Sonia Alexis is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Federal Way, Washington, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. She has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of her advisory role, she performs as a singer and actor at various local venues. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through a broad range of brokerage and advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services tailored to clients’ goals and risk tolerances.

Brett Hulse is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 30 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Securities America Advisors and INVEST Financial Corp, among others. Hulse is also an owner and partner of Laurus Financial Services, LLC, which operates as Laurus Financial Group. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including retail and institutional investors, offering brokerage and advisory services through a large network of affiliated advisors. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to construct portfolios across multiple asset classes, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Zane Coble is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Auburn, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. He has worked in the financial services industry since 2017, with prior roles at Eagle Hill Consulting, Verus Investments, and Cariboo Wealth Advisors, as well as experience at Whitworth University. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver non-discretionary, customized recommendation reports, emphasizing managed accounts and utilizing algorithmic tools overseen by a dedicated consulting team.

John Lee is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting to qualified ERISA and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering services such as investment policy statement preparation, investment recommendations, performance reporting, participant education, and plan benchmarking. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, serving as an ERISA fiduciary and offering discretionary investment options tailored to plan objectives and risk tolerances.

David Grenier is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Merrill since 1981 and has been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2011. Outside of his advisory role, Grenier holds a power of attorney position at an entity named D A D in Tacoma. Merrill, together 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 serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations using model-based and discretionary investment strategies developed by internal and third-party managers.

John Chitaley is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience currently affiliated with Cetera. He has a background spanning various roles since 2010, including ownership of Commencement Bay CPA PLLC, where he provides CPA services, business valuation, consulting, and tax planning. Chitaley also teaches courses in accounting, federal taxation, and finance at community colleges and professional societies. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services using a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary programs and approximately $256 billion in assets under management.

John Bailey is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and 65 licenses and bringing 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Stadium Wealth Management LLC and Waddell & Reed, Inc. Outside of his advisory work, he has been involved in local business and community organizations in Tacoma, Washington. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual clients, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm provides a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management through a network of investment adviser representatives.

Jacob Savary is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Gig Harbor, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2025, he worked at Ameriprise Financial Services LLC and has a varied background including roles in education, retail, and gym management. 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, offering a range of advisory programs, discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, and affiliated investment products through a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Natasha Bugarin is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Gig Harbor, WA, holding her Series 66 credential and having one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, she worked in pharmacy roles at Olympic Pharmacy and Pacific Pharmacy Group. 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 services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Jackson Miller is a CFP® and Series 66-credentialed financial advisor at Edward Jones with 10 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2015. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices. The firm operates under a fiduciary standard and provides additional services including tax-efficient strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Diana Sanchez is a Series 66 licensed financial advisor with Edward Jones, based in Lacey, WA. She has one year of experience with the firm, having recently transitioned to her current role after ten years of prior work within Edward Jones. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a network of more than 23,700 financial advisors nationwide.

Erin Jones is a financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. She has experience working at Wells Fargo Bank, FMTC, and Coupilia, with a total of several years in the financial industry. Outside of her advisory role, she is a co-trustee of a family trust. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting services to qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment advisory services. The firm’s process is IPS-driven and incorporates modern portfolio theory, with a range of investment options including insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep programs.

Nancy Sullivan is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and having 10 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2016, she worked for Franklin Pierce School District from 2015 to 2017. 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 strategies, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Kathleen North is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Gig Harbor, WA, where she has worked since 2007. She has 18 years of industry experience. Outside of her advisory role, she co-owns a rental property with her spouse. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering goal-based analyses across a broad range of financial planning topics. The firm separates planning from portfolio management and does not accept discretionary trading authority for its planning services.

Michael Grosso is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with six years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2020. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he was involved with Harmony Farms LLC and Saint Martin's University. 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, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Travis Roscoe is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 24 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Morgan Stanley since 2009, including time with Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Outside of his advisory role, he is a sole proprietor involved in rental property management. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals and institutional clients, offering tailored financial planning and managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and serves a broad range of client needs with diverse investment programs.

Shawn Boyer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Prior to his financial services career, he served in the United States Army. Shawn is a voting member of the Board of Directors for the Fife Milton Edgewood Chamber of Commerce. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,000 financial advisors.

Nikolay Terekhin is a Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works with clients to help them navigate complex financial situations and develop preparedness for various economic circumstances. Nikolay's personal experience includes moving to the United States in 2006 and facing the financial challenges of the economic crisis shortly thereafter, which informs his approach to advising clients. He holds the Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) designation and completed his high school education at Enlightium Academy. He is proficient in English and Russian.

Kevin Kennedy is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Federal Way, Washington, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and bringing 44 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2008 and previously worked at Chaffee & Associates LLC. Outside of his advisory role, he is an author working on a collection of stories and has sold articles to magazines. 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, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by analytical tools and maintains specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA consulting.

Paul Rittierodt is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and six years of industry experience. Prior to joining Thrivent in 2019, he worked for nearly two decades at Swedish Health System. Outside of his financial advisory role, he serves as a referee and mentor for youth and high school soccer and basketball organizations in the Washington area. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management.