Maria Eickelmann is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Capital Partners Group. Outside of finance, she is involved in a sole proprietorship related to arts and crafts, where she sells displayed butterflies at local farmers markets on weekends. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice and investment manager searches. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework within a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Ashley Baerwaldt is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She has worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, and previously held roles in educational and nonprofit organizations. Ashley serves as a committee member of The Junior League of Seattle and is on the board of directors for the West Seattle Food Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Kathy Anderson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Silverdale, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 31 years of industry experience. She has been with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC since 2009. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured planning process supported by proprietary tools and analysis.

Michael McMurray is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. based in Edmonds, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has operated McMurray Group Inc., an S corporation supporting his advisory business operations, since 2014. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, supporting implementation through advisory programs or external providers.

Joseph Kochera is a CFP® with eight years of experience in financial advising at Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2017. Prior to his current role, he served 30 years in the United States Navy. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including various types of households, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets through a large network of advisors and branch offices, offering a range of advisory strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Stephanie Cumming is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, Stephanie is an author of the book *Go Fund You* and participates as an assistant instructor in avalanche safety. 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 nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Kirk Balin is a ChFC®-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving clients through LPL Financial in Seattle, WA. His career includes roles at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, Householder Group, and Collier. Since 2025, he has also provided advisory services through Gateway Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment adviser. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and retirement services to individuals, institutions, and plan participants. The firm supports a broad network of advisors who use a mix of proprietary models, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Harald Kohl is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

Julie Evans is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 18 years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. Her prior experience includes roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, JPMorgan Chase Bank NA, and RBC Capital Markets. She is based in Bainbridge Island, WA. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing roughly $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a wide range of clients, including high-net-worth individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, offering tailored financial planning and consulting services with a focus on non-discretionary implementation.

Juliana Van Buskirk is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Jeffrey Crabb is a CFP® professional with 36 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones in Seattle, WA since 2000. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the membership committee of a local business networking group, where he screens new members and helps resolve issues within the network. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a large network of financial advisors and offers a range of discretionary and non-discretionary investment strategies under a fiduciary standard.

Zachary Sweeny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lynnwood, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers for W & R Insurance Agencies from 2011 to 2021. 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 range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.

Colby Mayberry is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2021, he worked for seven years at Terex Utilities Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs, managed accounts, and affiliated investment products supported by a large national network of advisors and branch offices.

Athena Gatan is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked with Ameriprise and Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2001. In addition to her role at Ameriprise, she manages an advisory business at Wealthbridge Advisors Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals nearing or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to create tailored, non-discretionary recommendations delivered through a centralized consulting team.

Micah Blair is a CFP® and ChFC® with 27 years of experience at Edward Jones. He has been with the firm since 1999 and is based in Edmonds, WA. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Woodway Town Council, participating in local governance and planning. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Cherri Zhou is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2025. She collaborates with clients and their families to understand their personal investing priorities and builds personalized financial plans tailored to their full financial picture. Cherri works with a diverse client base, including individuals from various cultural backgrounds, industries, and experience levels, helping them make informed financial decisions throughout their life journey. Cherri's experience in the financial industry includes roles at Fidelity Investments such as Financial Consultant from 2022 to 2025 and Planning Consultant from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, she worked at Charles Schwab as an Associate Financial Consultant and Client Relationship Specialist between 2019 and 2021. She holds a California Insurance License. Outside of her professional work, Cherri engages in activities such as gardening, hiking, outdoor adventures, reading, and traveling.

Laura Thramer is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Edmonds, Washington, with five years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2020 and previously spent ten years at All Star Directories. Laura holds the Series 66 designation. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients, including both high- and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,700 financial advisors.

Lance Jacobsen is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Mountlake Terrace, WA. He holds a Series 66 designation and has 14 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones. Outside of advising, he manages a rental property in Puyallup, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branch offices.

Yaroslav Dunlap is a financial advisor at Fidelity with a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Fidelity, he worked in various roles including positions at T-Mobile and Angi Home Services Inc. Outside of finance, no additional business activities are noted. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management and fund advisory. The firm uses a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction to develop model portfolios from mutual funds, ETFs, and ETPs.

Jason Trichler is Senior Resident Director and Wealth Management Advisor with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, where he has been since 2001. He began his financial services career in 1997. Jason holds a Bachelor's degree in Economic Geography from the University of Washington and has studied pension and investment management at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School of Business. He holds several professional designations including Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor (CPFA), Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC), and Sports & Entertainment Accredited Wealth Management Advisor (SE-AWMA). Additionally, he holds various FINRA registrations including Series 3, 4, 7, 9, 10, 24, 52, 53, 63, and 65. Jason focuses on delivering personalized wealth management strategies for high net worth families, executives, business owners, and non-profit institutions. His areas of expertise include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, services for endowments, foundations, and non-profits, personal retirement planning, philanthropic planning, socially responsible and ESG investing, women and wealth, sports and entertainment, and tax minimization. In his role as a Senior Portfolio Manager, he manages discretionary investment strategies combining individual securities, Merrill Lynch models, and third-party strategies. Born and raised in Seattle, Jason has lived in Kingston since 2006, where he raises his three sons. He has been actively involved in community organizations such as the North Kitsap Boys and Girls Club, where he currently volunteers. Previously, he spent 14 years as a head coach for the North Kitsap Pee Wee basketball league. His personal interests include skiing, hiking, golfing, cooking, gardening, scuba diving, traveling, and spending time with his family.