Elissa Nelson is a financial advisor at The Goodland Group with a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining The Goodland Group, she worked at Brighton Jones and has a varied background including multiple roles at Washington State University and Nordstrom. The Goodland Group provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services primarily to individuals and high-net-worth clients, managing approximately $46 million across about 91 clients. The firm uses a passive, asset-allocation approach with diversified portfolios and incorporates third-party platforms and sub-advisors, alongside a public education program offering seminars and workshops.

Erin Eddins is a CFP® with 18 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Pacific Crest Financial Advisors, LLC. She has worked with United Capital Financial Advisers and is involved in merchandise sales at Climate Pledge Arena and volunteers at the Cascadia Art Museum. Pacific Crest Financial Advisors, LLC provides fee-based financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, small businesses, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a strategic asset allocation using a core-and-satellite approach and focuses on comprehensive planning including cash flow, tax, estate, and retirement planning.

Alexander Williamson is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Pacific Crest Financial Advisors, LLC since 2010 and serves as president and board member of Avenal Land & Oil Company. Pacific Crest Financial Advisors is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic core-and-satellite asset allocation approach with globally diversified portfolios, combining passive index and ETF core holdings with selective active funds.

Henry Schliiter is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Sila Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sila Financial, he worked as a real estate broker at Metropolitan Park, where he held open houses and represented clients. Sila Financial provides fee-based portfolio management and wealth-management services to individuals, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations. The firm builds custom portfolios using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, and individual securities, favoring low-cost index options and actively managing portfolios without relying on technical security analysis.

Thomas Over is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience, currently serving at Capital Investment Services, LLC since 2002. He also has a longstanding affiliation with Vine Dahlen, PLLC, where he has been involved since 1991. Capital Investment Services, LLC provides fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation, core-and-satellite approach with globally diversified portfolios and focuses on delivering non-discretionary advice complemented by comprehensive financial planning and tax-preparation services through affiliated CPA professionals.

William Swayne is a financial advisor at WMS Wealth Management LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Integrity Brokerage, LLC, Cabot Lodge Securities LLC, and Independent Financial Group. He is also involved with WMS Consultants, LLC, where he provides insurance consulting services. WMS Wealth Management LLC offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies and conducts regular portfolio reviews, serving clients on a fee-only asset-under-management basis.

Trent O'neal is a financial advisor at Wayfinding Financial, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2013. O'neal is based in Lynnwood, WA, and has been with Wayfinding Financial since 2020. Wayfinding Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, managing over $350 million in client assets with a planning-driven, consultative approach that incorporates disciplined asset allocation and a range of investment options.

Stephen Guss is a financial advisor at Sound Investment Strategies, Inc. in Langley, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Sound Investment Strategies since 2007. Sound Investment Strategies provides discretionary portfolio management and related financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combined fundamental and quantitative investment process, focusing on valuation-driven equity analysis and a quality-oriented fixed income approach, and offers option-income services such as covered-call writing.

Cameron Reed is a financial advisor at Anchor Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Anchor Financial since 2020, with prior roles at Gradient Securities, Covenant Senior Life, and Packerland Brokerage Services. Reed is also the owner of The Medicare Exchange, an insurance sales organization specializing in Medicare products. Anchor Financial serves primarily individual, non-high-net-worth clients through discretionary asset management focused on mutual funds and ETFs. The firm offers retirement plan services and third-party manager referrals, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances.

Corey La Shells is a financial advisor at Anchor Financial with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at firms including Gradient Securities, Packerland Brokerage Services, and Questar Asset Management. In addition to his advisory role, he manages and trains agents at The Medicare Exchange, where he has been involved since 2014. Anchor Financial serves individual investors and sponsors of qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $7 million across 56 client relationships. The firm provides discretionary asset management primarily focused on mutual funds and ETFs, along with ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services and third-party manager referrals.

