Paul Thorpe is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Belfair, Washington, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses with four years of industry experience. His prior work includes positions at J.P. Morgan Chase Bank and Craft and Technical Solutions LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a variety of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, access to separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Michael Esbenshade is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Osaic Wealth, Inc. in Federal Way, Washington. He joined Osaic in 2026 after 19 years at The Boeing Company. Osaic Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and access to third-party money managers. The firm employs asset-allocation tools and automated rebalancing to build portfolios that include a variety of investment products.

Jennifer Schafer is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Burien, WA. She holds the Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, she worked for the Kent School District from 2010 to 2024. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Chad Alvarado is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding a Series 66 designation and nine years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent and its related entities since 2015. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the board of GO On The Mission, an organization focused on ending child poverty. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through its network of financial advisors, offering goal-based, holistic analyses without discretionary trading authority.

Colby Joesten is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in University Place, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial, Colby worked at Lincoln Investment and Chambers Bay Wealth Management. Outside of financial services, Colby has worked at Red Robin for eight years. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm provides a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios and third-party asset management, supporting more than 22,800 advisors and overseeing over $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Timothy Truebenbach is a CFP® with 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with LPL Financial and has held prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Citigroup Global Markets, First Foundation Advisors, and True Capital Management. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment management solutions, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies supported by various operational and research tools.

Douglas Olmstead is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2011 and leads The OZ Group, focusing on a client-centered, goals-based approach to wealth management. Doug and his team work with clients to develop tailored financial strategies in life, investment, and retirement planning, aiming to help clients identify and prioritize their evolving needs and goals. Before joining Merrill Lynch, Doug owned and operated a real-estate appraisal company for 10 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Finance from Central Washington University. His areas of expertise include education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income, among others. Doug is actively involved in his community, serving on the Board of Directors for Puyallup St. Francis House and having served as Past President and Board member of Puyallup South Hill Rotary. He and his wife reside in South Hill Puyallup, where they raised their two grown children. Outside of work, Doug enjoys biking, boating, cooking, gardening, golfing, traveling, and spending time with his family.

Michael Eberly is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Gig Harbor, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Bank of America, Merrill, and Morgan Stanley Private Bank. He is also an Associate Financial Advisor at Scannell LLC, where he provides comprehensive planning to clients. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, notable for its Ameriprise Premier Retirement Income service that offers written recommendation reports and ongoing retirement-income planning advice focused on dependable income and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Wesley Niblack is a CFP® and ChFC® with 18 years of experience in financial advising. He has worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC since 2021 and previously held various roles at First Command advisory and financial planning firms from 2008 to 2021. Outside of advising, he consults on financial matters as a finance and operations pastor and manages business operations for his Ameriprise franchise through an LLC. 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 written recommendations and ongoing planning focused on reliable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies for clients nearing or in retirement.

Troy Allison is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Merrill in Tacoma, WA, and has seven years of industry experience. He also has a long tenure with Bank of America N.A. dating back to 2005. Outside of his advisory role, Mr. Allison is a contract musician and music director, providing music support for military church services and working as a songwriter and producer. 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 a range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, and institutions.

Sonia Alexis is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Federal Way, Washington, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she performs as a singer and actor at various local venues. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brett Hulse is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Securities America Advisors and INVEST Financial Corp, among others. Hulse is also an owner and partner of Laurus Financial Services, LLC, which operates as Laurus Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Zane Coble is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Auburn, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2017, with prior roles at Eagle Hill Consulting, Verus Investments, and Cariboo Wealth Advisors, as well as experience at Whitworth University. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, customized recommendation reports, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated consulting team.

John Lee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

David Grenier is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1981 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Grenier holds a power of attorney position at an entity named D A D in Tacoma. 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

John Chitaley is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has a background spanning various roles since 2010, including ownership of Commencement Bay CPA PLLC, where he provides CPA services, business valuation, consulting, and tax planning. Chitaley also teaches courses in accounting, federal taxation, and finance at community colleges and professional societies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

John Bailey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include time at Stadium Wealth Management LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He has been involved with community organizations such as the Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities and the Tacoma Business Connection. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing advisory and brokerage services through a large network of representatives. The firm serves individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions, offering a range of financial planning and portfolio management solutions with various strategic and tactical investment options.

William Gribble is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 41 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked previously at Robert Baird & Co. and McAdams Wright Ragen, Inc. He is based in Des Moines, Washington. 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, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Jacob Savary is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gig Harbor, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and has a varied background including roles in education, retail, and gym management. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Natasha Bugarin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gig Harbor, WA, holding her Series 66 credential and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in pharmacy roles at Olympic Pharmacy and Pacific Pharmacy Group. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.