Jaime Suarez is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Everett, WA, holding the Series 66 designation and over 24 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial, including its predecessor LINSCO/Private Ledger Corp., since 2005 and also has a long-standing role with Boeing Employee Credit Union. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and technology-driven strategies.

Weihua Yang is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. In this role, she serves individuals, families, professionals, and business owners, assisting them in making informed financial decisions and developing personalized strategies related to retirement, wealth accumulation, education planning, and legacy goals. She is fluent in English and Mandarin, enabling her to effectively serve a diverse community of clients. Before her financial services career, Weihua owned and operated a business in Beijing from 2006 to 2016, gaining insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by entrepreneurs. After moving to the United States, she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Northwest University. Weihua also holds professional designations including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Weihua lives in Kirkland, Washington with her husband and their two cats. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, hiking, and traveling.

Douglas Shaw is a financial advisor with Merrill in Snohomish, Washington, holding a Series 66 credential and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 2017 and concurrently at Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Shaw serves as a board member for Housing Hope, a charitable organization focused on supporting motivated homeless families, and works part-time as a delivery driver for Uber Eats. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charities.

Michael Burke is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Everett, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Edward Jones in 2025 and has prior work experience in construction, utilities, aerospace, telecommunications, and employment services. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Stephen Muller is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has 27 years of industry experience. Muller serves as a Marysville City Councilman and sits on the board of a homeowners association in Big White, BC. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to help clients align investments with their goals.

Heather Hughey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lake Stevens, WA, with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked at SanMar Corp for seven years. 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 through a network of more than 23,700 advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Robert Martin is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Rainier Wealth Management LLC since 2012 and also maintains an affiliation with LPL Financial, LLC. Martin serves as president and chief compliance officer at Rainier Wealth Management, where he dedicates full time to providing investment advisory services. Rainier Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities by offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis with various investment strategies, managing accounts on a discretionary basis and providing business-focused financial planning.

Chad Hedzik is a financial advisor at Rainier Wealth Management LLC in Everett, WA, with 25 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Rainier Wealth Management and LPL Financial since 2014. Rainier Wealth Management serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, and business entities by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental analysis, technical/charting, and cyclical methods across various investment strategies, with a focus on both individual and business financial planning.

Lance Best is a financial advisor at XYPN Sapphire with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and previously worked for NYLIFE Securities LLC and New York Life Insurance Co. for 10 years. XYPN Sapphire provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, business entities, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes a long-term, risk-based investment approach using diversified portfolios and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside digital-asset management services.