Rigoberto Chavez Gomez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 license and bringing 10 years of industry experience. He has previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Cuso Financial Services, LP, and is currently affiliated with Spokane Teachers Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a broad range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm supports its advisors with model portfolios, third-party asset management, and technology tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Ben Richards is a Senior Financial Advisor and CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA) at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He began his advisory career in 2003 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2011. Ben works with successful individuals, families, and business clients, using a holistic approach and innovative strategies to connect the diverse areas of clients' financial lives to their most important goals. His areas of focus include values-based investing, income investing and income distribution planning, charitable and asset transfer strategies, and risk management in capital preservation and asset growth. Ben holds a bachelor's degree in International Business and Economics from Western Washington University. Prior to his education, he lived in Norway and was involved in mountaineering and outdoors survival training at Valdres FHS. Ben has served on multiple community boards related to childhood education and senior care organizations, contributing his professional talents to their missions. He and his wife Jennifer, along with their children Freya and Owen, participate actively in local events and enjoy outdoor activities in the Pacific Northwest.

Jesse Balsimo is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He has been involved with multiple business ventures in the wine industry, including Truvino, Inc. and Truvino Merchants, which also provides consulting services related to solar energy installations for agricultural clients. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services with a variety of portfolio management styles, supported by extensive research and specialist teams.

Christopher Nurvic is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Liberty Lake, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Nurvic serves as a board member and treasurer for Cancer Can't, a nonprofit supporting people fighting cancer in the Inland Northwest. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, providing holistic, goal-based analyses across a broad range of planning topics without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning and managed-account services under a consolidated billing option called WealthPlan while maintaining these services separately.

William Dougherty Sr. is a CFP® and PFS™ credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience. He currently works at LPL Financial, joining in 2024, after spending over 14 years with Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he owns and operates Dougherty & Associates, CPAs, providing tax preparation and accounting services. 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 advisory and brokerage services through a broad platform including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional programs.

Tonya Smith is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Coeur D'alene, Idaho, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide array of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and delivers services both directly and through Corporate Financial Planning agreements with employers.

Michelle Brandel is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 18 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009 and at Citigroup Global Markets since 2008. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning supported by a structured process and firm-approved tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides financial planning through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Stacy Jew is a financial advisor at Stifel with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Stifel Nicolaus & Co Inc since 2013, following positions at Morgan Stanley and Citigroup Global Markets. She is also a notary through the National Notary Association. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and advisory services. The firm uses proprietary investment analysis and allocation methods developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client planning decisions.

Leah Stussy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Leah Stussy Photography, providing photography services including shooting, editing, and delivering photographs. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ricci Mancinelli is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for a combined 14 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns RNR Ventures, LLC and is a passive investor in a cattle operation through VC Cattle Company LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and supports its clients through research-driven investment strategies and a range of brokerage and advisory solutions.

Chelsea Amann is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and five years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, she worked for five years with the Riverside School District. 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 financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, with advisory services primarily provided by investment adviser representatives using a range of customizable investment strategies.

Rusty Madsen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Post Falls, Idaho, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Wheatland Bank, Numerica Credit Union, and Columbia Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a rental property managed by a third party. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Patrick Sembar is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 12 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Morgan Stanley Private Bank, and Morgan Stanley. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a small insurance agency focused on fixed insurance products. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporations, offering a range of brokerage and advisory services. The firm’s investment approach centers on model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supporting various strategies through an extensive multi-advisor platform.

Brian Babb is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and 21 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2011 and previously held roles at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Whisk Agriculture LLC, a farming business. 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 broad range of advisory services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Taryn Weiks is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Financial Advocates Investment Management. Outside of her advisory role, she provides pet sitting services through Rover.com. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions with a range of advisory and brokerage services.

Brian Parasida is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Coeur D'Alene, ID, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has previously worked with Avantax Advisory Services, Cambridge Investment Research, and CPA firms including Magnuson, McHugh, Dougherty CPAs, LLC, where he continues to provide tax and accounting services. Outside of advising, Parasida operates a CPA firm for tax purposes. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Eric Pemberton is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Lyons O'Dowd Attorneys & Counselors, Lewis-Clark State College, and Gonzaga University School of Business. He is also involved in Eskre LLC, a property management and labor services business in Coeur d'Alene. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individual and institutional clients, offering 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 agreements.

Michael Thayer is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 16 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Financial Advocates Investment Management and Three15 Capital, LLC. Thayer is involved with Three15 Capital, an investment-related business entity. 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 services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with various investment strategies and operational tools.

Patrick Day is a financial advisor at Cetera with 17 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Parkland Securities, among other firms. Outside of financial services, he serves as secretary for International House of Travel, assisting with the coordination of wine tours. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with both discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Jason Johnson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Coeur D'Alene, ID, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 28 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 18 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is part owner of a non-investment related business, Teemu-BBQ LLC. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with research tools while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.