Sonia Rogers is a financial advisor with MissionSquare Retirement in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 27 years of industry experience and has been with ICMA-RC Services, LLC since 1999. MissionSquare Retirement serves state and local government employers, their employees, and certain nonprofit entities by administering deferred compensation and qualified retirement plans. The firm provides plan administration, recordkeeping, education, and Guided Pathways Advisory Services, which include discretionary Managed Accounts and nondiscretionary Fund Advice developed by Morningstar Investment Management.

Troy Dawson is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Des Moines, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked with Shelgren Financial Group and Lincoln Investment Planning for 15 years each. Outside of advising, he serves on the board of directors for Abiding Word Church Pacific Northwest and is founder and president of Genesis NTB, LLC, a retail product manufacturing and distribution company. Capital Analysts provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice to a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management through an in-house team and third-party managers, utilizing a proprietary mutual-fund screening process called CAPSL.

Shelby Eckhardt is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. for 17 years before joining Northwest Asset Management in 2019. Northwest Asset Management manages approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, charities, and corporations. The firm follows a fiduciary approach, applying Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation to construct diversified portfolios, and offers a range of services including investment management, retirement and financial planning, and ERISA consulting.

Sam Parail is a financial advisor at The Fiduciary Alliance with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC. Parail also operates Guard Legacy, a side business focused on investment-related services. The Fiduciary Alliance provides investment management and comprehensive financial planning services to individuals, retirement plans, and other advisers. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, technical, cyclical, and charting analysis, and offers discretionary portfolio management alongside estate and business planning support.

Bryan Alsbury is a financial advisor with Capital Analysts in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 13 years of industry experience. He has been associated with Lincoln Investment since 2013. Alsbury is also a member of RSA 405 LLC, which manages office lease expenses. Capital Analysts serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, trusts, foundations, businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm provides portfolio management and retirement-plan advice through a nationwide network of independent advisors and firm-managed programs, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management approaches supported by proprietary research and third-party managers.

Barry Reid is a financial advisor with Merit Financial Advisors in Des Moines, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 43 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial for 30 years and has been associated with Intervest Consultants Ltd. since 1982. Reid serves as an investor, minority partner, and volunteer board president for Pierce County Alliance, a charitable nonprofit organization. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion and serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using tailored model portfolios and offers specialized services such as fiduciary and ESOP trustee work.

Chad Johnson is a financial advisor at Trek Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 and Series 65 designations. Prior to joining Trek Financial, he worked at Clear Creek Financial Management and the First Assembly of God Life Center. Trek Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as institutional retirement plans, offering asset management, financial planning, and retirement-plan fiduciary and non-fiduciary services. The firm uses a combination of strategic and tactical portfolio approaches, incorporating rules-based and evidence-based models alongside fundamental and technical analysis, with access to a wide range of model strategies, alternative investments, and specialized hedging techniques.

John Watt is a financial advisor with Northwest Asset Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Northwest Asset Management since 2012. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm employs a customized, fiduciary approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, offering a range of services such as investment management, retirement planning, ERISA consulting, and tax preparation.

Shawna Bain is a financial advisor at Merit Financial Advisors with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms, including Wells Fargo Advisors and LPL Financial. Merit Financial Group, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $10.6 billion for a diverse client base, including individuals, corporate clients, retirement plan sponsors, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a long-term, diversified investment approach using model portfolios and customizable strategies overseen by an Investment Committee, offering services such as asset management, financial planning, and employee financial wellness programs.

Hunter Klein is a financial advisor at Northwest Asset Management with a Series 65 credential and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining the firm, he held various positions in transportation and logistics companies, including Alaska Railroad Corporation and Daimler Trucks NA. Outside of his advisory role, Klein manages private rental property with long-term tenants. Northwest Asset Management is a registered investment adviser managing approximately $3.6 billion for nearly 3,000 clients, including individuals, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm uses a fiduciary, customized approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory and strategic asset allocation, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis to build diversified portfolios.

Mary Hicks is a financial advisor with Key Investment Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at KeyBank and affiliated firms since 1998. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for the Highline Medical Center Foundation, focusing on fundraising activities. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of wrap-fee programs, model portfolios, and managed accounts. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment model selection and provides ongoing monitoring and supervisory oversight, operating within the KeyCorp group alongside affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Lelian Solip is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and has worked with multiple firms including World Financial Group, Net Law Group, and TEKsystems. Solip is involved with Inheritguard, LLC, where he provides education and services related to estate planning. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations, offering both advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary and third-party model portfolios and programs.

Jason Hall is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. holding CFP® and Series 66 designations and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining D.A. Davidson, he worked at Key Bank NA for 33 years. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including employer-sponsored retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under fiduciary standards and offers a range of services including ERISA retirement plan advisory, wrap fee programs, equity research, comprehensive financial planning, and a private wealth program for clients with over $20 million in net worth.

Luca Procel is a financial advisor at Osaic Advisory Services, LLC with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America, KMS Financial Services, and Cetera Advisors. Procel is also the owner of Procel Financial, an advisory and insurance business. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving a diverse client base that includes individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, trusts, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers a range of services including investment management, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and third-party manager oversight, using multiple program models and partnering with custodians such as Schwab and Fidelity.

Claude Conlin is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with VOYA since 2014 and also operates Conlin Intellectual Capital, a consulting business focused on assisting clients with their thinking process and goal-setting rather than providing specific financial product advice. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, corporations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers diversified advisory services through multiple program structures, predominantly using non-discretionary recommendation-based relationships.

Linda Rutledge is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with VOYA Financial Advisors since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she works as an independent insurance agent involved in the sale of fixed insurance products. VOYA Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, charitable organizations, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and consulting services through various program structures, emphasizing recommendation-based advice delivered primarily on a non-discretionary basis.

Connor Berkery is a financial advisor with VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 11 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Fidelity Investments, Morgan Stanley, E*TRADE, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of advising, he is an independent insurance agent focusing on fixed life insurance. VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a wide range of individual and institutional clients, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting through multiple program structures, with a preference for non-discretionary, recommendation-based relationships.

Bengt Johnson is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has served in roles including Certified Financial Educator at the Heartland Institute of Financial Education and board president of The Fellowship in Seattle, where he emcees weekly prayer meetings. He is also involved as a parish counselor helping families with memorial planning at Associated Catholic Cemeteries. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individual investors, pension plans, trusts, and charitable organizations. The firm offers advisory and broker-dealer services through proprietary models and third-party money managers, managing approximately $1.66 billion in discretionary assets as of the end of 2025.

Steven Teichler is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at DPA Wealth Partners, Securian Advisors Northwest, Minnesota Life Insurance Company, and Securian Financial Services. He also engages in fixed insurance sales as a secondary business activity. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, providing a range of advisory programs and support services. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios, multiple program structures, and operates with a substantial clearing and custody relationship with National Financial Services LLC.

Laura Besaw is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She currently works at Sequoia Financial Group, L.L.C. and has held prior roles at UBS, Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo. Her work history also includes a year focused on extended travel. Sequoia Financial Advisors, LLC provides wealth planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and consulting services to a diverse client base, including individuals, family offices, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a blend of model and custom portfolio management strategies that include mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, private and alternative investments, with oversight by an Investment Policy Committee.