Derek O'Sullivan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Puyallup, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2002. Outside of his advisory role, he serves in the Washington Army National Guard. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard and supporting clients with extensive resources across a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Hunter Winter is a Series 66 credentialed advisor with Raymond James Financial based in Tacoma, WA. He joined the firm in 2026 and has prior experience at Columbia Bank from 2023 to 2026. His earlier work history includes various roles outside the financial industry. 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, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports municipal and public-finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Julia Dyess is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 license holder with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent three years with PhysAssist Scribes, Inc. Julia is based in Gig Harbor, WA. 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, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Robert Andrews is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Dow Jones, Tally Technologies, and Carvana, LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jorge Gordillo Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work experience includes roles at Bank of America and Mutual of Omaha. 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. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Adam Epperson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages short-term and long-term rental properties jointly with family members. 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, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

William Pickles is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following prior roles at Financial Advocates Investment Management and LPL Financial. He is also the managing partner of Directional Decisions LLC, an advisory business he owns. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Arnie Bergman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at Metlife Securities, Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to deliver written recommendations in collaborative annual planning engagements.

Alison Eggers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at State Farm Investment Management and operating the Alison Eggers Insurance Agency. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and research but generally serves in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations.

Brian Riehs is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with a Series 66 designation and no prior industry experience. He previously worked at Gallagher Benefit Services for 21 years before joining Thrivent Financial in 2026. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors. The firm offers holistic, goal-based financial planning that can be combined with managed-account programs under a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan.”

Remington Scovel is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Edward Jones since 2020, as well as positions at HomeStreet Bank, Legion Business Solutions, and the University of Washington. He also serves as a representative for Tekzone LLC, an IT solutions company. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

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.

Jesse Silva is an Investment Consultant currently working with Fidelity Investments since 2021. In this role, Jesse focuses on developing personalized financial plans that align with clients' goals, aiming to provide clarity and confidence in their financial futures. Prior to becoming an Investment Consultant, Jesse held the position of Financial Representative at Fidelity Investments from 2021 to 2023 and worked as a Planning Consultant at KarmaHub from 2024 to 2025. Throughout his career, Jesse has emphasized building meaningful client relationships and ensuring that each client feels heard and valued. His approach involves strategic collaboration with clients to co-create financial plans tailored to their individual needs. This client-centered methodology is central to his professional practice.

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.

Daniel Kline is a financial advisor with Fidelity Investments, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at Fidelity in various advisory roles since 2006, including seven years with Fidelity Personal and Workplace Advisors. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, employing a process that combines fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios using mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.