Bruce Severeid is a CFP® professional with 43 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Mutual Service Corporation from 2002 to 2009. Outside of financial advising, he is involved in photography, including teaching and publishing, and participates in the Proctor Art Gallery in Tacoma, WA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm supports its network of over 22,000 advisors with various investment platforms, including model portfolios and third-party asset management, and provides operational tools that incorporate machine learning for advisor support.

Perry Menard is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 29 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2006. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services supported by proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

James Guthrie is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, having previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with substantial investable assets. Their approach includes detailed recommendation reports, tax-smart withdrawal strategies, and a combination of research and modeling techniques to support retirement planning.

Konrad Carter is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Bank of America and University of Phoenix. 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 strategies for a range of client types including individuals and charitable organizations.

Elizabeth Mcdaniel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2011 and is also affiliated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Christopher Woods is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently advising at Cetera. He has held roles at Rock Ridge Financial Services and CETERA Financial Specialists LLC since 2019. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as secretary for a business referral group, where he organizes meetings and communications. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to various investment strategies through affiliated and third-party managers.

Trenton Hansen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked briefly at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles outside the financial sector. He is also president of Celestial Prints, a 3D printing and selling business based in Renton, Washington. 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 uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage portfolios and delivers model portfolios through intermediary platforms.

James Piper is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Securities America Advisors, KMS Financial Services, Ameriprise, and Citigroup Global Markets. He also operates Piper Financial Planning and Investments, a business related to his advisory practice. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, institutions, and retirement plan participants. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Michael Wilcox is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience, all spent at the firm since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Des Moines, Washington. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Joshua Taylor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes four years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and various roles in education and retail. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that incorporates investment research and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service features restrictive enrollment criteria and a proprietary recommendation process supported by an internal committee.

Peter Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lacey, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including its affiliated entities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Matthew Telona is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at firms including Bank of America, Merrill, and Fidelity. Outside of finance, he has experience working with coffee-related businesses such as Sea Level Coffee and Sunmerry Coffee. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services program, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applying an ESG eligibility framework in its investment strategies.

Patrick Olsen is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Kingdom Advisors LLC, State & Shore Advisors, LLC, and Thrivent Investment Management Inc. He serves as a board member and finance committee member for the DuPont Chamber of Commerce. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual clients, high-net-worth individuals, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports various wrap-fee advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

George Aokuso is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has concurrently worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Plato's Cave LLC, which operates an Airbnb business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Thomas Baker is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Bonney Lake, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals with substantial investable assets, combining research and modeling to provide tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily through Ameriprise-managed accounts.

Lindsy Ferrin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Des Moines, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked in promotions and marketing for the Seattle Thunderbirds Hockey Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors, with a wide range of advisory programs and affiliated financial services.

Stephen F. Fairfax is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2009. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a range of brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and uses proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor strategies to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Nathan Borchardt is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Raymond James since 2020, following five years at Wedbush Securities Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is an associate employee of The Commerce Company in Tacoma, WA. 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 uses risk profiling and analytical tools to deliver non-discretionary planning and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Andrea Holdcroft is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Edward Jones, Fidelity Investments, Sanford C. Bernstein & Co., and Wells Fargo. Outside of her advisory role, she has been involved with YMCA Pierce and Kitsap County. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives to individuals, retirement plans, banks, and institutions. The firm offers a range of investment solutions including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Erin Stewart is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and with 4 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.