Crystal Beineke is a CFP® with 12 years of industry experience currently associated with LPL Financial in Edmonds, WA. She has worked with LPL Financial since 2014 and was involved with Financial Advocates Investment Management from 2016 to 2025. Beineke also provides administrative support to independent investment advisor firms. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Tuyen Nguyen is a financial advisor at Fidelity with 24 years of industry experience. He previously worked at American Century Investments for 21 years and was self-employed from 2011 to 2019. Nguyen holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including model portfolio construction using proprietary research and algorithmic methods. The firm also serves multiple registered investment companies and employs oversight controls to manage potential conflicts of interest.

Christopher Wittenbrink is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develops personalized wealth management strategies designed to support those goals. His approach includes customized planning, investment management, and ongoing guidance to help clients navigate market conditions and pursue financial objectives effectively. Christopher has been in the financial services industry since 2011 and joined Merrill Lynch in 2018. He focuses on affluent individuals, assisting them with areas such as college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. He holds professional designations including CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Political Science from Central Washington University. Outside of his professional role, Christopher participates in Scouting America and enjoys personal interests such as baseball, football, hiking, music, photography, tennis, and spending time with his family. He lives in Everett, Washington with his wife and two children.

Steven Tomalin is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Merrill, Banc of America Investment Services, and Thrivent Investment Management. He is based in Snohomish, WA. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research, incorporating ESG considerations and broader derivatives and commodities capabilities.

Nien Hoang is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been practicing as a financial advisor since 2010, working directly with technology and healthcare professionals, as well as small business owners and entrepreneurs. His approach is focused on a streamlined, goals-based wealth management process driven by accountability, exceptional service, and results. His areas of expertise include college education planning, divorce transition planning, executive compensation, equity compensation services, family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Nien holds certifications including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and maintains FINRA Series 7, 9, 10, and 66 registrations along with insurance licenses. He earned a bachelor's degree from Seattle University. Based in Seattle, Nien enjoys spending time with his wife and two sons exploring the outdoors, traveling, and supporting local sports teams. He is involved in community work through organizations such as Helping Link, reflecting his commitment to supporting others beyond his professional role.

Alex Masaki is a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role held since 2025. Prior to this, Alex worked as a Relationship Manager at Fidelity Investments during 2025 and served as a Marketing Specialist focused on Prospect Management and Operations at Heritage Wealth Advisors from 2023 to 2025. Alex's professional approach centers on developing personalized financial plans that consider clients' priorities and long-term visions, adapting these plans as circumstances change to provide clarity and confidence throughout the financial planning process. Outside of work, Alex is engaged in family activities, fitness, golf, outdoor adventures, parenthood, and traveling.

Taylor May is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Guy Carpenter, Symetra, Armancas Financial - Equitable Advisors, Liberty Mutual, and the University of Washington. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement income planning advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jordan Prince is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Poulsbo, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at Ameriprise and its affiliated financial services firms since 2015. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to provide written recommendation reports. The firm delivers these services through a centralized consulting team and employs algorithmic automation alongside oversight committees to generate tailored retirement income recommendations.

Judith Salas is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at both Merrill and Bank of America since 2014. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers, supported by account administration and custody services.

Robert Kovich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Sarah Frauenholtz is a Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and nonprofits, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. She helps clients transform complex financial decisions into cohesive plans that integrate banking, lending, trust and estate planning, investing, and philanthropy. With a focus on understanding each client's story and goals, Sarah utilizes her expertise as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional, Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy, and Personal Investment Advisor to provide education and actionable guidance. She assists clients with wealth transfer across generations, retirement timing and income strategies, and balancing cash needs with long-term objectives for nonprofit organizations. Sarah earned her bachelor's degree from Carroll College. She is actively involved in her community, contributing to organizations such as the March of Dimes, Financial Beginnings, the Downtown Everett Association, and the Better Money Habits Champions network. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, golfing, listening to music, playing volleyball, and spending time with her family in Everett, Washington.

Monica Lorimor is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing. Outside of finance, she is the owner of Scott's Cutting Edge Lawn Care, Inc., a business she has operated since 1995. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions. The firm uses analytical tools and risk profiling to tailor non-discretionary planning and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Daniel Gregory is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2023. Prior to this role, he held positions as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022 at the same firm. In his current capacity, Daniel collaborates with clients to develop financial plans that align their wealth with their personal values and help them make informed financial decisions. Daniel's approach centers on understanding each client's unique story and working together to build tailored financial strategies. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting, reflecting a commitment to client-focused service. Outside of his professional work, Daniel enjoys fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, and spending time with his pets.

Steven Foster is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 2001, including eight years with Foster Financial Group Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as deterministic and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals and supports these through advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

Aaron Wartes is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding the Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 23 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and Morgan Stanley Private Bank from 2013 to 2022. In addition to his advisory role, he operates Constellation Wealth Services in affiliation with Raymond James. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and investment consulting using analytical tools and supports clients through advisory programs and institutional consulting.

Allen Ernst is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 20 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked with LPL Financial since 2013, following four years at Edward Jones. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, wrap and model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Emily Faust is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2010 and holds a Series 66 designation. UBS Financial Services Inc. serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm delivers advisory work through a network of Financial Advisors using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Robert Tiegs is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mountlake Terrace, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 13 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2013. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Nicole Murray is Vice President and Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2026. She collaborates with clients and a team of specialists to assess situations, prioritize goals, and develop personalized investment and service strategies. Nicole is committed to exceeding client expectations through thoughtful relationships. She has been with Fidelity Investments since 2019, progressing through several roles including Financial Consultant, Wealth Management Planning Consultant, and various workplace planning consultant positions. Her experience spans comprehensive wealth planning and client relationship management. Outside of her professional role, Nicole enjoys camping, cooking and baking, gardening, hiking, outdoor adventures, and reading.

Aaron Wolfe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 16 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2010, based in Mukilteo, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, tax-efficient services, and affiliated mutual funds through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.