James Guthrie is a CFP® professional with 30 years of industry experience. He is currently with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, having previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill. Ameriprise is an institutional firm offering a retirement-income planning service designed for individuals with substantial investable assets. Their approach includes detailed recommendation reports, tax-smart withdrawal strategies, and a combination of research and modeling techniques to support retirement planning.

Shane Feist is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Auburn, WA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an assistant track coach and volleyball line judge for the Sumner School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering advisory programs with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and a network of over 23,000 advisors nationwide. The firm provides a range of investment strategies, including managed solutions and separately managed accounts, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Elizabeth McDaniel is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2011 and is also associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. Merrill offers managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, providing a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, charitable organizations, and corporate fiduciaries.

Katherine Irwin is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Puyallup, WA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Her prior experience includes four years at Edward Jones. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and high-net-worth investors, pension plans, charitable organizations, and government entities. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary advisory services and a specialized SIMPLE IRA Employer Advisory & Consulting Services program for small businesses.

Bryan La Belle is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Covington, WA, with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and previously worked for United Parcel Service for 13 years. Outside of his advisory role, he volunteers as an assistant football coach at Kentwood High School. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Cody Fair is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Auburn, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials and 17 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Better Properties from 2017 to 2021. Outside of his advisory role, Cody owns a YouTube channel called Channel CF Tesla focused on non-investment content. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program serving individual, corporate, and charitable clients, utilizing model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts supported by third-party asset managers and custodians. The firm operates at scale with approximately 3,700 advisors and $15.5 billion in assets under management.

Trenton Hansen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and four years of industry experience. He previously worked at Equitable Advisors and has held various roles outside finance, including at Lowe’s Home Improvement and Synology Incorporated. Hansen is also president of Celestial Prints, a 3D printing and retail business. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a systematic investment process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm serves a diverse client base, including registered investment companies and charitable funds, and utilizes sub-advisers and proxy-voting practices in its management approach.

David Blynov is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, his background includes roles outside the financial industry such as working with Cool Cat Fence and Doordash. Fidelity’s affiliate, Strategic Advisers LLC, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to manage a variety of funds and model portfolios.

James Piper is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 29 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2023 and previously was with Securities America Advisors and KMS Financial Services. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside research-supported model portfolios.

Lorenzo De Simone is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to his advisory role, he worked in various positions including at Cascade Premier Soccer Club and Newcastle Golf Course. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Michael Wilcox is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 19 years of industry experience, all spent at the firm since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and is based in Des Moines, Washington. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Gregory Baggenstos is a CFP® and ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2002, totaling 23 years of industry experience. He is based in Kent, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Anthony Martiniello is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Insurance Services for over two decades. Outside of advising, he is president of accounting and tax service businesses that he has managed since the early 1980s. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with a variety of portfolio management and financial planning services and supports advisors with a wide range of program options and affiliated resources.

Joshua Taylor is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes four years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City and various roles in education and retail. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that incorporates investment research and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s retirement income service features restrictive enrollment criteria and a proprietary recommendation process supported by an internal committee.

Peter Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lacey, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 43 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2009, including its affiliated entities. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written recommendation reports focused on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice through a centralized consulting team.

Jennifer Richards is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previous work history at McCurley Integrity Dealerships and Mercedes-Benz of Tri-Cities. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Mitchel Mcghee is a financial advisor at Fidelity with seven years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Edward Jones. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including IRS-qualified Charitable Gift Funds and registered investment companies. The firm combines proprietary fundamental research with quantitative analysis and algorithmic portfolio construction to deliver model portfolios using a range of mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Rodney Williams is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2021. He works closely with individual clients to address their personal financial situations by exploring financial alternatives tailored to their specific goals and desires. Prior to his current role, Rodney served as a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch from 2017 to 2021. His professional experience spans over several years in the financial advisory sector, focusing on client-centered financial planning and consultation. Outside of his professional work, Rodney's personal interests include fitness, football, movies, outdoor adventures, running, and yoga.

Matthew Telona is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at several firms including Fidelity, Bank of America, Merrill, and JPMorgan Chase Bank. Outside of finance, he has experience in the coffee industry, having worked with Sea Level Coffee and Olympia Coffee Roasters. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, combining quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and an ESG eligibility framework for its recommended strategies.

George Aokuso is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 15 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and has concurrently worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he is an owner and partner of Plato's Cave LLC, which operates an Airbnb business. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.