Chad Bushon is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at SPG Advisors LLC since 2025. His prior experience includes roles at Joslin Capital Advisors, Charles Schwab and Co., and TD Ameritrade. SPG Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, employing a mix of fundamental and technical analysis in its investment approach. The firm uses mutual funds, ETFs, and other strategies, coordinating planning on estate, tax, insurance, and retirement matters.

Jared Kowalske is a financial advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within The Retirement Solution entities since 2021, along with prior positions in employment services and logistics. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs model portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk profiles, incorporates tax-aware strategies, and integrates estate-planning coordination and third-party options-based programs into its services.

Brian Lockett is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is a lead advisor and vice president at Comprehensive Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2002, and was previously with Independent Financial Group LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Lockett serves as a board member of the Washington State University Foundation and is a 50% owner of B&S Lockett, Inc. He also volunteers with the Association of Financial Educators, conducting financial workshops. Comprehensive Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm employs proprietary model-based strategies that incorporate ETFs, mutual funds, tactical allocations, and Direct Indexing, while also providing ongoing monitoring and reporting on a householded basis.

Robert Bauer is a Series 65 licensed advisor with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving at Madrona Financial & CPAs in Everett, WA. He has been associated with Bauer Evans Inc., PS since 1989. Outside of his advisory role, Bauer serves as a director for H.O. Seiffert, Inc., a family help corporation holding real estate. Madrona Financial & CPAs provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm uses model-based investment strategies focused on ETFs, incorporating alternative investments like Delaware Statutory Trusts and structured notes, and coordinates with affiliated accounting and insurance services.

Jacob O'Connell is a financial advisor at Chaney Capital Management Inc. in Lynnwood, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allstate, USTA, and Pemco, among others. Chaney Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and uses active investment strategies tailored to client objectives, with in-house management and attention to operational and cybersecurity risks.

Todd Carter is a financial advisor at Investor Fan with 39 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has previously worked at Private Client Services LLC and Trutina Financial (dba Bellevue Financial). Todd was retired from 2021 to 2024 before joining Investor Fan. Investor Fan provides investment management, financial consulting, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates. The firm constructs portfolios using Modern Portfolio Theory along with fundamental, technical, cyclical, and macroeconomic analysis, and coordinates with other advisors such as CPAs and estate attorneys.

Melinda Crary is a CFP® professional at Creative Money LLC with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Creative Money since 2011. Outside of financial advising, she operates Mindy Crary LLC, providing business coaching and training to individual clients and groups. Creative Money LLC offers fee-only financial planning focused on comprehensive client needs including retirement, cash flow, tax, and estate planning. The firm does not manage client assets directly, instead providing tailored planning and investment recommendations that clients implement through their chosen custodians.

Wesley Mc Bratney is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm uses model-based portfolio allocations with mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental and technical analysis to balance upside potential with downside risk.

Cynthia Mueller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at The Retirement Solution Inc. since 2013 and currently serves at The Retirement Solution LLC. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $573 million in discretionary assets and uses model-based portfolios that incorporate mutual funds and ETFs with fundamental and technical analysis.

Bryan Hays is a financial advisor with Prota Financial in Redmond, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at Prota Financial since 2017 and previously spent seven years at Merrill. Outside of his advisory role, Bryan is a co-founder of Capital 148, a software company. Prota Financial provides discretionary investment management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small businesses. The firm utilizes model-based portfolio management, including ETF, equity, and Sharia-compliant portfolios, and manages $270 million in regulatory assets under management.

Paul Adams is a financial advisor with Sound Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sound Financial, he worked at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He is an author and co-hosts a podcast focused on organizational leadership, and he serves on the board of Gold Creek Community Church while also teaching financial stewardship there. Sound Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities, providing financial planning and portfolio management primarily through third-party advisers. The firm emphasizes model portfolios and modern portfolio theory, generally recommending mutual funds and insurance products while overseeing third-party managers and wrap programs.

Mark Chin is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA. He has prior experience at Portlock Labs, Squishy Squad, Inc., and the University of Hawaii. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a variety of clients including individuals, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses model portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, offers tax-aware strategies, and integrates estate-planning coordination and third-party options programs into its services.

Eric Penz is a financial advisor with Private Advisory in Redmond, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisory Group LLC since 2014. Outside of finance, he is the owner of Authorgate LLC, where he writes novels and screenplays. Private Advisory provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a discretionary implementation model using firm-generated model portfolios and a range of investment strategies including structured notes, options, and derivatives.

James Mcbarron is a financial advisor at Pacific Sage Partners, LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Paul R. Ried Financial Group and Milliman. Pacific Sage Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm focuses on long-term, customized investment strategies using ETFs, mutual funds, individual securities, and Independent Managers, supported by fundamental and technical analysis and regular portfolio monitoring.

Michael Rue is a financial advisor at Etesian Wealth Advisors, Inc. in Bothell, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 30 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Etesian Wealth Advisors in 2024, he worked for Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. from 2008 to 2024. Etesian Wealth Advisors serves individual clients and families, including high-net-worth individuals, as well as corporate executives, business owners, multi-generational families, foundations, and corporate pension and profit-sharing plans. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary asset management, integrated financial planning via an eMoney client portal, retirement plan advisory, and consulting services, with a focus on individualized fixed-income portfolio construction and transparent operational practices.

Joel Maher is a financial advisor at Madrona Financial & CPAs with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Madrona Advisory Group, Madrona Insurance Services, Madrona Financial & CPAs, and Bauer Evans, Inc. P.S. He is also an owner/member of a real estate sales company, Maher Group LLC, where he assists with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, and property research. Madrona Financial & CPAs serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm uses model-based investment strategies and offers tailored account placement, combining core ETF portfolios with alternative and real estate-related investments.

S Bean is a financial advisor at Private Advisory with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Private Advisory Group LLC since 2013, while also maintaining involvement with Bean Financial Advisors since 2007. Private Advisory serves individual clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses discretionary, model-driven portfolios that combine equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, allowing advisors to tailor allocations or select third-party managers as needed.

Andrew Amoroso is a financial advisor at Abraham & Co., Inc. in Lynnwood, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Abraham & Co. in 2023, he worked at Thomas Consulting for six years and operated Amoroso Enterprises LLC, where he serves as a notary public. Abraham & Co., Inc. provides discretionary private asset management and related advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, employing client-specific investment profiles and a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, options, and selective small-cap holdings.

Maranda Blackwell is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has been with Sound Financial, LLC since 2016. Sound Financial, LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $170 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, relying on model allocations and third-party money managers, and provides tailored financial planning alongside portfolio management primarily through mutual funds and insurance products.

Michael Gill More is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience. He is currently an advisor at Harbour Investment Management L.L.C., where he has worked since 2023. Prior to joining Harbour, he was with PaxJor Investments from 2020 to 2023 and Edge Asset Management from 2005 to 2020. Harbour Investment Management provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and continuous supervision to build diversified portfolios tailored to longer-term objectives, managing approximately $470 million in assets for about 195 clients.