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 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Cetera and Waddell & Reed. Outside his advisory role, he serves on the Arlington City Council 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 and portfolio management without minimum asset requirements. The firm employs a blend of fundamental and technical analysis, using both passive and active investment strategies across ETFs, equities, and fixed-income securities.

Stefan Cobb is the sole partner of Focus Capital, LLC, an independent advisory firm based in Mount Vernon, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 26 years of industry experience, managing research and investment portfolios for institutions, funds, and high-net-worth individuals since 1999. Focus Capital, LLC provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to high-net-worth clients, businesses, trusts, and qualified plans. The firm combines macroeconomic, fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis in an all-cap, all-style investment approach and sponsors a private pooled vehicle utilizing long-short strategies and derivatives for tactical positioning.

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 the Series 66 designation and has worked exclusively within Navy Federal entities since 2024, following prior experience at Boeing Employees Credit Union. Navy Federal Investment Services serves members of Navy Federal Credit Union and other individual, trust, and institutional clients by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary services. The firm emphasizes managed advisory programs using third-party portfolio managers and offers layered investment solutions alongside automated ETF portfolios.

Thomas Buckingham Jr. is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 57 years of industry experience, including ten years at First Wall Street Corp. and over 17 years at Wedbush Morgan Securities. He is also the owner of a quarterly investment newsletter published through 401K Planning Group, LLC, which he produces by gathering relevant investment data. Wedbush Securities offers investment advisory and broker-dealer services to individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients. The firm provides a range of wealth management solutions, including discretionary portfolio management, institutional research, and prime brokerage 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-licensed financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2009. He has 19 years of industry experience, including two years at Pacific West Financial Consultants Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of Tradewinds Beagles, a business involved in raising, showing, and breeding AKC-registered beagles, and volunteers with Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue as well as The Rock Church safety/security team. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services using a combination of firm and third-party models, integrating strategic asset allocation with ongoing due diligence.

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 Series 66-licensed advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, based in Marysville, WA, with three years of industry experience. She has held positions at McKeon Financial and Rainier Title. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and corporate plans. The firm utilizes both proprietary and third-party models to deliver tailored portfolio management and financial planning services.

Alicia Sheppard is a financial advisor at Empower Advisory Group with six years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Empower Financial Services, Coastal Community Bank, and Wells Fargo in various capacities since 2014. Empower Advisory Group provides financial planning and investment management primarily to employer-sponsored retirement plan sponsors and their participants, as well as Empower Premier IRA and certain retail brokerage account holders. The firm offers integrated services tied to Empower’s recordkeeping and administrative platforms, focusing on long-term portfolio returns and annual rebalancing within plan lineups selected by plan sponsors.

Lawrence Meditz is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His career includes positions at KeyBank, Northwestern Mutual, and J.P. Morgan Securities. Key Investment Services LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser that provides portfolio management and model-based advisory products to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and institutional clients through a network of financial professionals. The firm employs a multi-provider model with discretionary and non-discretionary options and integrates services from KeyCorp affiliates.

Jody Lease is a financial advisor at Commonwealth Financial Network with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Commonwealth since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as executor for a business partner. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser supporting a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing over $212 billion in client assets. The firm provides a broad platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody services, offering a range of investment options and operational support.