Aghil Masoun is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America since 2025. Prior to that, he was with Merrill from 2016. 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 strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Mark Delyea is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bonney Lake, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at several companies across various sectors, including Frontier Door & Cabinet and Woodgrain. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a network of approximately 23,700 financial advisors nationwide. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Dennis Pierre is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Maple Valley, Washington. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options under a fiduciary standard.

Carl Hessel IV is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Allstate Insurance, and Nampa Insurance Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Annette Howze is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she partners with families to create comprehensive plans designed to simplify financial planning and strategic decision-making. Her professional experience spans over two decades in the financial services industry. Prior to her current role, Annette worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2007 to 2018. She also served as Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab between 2004 and 2006, and as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 1999 to 2002.

Pui Szeto is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Szeto held positions at Bank of America and Paragon Asia Holding Limited, among others. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Michael Skagen is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2024. He is also president and owner of Skagen Insurance Agency, Inc., a health insurance agency he has led since 2018, and provides tax preparation services through Skagen Tax Services. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser with a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Scott Hurst is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his own firm, Scott P. Hurst & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. It offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational resources.

Dustin Vance is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Maple Valley, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He worked at USI Insurance Services, Inc. for three years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in landlord activities, handling tenant selection and coordinating repairs. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Danxia Zhen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Boston. She provides personalized wealth management strategies, drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization, among others. Danxia holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University and a Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts System. She carries professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese), she follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement through volunteer work. Outside of her professional activities, Danxia enjoys boating, cooking, hiking, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Abigail Damoiseaux is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2022 and previously held roles at Club Wealth, Victoria Secret, and Cardinal Financial Company. In addition to her advisory work, she prepares tax returns for a longstanding client base unrelated to her Edward Jones clients. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a wide range of investment strategies and advisory programs. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Ian Southall is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, Puget Sound Financial Strategies, and other firms. Outside of financial advising, Ian works as a delivery driver for multiple services including Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Amazon. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

Sandi Martin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 12 years of industry experience. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. Outside of her advisory work, she owns a small business selling exotic plants. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary advisory program focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The program is supported by centralized due diligence combining quantitative and qualitative research and includes capabilities in derivatives and commodities.

Renee Harris Christian is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. The firm is a full-service wealth management company serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Cherie Wright is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for nine years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in thoroughbred racing as an owner, with operations licensed in California. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, combining in-house and third-party managers, and provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Karen Lansdowne is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2004 and has prior experience at QFC (Kroger Co) and Fred Meyer. In addition to advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, with a focus on percentage-based tiered fees and ongoing manager oversight.

Wesley Pond is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 65 credential. He began his advisory career in 2026 after serving ten years in the United States Marine Corps. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers a range of account platforms and proprietary model strategies while supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Cedric Simmons is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan, he worked at AT&T Mobility and Nike Inc. He is based in Renton, WA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting while clients retain final decision-making authority.

Mark Burns is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Kent, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and operating his own firm, Mark J Burns PLLC. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in real estate investment and managing rental properties. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Carin Perkins is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of investment-related products and also receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and employs a model-driven investment approach with custodial support from Pershing and overlay management by BNY Mellon Advisors.