Sierra Ridge Advisor Group

06/16/2026

Continuous learning and meaningful relationships are at the core of what we do at Sierra Ridge Advisor Group.

Recently, our founder, James Slaughter, attended the Illuminate Large Enterprise Conference in Park City, where leaders from across the country came together to share ideas, discuss challenges, and learn from one another.

While the presentations were excellent, the greatest value came from the conversations and connections built with other business owners and industry leaders. Events like these provide fresh perspectives and new ideas that help us continue to grow and better serve our advisors and clients.

We are grateful to be part of a community of innovative leaders and excited about the opportunities that lie ahead.

06/09/2026

At Sierra Ridge Advisor Group, we believe the best relationships are built both inside and outside the office.

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting a summer client appreciation event and spending time with many of the wonderful individuals and families we are honored to serve. It was an evening filled with great conversations, new connections, and plenty of memorable moments.

We are grateful for the trust our clients place in us and for the opportunity to help them pursue their financial goals. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the event such a success.

We look forward to continuing to build lasting relationships and serving our community for years to come.

06/03/2026

This week, Sierra Ridge Advisor Group's Founder and President, James Slaughter, is attending LPL Financial's Illuminate Conference in Deer Valley, Utah.
Bringing together leaders from some of the top enterprise firms in the country, the conference is an opportunity to exchange ideas, collaborate with peers, and explore new ways to enhance the advisor and client experience.

We're excited to bring fresh insights and innovative ideas back to the Sierra Ridge community as we continue to grow and serve advisors and clients across the country.

05/27/2026

Excited to welcome Austin Buhtz to Sierra Ridge Advisor Group.

Austin joins as a Financial Advisor and will be supporting the continued growth of our Northridge, California office alongside Sallie DeYoung, CFP® and Dennis DeYoung, CFP®.

One of the things I enjoy most about building Sierra Ridge Advisor Group is helping create opportunities for talented advisors and watching teams grow together. Austin brings a client-first mindset, strong financial planning experience, and a passion for helping individuals and families pursue their goals through meaningful relationships and personalized guidance.

As we continue expanding, our focus remains the same: building strong local teams, supporting entrepreneurial advisors, and creating an environment where people have the resources and flexibility to grow while continuing to put clients first.

Excited for what is ahead and looking forward to seeing Austin’s continued growth and impact within the Northridge community.

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Welcome to the team, Austin.

05/15/2026

We are proud to share that James Slaughter of Sierra Ridge Advisor Group has been nominated in the Best Financial Advisor category for the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards by .

This recognition reflects the relationships, trust, and support of our incredible clients, advisors, partners, friends, family, and community. We are grateful for the opportunity to help families and business owners plan confidently for their financial future each day.

Congratulations to James on this well-deserved nomination and thank you to everyone who continues to support the growth and mission of Sierra Ridge Advisor Group.

Voting is now officially open:

Vote Here:
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Please note: You must vote in at least 10 categories for your ballot to count.

Thank you again for all of your continued support.

Cast your vote for the finest in Folsom / El Dorado Hills!

05/12/2026

Please join us in welcoming Dennis DeYoung CFP® to Sierra Ridge Advisor Group.

Dennis brings extensive experience, a client-first approach, and a strong passion for helping individuals and families pursue their financial goals through personalized planning and trusted relationships. We are excited to have him join our growing advisor community and look forward to supporting his continued success.

At Sierra Ridge Advisor Group, we are focused on building a platform that helps entrepreneurial financial advisors grow stronger businesses while maintaining the independence and flexibility needed to best serve their clients.

We are proud of the momentum our group continues to build and grateful for the outstanding advisors choosing to grow alongside us.

Welcome to the Sierra Ridge family, Dennis.

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05/11/2026

Great time on Friday supporting a local golf tournament and spending time with great people throughout our community.

Thank you to Erik Truxal, CFP®, AAMS®, CRPS® and Philip Kong, CEPA® for representing Sierra Ridge Advisor Group at the event along side Melissa Smentek.

We truly value opportunities like this to connect with local professionals, support community events, and continue building strong relationships throughout Folsom, El Dorado Hills, and the greater Sacramento region.

Proud of our team and grateful to everyone involved in putting together a great event. Looking forward to continuing to support the communities we serve both personally and professionally.

05/07/2026

We are excited to welcome Sallie DeYoung, CFP® to Sierra Ridge Advisor Group.

Sallie is passionate about helping clients pursue their financial goals through personalized planning, trusted relationships, and thoughtful advice. We are excited to support her continued growth and look forward to the impact she will make within our advisor community.

At Sierra Ridge, we continue building a collaborative environment designed to help entrepreneurial financial advisors grow stronger businesses while maintaining the independence and flexibility to serve clients their way.

The momentum and culture we are building continues to attract high-quality advisors who value partnership, growth, and long-term vision.

We are excited for what’s ahead and proud to welcome Sallie to the Sierra Ridge family.

Learn more here:
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05/06/2026

What makes Sierra Ridge Advisor Group different is not just the growth of our platform… it’s the culture we are building together.

Last week, we hosted our annual Sierra Trip in Tucson and brought together advisors, strategic partners, and leaders from across the country for a few days centered around connection, collaboration, and growth.

What stood out most was the willingness of this group to share ideas openly, support one another, and work together toward building stronger businesses and delivering better outcomes for clients.

That kind of environment does not happen by accident. It is built intentionally.

At Sierra Ridge, we believe entrepreneurial advisors thrive when they have:
✔️ A collaborative community
✔️ Strategic leadership and support
✔️ Resources designed to help them grow
✔️ The freedom to build their business their way

We are proud of the momentum this group continues to create, but even more excited about where we are headed.

Thank you to all of the advisors, partners, and team members who made this year’s Sierra Trip such a success.

Built for What’s Next.

05/04/2026

Last week’s Sierra Ridge Advisor Group Trip at the White Stallion Ranch was a powerful reflection of what we are building as a firm.

Experiences like this don’t happen by accident. They’re built with intention, strong ex*****on, and a team aligned around a shared standard.

Our staff showed up in a big way. From planning and coordination to the flow of each day, they created an environment where advisors, partners, and leaders could connect, collaborate, and think bigger.

This is what drives our business forward.

When you invest in your people and create meaningful opportunities for growth, the results follow
stronger relationships, better ideas, and real momentum.

The Sierra Trip is more than just an event. It’s a reflection of our culture and our commitment to building something different in this industry.

Grateful for the team behind it and the standard they continue to set.