Candace Swayne is a financial advisor at WMS Wealth Management LLC with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at SANDLAPPER Wealth Management, LLC and Pacific West Securities, Inc. Outside of her advisory role, Candace supports operations at Chelan Ridge Winery, assisting with wine sales, staff management, and customer service. WMS Wealth Management LLC provides investment management, supervisory services, and occasional financial planning for individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, pension and profit-sharing plans, and business entities. The firm serves both high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth clients, managing portfolios with a combination of active and passive strategies tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance.

Todd Schliiter is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as President and Chief Compliance Officer at Sila Financial, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and KMS Financial Services, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed for life insurance and fixed annuity sales. Sila Financial provides fee-based portfolio management and comprehensive wealth-management services to individuals, businesses, qualified retirement plans, trusts, estates, and nonprofits. The firm constructs custom portfolios combining mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, and individual securities, prioritizing low-cost index options and employing both long-term and shorter-term investment strategies.

Matthew Wilkinson is a financial advisor at Clear Wealth Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at Clear Wealth Management since 2017, following an 11-year tenure at Arbor Capital Management Corp. Clear Wealth Management serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, and small businesses, providing discretionary investment management and business consulting for employer retirement plans. The firm employs a mix of investment strategies guided by fundamental analysis and offers educational seminars related to its retirement-plan consulting services.

Chase Ferderer is a financial advisor at Comprehensive Wealth Management with 10 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Independent Financial Group, LLC and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. His background also includes a role at Orswell Events. Comprehensive Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and individual pension accounts. The firm’s investment approach combines proprietary models and a mix of passive and active strategies, focusing on downside protection and target returns.

Kristi Henderson is a CFP® and PFS™ with 18 years of experience, currently serving at Madrona Financial & CPAs. She has worked with related entities including Madrona Advisory Group, LLC, Madrona Insurance Services, LLC, and Bauer Evans, Inc., P.S. since 2007. Henderson has served on the board of directors for Mountain Pacific Bank since 2019. Madrona Financial & CPAs serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm uses model-based investment strategies primarily built with ETFs and also advises on alternative investments such as Delaware Statutory Trusts and structured notes.

Danielle Meister is a financial advisor at Madrona Financial & CPAs with nine years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Trajan Wealth, Scottsdale Wealth Advisory, Kavo Kerr, and her own Meister Financial Group. Outside of advisory work, she is involved in the sales of various insurance products. Madrona Financial & CPAs serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm uses model-based investment strategies incorporating ETFs and alternative assets, and is affiliated with a CPA firm and an insurance agency.

Andrew Conner is a financial advisor at Madrona Financial & CPAs in Tacoma, WA, with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments and Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network. Conner also conducts online webinars focused on long-term care. Madrona Financial & CPAs serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses with discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs model-based investment strategies primarily using ETFs and advises on alternative investments such as Delaware Statutory Trusts and structured notes.

Chase Matriotti is a financial advisor at Chaney Capital Management Inc. in Lynnwood, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Chaney Capital Management, he worked at Cooper Publications and has a diverse background including roles outside the financial industry. Chaney Capital Management provides discretionary asset and portfolio management services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities. The firm manages approximately $390 million in assets and employs both fundamental and technical analysis to guide investment decisions on a discretionary basis.

Nicholas Smelser is a financial advisor at Madrona Financial & CPAs with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked with Madrona Financial Services since 2018. His prior roles include positions at Papa Murphy's Pizza, Washington State University, Union Market, Staff Pro, and The ZZU Bar & Grill. Madrona Financial & CPAs serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm offers model-based investment strategies primarily using ETFs and advises on alternative investments such as Delaware Statutory Trusts and structured notes.

Brian Evans is a financial advisor at Madrona Financial & CPAs with 26 years of industry experience. He holds the PFS™ and Series 66 designations and has worked with related firms including Madrona Advisory Group, Madrona Insurance Services, and Bauer Evans Inc., Ps. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a coach and speaker for the Financial Independence Group (FIG), dedicating approximately 10 hours per month to this activity. Madrona Financial & CPAs serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm utilizes model-based investment strategies built primarily with ETFs and offers specialized advice on alternative and real-estate-related investments such as Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) and structured notes.