David Dotson is a financial advisor with PlanMember Securities Corporation in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Cetera Advisors LLC and running his own advisory business since 1992. Outside of financial services, he is the managing member of Symbiol LLC, a company focused on converting wood waste to biofuel. PlanMember Securities Corporation provides retirement-plan advisory services to employers and plan participants, acting as an ERISA Section 3(38) fiduciary for many plans. The firm’s investment approach centers on strategic asset allocation and risk-based mutual fund portfolios, supported by educational and support services for plan sponsors and participants.

Vincent Di Domenico is a financial advisor at Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Zetimair Wealth Management, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Luvo Wealth Advisors. He also provides pro bono financial planning through the Foundation for Financial Planning and is an independent insurance agent specializing in fixed insurance products. Voya Financial Advisors, Inc. serves a diverse client base, including individual investors, institutional clients, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm offers a variety of services such as financial planning, portfolio management, and plan-sponsor consulting, with a focus on recommendation-based, non-discretionary advisory relationships.

David Carson is a financial advisor with Transamerica Financial Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and three years of industry experience. He is also the owner of 280TaxBreak.com, a software business that provides services for tax preparers and professionals. Prior to joining Transamerica, Carson has experience with World Financial Group and Veterans Evaluation Services. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers a combination of advisory and broker-dealer services featuring proprietary and third-party model portfolios with both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Aubrey Wilkinson IV is a financial advisor at Valic Financial Advisors with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously operated Wilkinson Financial Group, LLC as a sole proprietor. His background includes various roles in finance and hospitality prior to joining Valic Financial Advisors. Valic Financial Advisors, Inc. serves primarily U.S. individuals, including high net worth clients and employer-sponsored retirement participants, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services through a large network of advisors. The firm uses discretionary unified managed accounts with Envestnet’s platform and provides optional tax-aware and impact/ESG overlay services.

Noah Schwartz is a financial advisor at Private Advisor Group, LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and operates his investment advisory services under the business name Stonebridge Wealth Management. His prior work includes roles in various customer service and operations positions, as well as a four-year period at Tufts University. Private Advisor Group serves individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, businesses, and retirement plans by providing portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a fiduciary-based advisory model, utilizing a range of investment strategies and technology platforms, and offers access to both proprietary and third-party managed account solutions.

Valerie Laroque is a financial advisor at Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC with 19 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Merrill and The Ascent Group, LLC. Laroque is also a licensed independent insurance agent selling fixed insurance products and serves as trustee for the Griffiths Family Trust. Ameritas Advisory Services, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individual investors, retirement plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a variety of managed account programs and fee-based management of variable products, supported by an Investment Committee and integration with multiple custodial platforms.

Matthew Burklund is a financial advisor with Brookstone Capital Management LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with Union Central Life Insurance since 2008 and Cornerstone Financial Services LLC since 2007, and he is also involved with Burklund Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner at Basin Insurance Associates, focusing on property and casualty insurance, and at CoveredNow.com, which provides health insurance services. Brookstone Capital Management offers fee-based asset management and financial planning to a diverse clientele, including individuals, retirement plans, corporations, and trusts. The firm employs strategic and dynamic asset-allocation models and utilizes a range of investment vehicles alongside proprietary funds and sub-advisors to implement client portfolios.

Mitchell Williams is a financial advisor at Key Investment Services LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Equitable Advisors, LLC and KeyBank. Before entering the financial sector, he worked in the automotive industry. Key Investment Services LLC serves individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and corporate clients through a variety of advisory programs and investment options. The firm emphasizes client-directed investment decisions supported by financial professional recommendations and ongoing oversight, operating within the KeyCorp group and working closely with affiliated banking and capital markets entities.

Ligaya Choo is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 5 years of industry experience. She 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. Prior to her current role, she accumulated extensive experience within the same organization. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm delivers advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities, operating with a non-discretionary program that relies on an in-house manager solutions team and a centralized due-diligence framework.

Ena Dominique Villarete is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Kent, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing nine years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial since 2016. Outside of her advisory role, she is co-owner of VH Enterprise LLC, a real estate business. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to develop written recommendation reports. The firm offers a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions through affiliated entities.

Joseph Allen is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he provides clients and their families with access to Fidelity's extensive resources, offering personalized and dedicated relationships through collaborative and customized strategic financial planning and investment strategy development and implementation. His approach includes tracking progress towards financial goals to help clients remain confident regardless of economic conditions. Joseph has held various positions in the financial services industry, including Senior Financial Consultant at TD AMERITRADE, Vice President and Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch, Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and Citigroup Global Markets, Client Associate roles at Morgan Stanley, and Manager at Charles Schwab. His extensive experience encompasses in-depth planning and investment strategy development. Outside of his professional work, Joseph's interests include the beach, family activities, fitness, football, music, and traveling.

Sek Seng Lim is a financial advisor at Merrill based in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America, N.A. since 2017, following a one-year period of unemployment. 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 investment strategies for a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities.

Sanjay Das is a CFP® professional with 33 years of experience in financial advising, currently serving at LPL Financial since 2017. Prior to this, he spent 15 years at National Planning Corporation. He also teaches at Golden Gate University and delivers seminars for new parents through the PEPs (Parents of Newborns) program. 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 advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, utilizing both proprietary research and third-party strategies.

Brian Carpenter is the Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2010, serving in various roles including Vice President Branch Leader, Regional Planning Consultant, and Executive Planning Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Brian worked at T. Rowe Price from 2003 to 2010 and at Charles Schwab from 2000 to 2001. Brian holds a California Insurance License. His professional experience spans financial consulting, investment counseling, and retirement planning. Outside of his professional career, Brian enjoys baseball, concerts, movies, music, traveling, and family activities. He is a father of two daughters and married to a healthcare professional.

Eileen Kurth is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Her career includes a decade at KeyCorp and its affiliates and 12 years with the Seattle Mariners. She has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2024. J.P. Morgan Securities provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment recommendations.

Michael Biancosino is a CFP® with four years of industry experience, currently advising at Edelman Financial Engines. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments and Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. In addition to his financial career, he has worked in various capacities including at the University of San Diego and in recreational services. Edelman Financial Engines offers technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, emphasizing diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and long-term investment strategies.

Jason Tvedt is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, leveraging proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Elijah Schulz is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He specializes in college education planning, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, and retirement income. Elijah holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) designation and the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Pepperdine University. He began his career at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2025 and earned his CRPC designation in 2026. Outside of work, Elijah enjoys baseball, basketball, pickleball, surfing, and spending time with his family.

Sean Martin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his current role, he worked at Columbia Bank and has experience supporting financial advisors through client onboarding and administrative duties at Columbia Wealth Advisors. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse clientele, including individual and high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a tailored, non-discretionary approach using fact-finding and risk profiling tools, and supports its clients through a broad advisor network and specialized programs.

Stephen Hillard is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Cetera and Avantax Advisory Services. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Tax Professionals Etc., providing tax preparation and accounting services. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to support client decision-making.