Eric Black is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He assists clients in identifying suitable investment options to help them achieve their financial goals and manage their financial resources effectively. He has experience as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Before joining Fidelity, Eric was a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial from 2018 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests in cooking and baking, exploring food as a foodie, participating in social events with friends, hiking, singing, and traveling.

Kristi Yankacy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Microsoft for 18 years and in the Riverview School District for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Valerie Paganelli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously operated Paganelli Consulting, Inc., an actuarial consulting business. She is also co-owner of a car restoration venture, Pags Speed Shop, based in Maple Valley, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and maintaining one of the largest advisor networks in the industry.

Tucker Mjelde is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and eight years of industry experience. He has served at Ameriprise Financial Services since 2018 and previously worked in the education sector with Tahoma School District and Washington State University. Outside of his advisory role, he manages an independent advisory business, Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning through collaborative, non-discretionary recommendations and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ian Meagher is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at T. Hasegawa from 2017 to 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and access to third-party asset managers.

Todd Norton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade, UBS Financial Services, and Russell Investments. Norton is based in Lake Tapps, Washington. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Brianne Roberts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Maple Valley, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Michael's Toyota from 2017 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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 nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Marta Cappa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes 20 years at Merrill and eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Jonathan Lefferts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at The Boeing Company for ten years. 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 solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Jason Keser is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Snoqualmie, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank since 2012, with a brief gap from 2019 to 2020. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a program offering written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and a combination of quantitative and qualitative research.

Paul Yu is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2017, following a year at KeyBanc Capital Markets. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network serves individuals, trusts, and institutional clients by providing investment and fee-based financial planning services. The firm uses proprietary research and planning tools to develop tailored recommendations, offering a broad range of services including retirement, education, risk, and niche planning for clients who meet specific net-worth thresholds.

Kelly Mckay is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, she worked at Voya Financial Advisors from 2015 to 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches youth gymnastics at Gymnastics Connection. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with flexible program structures and access to multiple third-party money managers.

Ryan Guiberson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked in the healthcare sector at Summit Surgical Inc. and Swedish Medical Center. 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 offers a range of advisory programs and maintains a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Vaughn Sherman is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 23 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Outside of his advisory role, he manages a rental property in Long Beach, California. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, and affiliated financial services across a nationwide network of advisors and branches.

Katanu Nzuvu Christie is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of experience at the firm. She holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for Classical Conversations and Mary Kay Cosmetics. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering various advisory programs and investment strategies through a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Michael Lawless is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Commonwealth Financial Network and his own firms, Lawless Financial Group and Lawless Wealth Management. He is the owner of Lawless Financial Group LLC, a private entity facilitating securities, advisory, and insurance business. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plans, charities, and corporates, offering both brokerage and advisory services through a multi-advisor platform. The firm emphasizes model-based asset allocation and portfolio optimization using various tools and supports discretionary and non-discretionary strategies across multiple program options.

Kirk Neamen is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory work, Neamen has involvement in real estate ownership. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services tailored to individuals approaching or in retirement, focusing on those with substantial investable assets. The firm combines research-driven modeling and tax-efficient strategies to provide personalized, non-discretionary recommendations through a centralized consulting team.

Paul Sharp is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and six years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Acorns, J.P. Morgan Securities, and Fidelity Investments. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations on a broad range of planning topics without including implementation. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option while keeping these services separate.

Travis Mann is a financial advisor with MassMutual Investors Services in Mercer Island, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and with 19 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with MassMutual Life Insurance Company since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of an LLC established for legal and tax purposes. MassMutual Investors Services, a subsidiary of MassMutual, provides financial planning and investment advisory services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers asset management, wrap and money-manager programs, and educational seminars.

Connor Loveall is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Issaquah, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Before rejoining Edward Jones, he worked in the fitness industry with companies including The Bay Club Company and Sammamish Fitness LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory and investment options, 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 nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.