Willard Bollenbach IV is a CFA® charterholder with two years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Agate Pass Investment, LLC. His prior experience includes six years at Foresight Global Investors and four years at Credit Suisse Asset Management. Agate Pass Investment Management serves individual investors, trusts, foundations, and endowments, managing approximately $336 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a long-term, low-turnover investment approach focused on quality and growth at a reasonable price, primarily using individual stocks and investment-grade bonds, and is notable for its use of borrowing within separately managed accounts.

Daniel Rutter is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Agate Pass Investment Management, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at United Capital Financial Advisers, LLC from 2012 to 2018. He is based in Bainbridge Island, WA. Agate Pass Investment Management serves individual investors, trusts, foundations, and endowments, managing approximately $336 million across about 124 discretionary client accounts. The firm focuses on quality and growth at a reasonable price through fundamental research and builds diversified portfolios primarily composed of individual stocks and investment-grade short-to-intermediate bonds, with a long-term, low-turnover investment approach.

Jason Parker is a financial advisor at Parker Financial LLC in Silverdale, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with 18 years of industry experience. He has been with Parker Financial LLC since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he is the owner of Retirement Budget Calculator LLC, an online subscription service for retirement planning software, and serves as president of the Gateway Christian Schools Foundation, where he oversees committees and participates in speaking engagements. Parker Financial LLC provides investment supervisory services, financial planning, and consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and asset allocation, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party tactical programs, and maintains public educational offerings including newsletters and seminars.

Bruce Herbert is a financial advisor at Newground Social Investment with 25 years of industry experience. He has worked with Newground Investment Services since 1994. Herbert holds a Series 63 designation. Newground Social Investment provides values-aligned portfolio management and financial planning to individuals and institutions seeking to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into their investments. The firm serves investors with $1.5 million or more in investable assets, offering customized portfolios that emphasize sustainable, responsible, and impact investing.

Heather Hughes Henrichsen is a financial advisor with Parker Financial LLC in Silverdale, WA, holding a Series 65 credential and 13 years of industry experience. She has been with Parker Financial since 2009. Outside of her advisory role, she operates Heather Dawn Design, a sole proprietorship offering graphic design, bookkeeping, and administrative assistance. Parker Financial LLC provides investment supervisory services, financial planning, and investment consulting to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes fundamental analysis and asset allocation, utilizing ETFs, mutual funds, and third-party money managers, and is known for its public educational activities including e-newsletters and seminars.

Neil Rose is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 65 license, with 22 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Regency Capital Management Inc. since 2021 and previously worked at Cadinha & Co., LLC from 2007 to 2020. Regency Capital Management provides discretionary investment and wealth management services primarily to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, and institutions with approximately $1 million or more in investable assets. The firm combines fundamental analysis with quantitative tools to offer both model and bespoke portfolio strategies and serves a diverse client base that includes pooled investment vehicles and institutional entities.

Paul Henderson is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with 16 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Heritage Road Advisors since 2021 and previously spent six years at Laird Norton Wealth Management and one year at One Day Wealth. Heritage Road Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, small business owners, trusts, estates, and institutional accounts including charitable organizations and municipalities. The firm focuses on independent financial planning and investment advisory services using a passive, low-cost asset allocation approach and offers additional services such as estate paraplanning and tax-related portfolio reviews.

Danika Waddell is a CFP® credentialed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience, currently with Xena Financial Planning, LLC. Her prior roles include four years at Goddard Financial Planning and five years with the predecessor to her current firm. Outside of advisory work, she is CEO of Xena Rising LLC, where she speaks at events and leads retreats for financial advisors. Xena Financial Planning, LLC provides discretionary investment management and ongoing financial planning primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm emphasizes passive portfolio construction using low-cost index mutual funds and ETFs, complemented by fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis, and offers services including retirement planning, tax-aware strategies, and estate planning.

Mark Kruse is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Brackenwood Capital Management, LLC since 2005. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and operates from Bainbridge Island, WA. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance producer in Washington State, offering life and disability insurance. Brackenwood Capital Management, LLC is a small, supported firm with two advisors.

