Troy is a Managing Director-Investments and Senior PIM® Portfolio Manager in the Wells Fargo Advisors Anaheim office.  Having worked in the securities industry since 1986, Troy provides comprehensive portfolio management for individuals and families. Troy has been recognized by the Wells Fargo Advisors Platinum Council from 2007 to 2025. The Platinum Council distinction (2024-2025) is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by business production based on the previous year and professionalism. The Platinum Council distinction (2007-2023) is held by a select group of Financial Advisors within Wells Fargo Advisors as measured by one or more of the following: completion of educational components, business production from the previous year, and professionalism. Additional consideration may have included best practices and team structure.

Troy established the Linaker Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors to focus on providing the highest level of service to our high-net-worth clientele.

Away from the office, Troy is committed to helping his community prosper and is an active member of the Rotary Club of Tustin-Santa Ana. He frequently participates in local community programs helping schools, recognizing first responders, feeding underserved and needy families, and various other philanthropic outreach events.

Troy enjoys golf, playing guitar, attending art and live music events, and traveling with his wife Roseann. Together they have raised two children, Sal and Gianna.

When it comes to his advisement philosophy, Troy believes it takes more than a single planning session to put your wealth to work in support of your life goals; it is an on-going process. As your life circumstances change, so must the investment strategies we use to help you on course toward your objectives. Our team will continue to work with you and your family through the years to keep your investment strategies aligned with your ever-changing goals and needs.

*The PIM program is not designed for excessively traded or inactive accounts and is not appropriate for all investors. Please carefully review the Wells Fargo Advisors advisory disclosure document for a full description of our services. The minimum account size for this program is $50,000.

CA Insurance License Number: 0A50872
Resident State: CA

Salvador (Sal) is a Financial Advisor in the Wells Fargo Advisors Anaheim office. After graduating from the University of Colorado-Boulder in 2020, Sal found success in an outside sales job before entering the training program at Wells Fargo Advisors in 2022. In January 2023, he joined the Linaker Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. Together they focus on providing the top-notch service to their high-net-worth clientele. Sal specializes in investment and retirement planning and asset allocation strategies.

In his free time, Sal likes exercising and is an avid downhill skateboarder. He enjoys playing the piano and spending time with close friends and family. A resident of Costa Mesa, Sal spends a lot of his personal time by the ocean and exploring the Newport Bay.

CA Insurance License Number: 4234492
Resident State: CA

For four decades, Darrell has helped clients address their financial concerns and develop sound strategies by focusing on each individual’s specific needs. With extensive experience throughout major shifts in the markets, Darrell has dedicated his career to delivering the personalized investment planning his clients deserve.

After graduating with a degree in Economics from California State University, Fullerton, Darrell began his career as a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch where he developed his fundamental investment knowledge. He joined Prudential Securities, a predecessor firm of Wells Fargo Advisors, in 1992.

In 2004, Darrell earned his CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® practitioner certification by completing an approved education program, passing a rigorous examination and meeting stringent experience requirements. Darrell joined the Linaker Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in 2023.

In his free time, Darrell and his wife Marti, who teaches children sports skills, go dancing and skiing, play tennis, and play with their grand kids. Darrell especially enjoys playing tennis and golf, going biking, and singing in the Concordia Master Chorale. 

CA Insurance License Number: 0A72895
Resident State: CA

Nancy is a Financial Consultant in the Wells Fargo Advisors Anaheim, CA office.  She began her career in the industry in 1980 and worked at various firms before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2007, along with Troy Linaker, Managing Director-Investments. 

Outside of the office, Nancy is an avid reader and has enjoyed traveling the world. She is a native of Southern California and has three adult children and one greatly-adored grandson.

Nancy takes pleasure in providing administrative support to our clients and is proud to be part of the Linaker Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors.

CA Insurance License Number: 0L27403
Resident State: CA

Nicki is a Senior Client Associate – Assistant Vice President in the Wells Fargo Advisors Anaheim, CA office.  She began her career in the industry in 1994 and joined the Linaker Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors in 2019.

Nicki and her husband Matt have been married for over 20 years and have two adult children, a son and a daughter. As a family, they enjoy spending their free time at the beach and going fishing.