Carles Appling is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer that provides advisory programs to individuals and institutions, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and a disciplined investment approach without providing individual security recommendations as part of standalone financial plans.

Timothy Mayorov is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Fidelity. His career includes various roles within Fidelity and its subsidiaries since 2018, along with prior work at Becu and the University of Washington Tacoma. He works at Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company that provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies. The firm utilizes a blend of proprietary fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and deliver model portfolios to intermediary platforms.

Matthew Weber is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial since 2016. He serves as the treasurer for Celebration Lutheran Church in Puyallup, WA, overseeing the church’s financial operations and budget. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses across diverse planning areas without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate service structures.

Erik Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 23 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Team253 Racing, a sports organization based in Federal Way, WA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and research.

Derek O'Sullivan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Puyallup, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in the Washington Army National Guard. 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 solutions, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting clients with extensive resources across a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Hunter Winter is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with Raymond James Financial based in Tacoma, WA. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience at Columbia Bank from 2023 to 2026. His earlier work history includes various roles outside the financial industry. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Robert Andrews is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Dow Jones, Tally Technologies, and Carvana, LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Adam Epperson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages short-term and long-term rental properties jointly with family members. 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 solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

William Pickles is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. He previously worked at LPL Financial and Financial Advocates Investment Management. Pickles is also the managing partner of Directional Decisions LLC, an advisory business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement planning recommendations and ongoing advice, focusing on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Arnie Bergman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at Metlife Securities, Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to deliver written recommendations in collaborative annual planning engagements.

Remington Scovel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones since 2020, as well as positions at HomeStreet Bank, Legion Business Solutions, and the University of Washington. He also serves as a representative for Tekzone LLC, an IT solutions company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jesse Silva is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2021. In this role, Jesse focuses on developing personalized financial plans that align with clients' goals, aiming to provide clarity and confidence in their financial futures. Prior to becoming an Investment Consultant, Jesse held the position of Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023 and worked as a Planning Consultant at KarmaHub from 2024 to 2025. Throughout his career, Jesse has emphasized building meaningful client relationships and ensuring that each client feels heard and valued. His approach involves strategic collaboration with clients to co-create financial plans tailored to their individual needs. This client-centered methodology is central to his professional practice.

Colby Joesten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in University Place, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Colby worked at Lincoln Investment and Chambers Bay Wealth Management. Outside of financial services, Colby has worked at Red Robin for eight years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supporting more than 22,800 advisors and overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Timothy Truebenbach is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, First Foundation Advisors, and True Capital Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by various operational and research tools.

Douglas Olmstead is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2011 and leads The OZ Group, focusing on a client-centered, goals-based approach to wealth management. Doug and his team work with clients to develop tailored financial strategies in life, investment, and retirement planning, aiming to help clients identify and prioritize their evolving needs and goals. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Doug owned and operated a real-estate appraisal company for 10 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Central Washington University. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income, among others. Doug is actively involved in his community, serving on the Board of Directors for Puyallup St. Francis House and having served as Past President and Board member of Puyallup South Hill Rotary. He and his wife reside in South Hill Puyallup, where they raised their two grown children. Outside of work, Doug enjoys biking, boating, cooking, gardening, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Wesley Niblack is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021 and previously held various roles at First Command advisory and financial planning firms from 2008 to 2021. Outside of advising, he consults on financial matters as a finance and operations pastor and manages business operations for his Ameriprise franchise through an LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Daniel Kline is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 20 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at various Fidelity entities since 2006. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including registered investment companies and an IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Fund. The firm combines fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction, offering model portfolios composed of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Andrew Hart is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at LPL Financial, Assetmark Brokerage, Assetmark, Inc., and Russell Investments. Hart is based in Lake Tapps, Washington. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser serving a broad client base, including individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, operating a wide range of program structures and custodial relationships.

Timothy Bridges is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked for nine years. Based in Dupont, WA, he has focused his career entirely at Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branches across the United States.

Troy Allison is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America N.A. since 2005. Outside of his financial career, he is active as a contract musician and music director, providing music support for military church services and writing, recording, and producing music for public release. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.