Michael Skagen is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2024. He is also president and owner of Skagen Insurance Agency, Inc., a health insurance agency he has led since 2018, and provides tax preparation services through Skagen Tax Services. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser with a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Robert Bruce is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Fuimus21 LLC, a property management business based in Puyallup, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Hurst is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 34 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2018 and previously held roles at Securities America Advisors, Securities America Inc, and National Planning Corporation. Outside of advisory services, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through his own firm, Scott P. Hurst & Associates. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. It offers a range of services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by a broad network of over 22,800 advisors and extensive operational resources.

Dustin Vance is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Maple Valley, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He worked at USI Insurance Services, Inc. for three years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in landlord activities, handling tenant selection and coordinating repairs. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Haiyan Xu is a Senior Financial Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. She joined the Waarbroek-Lin Group in 2018 and supports clients in various aspects of their financial lives, including portfolio management, personal retirement planning, corporate benefits, family wealth management strategies, and international wealth management. Her responsibilities also involve managing corporate retirement plans and serving client segments such as women and wealth. Haiyan holds a bachelor's degree in Applied Mathematics from the University of California, Los Angeles, and a Master of Science in Applied Finance from Pepperdine University. She has professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), and Retirement Benefits Consultant (RBC). Prior to joining Merrill, Haiyan worked with LPL Financial. She is proficient in English and Mandarin. Outside of her professional work, Haiyan enjoys hiking, swimming, traveling, and supporting charity events.

Danxia Zhen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Boston. She provides personalized wealth management strategies, drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization, among others. Danxia holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University and a Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts System. She carries professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese), she follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement through volunteer work. Outside of her professional activities, Danxia enjoys boating, cooking, hiking, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Jace Kasteler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He previously worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2023 and spent six years at Sundance Catalog before entering the financial sector. Kasteler is also a co-owner of CBLK LLC, a non-investment business entity. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a broad range of financial planning and investment management services through a large network of advisors, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Abigail Damoiseaux is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kent, WA, holding a Series 66 credential with two years of industry experience. She has worked with Edward Jones since 2022 and previously held roles at Club Wealth, Victoria Secret, and Cardinal Financial Company. Outside of advising, she prepares taxes for clients originally served by her mother. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients nationwide, managing over $1 trillion in assets. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Ian Southall is a financial advisor at Cetera with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Equitable Advisors, AXA Advisors, Puget Sound Financial Strategies, and other firms. Outside of financial advising, Ian works as a delivery driver for multiple services including Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Amazon. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services, employing a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers across various program structures.

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.

Bryan Gormley is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2003 and previously 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 institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning and access to model portfolios, with a platform supported by advanced operational tools.

Tristan Fujita is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Federal Way, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Edward Jones, Multicare, Tuality Healthcare, Orthopedic and Fracture Specialists, and George Fox University, where he continues slight employment on a part-time basis. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, 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, supported by a network of over 22,800 advisors and a broad array of financial products and tools.

Sandi Martin is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank and J.P. Morgan Securities since 2013. Outside of her advisory role, she is developing a small weekend business selling exotic plants under the name Leaf Culture. 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. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Renee Harris Christian is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with Edward Jones since 2016. The firm is a full-service wealth management company serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Steven Rapp is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2003 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Outside of advising, he owns and operates an executive recruiting business, which he manages on a limited basis. 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 solutions, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and 15,000 branch offices.

Cherie Wright is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Renton, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and 27 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney for nine years before joining RBC Capital Markets in 2018. Outside of her advisory role, she is involved in thoroughbred racing as an owner, with operations licensed in California. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs with tailored investment strategies, combining in-house and third-party managers, and provides comprehensive portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services.

Renee Degner is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding Series 66, 63, and 65 licenses. She has 24 years of industry experience, including prior roles at American Funds Distributors, Inc. Degner holds a real estate license which she maintains for personal and family use without compensation. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base and offers financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions, supported by a broad network of advisers and affiliated research.

Duncan Mcallister is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 1998 and holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner in an LLC that owns a vacation home with his wife. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client plans. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services, providing a broad range of capital markets and advisory solutions.

Adithya Ravichandran is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 credential and two years of industry experience. He also serves as a senior accountant at Arch Accounting & Tax Services, a family-owned business providing payroll, bookkeeping, tax preparation, and planning services. Prior to joining Cetera, Ravichandran worked at Avantax Advisory Services and Avantax Investment Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of over 10,000 advisors. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers.

Karen Lansdowne is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked with Primerica Advisors since 2004 and has prior experience at QFC (Kroger Co) and Fred Meyer. In addition to advisory services, she is involved in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and separately managed account options under a wrap-fee structure. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses BNY Mellon Advisors for model implementation, with a focus on percentage-based tiered fees and ongoing manager oversight.