Melissa Newell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and was previously employed by Pierce County from 2013 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and manager of Stevens26, LLC, which is involved in commercial real estate and rental income activities. 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 and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Matthew Philichi is a CFP® certificant with 36 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at UBS Financial Services in Tacoma, WA. He has been with UBS since 2008. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, supported by proprietary research and a broad range of capital markets activities.

Jason Hummel is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Soundview Financial Group. Outside of finance, he has owned and operated a photography business since 2009. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

Mark Gallinatti is a financial advisor at Stifel with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at RBC Capital Markets and City National Bank. Outside of finance, he owns a property used for oyster farming in Hood Canal, Washington. Stifel serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies.

Kimberly Fisher is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. She has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Fisher serves as a member of the board of trustees for the Greater Tacoma Community Foundation. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both non-discretionary and discretionary services. The firm’s investment approach is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its financial product offerings.

Kristen Salt is a CFP® and ChFC® with 33 years of experience in financial advising. She has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving as an advisor in Olympia, WA. Outside of her advisory role, she serves on the Board of Directors for the RiverFront Condo Association in Portland, OR. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides ongoing retirement-income planning advice through a centralized team, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Paola Robles is a financial advisor at Stifel with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Triad Financial Services, Inc. and in other roles outside the financial sector. Additionally, she serves as a notary in Tacoma, Washington. Stifel serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, institutional clients, and charitable organizations, offering both brokerage and investment advisory services. The firm’s investment approach incorporates a proprietary methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group, utilizing forward-looking capital market assumptions and probabilistic modeling to guide asset allocation and financial planning.

Christopher Zuydhoek is a financial advisor at Merrill with 13 years at the firm and five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and is based in Tacoma, WA. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Thomas Wenzel is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves individual and institutional clients including pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, tailoring strategies to each client’s risk profile through a mix of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Kevin Donovan is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial who holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has 24 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Cetera, Columbia Bank, RBC Capital Markets, and Yellowstone Partners. He also serves as Director of Wealth Management at Columbia Wealth Advisors and is an officer and Senior Vice President at Umpqua Bank. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools including probability modeling to support client goals, while also maintaining municipal finance capabilities and specialized retirement plan advisory programs.

Matthew Sledge is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at West Monroe and Cognizant. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in property management through Alliance Management in Seattle. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is a large SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning utilizing structured discovery and firm-approved tools.

John Baker is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003. In addition to his advisory role, he has engaged in outside sales of non-variable insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, various advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources to support diversified investment strategies.

Benjamin Kelley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and 12 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sound Credit Union, CUSO Financial Services, and Wells Fargo Advisors. He serves on the board and finance committee of Lighthouse Christian School, a nonprofit organization. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and supports diverse investment strategies with research and portfolio management tools.

Eric Zawilski is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with families and businesses to help them achieve their financial goals by connecting all aspects of their financial lives. Eric holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University and has earned professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He follows a disciplined process centered on understanding clients' financial situations and priorities to deliver tailored advice. His approach emphasizes prioritizing and pursuing the goals that matter most to clients, reflecting his commitment to excellent service.

David Zesbaugh is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he worked at Graham Trucking, Inc. and Pacific Freight Express from 2017 to 2021, and at NU-Way, Inc. from 2012 to 2017. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program for Bank of America fiduciary clients. The firm provides model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Cole Allen is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Olympia, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has been with Edward Jones since 2022 and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he held positions at Walmart and Piada. 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 over $1 trillion in assets and offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, tax-efficient services, and a broad network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bridget Olson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo in various roles since 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Tammy Milling is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad planning menu tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds.

Richard Stice is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tacoma, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America, spanning over 16 years of financial services experience. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Stephen Bowden is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lakewood, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Cantella & CO., Inc. for 11 years before joining LPL Financial in 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management approaches supported by internal and third-party research.