Kadri Augustin is a Series 65-licensed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Connective Wealth Partners, LLC. Prior to joining Connective Wealth Partners in 2025, Kadri worked at FG Advisory Services, LLC and The Financial Gym, Inc., among other roles. Kadri maintains a temporary dual registration with FG Advisory Services, LLC during the transition to Connective Wealth Partners. Connective Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory firm that provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm’s investment approach is based on fundamental analysis with a long-term orientation, offering diversified portfolios that include ETFs, equities, bonds, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Kathleen Phan is a financial advisor with Stirlingshire Investments, holding Series 7 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 23 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Financial LLC and National Planning Corporation. She also sells variable annuities through RetireOne Investment Services LLC. Stirlingshire RIA LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities, serving both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a diverse investment approach combining quantitative, fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses and offers access to a wide range of investment types, including mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, REITs, private placements, and alternative vehicles.

Bailey Erickson, MBA, CFP® joined the Quantum Team as an Operations Specialist in June of 2023, just after earning his Masters of Business Administration in Finance from Washington State University. Before graduating, he also received a Certificate of Financial Planning from UC Berkeley Extension. Bailey is passionate about helping others achieve financial success and has been thrilled to partner Quantum to reach that goal. His educational background in finance, paired with both his coaching skills and professional experience, aide Bailey in exceeding our clients’ expectations. As a former live-in fraternal advisor at WSU, Bailey was the recipient of both the 2021 and 2022 WSU IFC Chapter Advisor of the Year award. He continues to serve as the recruitment advisor for the Beta Theta Pi fraternity, helping the WSU chapter win the National award for Outstanding Recruitment Program in 2023. In his spare time, he also enjoys restoring classic cars, bass fishing, skiing and camping – hobbies he first cultivated in his hometown of Vancouver, WA. Having relocated to Spokane in 2023, it's been great putting down roots here with his wife, Abby, who was born and raised in Medical Lake. Bailey is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional at Quantum Financial Planning. Quantum Financial Planning is a fee-only and fiduciary firm that serves retirees in Spokane and nationwide. Quantum Financial Planning helps those ready to retire design a retirement plan that is tax-efficient, organized, and flexible for the decades ahead. Its team is easy to reach by phone or email, has a deep bench of specialists, and can handle complex retirement planning scenarios. ► Our team can help you answer questions like: What can I do today to prepare my finances for retirement? When can I realistically stop working, or is early or semi-retirement possible for me? How can I proactively lower the taxes on my retirement or other major windfalls? What’s the right mix of investments to protect my money and still see it grow? What thoughtful steps can I take to make the most of an inheritance? How can I protect my hard-earned nest egg from inflation and rising costs? What’s an easy way to budget for travel, hobbies, and experiences without overspending? How do we adjust our financial plan if anything unexpected happens? Can I see how different choices I make today will affect my retirement lifestyle? Which accounts should I tap into first to help my retirement savings last longer? If you’d like help with retirement planning, proactive tax planning, or managing a large windfall like an inheritance or sale of a business, reach out to our team. We can help you understand how to make the most of what you’ve saved or will receive while also planning for multiple big goals. You only retire once… our goal is to make sure you’re excited for what comes next! Learn more about Quantum Financial Planning at: https://www.quantumplanning.com/

Thanks for checking out my profile! Here's a little about me: I'm happily married to the love of my life who somehow hasn't realized how far out of my league she is (so please don't tell her). When not working, I’m probably chasing after our two amazing kids who keep life loud and full in the best ways, or experimenting with new vegan curry recipes, or injuring myself trying to get back into a workout routine since I refuse to accept that I’m no longer a 20-something Marine. I'm often asked how I got into financial planning. After the military, I headed to San Diego State University not knowing what my next steps would be, but knowing that I 1) wanted to do meaningful work that could genuinely help people, 2) had a strong interest in finance, and 3) was compelled to continue my lifelong string of side projects and small businesses I kept finding myself in. Smashing those together led to becoming a CFP® and founding Next Gen Financial Planning to serve clients often overlooked by our profession, giving me the chance to help hundreds of people navigate their financial and life journeys. Along the way, I did my best to learn from every financial planner in San Diego or elsewhere who would answer my calls or emails. Jim taught me the importance of truly listening to clients before offering solutions. Michael showed me how to think like a business owner, not just an advisor. Nancy taught me that sales can be ethical and fun. Taylor showed me the power of community and supporting each other as we grow. I'm deeply grateful to them, and to the many others who helped me get here. Next Gen grew up to be bigger than just me, and I passed the torch over to the team in 2024. Now I'm excited to set my sights on a new mission with AdviceOnly because it's time for change, not just for me but in how our profession treats both financial advisors and the clients we serve. I’m building a new model to help advisors focus on giving advice, not sales pitches. Too many are overwhelmed by compliance/tech/admin, or feel lonely, or pressured to put the firm's financial performance over their sense of what’s right. Quick note: I'm not currently taking on new ongoing financial planning clients while focusing on building the AdviceOnly platform to support other advisors, so please consider checking out www.adviceonly.com or another credible place. I do still take on an occasional small hourly projects.

