Kevin Kennedy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Federal Way, Washington, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2008 and previously worked at Chaffee & Associates LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author working on a collection of stories and has sold articles to magazines. 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, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Kyle Stallcop is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, Raymond James Financial, and Umpqua Bank. Kyle has experience outside the financial sector, including positions at Amazon and in athletic communications at Washington State University. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves 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 using multi-asset model portfolios and centralized custody and supervisory arrangements.

Jordan Walter is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has a diverse background that includes several years in education within the University Place and North Clackamas School Districts. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than 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.

Garth Conner is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2009 and previously at City National Bank from 2019 to 2023. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Lake Peterson Partnership, developing land in Renton, WA on a part-time basis. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with customizable portfolio management solutions that incorporate both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Terri Conger is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Bank of America, NA for 14 years before joining LPL Financial in 2023. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, model portfolios, and retirement plan consulting.

Douglas Esterly is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 10 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Edward Jones for nine years and has held roles at Foresters Financial Services and First Investors Corporation. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by research from LPL Research and third-party subadvisors.

Jeffrey Leveque is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and has worked with Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which offers model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed account options to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a tiered wrap-fee structure for its services.

Timothy Scheuffele is a Certified Financial Planner® with 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2010. He is exploring a business venture related to a storage facility through an LLC in Tacoma, WA, currently in the concept and feasibility study phase. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Chastin Egbert is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 66 and Series 63 credentials and has previously worked at Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and TD Ameritrade, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he is involved with Egbert Properties LLC, a rental services business. Charles Schwab serves a large client base primarily composed of 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 advisory services and access to discretionary separately managed accounts, supported by strategic asset allocation models and a structured alternative-investment program.

Michele Fuller is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 12 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at LPL Financial since 2018, including time with Stadium Wealth Management and Noah Bailey. Outside of her advisory roles, she has been involved with organizations such as the McChord Spouses Club and the Association of the United States Army. 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 both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

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.

Michele Montoya is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones in Bonney Lake, WA, and has 10 years of experience at the firm. She has worked exclusively with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Richard Gray is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 2003. He serves as a trustee for multiple family and special needs trusts. Gray is also a member of the advisory board for QActual LLC, a company focused on mental health technology. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Susan Swope is a financial advisor at Merrill with 41 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Merrill since 1984, also affiliated with Bank of America since 2009. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

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.

Shannon Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of advising, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through an affiliated company. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence consultant to evaluate asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

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).