Chad Stalder is a CFP® with 24 years of experience in the financial services industry. He is currently with Wells Fargo Clearing, where he has worked since 2020. His prior experience includes roles at UBS Financial Services, Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, and Ameriprise. Outside of his advisory work, he is an investor in a food-related business, Manic Meatball, LLC, which he owns jointly with his spouse. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm serving individual, corporate, and institutional clients with investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and employs over 14,000 financial advisors, offering both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research from Wells Fargo Investment Institute.

Sherry Gow is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 24 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Waddell & Reed, INC., and Osprey Financial Partners LLC. Gow has also been involved in sales at International Gemstones, LLC. 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, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive operational resources and a broad network of over 22,800 advisors.

Patrick Pardon is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 29 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked previously at Wells Fargo Clearing and Prudential Equity Group, LLC. He has ownership interests in Cedar Creek Wealth Management LLC and NPPT Ventures LLC, both investment-related entities based in Issaquah, WA. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a large broker-dealer and registered investment adviser serving individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning services and integrates investment advice with other financial products and referral services.

Alexander Hardy is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Sumner, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was associated with the University of Washington Baseball School and the University of Washington. 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 strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Eric Black is a Planning Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. He assists clients in identifying suitable investment options to help them achieve their financial goals and manage their financial resources effectively. He has experience as a Planning Consultant at Fidelity Investments since 2023. Prior to this role, he worked as an Investment Solutions Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023. Before joining Fidelity, Eric was a Financial Advisor at Thrivent Financial from 2018 to 2021. Outside of his professional work, Eric has interests in cooking and baking, exploring food as a foodie, participating in social events with friends, hiking, singing, and traveling.

Daniel Auld is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. He has worked at Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. since 2021 and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB since 2024. Prior to joining Schwab, he held roles at J Crew Factory and Fleet Feet Seattle. 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 affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and uses multi-asset model portfolios supported by research from the Schwab Center for Financial Research.

Valerie Paganelli is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously operated Paganelli Consulting, Inc., an actuarial consulting business. She is also co-owner of a car restoration venture, Pags Speed Shop, based in Maple Valley, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a wide range of investment advisory programs and maintaining one of the largest advisor networks in the industry.

Tucker Mjelde is a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses, and has eight years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at AGP Wealth Advisors and extensive work in education with the Tahoma School District and Washington State University. He also manages an advisory business through Heritage Wealth Advisors LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that combines investment research, third-party data, and algorithmic tools. Their approach includes a written Recommendation Report and ongoing advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Ian Meagher is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at T. Hasegawa from 2017 to 2021. 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, and access to third-party asset managers.

Todd Norton is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with 26 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, Series 65, and Series 66 designations and has previously worked at TD Ameritrade, UBS Financial Services, and Russell Investments. Norton is based in Lake Tapps, Washington. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory program, offering a combination of advisory, brokerage, custody, and cash-sweep services. The firm provides both non-discretionary and discretionary investment management options supported by multi-asset model portfolios and alternative investment due diligence.

Kohl Roland is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with a Series 66 designation and one year of experience at the firm. His prior work includes roles at Cole Financial Inc and Duke's La Jolla LLC, as well as several years at Horseshoe Lake Golf Course and teaching positions at Gig Harbor High School and Kopachuck Middle School. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with substantial investable assets, providing detailed Recommendation Reports on income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized, non-discretionary retirement advice, supported by algorithmic automation and oversight from a dedicated consulting team.

Brianne Roberts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Maple Valley, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked at Michael's Toyota from 2017 to 2022. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a 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 nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors and 15,100 branch offices.

Marta Cappa is a financial advisor at Wells Fargo Advisors with 33 years of industry experience. She holds the CFP® designation along with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Her prior experience includes 20 years at Merrill and eight years at Wells Fargo Clearing before joining Wells Fargo Advisors in 2024. Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network is a broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with Wells Fargo that provides investment and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of planning services, including specialized areas such as business-owner transition and special-needs planning, using proprietary research and tools to develop tailored client recommendations.

Seth Giandomenico is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2018, following four years at EAN Holdings LLC. 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 under management through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies, including tax-efficient services and separately managed accounts.

Larissa Sklar is a CFP® professional with six years of experience in the financial industry, currently serving at Edward Jones since 2020. Her prior work includes roles at Blue Nile, Inc. and Hillsdale College. Outside of her advisory work, she is a member of SKLAR 2019, LLC, a limited liability company involved in property upkeep and record maintenance. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Eric Norris is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 27 years of industry experience. He has worked with Wells Fargo affiliates since 2010, including Wells Fargo Investments, LLC, and has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm uses research and analytics to evaluate investment options and provides both brokerage and advisory solutions through a large network of financial advisors.

Jonathan Lefferts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with Series 66 credentials and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked at The Boeing Company for ten years. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 advisors.

Caroline Whitlock is a CFP® with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Edward Jones. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018, she worked in education for nearly two decades, including roles within the Kent School District and the Federal Way School District. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a broad range of investment strategies and affiliated financial services supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Kelly Mckay is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Cetera in 2023, she worked at Voya Financial Advisors from 2015 to 2021. Outside of her advisory role, she coaches youth gymnastics at Gymnastics Connection. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement services, with flexible program structures and access to multiple third-party money managers.

Jacob Cronk is a financial advisor at Ameriprise in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He joined Ameriprise in 2024 and has prior experience with Equitable Advisors, Peninsula Community Health Services, and the WSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. Outside of finance, he was involved with the Blazing Onion Burger Company for five years. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written recommendation reports and provides a broad range of advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions.