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.

Thomas Kraabel is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at multiple firms including Woodbury Financial Services, Arbor Point Advisors, and KMS Financial Services. Outside of advising, he serves as a basketball referee for boys and girls high school games in Pierce County, Washington. OSAIC Wealth serves a broad mix of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform offering brokerage and advisory services, including financial planning, managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs a model-based investment process with various discretionary and third-party strategies and is notable for its scale and complex affiliate network.

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.

Wesley Pond is a financial advisor at Cambridge Investment Research Advisors with a Series 65 credential. He began his advisory career in 2026 after serving ten years in the United States Marine Corps. Cambridge Investment Research Advisors serves individual and institutional clients, including pension and charitable organizations, providing financial planning, investment management, retirement-plan advisory, and wrap-fee programs. The firm offers a range of account platforms and proprietary model strategies while supporting both discretionary and non-discretionary management.

Angela Saladis is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 14 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at Key Investment Services and Wells Fargo Clearing. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser providing a range of advisory and brokerage services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting advisors with a variety of strategic and tactical investment options.

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.

Mark Burns is a financial advisor with LPL Financial based in Kent, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and operating his own firm, Mark J Burns PLLC. Outside of advisory work, he has experience in real estate investment and managing rental properties. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, and institutional platforms, supported by a large network of investment adviser representatives.

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.

Carin Perkins is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and having 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of advisory services, she is involved in the sale of investment-related products and also receives compensation for referrals related to home security and automation products through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors manages a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including non-high-net-worth and high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm delivers advisory services through a large network of financial advisors and employs a model-driven investment approach with custodial support from Pershing and overlay management by BNY Mellon Advisors.

Norman Thomson is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Financial Engines Advisors LLC, The Mutual Fund Store, Signator Financial Services, and Charles Schwab. 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, proprietary modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions.

David Kim is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Auburn, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with nine years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2016. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

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.

Christina Cooling is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. Her career includes roles at First Allied Securities, Summit Brokerage Services, and multiple Cetera entities dating back to 2012. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm serving a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable clients, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to affiliated and third-party managers, supporting discretionary and non-discretionary account structures.

Scott Chaffee is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has worked at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2019, following a three-year tenure at BancWest Investment Services. Outside of his advisory role, he is also associated with Chaffee and Associates, where he is involved in investment management. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individual, high-net-worth, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm uses analytical tools such as risk profiling and probability modeling to tailor non-discretionary planning and consulting to client goals and supports various advisory programs and institutional portfolio management.

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.

James Ohlinger is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Puyallup, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 1997. Outside of his advisory role, he works as a real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Bain. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed account options primarily for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and uses a percentage-based tiered wrap fee structure.

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.