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.

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 with Madrona Financial & CPAs in Everett, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 10 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Madrona Financial Services, Trajan Wealth, Scottsdale Wealth Advisory, Kavo Kerr, Meister Financial Group, and Secure Investment Management. She also engages in insurance sales, working approximately 30 hours per month selling various insurance products. 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 with a focus on ETFs and alternative investments, while offering related accounting and insurance services through its affiliated CPA and insurance firms.

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.

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.

Elijah Fowler is a financial advisor at Sound Financial, LLC with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at CUSO Financial Services/Verity Credit Union. Sound Financial, LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $170 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory approach with model allocations and third-party managers, providing tailored financial planning and utilizing platforms such as Betterment and AssetMark for portfolio implementation.

Wendiguiata Ouedraogo is a ChFC® with eight years at McIlrath & Eck, LLC and a total of five years in the financial industry. Prior to joining McIlrath & Eck, they worked at Speedi Shuttle and Albert Lee. McIlrath & Eck provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services primarily to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm manages portfolios using a combination of active and passive strategies guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and emphasizes client education through regular reviews and workshops.

Leigh Washington is a financial advisor with Capital Planning, LLC in Marysville, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and nine years of industry experience. Prior to joining Capital Planning, Washington worked at American Funds for three years. Capital Planning, LLC offers wealth management, investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, families, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm manages approximately $618 million across six offices and uses an integrated planning and investment process overseen by an Investment Policy Committee.

Patrick Scanlan is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Thrivent Investment Management, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Wells Fargo. Outside of his advisory role, Scanlan is also the owner of a wedding and family portrait photography business serving the Seattle area. Alongside, LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm managing approximately $879 million for over 2,100 client relationships through a 16-advisor team. The firm offers financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan consulting, and fractional family office services, using a diversified, long-term asset allocation approach informed by multiple analytical methods.

Troy Crutcher is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience and has been with McIlrath & Eck, LLC since 2012. He holds a Series 66 license and works as part of a six-advisor team in Arlington, WA. McIlrath & Eck provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm manages approximately $1.15 billion on a discretionary basis and employs a combination of active and passive management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory.

Travis Johnson is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Merrill Lynch and Bank of America prior to joining his current firm. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and various organizations. The firm uses model-based portfolio allocations focused on mutual funds and ETFs, employing fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation.

Matthew Beyer is a CFP® professional with 29 years of experience in financial advisory services. He has worked at Madrona Financial Services since 2020 and previously held roles at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cetera, and HomeStreet Bank. Beyer is also licensed to sell fixed insurance products. Madrona Financial & CPAs serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm employs model-based investment strategies and integrates accounting and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Clinton Coburn is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Bank of America, N.A., and Edward Jones. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm utilizes model-based portfolio allocations with mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental and technical analysis to manage risk and capture growth opportunities.

Michael Seely is a financial advisor at Madrona Financial & CPAs with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, Cetera, Cetera Investment Services, and Homestreet Bank. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in selling fixed insurance products. 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 with ETFs and alternative investments, tailoring solutions to clients’ financial profiles and offering related accounting and insurance services through affiliated entities.

Peter Lee is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Oakwood Capital Securities. Outside of advising, he owns PLEE, LLC, an entity used for managing payroll expenses related to his business activities. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation strategy and is notable for its role in selecting and supervising other advisers and model providers, including outsourced CIO and model services.

Noel Soderblom is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience, currently with Alongside, LLC. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Advisor Network, Global Market Innovators, and Harbortech Mobility, Inc. In addition to his advisory work, he is a licensed real estate broker representing buyers and sellers of residential properties through Blue Pacific Real Estate. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm emphasizes disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation and routinely selects and monitors third-party managers and model providers while maintaining oversight to align with client objectives.

Robert Bauer is a financial advisor with Madrona Financial & CPAs in Everett, WA, holding a Series 65 credential and 18 years of industry experience. He has been affiliated with Bauer Evans Inc, PS since 1989. Outside of advising, he serves as a director for a family help corporation that manages real estate holdings. Madrona Financial & CPAs provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs model-based investment strategies using primarily ETFs and also advises on alternative investments such as Delaware Statutory Trusts and structured notes.

Jacob Blukis is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at McIlrath & Eck, LLC since 2017. Prior to this, he worked at Hewlett Packard Enterprise from 2015 to 2017. McIlrath & Eck, LLC provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm uses a combination of active and passive strategies guided by Modern Portfolio Theory and conducts regular portfolio monitoring and rebalancing, offering client education through periodic reviews and seminars.