Laura Linman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2010, with a two-year period at CMG Financial from 2017 to 2019. Laura is based in Tacoma, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment options, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kenneth Butler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Verity Credit Union and CUSO Financial Services, LP. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management with access to model portfolios and research.

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.

Eveline Tien is a Wealth Management Senior Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments, where she serves as a primary point of contact for Private Wealth Management clients and their families. She focuses on delivering personalized service and support, facilitating conversations around wealth planning, and building strong client relationships to ensure a seamless experience. Eveline has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Relationship Manager, and Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, she held positions such as Portfolio Administrator at Pacific Portfolio Consulting and Customer Service Coordinator at Capital One Investing and ING Direct Investing. Outside of her professional work, Eveline has interests in art, board games, camping, family activities, parenthood, and puzzles.

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.

Brett Ferguson is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise since 2013 and is also involved in managing an advisory business through Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service focused on written recommendation reports and annual retirement-income planning advice. The firm’s approach includes asset allocation guidance, tax-aware withdrawal strategies, and Social Security claiming options, supported by internal research and third-party data.

Hsin Yi Kao is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and based in Renton, WA. Kao has experience with CSOP Asset Management Limited from 2019 to 2024 and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2026. 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 a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Eversole is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kent, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, delivering customized, non-discretionary recommendation reports that incorporate research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis. The firm combines advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities and uses algorithmic tools overseen by specialized committees to support its planning process.

Trevor Lubereski is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Clifford R. Thomas & Associates. Outside of his advisory role, he is the sole proprietor and CEO of Trevor S Lubereski CPA PLLC, a tax preparation and accounting firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, and utilizes research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

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.

Scott Beusch is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 11 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and Series 66 license and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Based in Covington, WA, he serves clients through the firm's institutional platform. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies under a fiduciary standard, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors and 15,100 branch offices, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

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.

Ngoc Manivanh is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and with 28 years of industry experience. She has been associated with Primerica Advisors since 1996 and operates Ngoc T Manivanh, LLC, a business formed for Primerica-related activities. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through affiliated Primerica companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, employing a tiered wrap fee structure and maintaining authority over its investment models.

Brian Johnson is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 13 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Viridian RIA, LLC and Appropriate Balance Financial Service. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large participant base through both advisor-led and online platforms.

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.

Nicholas Dare is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Federal Way, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and six years of industry experience. He previously worked at Pacific Lutheran University and The Boeing Company. Outside of his advisory role, Dare provides marketing consulting for a pillow manufacturing company called SLEEP MUUS, LLC. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial analyses without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping the services separate.

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.

Gary Amerson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an investor in Victoria Amerson Designs, a dress manufacturing business. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a network of over 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

Jason Hamlin is a Series 66-credentialed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, he is co-owner of Joey Hamlin Photography and serves as an assistant lacrosse coach at Auburn Riverside High School. UBS Financial Services provides a range of brokerage and investment advisory services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management through proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.