Kristine Geer is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving at Guide Advisors, Inc. She has been with the firm, including its previous incarnation as Geer Financial Group, since 2016. Kristine also spent time at IDDeal Living from 2024 to 2025. Guide Advisors serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, foundations, and charitable organizations with fee-based financial planning and consulting, co-advisory asset management through a third-party platform, and insurance and annuity products sold by licensed agents. The firm provides public seminars and educational workshops focused on general investment education rather than individualized advice.

Thomas Black is a Series 65 licensed advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA, bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with The Retirement Solution since 2015. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses model portfolio allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, incorporates tax-aware strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, and provides coordinated estate-planning services through third-party platforms.

Angelina Bulbotka is a financial advisor at Private Advisory with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Private Advisory Group LLC since 2020 and previously held positions at Builders Capital, Columbia Bank, and Starbucks. Private Advisory serves individual clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses discretionary, model-driven portfolios and offers performance-based fee options for qualified clients, along with specialized strategies and concierge services for larger relationships.

Amanda Dixon is a financial advisor at Private Advisory in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at American Seafoods and the University of Alaska Southeast. Private Advisory serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses discretionary, model-driven portfolios with customization options, and is noted for offering performance-based fee arrangements and concierge services for larger clients.

Alexander Lee is a CFP® professional with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Auxano Advisors since 2008, where he is part of an eight-advisor team based in Bellevue, WA. Auxano Advisors manages approximately $1.45 billion for individuals and high-net-worth clients, offering portfolio management and family office services. The firm employs fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to develop client-specific investment policies and utilizes both long- and short-term strategies across listed and privately placed securities.

Joseph Childrey is a financial advisor with CPR Investments Inc. in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 38 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Ausdal Financial Partners, Inc., Probabilities Fund Management, LLC, Stone & Youngberg LLC, and Wells Fargo Investments, LLC. CPR Investments Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and ERISA plan services to individuals, businesses, and retirement plans. The firm employs a multi-manager approach that integrates in-house tactical models with third-party sub-advisors, emphasizing defensive positioning and ongoing model monitoring and rebalancing.

Shane Perry is a Series 65-licensed advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC, based in Redmond, WA, and has seven years of industry experience. He has been with The Retirement Solution in its various forms since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he provides tax return processing and filings for a small group of family and friends. 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, and organizations. The firm manages approximately $573 million in discretionary assets and utilizes model-based portfolios focused on mutual funds and ETFs with fundamental and technical analysis.

Richard Tschetter is a financial advisor with the Tschetter Group in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 63 designation and over 53 years of industry experience. His prior roles include tenures at Wells Fargo Investments, D.A. Davidson & Co., and Tschetter Wealth Advisors. He is also president and owner of Soaring Eagle Ventures, a personal investment entity. Tschetter Group provides asset management and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities through portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory relationships. The firm employs proprietary asset-allocation models and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, offering customized strategies that include dividend growth, capital appreciation, international, innovation, and crypto-related ETFs, and is notable for sponsoring a private fund-of-funds focused on venture capital, private equity, and real estate investments.

Kalena Laurent is a financial advisor with Parcion Private Wealth LLC in Bellevue, WA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Parcion in 2022, she worked at Brighton Jones from 2018 to 2022. Parcion Private Wealth serves individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and other business entities, typically with minimum relationship sizes of $10 million. The firm offers comprehensive wealth management and consulting services, including financial planning and portfolio management, using a mix of individual equities, fixed income, ETFs, mutual funds, and alternative investments tailored to each client’s risk tolerance and goals.

Jordan Stover is a CFP® professional with seven years of experience in financial advising. He has been with Fortis Capital Management LLC since 2020 and previously worked at TD Ameritrade Institutional and several other firms. Outside of finance, his background includes roles at Draft Republic and the YMCA. Fortis Capital Management serves individuals, families, businesses, and institutional clients by providing financial planning and discretionary portfolio management across a range of investments. The firm employs both active and passive strategies, including thematic approaches and manages private pooled funds while coordinating with other professionals as needed.

Chad Bushon is a CFP® professional with 27 years of industry experience, currently serving at SPG Advisors LLC. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab and TD Ameritrade, among others. SPG Advisors provides discretionary portfolio management and financial planning primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis, using mutual funds, ETFs, and other strategies, and coordinates planning across estate, tax, insurance, and retirement matters.

Michael Varga is a financial advisor at EQ Wealth Management in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with EQ Wealth Management since 2018 and previously worked at Capital Planning LLC. EQ Wealth Management is a registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, corporations, and private funds, managing approximately $941.7 million in assets with a nine-advisor team. The firm employs a disciplined investment process governed by an Investment Policy Committee and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment management, financial planning, and access to customized and third-party managed portfolios.

Mitchell Freedman is a financial advisor with Strait & Sound, holding 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Strait & Sound Wealth Management since 2023 and previously spent 22 years at Genter Advisors LLC. In addition to his advisory role, Freedman owns an accounting office, Mitch Freedman PS, which he has operated since 1995. Strait & Sound is a registered investment adviser serving individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities. The firm employs a mosaic investment approach that combines valuation metrics, behavioral and technical analysis, and portfolio construction focused on diversification and capital preservation.

Emily Weed is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) with 10 years of industry experience. She is currently with Emerald Advisors, LLC, where she has worked since 2019, and previously held roles at M.S. Howells & Co., Bank of America, Merrill, and AXA Advisors. Emerald Advisors serves individuals, high net worth families, trusts, estates, foundations, and business entities through a multi-family office model that combines financial planning, consulting, and discretionary investment management. The firm emphasizes capital preservation and tax-aware strategies while offering a range of portfolio management and family office services.

Lars Phillips is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor with 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Avier Wealth Advisors (formerly Retirement Asset Management) since 2012, serving the firm through its transition and growth. Avier Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning for individuals, families, and various business entities, emphasizing diversified asset allocation with institutional-class, low-cost mutual funds and ETFs informed by academic research. The firm operates as a larger multi-advisor team with a strong focus on credentialed professionals and incorporates documented due diligence and ongoing monitoring of sub-advisers in its approach.

Jared Kowalske is a financial advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within The Retirement Solution entities since 2021, along with prior positions in employment services and logistics. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs model portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk profiles, incorporates tax-aware strategies, and integrates estate-planning coordination and third-party options-based programs into its services.

Brian Lockett is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed advisor with 22 years of industry experience. He is a lead advisor and vice president at Comprehensive Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2002, and was previously with Independent Financial Group LLC. Outside of his advisory role, Lockett serves as a board member of the Washington State University Foundation and is a 50% owner of B&S Lockett, Inc. He also volunteers with the Association of Financial Educators, conducting financial workshops. Comprehensive Wealth Management offers discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and retirement accounts. The firm employs proprietary model-based strategies that incorporate ETFs, mutual funds, tactical allocations, and Direct Indexing, while also providing ongoing monitoring and reporting on a householded basis.

Jacob O'Connell is a financial advisor at Chaney Capital Management Inc. in Lynnwood, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with four years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Allstate, USTA, and Pemco, among others. Chaney Capital Management provides discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis and uses active investment strategies tailored to client objectives, with in-house management and attention to operational and cybersecurity risks.

Brian Mars is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 19 years of industry experience. He is a financial advisor and shareholder at MarsJewett Financial Group, where he has worked since 2018. Prior to that, he was with Cetera Advisor Networks for five years. Mars serves as treasurer for the nonprofit Worldview Matters. MarsJewett Financial Group manages approximately $735 million for a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes discretionary asset management and employs a committee-based investment selection process focused on risk-adjusted returns, tailoring portfolios to client-specific needs.

Todd Carter is a financial advisor with Investor Fan, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Private Client Services LLC, Trutina Financial, Pacific West Financial Consultants Inc, and Mutual Service Corporation, as well as a period of retirement from 2021 to 2024. Investor Fan provides investment management, financial consulting, and retirement plan advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, employer-sponsored retirement plans, foundations, trusts, and estates. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory approach and integrates fundamental, technical, cyclical, and macroeconomic analysis in portfolio construction.