Shanessa Freshour is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bothell, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2025, she spent eight years at Edward Jones and ten years in retail management at Signet/Kay Jewelers. She also sells excess energy generated from solar panels on her home to the electric company. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and model portfolio programs, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Robert Taylor is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management in Bellevue, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Thrivent since 2025. Prior to joining Thrivent, Taylor worked in various roles including at Taylor Tech and Bridge Locations, and has experience with entrepreneurial ventures such as Elite Editing / Elite Authors. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing comprehensive, goal-based financial analyses and written recommendations across multiple planning areas. The firm’s services focus on planning without discretionary portfolio management, allowing clients to integrate planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing option.

Jeremy Rainwater is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. He worked at Metlife Securities from 2015 to 2017 before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services and MassMutual Life Insurance Co, where he has been since 2016 and 2017 respectively. He serves on the finance committee of a nonprofit focused on empowering young girls. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a subsidiary of MassMutual that offers financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm emphasizes collaborative, annual financial planning engagements and provides a range of programs including investment management and educational seminars.

Alexander Kye is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and having two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, he worked at Equitable Advisors and has experience in various roles including at Beacon Hill Staffing and in the hospitality sector. Outside of his advisory work, he is employed as an associate at Hall & Dornan Capital Partners, supporting financial advisors with client communications and trade processing. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, institutional, and nonprofit clients. The firm utilizes analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary investment consulting and supports a broad network of advisors with various specialized programs.

Deana Cook is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with LPL Financial since 2019 and previously worked for Custom Dental Aesthetics for eight years. Outside of her advisory work, she creates content for a YouTube channel focused on crochet. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various asset classes.

Jeffrey Downer is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2019 and previously spent time with Foresters Advisory Services LLC and Foresters Financial. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Xiuzhen Chen is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Chen has been with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients by offering a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning agreements.

Charles Grass is a financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. based in Renton, Washington. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Royal Alliance Associates, Inc., he worked at Hornor Townsend & Kent Inc and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Co, and he has owned and operated Grass Wealth Management LLC since 2011. In addition to his advisory role, he manages multiple accounting and tax service businesses including Grass CPA & Associates LLC, which he founded in 1991. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services with a range of portfolio management options that utilize asset allocation tools, risk assessments, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs.

Scott Gilbert is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, Washington, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2017 and previously worked at LoCorr Distributors. Outside of advising, he serves as president of the board for a recreational club in Mercer Island, Washington. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to individuals and institutions, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured planning process using firm-approved tools and offers a broad range of retail and institutional investment options.

Tanya Anderson is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 25 years of industry experience. Her career includes long tenures at Merrill Lynch and First Republic Investment Management prior to her current role. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services mainly to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm’s services are offered on a non-discretionary basis, with final investment decisions retained by clients.

Smaly Khong is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, where he has worked since 2015. He has eight years of industry experience. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools alongside research from its Global Investment Committee.

Chun Mei Zhu is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience, currently with LPL Financial since 2020. Prior to joining LPL, she spent 16 years with Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers. In addition to her advisory work, she works as a ski instructor on weekends. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network of over 22,800 advisors with diverse investment offerings and operational tools while maintaining significant scale across advisory and non-advisory financial activities.

Thomas Fowler is a financial advisor with OSAIC in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 56 years of industry experience. His prior roles include 15 years at Woodbury Financial Services and ongoing involvement with Rainier Brokerage Group and Fowler Financial Group, where he serves as president. Outside of advisory work, Fowler is active as an elder committee member at Crossroads Bible Church and engages in public speaking and authoring financial articles. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools and multiple investment platforms to offer tailored portfolio management and third-party solutions.

Peter Kline is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, with a 43-year history in wealth management services. He provides guidance to a diverse client base including business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, and multigenerational families. His areas of expertise include wealth planning, investment management, trust and estate planning services through Bank of America Private Bank, family wealth dynamics, executive compensation, access to credit through Bank of America, college education planning, divorce transition planning, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, special needs planning, tax minimization, and retirement income strategies. Peter began his career in wealth management in 1988 with Merrill and has developed a significant tenure and continuity at the firm. Prior to joining Merrill, he spent seven years as a Financial Advisor and Manager with an advisory firm in Bellevue. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming with an emphasis in Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management. Peter maintains professional credentials including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ (CFP), Certified Investment Management Analyst® (CIMA), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Peter is actively involved in community initiatives such as Marathons with Meaning, where he combines his passion for endurance running and support for athletes with disabilities. Outside of his professional work, his personal interests include adventure sports, horseback riding, running marathons, scuba diving, and skiing.

Vitaliy Petrov is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Park Place LTD from 2015 to 2018 before joining Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management in 2018. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors. The firm delivers goal-based, holistic analyses addressing a wide range of planning topics, offering options for integrating planning with managed accounts under a consolidated billing arrangement.

Kevin Nanthrup is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fall City, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an advisory business at Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for clients with substantial investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver personalized, non-discretionary recommendations. The firm serves clients through a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of large institutional firms.

Jacob Burns is a Private Wealth Advisor with Merrill Private Wealth Management in Seattle. He provides advisory services to a select group of entrepreneurs and their families, focusing on managing substantial wealth and assisting clients in navigating critical financial decisions and transitions. Jacob Burn's career in wealth management began in 2000 and includes experience with several prominent institutions. His previous roles include positions at J.P. Morgan as an Executive Director in Private Wealth Management, at Goldman Sachs as a Private Wealth Advisor, and at UBS where he served as a Financial Advisor and Divisional Lending Advisor. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Fordham University and an MBA in Accounting, Finance, and Strategy from the University of Washington's Michael G. Foster School of Business. Additionally, he earned a Certificate in Business Strategy from Harvard Business School Online. Jacob also maintains the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation.

Steven Beals is a financial advisor with OSAIC based in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services for 10 years and has been with The Wealth Network for over two decades in leadership and advisory roles. Outside of financial advising, he engages in public address broadcasting for local sports teams. OSAIC serves a diverse client base that includes individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and multiple platform options to manage portfolios with a broad range of investment products.

Kyle Putnam is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Enumclaw, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Ameriprise since 2025 and previously operated a massage therapy business for eight years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that address income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Kyle Spitzer is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has worked with AMS Financial Group and Commonwealth Financial Network prior to joining Raymond James in 2022. Spitzer also works as a Senior Associate Financial Planner at Mainspring Wealth Advisors LLC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers non-discretionary planning tailored to client goals using analytical tools and supports clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting.