Crystal Beineke is a CFP® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Edmonds, WA. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and has prior experience with Financial Advocates Investment Management and Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists. Beineke also provides administrative support to Financial Advocates Investment Management, an independent investment advisor firm. 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 offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

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 at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2011 and joined Merrill in 2018. In his role, Christopher focuses on helping affluent individuals develop personalized financial strategies by understanding their short- and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Christopher holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Political Science from Central Washington University. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Christopher's approach centers on putting clients and their families at the core of financial planning, helping them understand the pros and cons of each decision and adjusting plans as needs or market conditions change. Outside of his professional work, Christopher is involved with Scouting America. He lives in Everett, WA with his wife and their two children. His personal interests include baseball, football, hiking, music, photography, spending time with family, and tennis.

Steven Tomalin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for the past 10 years and was previously employed at King County Library System. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to support its recommendations.

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 a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

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 with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She assists individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations in creating comprehensive financial plans that integrate wealth management, legacy planning, and philanthropy. Sarah works to help clients turn complex financial decisions into connected strategies involving banking, lending, trust and estate planning, investing, and philanthropic efforts. Since 2015, Sarah has been a part of the Kelly Wealth Management Group at Merrill. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Carroll College in Helena, Montana, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional as well as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy and Personal Investment Advisor. Her professional focus includes family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and nonprofits, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. Sarah is involved in community activities including serving on the board of the March of Dimes and volunteering with Financial Beginnings, a nonprofit focused on financial education. She also participates in the Better Money Habits Champions, a Bank of America volunteering network, and has served on the Board of Directors for the Downtown Everett Association. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, golfing, music, volleyball, and spending time with her family.

Monica Lorimor is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. Outside of finance, she owns and operates Scott's Cutting Edge Lawn Care, Inc., a business she has managed since 1995. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a wide advisor network with specialized programs including municipal and public-finance 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 the Series 66 designation and has been with LPL Financial since 2013. His prior work includes operating Guide Financial Group, LLC, an investment-related business affiliated with his LPL activities. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations through a nationwide network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, utilizing research and model portfolios from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Emily Faust is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 21 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 by offering brokerage and investment advisory services, including financial planning, portfolio management, and access to mutual funds and alternative products. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management and provides research and capital markets services through a broad platform.

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.