Stephanie is a Wealth Advisor and Principal of Aspen Wealth Planning, an independently-owned financial planning and tax-focused firm partnered with Aspen Wealth Strategies for investment management. A CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with over 15 years of experience, she is passionate about identifying opportunities and delivering comprehensive strategies for individuals and businesses. As a Chartered Special Needs Consultant™, Enrolled Agent, Capital Markets & Securities Analyst®, Psychology of Financial Planning Specialist™, and Certified Financial Counselor™, her expertise includes special needs planning, tax strategies, and financial counseling. Stephanie is a proud member of NAPFA and the FeeOnly network. She also serves in a pro bono advisory capacity, offering financial literacy and planning services to seniors, veterans, individuals with cancer diagnoses, and underprivileged families.

Michael Collesano is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has a legal background as the president of Michael Collesano LLM PC, a New York State licensed attorney and real estate broker. He also owns NYC Property Expo Inc., a Manhattan residential real estate brokerage. Stirlingshire Investments provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities across both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth segments. The firm employs a diverse investment approach combining quantitative, fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory analyses, offering a range of investment types and model strategies through its Advyzon marketplace.

Chad Rusten is Chief Financial Planner at Element Squared Private Wealth in Minneapolis, MN, holding the ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®, and CLTC designations along with Series 66 licenses. He has 23 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Park Avenue Securities, Guardian Life Insurance, Eagle Strategies (NY Life), and Nylife Securities. He also operates as a sole proprietor in insurance sales and services, dedicating approximately 5% of his time to this activity. Element Squared Private Wealth provides discretionary asset management and integrated financial planning to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and charting analysis to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client objectives, offering financial planning as part of its advisory services.

Tina Hang is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with Connective Wealth Partners, LLC, bringing two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at FG Advisory Services, LLC, MBO Professional Services Inc, The Financial Gym, and PwC. Outside her advisory work, she consults on tax return reviews through MBO Professional Services Inc. Connective Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory that provides discretionary wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-driven investment process with a long-term orientation and constructs portfolios from a diverse range of asset classes while managing client risk and objectives through discretionary management and oversight of third-party managers.

Daniel Prevett is a financial advisor at Stirlingshire Investments with six years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. He previously worked at Prevett Financial, Midway University, and Brewton-Parker Christian University. Stirlingshire RIA LLC offers discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities, serving both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including quantitative, fundamental, and technical analysis, and provides access to diverse investment types through its in-house and third-party models.

Nathan Manes is a financial advisor at Elderado Financial, Inc. in Montrose, CO, holding Series 63, Series 65, and CFP® designations with three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management and Consolidated Electrical Distributors. Elderado Financial provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, endowments, and charitable organizations, managing approximately $195 million in client assets. The firm emphasizes client education and outreach through regular communications and educational workshops, with a focus on philanthropy and tailored advisory relationships.

Mark Alarie is a financial advisor with Stirlingshire Investments in Orlando, FL, holding Series 7 and 66 designations with ten years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Primerica Advisors, Cetera, Regions Bank Investment Services, and Edward Jones. He also provides small business 401(k) consulting to help clients utilize qualified retirement plans. Stirlingshire RIA LLC offers discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities, serving both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs multiple investment analysis methods and trading strategies, providing access to a broad range of investment types and model strategies through the ADVYZON (AIM) marketplace.

Garrett Faulconer is an investment advisor representative at Connective Wealth Partners, LLC with a Series 65 license and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Connective Wealth Partners in 2025, he worked at FG Advisory Services, LLC and The Financial Gym, where he held investment advisory roles. Connective Wealth Partners is an SEC-registered advisory providing discretionary wealth management and financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a fundamental analysis-based investment process with a long-term orientation, constructing portfolios that include ETFs, equities, bonds, mutual funds, and alternative investments.

