Valerie Rivas is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and nine years of industry experience. She has worked across multiple roles within the JPMorgan Chase and JPMorgan Securities affiliates since 2017. 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.

Karin Blakley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 credential and having 21 years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and involvement in multiple local business and community organizations, including the Newcastle Chamber of Commerce. She is also a member of the Newcastle City Council. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across a broad spectrum of asset classes.

Matthew Klippert is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Fidelity Investments and Thrivent Financial. Outside of finance, his background includes roles at Trevecca Nazarene University and involvement with Anthem Coffee. Thrivent Investment Management offers Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients. The firm provides holistic, goal-based analyses and written recommendations on various financial topics, allowing clients to combine planning with managed-account programs under a separate billing option.

Jesse O'Brien is a CFP® with 14 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2011. He holds a Series 66 license and is based in Everett, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors. The firm 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.

Emma Moreno Rincon is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and beginning her advisory career in 2026. She previously worked at Bank of America from 2015 to 2026 and Marymoor Park for 11 years. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and various institutional investors.

Leigh Hlohinec is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mill Creek, WA, holding CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has 28 years of industry experience, including 15 years at SunTrust Investment Services and SunTrust Advisory Services before joining Edward Jones in 2017. 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 large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Kevin Brady Jr is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 7 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to his advisory career, he was associated briefly with Pacific Masonry and was involved with the University of Washington's School of Baseball. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, all operating under a fiduciary standard.

Kevin Dang is currently serving as Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2026. He began his tenure at Fidelity Investments in 2022 as a Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity, Kevin accumulated extensive experience in the financial services industry, including positions at JPMorgan Chase where he worked as Private Client Banker-First Vice President from 2012 to 2022, Licensed Personal Banker from 2009 to 2012, and Assistant Branch Manager from 2008 to 2009. He also held roles at Washington Mutual as a Senior Personal Financial Representative and Senior Teller between 2002 and 2008. In his role as a Financial Consultant, Kevin partners closely with clients to develop personalized financial plans tailored to their unique needs and priorities. He emphasizes trust and reliability as foundational elements in his client relationships and conducts ongoing reviews to adapt financial strategies to clients' evolving goals and life events. Kevin's personal interests include camping, cars, fishing, fitness, food, and kayaking.

Jered Fowler is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services since 2009 and has served with the Everett School District since 2020. Fowler is an advisory board member of F.R McAbee, Inc., where he provides guidance on business operations. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting supported by analytical tools and maintains unique affiliations that include municipal advisory services and specialized employer retirement plan consulting.

Joseph Songvilay is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., E.K. Riley Investments, LLC, and Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines proprietary modeling with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios, periodic rebalancing, and both discretionary and non-discretionary advice across a large client base.

Elysia Bui is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Arrow Homes and served on the Edmonds City Council. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory services, offering financial planning, portfolio management, and access to a range of investment products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services to deliver tailored financial solutions.

David Wehrman is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Kenmore, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2000. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, utilizing proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor plans to clients' goals and risk tolerances.

William Barlowe is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 10 years of industry experience, currently with Edward Jones since 2015. He is based in Kirkland, WA, and holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, 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 range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Jere Meyer is a financial advisor with Cetera based in Redmond, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 28 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Parker, Smith & Feek, FSIC, and Professional Benefit Services. He serves on the board of a nonprofit organization, Bridge Ministries. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a large network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, 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 affiliated and third-party investment options.

Aaron Postema is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kirkland, WA, and has 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Timothy Schell is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Peoples Bank, LPL Financial LLC, and D.A. Davidson & Co. since beginning his career in 2012. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and maintaining a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Randy Busch is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Northshore Senior Center in Bothell, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jeremy Barrette is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with LPL Financial, based in Snohomish, WA. He has one year of industry experience and has held prior roles at Wells Fargo and BECU. His background includes service in the United States Army and involvement with the Skagit YMCA. 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 other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and management solutions, including access to model portfolios, third-party asset managers, and institutional platforms.

Daniel Cicu is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lake Stevens, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, NYLIFE Securities LLC, and KeyBank. 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 large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

William Schultheis is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Soundmark Wealth Management for 16 years. Outside of advising, he is the author of The Coffee House Investor, a book for which he receives royalties. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory services focused on workplace retirement accounts, IRAs, taxable accounts, and institutional clients. The firm manages both model-based and customized portfolios, offers sub-advisory services, and supports a large client base through advisor-led and online platforms.