Jacqueline Atherden is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at UBS since 2019. Prior to UBS, she was employed at E.K. Riley Investments and J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in dog walking services through Rover. UBS Financial Services 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 and provides access to proprietary research, capital markets services, and affiliated lending programs.

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 at Raymond James Financial with a Series 66 designation. She has been with the firm since 2026 and has prior experience at Columbia Bank, Umpqua Bank, and Oregon State University. Sanders has also been involved with CYO/Camp Howard and Corvallis Manor. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses advanced analytical tools to support client decision-making.

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.

Gregory Nelson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial and holds a Series 66 designation. He has 25 years of industry experience, including 16 years at Lincoln Investment Planning and time at Shelgren Financial Group. He also operates Chambers Bay Wealth Management, an insurance agency related to his advisory business. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and nonprofits through a large national network. The firm offers various advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside access to model portfolios and research.

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.

Stephanie Bauer is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Tacoma, where she focuses on helping clients align sophisticated investment management with their personal financial goals. Her practice spans areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, and tax minimization. With 14 years of experience in the financial industry, Stephanie specializes in guiding clients through managing new wealth and personal retirement planning. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the Eller College of Management Business School at the University of Arizona and is a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Stephanie's professional philosophy centers on creating strategies that address current needs, foster growth for the future, and build legacy for generations. Stephanie is active in her local community, participating in organizations such as the Junior League, Freedom Boat Club, Harbor Moms, and the USTA Tennis League. She resides in Gig Harbor with her family and engages in interests including basketball, boating, golfing, scuba diving, skiing, swimming, tennis, traveling, and yoga.

John Arata is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Securities America Advisors, Inc. and Securities Service Network. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as president of a family tree farm and acts as trustee for family trusts. OSAIC serves a wide range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, investment advisory services, and access to multiple advisory platforms and third-party money managers. The firm utilizes asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios that include various asset classes on both discretionary and non-discretionary bases.

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.

Melissa Newell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and was previously employed by Pierce County from 2013 to 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is the owner and manager of Stevens26, LLC, which is involved in commercial real estate and rental income activities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Jason Hummel is a financial advisor with OSAIC holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has five years of industry experience. He previously worked at Commonwealth Financial Network and Soundview Financial Group. Outside of finance, he has owned and operated a photography business since 2009. OSAIC serves a broad range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to multiple investment platforms and third-party managers.

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.