Michael Rutherford is a Series 66-registered financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, based in Olympia, WA. He has 18 years of industry experience, including roles at Edward Jones and Chase Investment Services Corp. before joining J.P. Morgan Securities and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory program delivers written asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting, supported by centralized due diligence and incorporates a range of investment strategies including ESG considerations.

Robert Hoffman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Olympia, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009 and has also held roles at Washington State Employees Credit Union since 2006, D.A. Davidson & Co., and TD Ameritrade. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and participant-level retirement advice to individuals, institutions, and retirement plans. The firm supports its large network of advisors with research tools and diverse platforms while overseeing significant discretionary assets.

Matthew Mc Lellan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Roy, Washington, holding a Series 66 designation and totaling 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Chastin Egbert is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Charles Schwab since 2019, previously working at FIDELITY Brokerage Services LLC from 2014 to 2019. Egbert also has involvement in a rental services business unrelated to real estate investment. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and related managed-account and financial planning services, offering a combination of non-discretionary advisory and discretionary separately managed accounts.

Michele Fuller is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Stadium Wealth Management, LLC, Noah Bailey, and Waddell & Reed, Inc. She has also been involved with local organizations such as the McChord Spouses Club, the Association of the United States Army, and the Puyallup South Hill Rotary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, 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.

Tristan Coudriet is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 19 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its related entities since 2007. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Matthew Mcdowell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Olympia, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank since 2015. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning using structured discovery processes and firm-approved planning tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services both directly and through corporate financial planning agreements.

Daniel Gibbon is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with seven years of industry experience. He has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously served in the US Marine Corps for twelve years. Outside of advising, he owns commercial real estate with minimal active involvement. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Richard Gray is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2003. He is based in Tacoma, WA, and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, Gray participates as an advisory board member for QActual LLC, a technology firm focused on mental health assistance apps, and serves as trustee for multiple family and special needs trusts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large nationwide network of advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Nathaniel Taylor is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Olympia, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at DevNW and operating his own self-employed business. He previously worked in the food service industry at Ritta's Burritos. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Brian Cockrell is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Olympia, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley and its affiliated entities since 2007, including roles at Morgan Stanley & Co., Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Outside of his financial advisory work, Mr. Cockrell is involved in the arts as a guitarist and vocalist in the Strike 9 Band. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a wide range of advisory services to individual and institutional clients, providing tailored financial planning and investment programs supported by firm-approved methodologies and a large global investment resource.

Duane Wangler is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011 and previously worked at Bank of America for eight years. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Callalily Ferguson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Tacoma, WA, and has three years of industry experience. She previously worked at BDO USA, LLP for ten years and also spent time with Windermere Liberty Lake and Beauty Barrage LLC, where she represented and sold skincare, haircare, and makeup brands. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Kevin Benjamin is a financial advisor at Edward Jones based in Olympia, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for Summit Surgical Inc. for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs with a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Susan Swope is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 1984, concurrently working with Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, together 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, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Trent is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Bank of America, Equitable Advisors, Builders Capital, and several real estate firms. Outside of finance, she operates the Jennifer Trent Piano Studio, a business she has managed for over 25 years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Nicolas Stoner is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as earlier positions in university campus recreation and the food service industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized supervision and custody with multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Joey Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Little Viks Hoopsters, a community organization in University Place, WA. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven, algorithm-assisted recommendations with personalized financial advice.

Benjamin Witten is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Lantow Witten Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Olympia, Washington. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant® designation awarded by The American College of Financial Services, along with other professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. He is also a Senior Portfolio Advisor in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program and maintains the Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and Washington State life and disability insurance licenses. Ben focuses on helping clients articulate and pursue their unique financial goals through estate and retirement planning strategies, investment management, and risk management. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, services for endowments and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing. He uses a goal-based approach to simplify the financial landscape for clients and aligns portfolios with clients' values and objectives. Born in the Bay Area and raised in Amsterdam, Ben moved to the Puget Sound area in 1989 and began his tenure with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, cooking, hiking, music, rock climbing, spending time with his family, and traveling.

Christopher Fuson is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has worked since 2006. He leads a team of investment industry professionals to deliver a full range of wealth management services, focusing on institutional client relationships. Prior to joining Merrill Lynch, Christopher worked with Morgan Stanley in their Los Angeles and Olympia offices. Since entering the financial services industry in 2003, Christopher has developed expertise in managing endowments, organizational liquidity, and benefit programs, including equity compensation, defined benefit, defined contribution, and non-qualified deferred compensation plans. His client focus areas include college education planning, liquidity management, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, individual and corporate investment strategy, tax minimization, and retirement income. Christopher holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Southern California and holds several professional designations, including Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP), Certified 401(k) Professional (C(k)P), CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC), and Sports & Entertainment (SE).