Natalie Samuels is a financial advisor at Northern Lights Advisors, Inc. with one year of industry experience. She holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Jackson Wealth Management, CWM, LLC, and Starbucks Coffee Company. Northern Lights Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm combines traditional advisory methods with a web-based automated portfolio program that uses proprietary models, emphasizing continuous monitoring and customized investment implementation including mutual funds, ETFs, and direct indexing.

Bradley Van Aken is a financial advisor with Agate Pass Investment, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Agate Pass Investment Management since 2011. Agate Pass Investment Management serves individual investors, trusts, foundations, and endowments, managing approximately $336 million across about 124 client accounts. The firm focuses on long-term, low-turnover portfolio management emphasizing quality and growth at a reasonable price, primarily through individual stocks and investment-grade bonds, and employs a borrowing strategy within separately managed accounts.

Matthew Hawkins is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Hawkins Investment Counsel, LLC since 2006, where he serves as one of three advisors. Hawkins Investment Counsel provides non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a U.S.-focused, research-driven investment process that combines quantitative screening with fundamental analysis to construct diversified, customized portfolios.

Brian Whitaker is a CFP® certificant based in Seattle, WA, with 24 years of industry experience. He has worked primarily with LNW Wealth Management in various roles from 2002 to 2025 before joining Northern Lights Advisors, Inc. in 2025. Northern Lights Advisors serves individual clients, including high-net-worth households, as well as institutional clients such as employee benefit plans. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services, with both traditional and web-based automated portfolio programs that utilize proprietary model portfolios and incorporate tools like direct indexing and AI support.

Robert Bjur is a CFP® with 33 years at Coast Capital Management and 20 years of industry experience. He operates an income tax preparation business outside of his advisory work. Coast Capital Management serves individuals, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and small businesses with personalized financial planning and investment management. The firm emphasizes strategic asset allocation using no-load, passively managed funds, global diversification, and written Investment Policy Statements, managing approximately $18 million for about 51 clients with a low client-to-advisor ratio.

Timothy Tenbrink is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Parker Financial LLC with three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Parker Financial, he worked at Eiler Wealth Management and was involved with Northwest Baptist Church for six years. Parker Financial LLC provides investment supervisory services and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a discretionary, fundamental analysis-based investment approach, often using ETFs and mutual funds, and supports clients with educational seminars and free e-newsletters.

Tiffany Lally is a financial advisor with Parker Financial LLC in Silverdale, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. She previously worked at Baird Private Wealth Management for seven years and has a background in education from Eastern Washington University and community colleges. Parker Financial LLC provides investment supervisory services and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a discretionary investment approach focused on fundamental analysis and offers educational seminars and free e-newsletters for the public.

Martin Lundgren is a CFP® and CFA® with 14 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Northern Lights Advisors, Inc. in Seattle, WA since 2013. Northern Lights Advisors serves both individual and institutional clients, offering discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and pension consulting. The firm combines traditional advisory relationships with a web-based automated portfolio program that uses proprietary model portfolios to provide investment recommendations.

Susan Risner is a financial advisor at Sound Financial Advisors, Inc. with 39 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Sound Financial Advisors since 1996 and at Kms Financial Services, Inc. from 1999 to 2019. In addition to her advisory work, she is licensed as an insurance agent, selling long-term care, disability, and other insurance products. Sound Financial Advisors serves individuals, including high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations by providing investment advisory services and standalone financial planning. The firm manages portfolios through a third-party platform using model allocations created by independent strategists, focusing on client risk/return objectives rather than customized security selection.

Thomas Klein is a financial advisor at Change Wealth Advisors with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and previously worked at Private Client Wealth Advisors, Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility, and First National Bank Alaska. Outside of his advisory role, Klein is a Certified Flight Instructor, teaching private pilot students and preparing them for their PPL exam. Change Wealth Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses Modern Portfolio Theory with diversified ETF, index fund, and mutual fund models, and also employs higher-risk strategies such as margin and options trading.

Jason Kunkel is a financial advisor at Agate Pass Investment, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Robert Baird & Co. from 2014 to 2020 and has held Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. He also spent time as an MBA student in 2020. Agate Pass Investment Management serves individual investors, trusts, foundations, and endowments, managing approximately $336 million across about 124 client accounts. The firm focuses on a long-term, low-turnover investment approach emphasizing quality and growth at a reasonable price through fundamental research, primarily using individual stocks and investment-grade bonds.