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 at Edward Jones in Everett, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones continuously since 2016. 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 and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee 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® professional with 11 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Edmonds, WA. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2014 and has prior experience with Financial Advocates Investment Management and Householder Group Estate & Retirement Specialists. Beineke also provides administrative support to Financial Advocates Investment Management, an independent investment advisor firm. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios and research from internal and third-party sources.

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 at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He has been in the financial services industry since 2011 and joined Merrill in 2018. In his role, Christopher focuses on helping affluent individuals develop personalized financial strategies by understanding their short- and long-term financial goals. His areas of expertise include college education planning, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, tax minimization, and retirement income. Christopher holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ designation and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional. He earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Political Science from Central Washington University. He also holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation. Christopher's approach centers on putting clients and their families at the core of financial planning, helping them understand the pros and cons of each decision and adjusting plans as needs or market conditions change. Outside of his professional work, Christopher is involved with Scouting America. He lives in Everett, WA with his wife and their two children. His personal interests include baseball, football, hiking, music, photography, spending time with family, and tennis.

Chung Suen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with one year 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 corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with multiple registrations, delivering advisory services alongside affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Steven Tomalin is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 20 years of industry experience. He has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities for the past 10 years and was previously employed at King County Library System. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors, utilizing a combination of quantitative asset-allocation modeling and centralized due diligence to support its recommendations.

Desiree Hajek is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 8 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at H&R Block from 2011 to 2017. Outside of her advisory role, Hajek is connected to a residential painting business owned by a family member. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of managed strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

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.

Robert Valdez is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding a Series 66 designation and 14 years of industry experience. He has worked at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013 and is also the owner of RCF Ventures, where he manages rental properties. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors.

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.

Judith Salas is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Bank of America, N.A. and Merrill since 2014. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors.

Robert Kovich is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 63 designation and 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service tailored to individuals nearing or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, combining research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver customized recommendation reports. The firm serves a broad client base through advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Sarah Frauenholtz is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She assists individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations in creating comprehensive financial plans that integrate wealth management, legacy planning, and philanthropy. Sarah works to help clients turn complex financial decisions into connected strategies involving banking, lending, trust and estate planning, investing, and philanthropic efforts. Since 2015, Sarah has been a part of the Kelly Wealth Management Group at Merrill. She holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Carroll College in Helena, Montana, and is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional as well as a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy and Personal Investment Advisor. Her professional focus includes family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and nonprofits, legacy planning, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, and retirement income. Sarah is involved in community activities including serving on the board of the March of Dimes and volunteering with Financial Beginnings, a nonprofit focused on financial education. She also participates in the Better Money Habits Champions, a Bank of America volunteering network, and has served on the Board of Directors for the Downtown Everett Association. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, golfing, music, volleyball, and spending time with her family.

Monica Lorimor is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 27 years of industry experience. Prior to her current role, she worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and WELLS FARGO Advisors. Outside of finance, she owns and operates Scott's Cutting Edge Lawn Care, Inc., a business she has managed since 1995. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individual and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and supports a wide advisor network with specialized programs including municipal and public-finance consulting.

Daniel Gregory is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he has been serving since 2023. Prior to this role, he held positions as an Investment Consultant from 2022 to 2023 and as a Financial Representative from 2021 to 2022 at the same firm. In his current capacity, Daniel collaborates with clients to develop financial plans that align their wealth with their personal values and help them make informed financial decisions. Daniel's approach centers on understanding each client's unique story and working together to build tailored financial strategies. His experience spans various aspects of financial consulting, reflecting a commitment to client-focused service. Outside of his professional work, Daniel enjoys fitness, hiking, outdoor adventures, snowboarding, and spending time with his pets.

Steven Foster is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 35 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Raymond James Financial and its affiliates since 2001, including eight years with Foster Financial Group Inc. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as deterministic and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals and supports these through advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.