Valerie Laroque is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and The Ascent Group, LLC. Laroque is also a licensed independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and serves as trustee for the Griffiths Family Trust. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable products, supported by an Investment Committee and integration with multiple custodial platforms.

Richard North is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial For Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, North co-manages two office buildings and oversees an inherited dry land wheat farm in Eastern Washington. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without portfolio management or institutional mandates. The firm offers planning engagements either as one-time or ongoing relationships, emphasizing written recommendations across a broad range of financial topics.

Ralph Kowal is a financial advisor at Cetera with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Cetera and its affiliated entities since 2005, as well as Heritage Bank and Harborstone Credit Union. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a multi-manager platform with various program options and more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Rick Larson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Gig Harbor, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009 and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a wide range of advisory programs, emphasizing tailored financial planning and the use of firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services both directly and through employer-based financial planning agreements.

Jason Light is a CFP® and ChFC® with 12 years of experience in financial advising, currently with Edward Jones since 2013. He also serves as a military officer in the US Army Reserve and is involved in part-time farming and continuing education instruction at Tacoma Community College. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Brian Carpenter is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, serving in various roles including Vice President Branch Leader, Regional Planning Consultant, and Executive Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brian worked at T. Rowe Price from 2003 to 2010 and at Charles Schwab from 2000 to 2001. Brian holds a California Insurance License. His professional experience spans financial consulting, investment counseling, and retirement planning. Outside of his professional career, Brian enjoys baseball, concerts, movies, music, traveling, and family activities. He is a father of two daughters and married to a healthcare professional.

Jason Tvedt is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Elijah Schulz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Elijah holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pepperdine University. He began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2025 and earned his CRPC designation in 2026. Outside of work, Elijah enjoys baseball, basketball, pickleball, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Sean Martin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Columbia Bank and has experience supporting financial advisors through client onboarding and administrative duties at Columbia Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach using fact-finding and risk profiling tools, and supports its clients through a broad advisor network and specialized programs.

Dennis Bush is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been associated with Raymond James since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is president of Bush, Polen & Associates, a tax preparation business. 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, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and supports a broad network of advisors with sophisticated analytical tools and specialized programs.

Janis Shipman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with UBS since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she operates an Etsy business creating handmade baby quilts and needle-felted dolls and figures. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Joe Davis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2018 and previously served 18 years in the Navy. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority.

Natalie Pace is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Belfair, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and having four years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise continuously since 2016. Outside of her role at Ameriprise, she manages an advisory business with Wealthbridge Advisors Inc. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on retirement income planning through written Recommendation Reports and annual advice, using proprietary research alongside third-party data and tools.

Heather Lafranchi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and MWA Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and manages model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Jennifer Iranon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley’s Private Bank and Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, delivering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Steven Paine is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 11 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Cetera Advisors LLC from 2015 to 2018. He is also involved in an insurance agency, Joseph A Paine Inc, doing business as Gus Paine Insurance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. Its offerings include financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Alexandra Grenier is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She started her career at Merrill Lynch in 2005 as part of The Grenier Group and became a full-time member of her father's team in 2007. Alexandra focuses on developing financial strategies and providing a broad range of financial and investment services to assist clients in achieving their short- and long-term financial goals, including retirement and portfolio development. She utilizes advanced resources and technology and collaborates with a network of specialists to integrate all aspects of a client's financial life. Alexandra holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Washington and a master's degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. Her professional designations include Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). These credentials reflect her commitment to the field of financial planning and retirement counseling. In her personal time, Alexandra enjoys golfing, spending time with her family, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Aleksandr Petrik is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He guides clients through their financial journeys by taking the time to understand what matters most to them and helping develop short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Aleksandr provides expertise in areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, retirement income, and overall education planning. Aleksandr's experience encompasses a wide range of financial advisory services, from general investing to retirement planning and saving for unexpected expenses. He also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions, offering ongoing advice and guidance tailored to clients' changing needs. He holds multiple professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Market Technician (CMT), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Aleksandr earned a high school diploma from South Seattle College, a non-accredited certificate from Slavic Bible College, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, biking, chess, fishing, hiking, photography, rock climbing, scuba diving, reading, and spending time with his family.

Anthony Cosme is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Everett, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Swedish Medical Center and Kalck Ambulance, alongside ongoing affiliations with PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also participates in referral activities for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, emphasizing a tiered percentage-based fee model.

Anthony Hauenstein is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. He also works as an independent contractor at Bush, Polen and Associates, Inc., and is a musician performing at various venues since 1994. Additionally, he is the CEO of T To L Inc. 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, corporations, pension plans, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.