Raymond Sich is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. He serves on the FINRA Continuing Education Committee. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses a structured planning process with firm-approved tools and modeling techniques.

Brian Meadows is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at U.S. Bancorp Investments, Financial Advocates Investment Management, and LPL Financial. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory options. The firm’s approach is IPS-driven and based on modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related products and bank deposit sweep options within its investment menus.

Matthew Carson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 registration and 11 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning. The firm’s planning process uses firm-approved tools and models and generally acts in an advisory capacity, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Risha Schildkraut is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated private bank since 2014 and 2015, respectively. Schildkraut serves on the finance committee of the Greater Seattle Business Association, a nonprofit organization. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and models. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Mikah Mc Cudden is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 18 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Republic Investment Management, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis with a centralized due-diligence framework.

Joseph Woodland is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013 and is also associated with Investment Associates, Inc. DBA The Wormeli Group in a business development and administrative role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Hayley Hamann is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at TIAA and its affiliates from 2016 to 2021 before joining Morgan Stanley in 2021. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and emphasizes a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and analysis.

Kayla Kerr is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with seven years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Goldman Sachs and Everlane. Outside of finance, she is a yoga teacher at Breathe Hot Yoga in Seattle. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, focusing on asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through its Institutional Consulting Services program.

Asenath Partee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC and Wells Fargo Bank NA. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as secretary for the Tutmark Addition HOA in Lynnwood, WA. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and incorporates a broad investment menu, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

John Allison is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in providing personalized wealth management strategies tailored to clients’ individual financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, executive compensation, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, women and wealth, individual and corporate investment strategy, and retirement income. John holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Colorado and has earned professional designations including Accredited Asset Management Specialist (AAMS), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He follows Merrill’s tradition of community involvement and volunteers with local organizations. Outside of work, John enjoys biking, boating, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, running, skiing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Andrew Kloess is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 16 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2010 and has also worked at City National Bank since 2019. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Ivy Liu is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and eight years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at East West Bank, Charles Schwab, Bank of America, Merrill, HSBC, and JPMorgan Chase. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Vickie Godyn is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith prior to joining Fidelity. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds, and registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Brian Biggs is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and 65 designations and possessing 25 years of industry experience. He previously worked at United/Mutual of Omaha Investor Services Inc. for 21 years before joining MassMutual Life Insurance Co. and Mass Mutual Investors Services. In addition to his advisory role, he holds an outside insurance sales position focusing on life, disability, property and casualty, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational programs utilizing collaborative, goal-oriented planning supported by firm-approved analytical tools.

Bernadette Justiniano is a financial advisor at LPL Enterprise with eight years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked previously at Prudential Insurance Company of America and Pruco Securities, LLC. Justiniano is also involved with Watson Watson Financial Services and Retirement Planning Services, both focused on financial planning and asset management. LPL Enterprise serves a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and institutional clients, offering financial planning, advisory, and brokerage services. The firm provides access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and a range of brokerage and insurance products through an integrated platform.

Douglas Custer is a CFP® professional with 32 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines since 2025. His prior roles include positions at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., Viridian RIA, LLC, Private Client Services LLC, and Appropriate Balance Financial Services. He serves on the advisory board of the Northwest Symphony Orchestra and is a member of the Planned Giving Advisory Council for the Overlake Medical Center Foundation. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios and offers both advisor-led and online investment solutions to a large client base.

Trent Trailov is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Ameriprise, Independent Financial Group, Trail CPA, GPL Tax & Accounting, and Integrated AG. Outside of advising, he is involved with Trail CPA Corporation, a tax preparation and accounting business. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of financial planning and advisory services through a broad network of investment adviser representatives, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management along with model portfolios and research support.

Peter Gilding is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Raymond James Financial Services and Crossroads Financial Services. He has also worked in education and tutoring before joining LPL Financial. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs supported by research, model portfolios, and various investment strategies.

Jeremy Taylor is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has been involved with Mainspring Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2013, where he serves as owner and branch manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and maintains unique affiliations such as a municipal advisor arrangement and specialized employer advisory programs.

Alex Cormier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they have been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, Alex held positions as an Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative within Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Alex works closely with clients to define and understand their specific financial goals, developing personalized plans to align with their vision and provide confidence and structure across their portfolios. Collaborating with a Wealth Management Team, Alex executes these plans efficiently for clients and their families. Alex's approach emphasizes building a foundation of trust through understanding what is important to each client. This client-centered strategy supports the development of tailored financial solutions. Outside of their professional responsibilities, Alex enjoys art, family activities, golf, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and spending time with pets.