Alan Writer is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Lake Stevens, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and 22 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2004. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients through a network of Financial Advisors, offering comprehensive written recommendations on various financial topics without portfolio management or institutional advisory services. The firm employs a holistic, goal-based approach combining planning with managed-account options under a consolidated billing structure called “WealthPlan.”

Loren Winter is a CFP®-designated financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kirkland, WA, bringing 19 years of industry experience, all of which has been with Edward Jones since 2007. He serves as the head of finance at Arbor Church in Woodinville, WA, where he assists in overseeing the church’s financial operations. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm that serves over four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large national network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Irena Romanyuk is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 22 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2011 and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs that include tailored financial planning and access to various investment strategies. The firm employs a structured planning process that utilizes proprietary tools and models to assist clients in financial decision-making.

Joseph Phillips is a CFP® with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving at J.P. Morgan Securities since 2012 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2018. He is based in Woodinville, WA. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage, distribution, and investment management capabilities.

Hoa (Sandra) Truong is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 36 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at KMS Financial Services, Inc., Securities America Advisors, Inc., and Securities America, Inc. Prior to joining OSAIC in 2024, she accumulated extensive experience in financial services. Outside of advising, she is involved in insurance sales, offering fixed annuities and term life products through her contracted agency, 88 Prosperity Wealth Management. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, institutional, and charitable investors through a large network of affiliated advisers and multiple advisory platforms. The firm provides integrated brokerage and advisory services utilizing a range of asset-allocation tools and third-party solutions to construct portfolios across various asset classes.

Roma Malhotra is a financial advisor at Merrill with 10 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at firms including Bank of America and JP Morgan. Outside of her advisory role, she assists with a family-owned gas station and convenience store in Seattle. 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 investment strategies for a range of individual and institutional clients.

Osman Demir is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Fidelity Investments, JPMorgan Chase, and Amazon. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and modeling techniques.

Christopher Minaker is a financial professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Cetera. He holds the Series 66 designation and also serves as an assistant baseball coach at Edmonds-Woodway High School. His career includes roles at several firms, including Greenlight Investors, LLC, and Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered advisory firm serving individual investors, employer-sponsored retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform featuring both affiliated and third-party model portfolios.

Thomas Little is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Everett, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 53 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS since 2015. Outside of advisory work, he owns and manages several businesses related to sales and leasing of heavy equipment, vehicle sales, and commercial real estate. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including fee-based financial planning and portfolio management. The firm integrates institutional trading capabilities with wealth management, using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations to tailor client solutions.

Nick Negi is Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2025. He began his career at Fidelity in 2020, progressing through roles including Financial Consultant, Investment Consultant, and Relationship Manager. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nick worked as a Relationship Manager at First Tech Credit Union and Addison Avenue Investments from 2018 to 2020, and as a Financial Advisor at Edward Jones in 2018. Nick focuses on partnering with clients to understand their financial situations and priorities, creating and executing tailored financial plans. He emphasizes providing excellent customer service and fostering long-term relationships between clients and Fidelity. Outside of his professional work, Nick enjoys playing badminton and watching movies.

Congying Li is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding a Series 66 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Li worked at Amerisave Mortgage Corporation and held roles at Intuit and Haidilao Hot Pot Seattle. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies supported by a nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Kara Brown is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and 11 years of industry experience. She has worked at Merrill since 2014 and has also been associated with Bank of America, N.A. since 2018. 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 individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Eric Brewe is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 42 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008 and previously worked at City National Bank starting in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in advising on property activities through BREWMANN LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs that provide portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both in-house and third-party investment managers tailored to clients’ risk profiles.

William Brooking is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, as well as Citigroup Global Markets starting in 2003. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and analysis. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers both direct and employer-sponsored financial planning services.

Trevor Alger is a financial advisor with Equitable Advisors in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. He previously worked for Crump Life Insurance for ten years. Outside of finance, he is co-owner of Belle Maria Salon, a hair salon in Kirkland. Equitable Advisors serves individual investors, retirement plan sponsors, corporations, and charitable organizations by providing financial planning, retirement-plan support, and access to asset management through LPL programs and third-party managers. The firm uses a hybrid referral and implementation model, combining advisory and brokerage channels to tailor services based on client goals and risk tolerance.

Cory Shepard is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 20 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he worked at Edward Jones for 17 years. Shepard is also president of Haller and Shepard Capital Group, a business support company, and serves as CEO of Calmont Properties LLC, a property holding venture focused on owning and operating a building that houses their business and rental apartments. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, charitable organizations, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes tailored, non-discretionary advice using analytical tools and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Adam Hutchison is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., J.P. Morgan Securities, and Wells Fargo Clearing. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting through a select group of Wealth Advisors. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with brokerage and investment management capabilities.

Nick Pascoe is the Vice President and Branch Leader at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he focuses on empowering Fidelity associates by providing them with the skills, confidence, and support necessary to reach their full potential. He has held several positions at Fidelity Investments, including Vice President, Regional Planning Consultant from 2022 to 2026, Vice President, Financial Consultant from 2020 to 2022, Financial Consultant from 2017 to 2020, and Investment Consultant from 2015 to 2017. Prior to joining Fidelity, Nick was a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual from 2013 to 2015.

Nelson Ngako Kameni is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Equitable Advisors, and several businesses in the hospitality and retail sectors. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kimberly Monnahan is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and bringing 22 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2022 and at Ameriprise since 2016. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.