Kohl Roland is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior work includes roles at Cole Financial Inc and Duke's La Jolla LLC, as well as several years at Horseshoe Lake Golf Course and teaching positions at Gig Harbor High School and Kopachuck Middle School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement advice, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight from a dedicated consulting team.

George Martonik Jr. is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors with 40 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with Primerica Financial Services and Primerica Advisors since 1985. In addition to his advisory role, he is involved in the sale of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts. The firm uses a tiered wrap fee structure and curates third-party asset managers, delegating trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Joseph Crest is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Puyallup, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in various roles including at Lowe's Home Improvement and Amazon. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jacob Cronk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2024 and has prior experience with Equitable Advisors, Peninsula Community Health Services, and the WSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Blazing Onion Burger Company for five years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.

Rhonda Arnett is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving as a senior wealth advisor at Raymond James Financial in Tacoma, WA. She has been affiliated with Columbia Wealth Advisors and Columbia Bank since 2001 and previously worked at Cetera for nine years. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and corporate clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a broad advisor network with specialized programs, including municipal advisory services and a SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program.

Teressa Grosklaus is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 35 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, providing investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, utilizing proprietary research and tools to develop tailored recommendations, with clients able to choose how to implement them through various brokerage or advisory programs.

Deborrah Murphy is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 40 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc., KMS Financial Services, Inc., and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Outside of her advisory work, she owns Northwestern Financial Group, a DBA used for insurance renewals and administrative purposes in Washington State. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, and it features a multi-advisor platform with access to third-party money managers and proprietary investment models.

Mary Mcgonigal is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 23 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She has worked with Morgan Stanley since 2011, including roles at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process includes structured discovery conversations and advanced modeling tools, serving clients through both direct and corporate financial planning agreements.

Brooke Baker is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Cetera and Edward Jones. Baker is also involved with Columbia Wealth Advisors, where she provides financial advice to clients. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and nonprofit organizations. The firm uses risk profiling and analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning and encourages implementation through various advisory programs.

Nicolas Calvi is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His work history includes roles at Charles Schwab since 2011, including Charles Schwab Bank from 2013 to 2017 and again since 2019, as well as TD Ameritrade Inc. from 2023 to 2024. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Libertad Sarmiento is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with Series 66 credentials and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent, Libertad held positions at Amazon, Whitworth University, and various other organizations. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based, holistic planning without portfolio management or discretionary trading authority. Their approach includes comprehensive written recommendations and the option to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing system.

Bowen Scott is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gig Harbor, WA, bringing 27 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Jeffrey Casey is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His career includes 27 years at MetLife Securities Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company before joining MassMutual in 2016. MassMutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm provides financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, emphasizing collaborative, annual planning engagements using firm-approved analysis tools.

Tran Duong is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2021, Tran operated Tran Duong LLC and held positions at Waddell & Reed, Inc., Executive Women International, and various insurance carriers. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies.

Bradley Berger is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 35 years of industry experience, including prior roles at LPL Financial and Financial Advocates Investment Management. Outside of advising, Berger is the owner and founder of Ideal Life 360, a life and executive coaching business, and works as a professional pilot and flight instructor. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware strategies.

Christopher Mc Culloch is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Ameriprise since 2021. His prior experience includes roles at First Command Advisory Services and First Command Financial Planning. He is a member of the Board of Directors for Given to Give and participates in the Tacoma Estate Planning Council. Ameriprise offers specialized retirement-income planning services for clients with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficient strategies to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Rhonda Hacker is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 15 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked for Lincoln Financial Advisors for 15 years. Outside of her advisory role, she provides small business owners with assistance in setting up QuickBooks and also offers pet-sitting services for friends and family. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporate clients through a multi-advisor platform that offers brokerage and advisory services, comprehensive financial planning, and various managed account programs. The firm’s investment process utilizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by risk assessments and rebalancing tools.

Janelle Embrey is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Yelm, Washington, where she has worked for 17 years. Outside of her advisory role, she is licensed to provide care services as the guardian of her adult son. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of financial advisors.

Cody Scriver is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. Since joining Merrill in 2015, he has been providing wealth management, investment advice, and guidance to families, with a focus on multigenerational wealth. He is a founding member and co-lead of the S&P Wealth Management Group, overseeing a team of nine professionals dedicated to making clients' financial lives easier. Cody develops customized strategies that address complex financial needs including concentrated stock positions, risk management, liability management, and tax minimization, in coordination with clients' other trusted professionals for wealth transfer, philanthropy, and estate planning services. Prior to his career in financial services, Cody served for over nine years in the Marine Corps with deployments across Southeast Asia and Afghanistan. He earned several medals during his service, including three with a "V" designation. Cody earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Economics from Ashford University and holds several professional credentials including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® (CPFA®), and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC™). He is also a Portfolio Manager who manages personalized or defined strategies on a discretionary basis. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Cody volunteers with local non-profits focused on conservation and education. He also enjoys adventure sports, cooking, scuba diving, woodworking, and spending time with his family.

Alissa Stearns is a financial advisor at Merrill with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at notable firms including JP Morgan Securities LLC and Securian Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a board member for Parents for Cascade, a parent support group based in Puyallup, WA. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.