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 Series 66-registered financial advisor with Merrill in Tacoma, Washington, and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2021, he worked at Graham Trucking, Inc. / Pacific Freight Express and NU-Way, Inc. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

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.

Aaron Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Ameriprise since 2008. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in managing an advisory business through Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to generate customized recommendations. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through its affiliated entities.

Mary Miles is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at LPL Enterprise, The Prudential Insurance Company of America, and First Interstate Bank. She also worked at Zillow Group for six years before entering the financial sector. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Eric Callison is a CFP® and ChFC® with 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. Outside of advisory services, he co-owns a commercial rental property in Black Diamond, Washington, with his spouse. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

James Nguyen is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he focuses on developing personalized financial plans tailored to his clients' unique needs and goals. He has held this position since 2025. Prior to his current role, James worked in various positions at Fidelity Investments, including Financial Consultant from 2021 to 2025 and Planning Consultant from 2020 to 2021. His earlier experience includes serving as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Bank of America from 2017 to 2020 and as a Relationship Banker at JPMorgan Chase from 2016 to 2017.

Steven Schob is a Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments, where he oversees a team of investment professionals dedicated to enhancing the planning experience for clients. In this role, he focuses on fostering deeper client relationships, comprehensive planning, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Prior to his current position, Schob held various roles at Fidelity Investments including Financial Consultant, Planning Consultant, Investment Solutions Representative, and Customer Relationship Advocate, gaining extensive experience in financial consulting and investment solutions from 2020 onward. He holds a California Insurance License. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Steven Schob enjoys recreational activities such as golf, hiking, sailing, scuba diving, and traveling.

Sara Sas is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. She previously operated a massage therapy business in Kent, Washington, from 2015 to 2021. At Edward Jones since 2021, she serves clients from Auburn, Washington. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and maintains a large network of advisors and branch offices across the country.

Douglas Legg is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2001. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages rental properties. 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, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Williamson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Federal Way, WA. He has nine years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment strategies with a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Bridget Olson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo in various roles since 2004. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Tammy Milling is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Advisors in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 34 years of industry experience. She has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously worked with Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2009 to 2016. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo, offering investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients through a broad planning menu tailored to clients meeting net-worth thresholds.

Richard Stice is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tacoma, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Wells Fargo Bank and Bank of America, spanning over 16 years of financial services experience. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and provides a range of brokerage and advisory services supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Sharona Chandra is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments. In this role, she assists clients and their families in navigating significant financial decisions throughout various life stages. She collaborates closely with clients to understand their values, aspirations, and priorities, co-creating financial plans aimed at wealth accumulation, retirement readiness, wealth transfer, and legacy planning. Sharona began her career as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2019 to 2023. She then held several positions within Fidelity Investments, progressing from Investment Consultant (2023-2024) to Financial Consultant (2024-2026), before assuming her current role in 2026. Her expertise spans wealth planning and investment consulting. Outside of her professional pursuits, Sharona has interests in art, cooking and baking, hiking, painting, and traveling.

Emily Bahr is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 22 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Foresters Financial Services and Foresters Advisory Services before joining Cetera in 2019. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as vice president of the Hilltop Elementary PTSA, secretary for the Ashbrooke Homeowners Association, and treasurer for the Brier Terrace Middle School PTSA. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is a national SEC-registered advisory firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to various investment strategies and program structures.

Conner Elliott is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Renton, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ameriprise in 2022, he worked at Costco Wholesale Corporation and Washington State University. Elliott is also employed at Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC, where he manages an advisory business. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services focused on clients with significant investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tax-efficient, non-discretionary recommendations delivered in partnership with its financial advisors.

Laura Urban is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including both non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a variety of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Ryan Baker is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Renton, WA. He holds a Series 66 designation and joined Edward Jones in 2025 after a 32-year career at Quality Food Centers. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in rental property maintenance in Edmond, OK. 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, supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.