Brian Wyatt is a CFP® professional with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He is the principal advisor at Wyatt Wealth Management, an independent firm he has led since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at Pacific Wealth Management LLC, Financial Management, Inc., and Mcilrath & Eck. Outside of advising, he manages several rental properties through a third-party management company. Wyatt Wealth Management provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm integrates fundamental analysis, Modern Portfolio Theory, technical methods, and quantitative analysis to create tailored investment strategies, managing approximately $69 million in assets for about 118 clients.

Paul Murk is the sole advisor at Sequoia Planning & Investments LLC in La Conner, WA, holding the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He has 27 years of industry experience and has been with Sequoia Planning and Investments since 1998. Sequoia Planning & Investments provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, high-net-worth clients, and trusts. The firm employs a research-driven, long-term strategic asset allocation approach using primarily low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on tax efficiency and client approval before trades.

Robert Toyer is the principal of Toyer Investment Advisors LLC in Arlington, WA, with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Cetera Investment Advisers LLC and Cetera Financial Specialists LLC. Outside of financial advising, he serves as a city councilman for Arlington and operates affiliated businesses providing tax preparation and insurance services. Toyer Investment Advisors LLC serves individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and investment consultation without minimum asset requirements. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis to construct portfolios using ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities, utilizing both passive and active strategies aligned with clients' objectives and risk tolerances.

Stefan Cobb is the sole partner at Focus Capital, LLC, an independent investment advisory firm based in Mount Vernon, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, including a prior role at Coldstream Capital Management Inc. from 2015 to 2016. Cobb’s work focuses equally on research and managing investment portfolios for institutions, funds, and high-net-worth individuals. Focus Capital provides discretionary investment management, advisory, and research services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm employs an all-country, all-cap, all-style investment process and manages both separate client accounts and a private pooled long/short fund.

Wendiguiata Ouedraogo is a ChFC® with eight years at McIlrath & Eck, LLC and a total of five years in the financial industry. Prior to joining McIlrath & Eck, they worked at Speedi Shuttle and Albert Lee. McIlrath & Eck provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services primarily to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of active and passive strategies guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes client education through regular reviews and workshops.

Wayne Best is a financial advisor at Tamalpais Asset Management with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Marin Wealth Advisors, LaSalle St. Investment Advisors, and other firms before joining Tamalpais. He is also the owner of Align Financial Services, which is compensated based on assets under management at Tamalpais. Tamalpais Asset Management is a team-based, SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, endowments, qualified retirement plan sponsors, and business entities. The firm emphasizes passive investing through DFA mutual funds and ETFs within a process informed by modern portfolio theory, while also employing longer-term trading and tailored portfolio management.

Troy Crutcher is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been with McIlrath & Eck, LLC since 2012. He holds a Series 66 license and works as part of a six-advisor team in Arlington, WA. McIlrath & Eck provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm manages approximately $1.15 billion on a discretionary basis and employs a combination of active and passive management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory.

Jacob Blukis is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at McIlrath & Eck, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2015 to 2017. McIlrath & Eck, LLC provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm uses a combination of active and passive strategies guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and conducts regular portfolio monitoring and rebalancing, offering client education through periodic reviews and seminars.

Thor McIlrath is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at McIlrath & Eck, LLC since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and practices in Arlington, WA. McIlrath & Eck provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm manages approximately $1.15 billion on a discretionary basis and uses a combination of active and passive management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis in its customized portfolio strategies.

Richard Anderson is a financial advisor with Royal Fund Management, LLC in Mount Vernon, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of Sound Benefits Consulting, where he advises on pension regulations. Royal Fund Management serves individuals, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations, providing portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting through a disciplined investment approach that includes fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis.

Richard Keppler is a financial advisor at First Advisors National, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Alliance Fund Distributors, Inc. since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, Keppler is an independent insurance agent servicing clients in Coupeville, WA. First Advisors National provides investment management, asset allocation advice, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individual clients, overseeing approximately $506.8 million in discretionary assets. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and integrates tactical and strategic asset allocation methodologies with fundamental analysis.

Kellie Johnson is a financial advisor at Navy Federal Investment Services, LLC with two years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked exclusively within the Navy Federal Financial Group and affiliated entities since 2024, with prior experience at Boeing Employees Credit Union from 2018 to 2021. Navy Federal Investment Services primarily serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union along with individual, trust, and institutional clients, providing financial planning, retirement-plan fiduciary services, and portfolio management through advisory and brokerage channels. The firm utilizes third-party portfolio managers accessed via the Envestnet platform and offers specialized services including tax and impact overlays, as well as a Private Wealth Consulting program for high-net-worth clients.

Thomas Buckingham Jr. is a financial advisor at Wedbush Securities Inc. with 57 years of industry experience. He has been with Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2009. He also publishes a quarterly investment newsletter through 401K Planning Group, LLC, a business he owns. Wedbush Securities serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and institutions, offering both brokerage and SEC-registered advisory services across wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and capital markets. The firm provides various managed account solutions alongside commission-based brokerage and clearing services.

Parker Collins is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with one year of industry experience. Prior to entering the financial sector, he worked at CharacterStrong for five years and held roles at the City of Renton and Whidbey Island Kayaking. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 affiliated advisors and managing about $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad adviser-support platform including managed-account programs, third-party asset manager access, retirement consulting, and custody/clearing services.

John Mckeon is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2009. He has 19 years of industry experience and also operates McKeon Financial, a financial planning and insurance business. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in raising and showing AKC-registered beagles through a family business and volunteers with Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue as well as a local church safety team. Independent Financial Group, LLC is a dual-registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, charities, corporations, and plan sponsors. The firm offers a range of brokerage, portfolio management, and financial planning services through a national network of advisors, utilizing multiple advisory programs and third-party asset managers.

Reynaldo Gomez Rojas is a financial advisor with Empower Advisory Group holding a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and participants, as well as certain retail account holders. The firm’s services integrate with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Tina Morand is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at McKeon Financial and Independent Financial Group since 2019, and prior to that was employed at Rainier Title for three years. Independent Financial Group is a large, integrated advisory and brokerage firm serving individuals, trusts, corporations, business owners, and plan sponsors. The firm offers investment advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan services, utilizing a mix of in-house and third-party manager models delivered through various platforms.

Alicia Sheppard is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with five years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Coastal Community Bank and Wells Fargo in various roles from 2014 to 2023. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, along with retail brokerage and IRA clients. The firm integrates its services with Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, offering point-in-time financial plans and optional managed account solutions.

Lawrence Meditz is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at KeyBank, Northwestern Mutual, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of investment programs including wrap-fee advisory, model portfolios, and separately managed accounts. The firm operates within the KeyCorp group and emphasizes client-directed investment strategies supported by ongoing monitoring and due diligence.

Jody Lease is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, located in Mount Vernon, WA. She has 16 years of industry experience and has been with Commonwealth since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she serves as an executor for a business partner. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $200 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad range of managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and comprehensive back-office support.