Peter Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lacey, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including its affiliated entities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jennifer Richards is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work history at McCurley Integrity Dealerships and Mercedes-Benz of Tri-Cities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

George Aokuso is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has concurrently worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Plato's Cave LLC, which operates an Airbnb business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Stephen F. Fairfax is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Erin Stewart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Luke Olney is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services, holding Series 65 and Series 63 designations and eight years of industry experience. He previously worked at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services for six years. Olney is also the owner of American Heritage Life Corporation, an outside insurance business focusing on life, disability, long-term care, fixed annuities, and health and group health insurance. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides ongoing financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software to deliver tailored recommendations without discretionary authority.

Adam Gulley is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014 and previously served in the United States Army Reserve for 19 years. He is also a board and club member of the Kiwanis service organization in Tacoma. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Joseph Todisco is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1999 to 2023 before joining Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, investment solutions, and affiliated services.

Jerry Gintz is a financial advisor at Cetera with 37 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Cetera and its affiliates since 2009. In addition to his advisory role, he owns and operates GINTZ Accounting & Tax LLC, providing accounting, bookkeeping, and tax services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party managers and a range of program structures.

Richard Thomas is a financial professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at several firms including Voya Financial Advisors, Kestra Financial Services, and Weststar Prosperity Partners. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent involved in the sales of fixed insurance products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisor serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a range of portfolio management services and program structures, managing more than $256 billion in assets.

Laine Ducote is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2021 and previously spent four years at Merrill. In addition to her advisory roles, she was involved with Advance Custom Gutters from 2015 to 2021. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, along with tax-efficient services and affiliated investment products.

Lauren Muller is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Cetera Investment Services LLC and Columbia Bank. She also assists financial advisors as an associate with Columbia Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients, using analytical tools and tailored strategies to support client goals.

Kurt Chambers is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at AAA Missouri and AAA Washington. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a referee for the Seahawks Flag Football League. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Dempsey Wheelock is a financial advisor at Equitable Advisors with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked in various roles, including positions at Deseret Industries and Pythia International. Outside of financial advising, he is listed as a director for Worldwide Charities, a non-profit corporation founded by his father, though he is not active in its business activities. Equitable Advisors serves individual, high-net-worth, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients by providing financial planning, broker-dealer services, insurance distribution, and access to third-party asset management programs. The firm operates as both an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer, leveraging LPL-sponsored programs and third-party managers to deliver advisory and brokerage solutions.

Chantelle La Marr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at BlackRock for eight years and Axalta Coating Systems for two years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Cameron Thrall is a CFP® professional with seven years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the medical device industry with companies including Biotronik, Life Spine, and LDR Spine. Outside of finance, he is a certified flight instructor providing independent flight training in Bonney Lake, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients through a broad network of over 23,000 financial advisors and more than 15,000 branches. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed solutions, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Patrick Muldary is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Lake Tapps, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he owns PFM Enterprises, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which features model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap fee structure for its services.

Vicki Andrews is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 32 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at LPL Financial and Waddell & Reed, Inc. She also operated a tax preparation business for 15 years. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs supported by firm-approved planning tools and research from its Global Investment Committee.

Chad Stalder is a CFP® with 23 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2020. Prior to this, he worked at UBS Financial Services from 2012 to 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in a local food business, Manic Meatball, LLC, which he owns jointly with his spouse. 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 services grounded in modern portfolio theory. The firm’s approach includes a broad range of financial products, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options.

Alexander Hardy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sumner, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was associated with the University of Washington Baseball School and the University of Washington. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.