Mark Ramey is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 licenses. Prior to joining Edward Jones, his work history includes roles at Whitman Global, Multi-M Contracting, and Fujitec Elevator. Outside of finance, he is the owner and Chief Business Development Officer of Mint Building Services LLC, a company focused on office cleaning business development. 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 manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and offers a wide range of advisory and investment services under a fiduciary standard.

Brett Davis is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Enumclaw, WA, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and Series 65 and 66 licenses. He has 12 years of industry experience, including six years at US Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management, before joining Edward Jones in 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Cody Laing is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has less than one year of industry experience and has previously worked at AGP Wealth Advisors and held various roles related to California Polytechnic State University. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service, which combines research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools to provide written recommendations and ongoing advice.

Jacob Ronish is a CFP® professional with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones since 2019. His prior roles include managing the pro shop and marketing campaigns at Riverbend Golf Complex and owning an online fantasy football rings business. He also serves as secretary for the Lakeland Hills HOA in Auburn, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and investment options. The firm is notable for its extensive network of financial advisors and branch offices, as well as its affiliated capabilities beyond advisory services.

Darrell Douglas is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 63 designation and 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with at least $1 million in net investable assets, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, algorithm-supported advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Bret Edensword is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and has been associated with both LPL Financial and Boeing Employee Credit Union since 2018. LPL Financial is an 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 discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Deanna Hoyt is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services and Cetera Investment Services LLC. Hoyt is also an associate at Columbia Wealth Advisors, where she supports financial advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm primarily provides non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, using a variety of implementation pathways tailored to client needs.

John Skeith is a financial advisor at Cetera with 44 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has worked at Cetera Advisors LLC since 2013. In addition to his advisory role, he owns businesses specializing in tax preparation and tax reporting for securities, and he serves as secretary and treasurer for a local ministry organization. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and planning services through a multi-manager platform that features both affiliated and third-party managers and various program structures.

Man Chung Chau is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Linsco/Private Ledger Corp., now part of LPL Financial, since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in raw land ventures, including Rainbow Partners and Prosperity Partners. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, utilizing model portfolios and research from multiple sources alongside various technology-driven investment solutions.

Nori Henson is a CFP® and Series 66 registered advisor with Raymond James Financial, based in Tacoma, WA, and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James, Henson worked at Columbia Bank for over two decades. Outside of advisory work, Henson serves as a non-voting member of Columbia Banking Systems' 401(k) committee. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, offering tailored advice supported by asset-allocation analysis and firm research.

Kevin Barringer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management based in Federal Way, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2021, he spent 14 years working with Calvary Community Church. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm offers holistic, goal-based analyses across various planning topics, with the option to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing system called “WealthPlan.”

Alec Charles is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing two years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Raymond James Financial Services, Columbia Bank, and Cetera Investment Services. Outside of his advisory roles, he has experience as an associate at Columbia Wealth Advisors, where he provided financial advisory services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individual investors, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, and institutional entities. The firm emphasizes non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting, utilizing asset-allocation analysis and firm research to develop tailored recommendations.

Patrick Franck is a CFP® professional with 15 years of industry experience. He is currently with Osaic Wealth, where he began in 2024. His prior experience includes roles at Woodbury Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services. Outside of advising, he has worked as an Instacart shopper and volunteered bartending at community events like Seattle Pride and Bumbershoot. OSAIC Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, plans, corporations, and nonprofits through a broad network of advisors and advisory platforms. The firm offers integrated brokerage and investment advisory services with a focus on portfolio construction using asset allocation, risk assessment, and automated rebalancing across multiple asset classes.

Jacqueline Atherden is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 10 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at E.K. Riley Investments, LLC and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, she is involved in dog walking services through Rover. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients with a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans and provides various capital markets services through its platform.

Schanice Staples is a financial advisor at Cetera with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has previously worked with Northwestern Mutual and Foresters Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she co-chairs professional development events for the Urban League Metropolitan Seattle Young Professionals and has developed a mobile application through her own business, Aesthetics Plus. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a wide range of clients, including individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers diversified portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party investment options.

Elizabeth Peterson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 66 licenses. She has 20 years of industry experience, including roles at Morgan Stanley since 2009 and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, focusing on tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and modeling techniques. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-based financial planning services.

Sara Sanders is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. Her prior positions include roles at Columbia Bank and Umpqua Bank, as well as experience with Oregon State University and Jesuit High School. She has also been involved with CYO/Camp Howard. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and state and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, typically non-discretionary advisory services and support for small business SIMPLE IRA plans through its SIACS program.

Matthew Weber is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, focusing primarily on retirement plans. He joined Merrill after six years of experience with a third party administrator specializing in Qualified Retirement Plans. Matthew has expertise in ERISA Law and testing procedures of Qualified Plans. He completed the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® Program in 2020 and holds professional designations including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Matthew earned his Bachelor's Degree from Central Washington University. Matthew works closely with plan sponsors and employees to help them meet their financial objectives, including managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, and small business strategies. Outside of work, he is involved in his son's education at Saint Pats elementary in Tacoma and spends time with his family, which includes an 8-year-old and a 15-month-old child. His personal interests include basketball, billiards, chess, and football.

Gary Barss is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tacoma, Washington, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2009. Outside of his advisory work, he is the author of a book on goal setting and operates an LLC for authoring books and podcasting. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a combination of brokerage and investment advisory offerings. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and employs proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Darren Fox is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 31 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Primerica and its affiliates since 1994. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of FUTD, Inc., a legal entity formed for Primerica business purposes, and is involved in referrals for home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.