Veena Rao is a financial advisor at Merrill in Sammamish, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Bank of America, N.A. and H & R Block. 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 strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Black is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He assists clients in identifying suitable investment options to help them achieve their financial goals and manage their financial resources effectively. He has experience as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Before joining Fidelity, Eric was a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial from 2018 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests in cooking and baking, exploring food as a foodie, participating in social events with friends, hiking, singing, and traveling.

Kristi Yankacy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Microsoft for 18 years and in the Riverview School District for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Steven Northey is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Sammamish, WA, holding a Series 63 designation and 39 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in a family real estate partnership that owns and maintains a vacation property. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans.

Aaron Kummerfeldt is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds a Series 66 designation and has two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, Cross Country Mortgage, and Bank of America. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers a mix of non-discretionary advisory relationships alongside access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by a centralized operational structure and multi-asset model portfolios.

Marta Cappa is a CFP® professional with 33 years of industry experience. She is currently with Wells Fargo Advisors and has held prior roles within Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Advisors LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that offers investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm provides a broad range of planning services using proprietary research and tools, delivering tailored recommendations through meetings and written summaries.

Robin Cheng is a Series 66-registered advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Renton, WA, with six years of experience at J.P. Morgan, including roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, Cheng worked at Four Points by Sheraton. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Chiaki Hirate is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2012 in Redmond, WA. Her credentials include the Series 66 designation. Outside of her advisory role, she maintains a rental property in Bellevue, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients across a broad spectrum, including pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Yanling Dai is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Bellevue, WA, with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Bank of America, N.A. Yanling was self-employed for six years prior to joining Merrill. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jason Keser is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2014. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Marcia Hensley Vigil is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. She has been with Fidelity Investments in various capacities since 2015. Fidelity's Strategic Advisers LLC, where she works, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and fund advisory services.

Christopher Cahoon is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Inc. for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Nevis Financial, an LLC focused on insurance-related work. OSAIC serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, utilizing asset-allocation tools and third-party managers to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Ryan Guiberson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the healthcare sector at Summit Surgical Inc. and Swedish Medical Center. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Vaughn Sherman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Long Beach, California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated financial services across a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Adam Johnson is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has worked with multiple financial institutions since 2015, including First Tech Federal Credit Union and Addison Avenue Investment Services, where he also serves in a support role. 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, corporations, and institutional investors. The firm uses tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and offers specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting.

Nicholas Smith is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at First Tech Federal Credit Union, Salal Credit Union, and Capital One. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advice using risk profiling and analytical tools, and maintains programs supporting municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Nikhila Vakulabaranam is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her background includes roles at Arcesium India Private Limited, Goldman Sachs Services Private Limited, and Amazon Development Centre India, as well as academic positions at Seattle University and Kakatiya University. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered adviser serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and retirement-plan sponsors. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing a variety of portfolio management strategies and platform arrangements.

Matthew Lynch is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Incapital LLC, 280 Securities LLC, and Brean Capital, LLC. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and a charitable gift fund. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios and delegated management, with proprietary oversight and conflict-of-interest controls.

Sam Hibbert is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley and Thrivent Financial. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence. The firm incorporates an ESG eligibility framework when recommending investment strategies and offers services on a non-discretionary basis.

Connor Loveall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sammamish, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked in the fitness industry with companies including The Bay Club Company and 425 Fitness. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm is noted for its large network of advisors and branches and offers both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies along with affiliated mutual funds and trust services.