Christopher June is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ professional with over 25 years of industry experience. He is a partner, chief investment officer, and wealth advisor at Sweeney Financial Advisors for over 24 years since 2002, a team of four advisors based in Bedford, NH. Chris spends his time helping people of all ages and income levels to grow their net worth, plan for and decide when & how to retire, and manage their investment portfolio. Chris provides a completely customized approach to helping his clients manage their finances. Since 1998, Sweeney Financial Advisors has helped individuals, families, business owners and nonprofits make confident financial decisions through personalized, goals-driven guidance. As a fee-only fiduciary firm, we are paid directly by our clients, not through commissions or product sales, so our advice remains focused on your goals, your interests and your financial future. With over a century of combined experience, our professionals support clients with deep expertise and a history of successfully navigating complex financial challenges. Sweeney Financial Advisors provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, families, trusts, endowments, qualified retirement-plan sponsors, and business entities. The firm emphasizes tailored portfolios that consider client goals and tax factors, using low-cost institutional funds, fixed-income securities, and select private alternative investments.

Treva Nostdahl is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor who focuses on helping clients plan for retirement with clarity and confidence. She specializes in retirement income planning and goals-based financial planning, working closely with individuals to build strategies that align with their long-term priorities. Before joining Retirable, Treva worked at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc., where she supported financial advisors and their clients with retirement planning, account management, and ongoing financial guidance. Her experience spans both client-facing work and behind-the-scenes planning, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the financial planning process. Treva holds a B.S. in Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in Communication from Regis University in Denver. She is known for her clear, thoughtful approach and her ability to explain complex financial topics in a way that helps clients feel informed and supported as they plan for retirement.

Roy Jones is a CFP® professional and MBA with a Graduate Certificate in Financial Planning. With 26 years of financial services experience, he serves as CEO of Everspire and its affiliated firms, MHL Investments, E6 Portfolios, and TomiPlan. Everspire is an SEC-registered investment adviser with more than $289 million in discretionary assets under management. The firm serves individuals, families, businesses, charitable organizations, and retirement plans through a dedicated-advisor model centered on goals- and cash-flow-based financial planning. Everspire’s investment philosophy integrates low-cost, globally diversified core portfolios, daily tax-loss harvesting capabilities, and tax-aware alternative strategies designed to support each client’s broader financial plan.

Aiden Pisarczyk is a financial advisor at Momentous Wealth Management, Inc. in Vancouver, WA. He holds a Series 65 credential and has been with the firm since 2020. Prior to his advisory role, his work experience includes positions in education and customer service. Momentous Wealth Management is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $356 million for around 455 clients. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning services, utilizing a mix of individual securities and third-party sub-advisers, with an investment approach that incorporates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and ESG analysis.

Douglas Shaffer is a financial advisor with Stirlingshire Investments in Toledo, OH, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Valic Financial Advisors, Directions Credit Union, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved in variable annuities sales with RetireOne and Highland Capital. Stirlingshire RIA LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals, trusts, and other entities, serving both non‑high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a multi-method investment approach, including quantitative, fundamental, technical, and modern portfolio theory, and offers a range of investment options through its Advyzon marketplace.

Justin Dagostino is a CFP® professional with 10 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms including LPL Financial, TD Ameritrade, and Scottrade, with his current role at Vertex Partners beginning in 2021. Vertex Partners provides advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, retirement plans, and charitable and corporate entities. The firm focuses on asset allocation, diversification, and behavioral finance through a combination of active and passive model portfolios, utilizing various third-party manager platforms and tax-aware strategies.

Daren Blonski is a financial advisor at Fermata Advisors in Sonoma, CA, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fermata Advisory, LLC since 2019 and was previously with Enso Wealth Management from 2016 to 2020. Fermata Advisors provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting primarily to individuals, small businesses, and plan fiduciaries. The firm offers both discretionary and non-discretionary services using a combination of behavioral, charting, cyclical, fundamental, and technical analysis to guide portfolio allocations.

Carman Kubanda is a financial advisor with Innovative Wealth Building LLC in Fort Worth, TX, holding a Series 66 license and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Innovative Wealth Building in 2023, he worked at First Command Financial Planning, Inc. and several other firms. Kubanda is also the owner of Wellbeing Financial, LLC, which provides insurance services and lead generation. Innovative Wealth Building LLC offers portfolio management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and charitable organizations. The firm employs long-term trading strategies guided by fundamental analysis and modern portfolio theory, managing accounts on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.