Kyle Montano is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and four years of industry experience. His work history includes positions at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank, Travis Credit Union, and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focusing on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, and endowments. Their advisory process combines quantitative screening and qualitative research, supporting customized portfolio solutions for institutional clients.

Neil Lance is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at several firms including Fidelity Investments, U.S. Bancorp Investments, and Advanced Advisor Group. His current tenure at LPL Financial began in 2026, following an earlier nine-year period at the firm. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, participant-level retirement advice, and institutional platforms.

Robert Kalina is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 28 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Wells Fargo Advisors since 2015. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and fee-based financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including niche areas such as business-owner transition planning, sports and entertainment planning, and special-needs analysis.

Aaron Undseth is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. in Mill Creek, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he owns a support company, Undseth Financial Inc., which assists his practice. 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, and institutional investors. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Kenneth Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 18 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2007. Outside of his advisory role, he owns Aymen Publications, a publishing business, and Aymen Leadership Coaching, a consulting practice. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm provides tailored, research-driven recommendations through a centralized consulting team, combining modeling and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients’ income planning needs.

Kevin Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, initially with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., and continuing with Ameriprise since 2020. Outside of advising, he serves as president of PSWS Operations, LLC, which manages a financial planning practice, and he is president of the board for Life Spring, a nonprofit organization. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Chad Masche is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Mill Creek, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Investment Management since 2007 and Thrivent Financial since 2014. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Church President on the council of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Snohomish, WA. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses and written recommendations across a broad range of topics. The firm separates planning from managed-account services and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its Dedicated Planning Service.

Christopher White is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Everett, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 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 through a large network of advisors and branch offices. The firm offers a range of advisory solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

David Wartes is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with over one year of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Mainspring Wealth Advisors, Permabilt, and other firms. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Vice President and independent contractor at Constellation Wealth Services, where he is involved in administrative and portfolio management activities. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored non-discretionary planning and advisory programs supported by analytical tools and maintains unique municipal advisory capabilities within a large institutional platform.

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.

Chung Suen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Edward Jones and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. before joining his current firm. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting with a non-discretionary approach.

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.

Ryan Gleeson is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license, serving as a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Shoreline, WA. He has 10 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2016. 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 a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

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.