Michelle Schroeder is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 43 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Ameriprise Financial Services, UBS Financial Services, and Morgan Stanley. She is also a notary. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Russell Darneille is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fircrest, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and the Long Range Planning Committee of the Fircrest Golf Club. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a focus on managed accounts and algorithmic automation to support its advisory process.

Cale Robinson is a financial advisor at Merrill with 21 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Bank of America and Merrill since 2011, as well as Wells Fargo Investments from 2005 to 2011. 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, offering model-based and discretionary strategies supported by internal and third-party managers for a variety of client types including individuals and institutions.

Kari Gervais is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Gervais has previously worked with VOYA Financial Advisors and Pilkey Hopping & Ekberg, Inc. In addition to advising, Gervais is a partner and CPA at Fullaway Lamphear & Suave PLLC, an accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and various program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Charles Dietrich is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Lakewood, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Pacific University from 2015 to 2017. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Elizabeth Botts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at World Vision for 11 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. 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 strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Ted Schwarz is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Olympia, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 34 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on an elder board in Chehalis, WA. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large institutional firm serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides tailored retirement income planning and ongoing advice, emphasizing tax-aware withdrawal strategies and dependable income sources.

Jose Veliz III is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and over 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2004 and was previously with Morgan Stanley DW Inc. from 2001 to 2004. Veliz also served as an investment adviser representative at Financial Advocates Investment Management from 2014 to 2025. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of financial planning and investment solutions, including model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Justin Brandt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Command Brokerage Services and First Command Financial Planning. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent contractor serving clients at Ark Wealth Management and owns Burning Mage LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary investment research and third-party data to produce detailed Recommendation Reports, implemented in collaboration with advisors and clients within a structured product and fee framework.

Mickey Portnoy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an advisory board member for the Home of Peace Cemetery. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor client plans and provides a broad range of financial products and services.

Merry Dooley is a CFP® certificant with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial. She has previously worked with Cetera and Columbia State Bank. In addition to her advisory role, she is associated with Columbia Wealth Advisors as a Wealth Planning Manager. 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, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Gregory Freitag is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding the CFP® and ChFC® designations and possessing 53 years of industry experience. His career includes prior roles at firms such as Securities America Advisors, Investacorp, KMS Financial Services, and PRUCO Securities. He is based in Gig Harbor, WA. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a broad range of services including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting a large network of advisors with both discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies.

Erica Bearer is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Her previous roles include positions at Tahoma Advisory Group, Franklin Pierce School District, and Kimball Creek Partners. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service that focuses on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Jared O'neal is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 28 years of industry experience. He has worked with Morgan Stanley and its Private Bank division since 2009. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of Pendell Ranch in Grand Coulee, WA, where he is involved in pasture cattle operations. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools supported by a broad range of retail and institutional offerings.

Brennan Hartley is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera Advisors since 2022 and founded Hartley Financial LLC, where he manages office expenses. Prior to his advisory career, he was employed at NanoString Technologies Inc. for four years. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a large nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, operating a multi-manager platform that includes affiliated and third-party model portfolios, with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Maria Sanmartin is a financial advisor at Merrill with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2012. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for The Aspen Trust, a for-profit organization. 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 offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients, with portfolio implementation tailored to different investor needs.

Christopher Bell is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Federal Way, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Washington State Employee Credit Union, Edward Jones, Bank of America, and Merrill. Outside of his financial advisory work, he operates a home-based battery refurbishing 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 offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by extensive advisor networks and technology tools.

Omar Barr is a CFA® charterholder and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. He is currently with Edward Jones, having joined in 2024, and previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. His background also includes roles at Thonis Advisory and A/T Capital Management. Outside the financial industry, he is involved in managing vacation rental properties in Manchester, CA. 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 range of advisory and investment solutions, combining a large network of financial advisors with affiliated mutual funds, trust services, and securities-based lending options.

Bryan Gormley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and worked at Shelgren Financial Group, Inc. from 1998 to 2003. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm provides a broad range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to institutional platforms, utilizing both proprietary and third-party strategies across diverse asset classes.

Joseph Curiel is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 63 designation and having 47 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial since 2003, currently serving in his role for over 17 years. Outside of his advisory work, he is an associate employee at The Commerce Company. 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 and profit-sharing plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutions. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools and supports a broad network of advisors with specialized services such as municipal advisory and SIMPLE IRA employer consulting programs.