Stephen Cooke is a financial advisor with Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC in Issaquah, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 18 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Ameritas and MassMutual-affiliated firms and owns Highlands Insurance & Retirement Solutions, LLC, where he serves as President. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and planning services to individuals, high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers a range of asset management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing model portfolios, mutual funds, ETFs, and individual securities across discretionary and non-discretionary platforms.

Socrates Leotsakos is a CFP® professional with one year of experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. His prior roles include positions at Longwave Financial, PFS Partners, and Summit Financial, LLC. He is based in Rhinebeck, NY. Commonwealth Financial Network is a registered investment adviser that supports a national network of approximately 2,950 advisors and their clients, offering various advisory programs and back-office services. The firm provides portfolio construction discretion and model portfolios managed by its Investment Management and Research team.

Sean Price is a financial advisor at &PARTNERS with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing Services LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he coaches youth soccer in the Kent School District. &PARTNERS serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, retirement plans, and institutional organizations. The firm offers investment management and consulting services using a combination of fundamental, technical, and quantitative analysis, with both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management options.

Yong Chang is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2008 and previously at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2004 to 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Chang is involved in teaching business workshops for Korean small business owners in Pierce County and holds leadership positions in several insurance and real estate consulting businesses. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence, offering services through multiple platforms and third-party managers.

George Hook III is a financial advisor with Osaic Advisory Services, LLC, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has worked at several firms, including Arbor Point Advisors and KMS Financial Services, and has operated his own financial services business since 2002. Outside of advisory roles, he owns an insurance agency offering long-term care, term life, health, and property and casualty insurance. Osaic Advisory Services, LLC is an SEC-registered enterprise adviser that serves a diverse client base, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm offers a range of investment programs and financial planning services, utilizing multiple strategies and platform integrations to deliver and monitor client portfolios.

David Carson is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has ownership of 280TaxBreak.com, a software business serving tax preparers and professionals. His prior work includes roles at World Financial Group and Veterans Evaluation Services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services with proprietary and third-party model portfolios, managing both discretionary and non-discretionary accounts.

Ying Yin is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Transamerica since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Breakthrough Service LLC, which provides tax preparation services. Ying has also been involved with Fincoach Services LLC and the Interlake High School PTSA. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs designed to accommodate discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Ligaya Choo is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with five years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Choo has been with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2021, following a 29-year tenure at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. from 1992 to 2021. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program focuses on written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework.

Reed Terry is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Woodinville, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for 13 years before joining LPL Financial in 2026. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a variety of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies along with technological tools to support its advisors.

Stephanie Ispas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and less than one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, she worked in retail and educational roles, including at Sephora and Mathnasium. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, utilizing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction across a variety of investment vehicles and fund structures.

Jordan Whipple is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and seven years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley, Harrisdirect LLC, E*TRADE Securities LLC, and Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting with clients retaining final decision-making authority.

Donald Kaplan is a CFP® professional with three years of experience at Equitable Advisors. Prior to joining Equitable, he spent 28 years at Phillips 66 and held positions at Cipher Skin and Boyett Petroleum. He is also the president and sole proprietor of Kaplan Peak Performance Consulting, LLC, a management consulting business maintained to provide minor accounting and administrative support. Equitable Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and a range of asset-management programs delivered through Investment Adviser Representatives and third-party managers.

Joseph Woodland is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2013 and is also associated with Investment Associates, Inc. DBA The Wormeli Group in a business development and administrative role. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs such as municipal advisory services and SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services.

Peter Gilding is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. He has held roles at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., Crossroads Financial Services LLC, and Northern Vermont University. Gilding has also operated a tutoring service and has diverse work experience outside finance. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies supported by research and advisor-facing tools.

Jeremy Taylor is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is currently with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and has been involved with Mainspring Wealth Advisors, LLC since 2013, where he serves as owner and branch manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and maintains unique affiliations such as a municipal advisor arrangement and specialized employer advisory programs.

Alex Cormier is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where they have been serving since 2025. Prior to this role, Alex held positions as an Investment Consultant, Relationship Manager, and Financial Representative within Fidelity Investments from 2022 to 2025. Alex works closely with clients to define and understand their specific financial goals, developing personalized plans to align with their vision and provide confidence and structure across their portfolios. Collaborating with a Wealth Management Team, Alex executes these plans efficiently for clients and their families. Alex's approach emphasizes building a foundation of trust through understanding what is important to each client. This client-centered strategy supports the development of tailored financial solutions. Outside of their professional responsibilities, Alex enjoys art, family activities, golf, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and spending time with pets.

Johnatan Mendez is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. His work history includes roles at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors and related entities beginning in 2025, as well as various positions at the University of Washington Tacoma, Beacon Hill Staffing, The Boeing Company, and HAPO. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves a broad range of individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, offering financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm operates through thousands of financial professionals and manages multi-billion dollar assets across multiple platforms and custodians.

Peter Doolittle is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, Northwest Asset Management, OneMain Financial, and the University of Redlands. He also manages an advisory business through Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement-income planning and ongoing advice based on detailed analysis and collaboration between a centralized service team and individual advisors.

Jacob Klein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Invest Financial Corp. and Key Investment Services LLC before joining LPL Financial in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, Klein has served as an assistant varsity football coach at Liberty High School. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary strategies that incorporate LPL Research models and third-party subadvisors.

Po Wei Chang is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 23 years of industry experience. He has worked at MML Investors Services Inc and MassMutual Life Insurance Co since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is also an insurance agent. Mass Mutual Investors Services, LLC is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides financial planning and asset management services to individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers collaborative annual planning engagements and a range of investment programs and educational seminars.