Melissa Buttafoco is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Olympia, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, she worked with Financial Advocates Investment Management and Financial Advocates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and corporations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Brian Hood is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Empower Advisory Group, and Empower Financial Services. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools to offer diversified portfolios, discretionary management, and online advice.

Christopher Jackson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Jackson has served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves since 1996. Outside of advising, he has a minority ownership interest in a business called Link Systems DBA Link Lanyards. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Harriet Heyda is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Steilacoom, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written Recommendation Reports. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Seongbae Kim is a financial advisor with Cetera and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 14 years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, LPL Financial, and Summit Financial Group. Kim serves as a church elder at Sunset Bible Church and is the board chair of Sound Christian Academy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers.

Felix Peguero Reyes is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Before joining Raymond James in 2023, he spent 18 years at Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the finance and investment committee of The Remnant.US church. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Todd Shobert is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Olympia, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial and Washington State Employees Credit Union since 2012. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charities through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Terry Cleman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials. He has 28 years of industry experience and has been with LPL Financial since 2013, as well as associated with Financial Advocates Investment Management since 2017. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Derwin Du Mont III is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with 13 years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones for 12 years before joining LPL Financial in 2025. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party research, and various portfolio management strategies.

James Mcintosh is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2018, with prior experience at U.S. Bank National Association and Amazon. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, using a process that combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework. The firm offers non-discretionary services through its Institutional Consulting Services program and accesses a broad range of product types through its unique registrations and affiliations.

Leah Waterworth is a financial advisor at Fidelity with eight years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Fidelity Investments since 2021, following prior roles at Empower Retirement and Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, registered investment companies, and a Charitable Gift Fund. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage discretionary and non-discretionary portfolios, including fund advisory and model portfolio delivery.

Sarah Manley is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Tacoma, WA, with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, Manley is involved in referrals for home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Kirk Mandlin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Olympia, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 34 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, Mandlin is involved in authorship through a holding company that produces materials aimed at helping financial advisors succeed, and he serves as a director for a nonprofit church organization. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs with both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Loren Camp is a financial advisor with Cetera in Olympia, Washington, holding a Series 63 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Cetera and affiliated entities since 2014 and concurrently works with Twinstar Credit Union. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a diverse client base including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services through a large network of independent advisors and a multi-manager platform that supports various investment strategies and program structures.

Anthony Raugust is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2009. He is also involved with The Commerce Co. in a support capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, using analytical tools and tailored advisory programs.

Richard Thompson is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tumwater, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he is a co-owner of a rental property in Olympia, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Heidi Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakewood, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the board of the Harrison Preparatory School Parent Teacher Organization. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients maintaining accounts within Ameriprise.

Steven Gideon is a CFP®, ChFC®, and holds a Series 66 license with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2009 and has prior experience at Keating Financial Advisory Services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor recommendations and supports a broad advisor network with specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory programs.

Brandon Arenas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakewood, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Comcast for 16 years. He is a board member of Waller Road Home Inc. 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 nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Joseph Hodgins is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with four years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Wells Fargo Bank. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors is a large SEC-registered firm serving a diverse client base, including individuals, pension plans, charitable organizations, and trusts. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, and retirement advisory services through a network of independent Financial Professionals, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across various custody platforms.