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.

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 at Capital Planning, LLC with a Series 65 credential and nine years of experience in the industry. Prior to joining Capital Planning, Washington worked for American Funds for three years. Capital Planning, LLC provides wealth management, investment management, and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm employs a structured planning process and utilizes multiple portfolio implementation strategies, including custom models and third-party managers, and offers educational seminars and a centralized asset monitoring service.

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.

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.

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.

Tom Puentes is a financial advisor with PeachCap Tax & Advisory, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 38 years of industry experience. He has worked with PeachCap since 2018 and previously spent four years with Kestra Private Wealth Services, LLC. Puentes serves on the boards of the Pacific Northwest Ballet and Seattle Opera, both nonprofit organizations. PeachCap Tax & Advisory, LLC is an SEC-registered firm with a team of six advisors managing approximately $147 million for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, third-party adviser recommendations, and financial planning, utilizing diversified, model-based portfolios and a range of investment strategies tailored to client needs.

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.

Joel Maher is a financial advisor at Madrona Financial & CPAs with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Madrona Advisory Group, Madrona Insurance Services, Madrona Financial & CPAs, and Bauer Evans, Inc. P.S. He is also an owner/member of a real estate sales company, Maher Group LLC, where he assists with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, and property research. 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 and offers tailored account placement, combining core ETF portfolios with alternative and real estate-related investments.

Thor McIlrath is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at McIlrath & Eck, LLC since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and practices 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 uses a combination of active and passive management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis in its customized portfolio strategies.

Sean Bolen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Simplicity Wealth and Harbourview Advisors, where he is also an owner and insurance agent selling primary principal protected products. His prior experience includes roles at Leverage Planners Wealth Management, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., and Edelman Financial Engines. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios managed with ongoing monitoring and optional overlays such as tax optimization and customized screening.

Richard Keppler is a financial advisor at First Advisors National, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with Alliance Fund Distributors, Inc. since 1995. In addition to his advisory role, Keppler is an independent insurance agent servicing clients in Coupeville, WA. First Advisors National provides investment management, asset allocation advice, and retirement plan consulting primarily to individual clients, overseeing approximately $506.8 million in discretionary assets. The firm focuses on selecting and monitoring third-party money managers and integrates tactical and strategic asset allocation methodologies with fundamental analysis.

Kevin Smith is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mutual of Omaha and its affiliated entities since 1985. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent, working extensively in health, life, annuities, long-term care, disability income, critical illness, and property and casualty insurance, and operates under the name Smith Insurance Services. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through managed account programs, third-party money manager relationships, and retirement plan consulting. The firm delivers solutions via Envestnet’s platform and integrates broker-dealer and insurance distribution businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.