors and the team Alonso, Foy and Laden was introduced.  Over the years the team has evolved into a five-person team operating as Alonso & Foy Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors.

Away from the office

He is a dad to a son and two daughters.  Active in the community, Rick served as Vice President for the Northern Nevada chapter of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and is past president of the Prospectors Club.  He enjoys traveling abroad, fishing, hunting, gardening, and cooking.

CA Insurance License # 0D09723, Resident State NV

Focus

Chris is passionate about working with clients to focus on growing and preserving their wealth.  With a process that has been honed and refined over the years, clients can expect an in-depth, highly communicative relationship.

Background and experience

Chris has more than 20 years of experience with Wells Fargo Advisors and its predecessor firms.  He is also a loyal Duck, having graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science.

With a personal commitment to draw on a deeper knowledge-base to benefit his clients, Chris earned the Certified Financial Planner® certification in 2008 from the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc.  With an emphasis on continuing education the CFP® certification requires Chris to be engaged in the ever-changing landscape within the industry and the potential impact on clients.

Chris is also fully life and health insurance licensed.  As a holistic planner, he wants to engage clients in deeper discussions about one of today’s most relevant issues, - having a plan for addressing the high cost of long-term care.

Chris began his career as a Financial Advisor with A.G. Edwards in Incline Village, Nevada.  Having grown up in Reno, he moved his practice to the “Biggest Little City” in 2010.  At that time, he also assumed the position of Branch manager for Wells Fargo Advisors’ downtown office. 

Away from the office

Chris cares deeply about the Reno community.  In particular, he supports local youth programs.  He has coached his son’s little league teams and served on the Board of Reno National Little League.  To enhance educational opportunities for the young (and young at heart) in the Truckee Meadows, Chris also worked on the fundraising committee for the Terry Lee Wells Discovery Museum.

Chris and his wife Michelle enjoy cooking and spending time in the outdoors skiing, golfing, camping and hiking with their children, Jack and Hannah.

CA Insurance License #: 0E04109, Resident State NV

As the daughter of a small business owner, Rachel was raised on the principals of working hard to earn, cultivate, and grow wealth. Money isn’t everything – but it provides for the things that are: family, health, quality of life, and your legacy. Rachel focuses on developing long-term relationships that helps enable her guidance to align with investors’ comprehensive financial goals.

Rachel is a Senior Financial Advisor who holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor, CRPC™, and is equipped to assist with complex needs for individuals and businesses. She enjoys collaborating with tax and legal professionals to formulate tax-efficient investment, retirement, income, and estate strategies.

Prior to joining Wells Fargo Advisors, Rachel was a Financial Advisor with Edward Jones, and had a branch office based in Northwest Reno. Rachel holds FINRA Series 7, Series 66 Securities Registrations, and Life & Health Insurance Licenses. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, San Marcos.

Rachel grew up in the West Shore of Lake Tahoe and enjoys spending time in the great outdoors. Away from work, you can find Rachel training for a marathon, golfing, skiing/snowboarding with her daughter, Joy, playing tennis with her husband, Jason, or volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Rachel is passionate about serving the community, and is actively involved with:

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northern Nevada, Board Member (since 2014); Board Chair Emeritus (2023-2024); Board Chair (2020 - 2022); Big Sister (2014 - 2019)
Best Answer for Cancer, Board Member (2014 - 2024); Secretary (2023 - 2024)
Nevada Chapter of Associated General Contractors; Construction Leadership Council
Builders Association Northern Nevada

CA Insurance License Number: 4064924. Resident State [NV]

Focus

In Brenda’s own words, she is here to help make your life easier. She oversees the day-to-day administration of accounts, including opening new accounts, updating existing account information, managing account transfers and answering questions regarding statements and activity.  In this capacity Brenda helps ensure that clients’ administrative, operational and transactional needs are handled accurately and quickly.

Background and experience

A native of Sparks, Brenda began her career at Dean Witter over 30 years ago.  She joined Wachovia Securities – now Wells Fargo Advisors – in 2006. 

Brenda is committed to client satisfaction.  For her dedication, talent and service, Wells Fargo Advisors has recognized her eight times.  From 2013-2019, Brenda was awarded the title of Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council Client Associate.  The Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council Client Associate (previously Premier Client Associate) distinction is held by a select group of Registered Client Associates within Wells Fargo Advisors nominated by their management for their consistent display of professionalism, integrity and core leadership values.  In 2025, Brenda was awarded the title of 2025 Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Client Associate.  The Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Client Associate recognition is held by a select group of client associates within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by their success in achieving exceptional performance the previous calendar year. Performance factors are inclusive of client experience, partnership with Financial Advisors to support their objectives, and task execution.

Brenda holds the FINRA Series 7 (General Securities Registered Representative) and Series 63 registrations.  She is also registered in 42 states.

Away from the office

When not working with and for our clients, Brenda puts family and friends first.  She and her husband, Rich, are proud parents of 13-year-old twins.  Brenda and Rich, who is a firefighter, are just entering that special time when every extra moment is spent shuttling from one kid or family activity to another – all times 2!

Focus

Andrea’s primary focus for the group is managing client relations.  She helps ensure we deliver our service model that focuses on providing proactive and friendly communication and an excellent client experience.  She interacts with clients daily, scheduling appointments and strengthening the team’s relationships.  She is committed to providing clients with the highest level of professional service. 
 
Background and experience

Raised in Carson City, Andrea began her career at Wells Fargo Bank N.A., a bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company, in their Call Center as a Customer Service Representative where she supported and serviced Wells Fargo customers daily.  Throughout her career she took on the role of Administrative Assistant and Executive Assistant where she supported various high-level executives within the Banking, Technical and Medical Industries for 15+ years.

Away from the office

Andrea and her husband Nic enjoy spending quality time with their family and their four sons.  They enjoy the activities this beautiful area has to offer, such as, hiking, camping, golfing and paddle boarding.