Luke Bakken is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Olympia, WA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, he was employed at D.A. Davidson & Co. and previously worked in non-financial roles including at Tacoma Golf & Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs including tailored financial planning, utilizing structured discovery and firm-approved planning tools to support client goals.

Joseph Diller is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 36 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. for 10 years before joining Wells Fargo Clearing in 2019. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as an executor for a friend’s estate, which involves managing investment-related responsibilities. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s IPS-driven advisory process incorporates modern portfolio theory and includes a broad range of investment options, including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Belinda Brill is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 13 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and has worked at RBC Capital Markets since 2018, following a 17-year tenure at Cosse International Securities, Inc. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers multiple advisory programs that provide discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to each client’s risk profile.

Theodore Erickson is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 36 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 63 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. He is based in Olympia, WA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm’s planning approach involves structured discovery conversations and firm-approved tools to model outcomes, with advisory services that generally do not include individual security recommendations.

Elizabeth Mc Cullough is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. Her prior experience includes roles with the State of Washington and Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, as well as a study abroad program. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering 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 through a nationwide network of about 23,701 financial advisors and maintains affiliated capabilities such as a trust company and securities-based lending.

Victor Beling is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He provides investment advice and access to banking and lending services through Bank of America. Victor focuses on developing personalized investment strategies that align with clients' financial goals. He specializes in areas including college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, liquidity management, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, portfolio management services, tax minimization, and retirement income. Victor combines financial experience with a relationship-first approach, serving as a trusted resource and advocate for clients throughout their financial journey. Victor holds a Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University and a High School Diploma from Gov John R Rogers High School. He maintains involvement with the professional organization Cougs First and participates in its community initiatives. Outside of work, Victor enjoys basketball, cooking, football, golfing, hiking, reading, running, spending time with his family, and watching movies.

Brian Hood is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has previously worked at Fisher Investments, Personal Capital Advisors Corporation, Empower Advisory Group, and Empower Financial Services. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools to offer diversified portfolios, discretionary management, and online advice.

Katelyn Smith is a CFP® professional with 13 years of industry experience, currently advising clients at Stifel since 2019. Her prior roles include positions at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, LLC. She serves on the board of trustees for the Tacoma Museum of Glass. Stifel provides a broad range of brokerage and investment advisory services to individual and institutional clients, utilizing a proprietary investment methodology developed by its Investment Strategy Group to support client decision-making.

Raymond Schmidtke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management with 42 years of industry experience. He previously worked at UBS Financial Services for 14 years before joining Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. He serves as a board member of the Tacoma Golf and Country Club. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers advisory programs and financial planning services to individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes structured financial planning supported by its Global Investment Committee's research and provides a broad range of investment and advisory services.

Noah Bailey is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 19 years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His career includes roles at Waddell & Reed, various insurance carriers, and Stadium Wealth Management. Bailey has also operated his own advisory firm, NOAH BAILEY LLC, and maintained involvement as an insurance agent. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients nationwide through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary management, supported by model portfolios, research, and advanced technologies.

Samantha Chen is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Vantage Point Business Services and Charles Schwab Bank, SSB, among others. 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 offers a combination of non-discretionary and discretionary investment guidance, utilizing multi-asset model portfolios and due diligence on alternative investments.

Christopher Jackson is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and previously at Wells Fargo Advisors LLC from 2011 to 2016. Jackson has served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves since 1996. Outside of advising, he has a minority ownership interest in a business called Link Systems DBA Link Lanyards. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is driven by investment policy statements and modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Leslie Walters is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 37 years of industry experience. Walters has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009 and worked with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. from 2015 to 2017. Outside of advisory work, Walters is a member of the Investments & Wealth Institute, an educational association focused on investments and wealth. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients by offering tailored financial planning and a range of advisory programs. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools alongside input from its Global Investment Committee.

Cindy Moore is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, with 16 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Brendan Smith is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with 8 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Hornor Townsend & Kent, and Penn Mutual Insurance. Outside of his advisory role, Smith serves on the Board of Directors for the Corinthians Yacht Club of Tacoma, acts as the mascot for the Seattle Thunderbirds junior hockey team, and is president of a local BNI Business Networking International chapter. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base ranging from individual investors to institutions, offering wrap fee advisory programs with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and various financial services. The firm employs tailored strategies using in-house and third-party investment managers and provides access to alternative investments and integrated financial solutions.

Joshua Sienkiewich is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, specializing in guiding individuals and businesses through their financial journeys. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, personal retirement planning, socially responsible and values-based investing, including ESG considerations, as well as tax minimization. Joshua holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. He earned his high school diploma from Champions Home School. Joshua works closely with clients to define financial goals, prioritize actionable steps, and develop tailored strategies aimed at achieving long-term success. His approach involves creating personalized roadmaps that align with clients' visions and prepare them for the future. Outside of his professional role, Joshua has interests in adventure sports, baseball, camping, fishing, hiking, horseback riding, hunting, music, and traveling.

Michael Batt is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakewood, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2012. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for the Tacoma Golf & Country Club. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment and advisory services. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and supports its clients through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Harriet Heyda is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Steilacoom, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 34 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2006. Ameriprise provides retirement-income planning services focused on individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, using a combination of research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver written Recommendation Reports. The firm serves a broad client base with advisory, brokerage, and insurance solutions typical of a large institutional firm.

Warren Child is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 43 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with UBS since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer for Catalysts for Kids, a Washington State nonprofit organization. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and utilizes proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor investment strategies.

Sam Lantow is a Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management based in Olympia, Washington. He joined Merrill Lynch in 2001, initially working in the Bellevue branch before transferring to Olympia in 2005. Sam serves clients throughout Western Washington as well as across the United States, focusing on developing customized wealth management strategies to meet each client’s unique goals. Sam offers a broad range of financial services including retirement planning, college planning, portfolio development, estate planning, and tax minimization. He works closely with clients and their professional advisors to address estate planning needs and to build long-term relationships. His client expertise includes corporate executive services, family wealth management, socially responsible investing, and retirement income strategies. Sam earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Education from Southern Illinois University. He holds the CFP® (Certified Financial Planner) certification, the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor™ (CRPC) designation, and other professional credentials including CERTIFIED PLAN FIDUCIARY ADVISOR (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor (RAFA). He maintains FINRA Series 7 and 63 registrations, along with licenses in life and disability insurance. Sam is a member of the Shriners organization.