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.

Dennis Bush is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services in various capacities since 1996. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Bush Polen & Associates, where he serves as president and oversees tax preparation services. 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 supported by analytical tools and maintains notable programs in municipal finance and SIMPLE IRA employer advisory services.

Ai Mendoza is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments since 2022. In this role, she focuses on understanding each client's unique financial needs and providing professional guidance and tailored solutions to help clients make informed financial decisions and pursue their goals. Prior to her current position, Ai worked as a Private Client Banker at JP Morgan Chase from 2019 to 2022. Her experience includes assisting clients with their investment and banking needs. Outside of her professional work, Ai enjoys family activities, fishing, social events with friends, gardening, outdoor adventures, and painting.

Janis Shipman is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with UBS since 2009. In addition to her advisory role, she operates an Etsy business creating handmade baby quilts and needle-felted dolls and figures. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services.

Joe Davis is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with seven years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent since 2018 and previously served 18 years in the Navy. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of financial advisors, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority.

Kelci Van Tulder is a financial advisor with Cetera in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having six years of industry experience. She previously worked at Pilgrim Coffeehouse and serves as the financial officer for Ascend Northwest, a Catholic nonprofit focused on promoting healing ministry in the Pacific Northwest. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform that includes discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets across more than 10,000 advisors.

Gary Meagher is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 41 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial since 2018. Prior to joining LPL, he worked at Cetera Advisor Networks for five years. He operates under the DBA Meagher Financial Group, LLC. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

Heather Lafranchi is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 17 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services and MWA Financial Services. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary advisory services and manages model portfolios delivered to intermediary platforms.

Jennifer Iranon is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 16 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley’s Private Bank and Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning process incorporates structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools, delivering services primarily in an advisory capacity.

Alexandra Grenier is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She started her career at Merrill Lynch in 2005 as part of The Grenier Group and became a full-time member of her father's team in 2007. Alexandra focuses on developing financial strategies and providing a broad range of financial and investment services to assist clients in achieving their short- and long-term financial goals, including retirement and portfolio development. She utilizes advanced resources and technology and collaborates with a network of specialists to integrate all aspects of a client's financial life. Alexandra holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Washington and a master's degree in Personal Financial Planning from the College for Financial Planning. Her professional designations include Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Chartered SRI Counselor (CSRIC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). These credentials reflect her commitment to the field of financial planning and retirement counseling. In her personal time, Alexandra enjoys golfing, spending time with her family, watching movies, and practicing yoga.

Dawn Boyle is a Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lake Tapps, WA. She has three years of industry experience and has worked at Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Stephen Vircks is a CFP® professional with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he is a licensed pyrotechnic operator who volunteers as a trainee at local professional fireworks shows, participating in setup, live firing, safety, and cleanup for several events each year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad array of advisory programs and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard with a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jacob Klein is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Bellevue, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 20 years of industry experience, including eight years with Invest Financial Corp. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Invest Financial Corp. Outside of his advisory role, Klein serves as an assistant varsity football coach at Liberty High School. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and access to research and third-party subadvisors.

Aleksandr Petrik is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He guides clients through their financial journeys by taking the time to understand what matters most to them and helping develop short-, mid-, and long-term goals. Aleksandr provides expertise in areas including college education planning, personal retirement planning, retirement income, and overall education planning. Aleksandr's experience encompasses a wide range of financial advisory services, from general investing to retirement planning and saving for unexpected expenses. He also facilitates access to Bank of America specialists for banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions, offering ongoing advice and guidance tailored to clients' changing needs. He holds multiple professional designations, including Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (AWMA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Chartered Market Technician (CMT), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). Aleksandr earned a high school diploma from South Seattle College, a non-accredited certificate from Slavic Bible College, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Washington. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys adventure sports, biking, chess, fishing, hiking, photography, rock climbing, scuba diving, reading, and spending time with his family.

Anthony Cosme is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Everett, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 13 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Swedish Medical Center and Kalck Ambulance, alongside ongoing affiliations with PFS Investments Inc and Primerica Financial Services. He is involved in sales of investment-related products and also participates in referral activities for home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed accounts under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors, emphasizing a tiered percentage-based fee model.

Dominic Hernandez is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Auburn, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Corebridge Financial, Valic Financial Advisors Inc, and a teaching role in the Washington State University Finance Department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves a broad range of clients, including individual, institutional, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management.

Bruce Brundige is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Newcastle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2000 and operates Financial Advocates Advisory Services, an independent registered investment advisor, since 2009. He also provides fixed insurance through Financial Advocates Agency and offers fixed insurance products including long-term care, disability, and term life insurance. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, supported by research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party providers.

Anthony Hauenstein is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. He also works as an independent contractor at Bush, Polen and Associates, Inc., and is a musician performing at various venues since 1994. Additionally, he is the CEO of T To L Inc. 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, corporations, pension plans, and institutions. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports its clients through various advisory programs and institutional consulting services.

Tammy Cole is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management with a career in financial services beginning in 2013. She specializes in creating wealth management strategies tailored to individual client needs, focusing on areas such as college education planning, legacy planning, liquidity management, retirement income, socially responsible and values-based investing, and portfolio management. Tammy emphasizes understanding life priorities to develop personalized financial plans that align with clients’ goals and aspirations. She holds professional designations including Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Tammy earned a High School Diploma/GED from Everett Community College and a Bachelor's Degree from Western Governors University. She is involved in professional and community organizations such as P.E.O., Rotary Gig Harbor North, Housing Hope, and has previously served on the Metro Parks Tacoma BRAAC Board. Outside of her professional work, Tammy dedicates time to volunteering and engaging with community organizations. Her personal interests include camping, fishing, hiking, hunting, music, reading, running, scuba diving, traveling, and yoga.