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.

Brian Hood is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 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 uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified model portfolios with long-term orientation and both discretionary and non-discretionary advisory options.

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 with LPL Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and 20 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stadium Wealth Management, LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc. He is also involved with 1102 Broadway 300, LLC, a non-investment-related business. 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 utilizing various model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

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 at Wells Fargo Clearing with Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 24 years of industry experience. He has been with Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and serves in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, a position he has held for over 30 years. Outside of his advisory work, he holds a minority ownership in a non-investment-related business, Link Systems, LLC. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm offering investment advisory, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages substantial assets and employs a research-driven investment approach, providing both brokerage and advisory solutions across a broad client base.

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. He works with professionals, retirees, business owners, and multigenerational families to build, preserve, and transfer wealth through personalized financial planning and investment guidance. He focuses on family wealth management strategies, managing new wealth, personal retirement planning, small business strategies, tax minimization, and retirement income. Since joining Merrill Lynch in 2018, Joshua has helped clients navigate retirement, major life transitions such as loss of a loved one, divorce, or inheritance, and wealth transfer strategies. He holds the Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designations. Joshua is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Western Governors University. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Joshua is proud to serve the community he has called home his entire life. Outside of his professional role, he enjoys adventure sports, baseball, camping, fishing, football, hiking, horseback riding, music, spending time with his family, 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.

Alyssa Morley is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding CFP® and Series 66 credentials and with 11 years of industry experience. Her prior work includes positions at Bank of America and Merrill. Outside of advising, she is involved in estate administration through a power of attorney role. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and access to a broad range of advisory programs. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and provides services through its Financial Advisors and Estate Planning Strategies Group.

Seongbae Kim is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, LPL Financial, and Summit Financial Group. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a church elder at Sunset Bible Church and is chair of the board at Sound Christian Academy. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC distributes its services through a nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through multiple program structures and investment options.

Felix Peguero Reyes is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Asiron Wealth Group. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has 21 years of industry experience, including 18 years at Edward Jones. He serves as CEO of Asiron Wealth Group and participates on the finance and investment committee of The Remnant.US church. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and employs analytical tools for risk profiling and outcome modeling.

Gerard Gray is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 31 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Voya Financial Advisors, M Holdings Securities, and Kibble & Prentice. He is also the owner of Gray Retirement and Insurance Solutions, which provides financial services including the sale of insurance and investment products. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services and operates a multi-manager platform with various program structures and custodial relationships.