Tanner Stepp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to this, he held positions at JD Merit & Co, Wells Fargo NA, and Keller Williams West Sound. Outside of his advisory role, Stepp is the owner of Stepp Enterprises LLC, a non-operating family company, and serves as controller for Boss, LLC. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operating under a fiduciary standard through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 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.

Lars Urvina Jr. is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gig Harbor, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as a Fire Commissioner for Gig Harbor Fire and Medic One, providing general oversight and policy review for the local fire department. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth households. 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.

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).

John Power is the Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he has been serving clients since 2012. He co-leads the MPS Wealth Management Group and has been the Resident Director of the Tacoma office since 2020. John's professional focus includes family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, and socially responsible, values-based, and ESG investing. He works with a diverse client base including doctors, lawyers, entrepreneurs, executives, and other professionals. John earned a Bachelor's degree in French and Political Science from the University of Portland and a Master's degree in International Relations with advanced study in conflict resolution from Syracuse University in 2012. He holds the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® (CFP®) certification, the Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA®) designation, and FINRA Series 9 and 10 registrations. John is a member of the Bellarmine Alumni Association. Outside of his professional responsibilities, John is active in his local community and non-profit organizations. He is fluent in English, French, and Spanish, stemming from his extensive travels to Europe, South America, and Africa. John enjoys golfing, reading, playing soccer, and spending time with his family.

Kyle Gregory is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and two years of industry experience. His previous roles include positions at American Retirement Planning Group and Barclays U.S., as well as service in the United States Air Force. Equitable Advisors serves a broad client base including individuals, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management through a network of Investment Adviser Representatives. The firm utilizes a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers, offering investment options such as mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, and select alternative investments.

Jason Sipe is a financial advisor at Merrill with five years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and previously worked at Equitable Advisors, LLC. Outside of finance, he creates live-streamed culinary content on Twitch and has participated in food-related events with Foodbeast. 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 strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Monte Robinson is a financial advisor with LPL Financial who holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has 40 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2009 and previously worked at Mutual Service Corporation from 2002 to 2009. In addition to his advisory work, he is licensed to sell fixed annuities and insurance products. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with tools including machine learning, while managing over $819 billion in discretionary assets through a large network of investment representatives.

Kevin Jones is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Equitable Advisors, where he has worked since 2020. He has six years of industry experience and previously held roles with the Oregon Golf Association and the Washington State Golf Association. Outside of his advisory work, Jones serves as an administrator and power of attorney for his parents' estate. Equitable Advisors provides financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and asset management services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a variety of advisory models and third-party asset managers to tailor investment solutions based on clients’ risk tolerance and personal information.

Nathan Ciolek is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at OSAIC with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining OSAIC Wealth Inc, he worked at The Boeing Company for 17 years. Outside of his advisory role, he is a managing partner in an LLC with his spouse that holds residential rental properties. OSAIC Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, charities, and corporations. The firm uses a model-based investment approach featuring portfolio optimization and risk assessment tools, offering both advisory and brokerage services through a multi-advisor platform.

Barton Dalton is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakewood, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 46 years of industry experience. He has worked with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. since 1990. Outside of his advisory role, Dalton serves as a commissioner for the West Pierce Fire District in University Place, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Jania Watkins is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and has additional experience with South Sound Neurofeedback and Essential Health and Wellness LLC. Outside of finance, she has been involved with healthcare-related businesses. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including pension plans and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors, offering various advisory programs and investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Sangly Men is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. prior to his current role. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a select group of wealth advisors. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to deliver customized, non-discretionary asset allocation advice and manager selection.

Poonum Vasishth is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 34 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association since 2015 and at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2010. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and comprehensive wealth management services.

Lucas Crutchfield is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with seven years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His prior work includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank SSB and Elite Solar Concepts, as well as a decade with Trampled Industry Music, LLC. 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 combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to discretionary separate managed accounts and offers a multi-asset investment approach supported by research and strategic asset allocation.

Stephen Spencer is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing eight years of industry experience. He has been with Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2017 and with Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2019. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Progressive from 2014 to 2017. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, offering wealth advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services through its integrated platform. The firm provides a mix of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative investment process.