James Oneil is a financial advisor with RBC Capital Markets in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 33 years of industry experience. He has been with RBC Capital Markets since 2008. In addition to his advisory work, he writes a biweekly investment article for The Hearld, a small private daily newspaper, a role he has held since 1996. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, serves a wide range of clients including individual investors, institutions, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles and investment preferences.

Nicole Ovstedal is a financial advisor with Fidelity, holding a Series 66 designation and 12 years of industry experience. She previously worked at Berthel Fisher & Company Planning Inc. and Berthel Fisher & Company Financial Services, Inc. Prior to joining Fidelity in 2022, she accumulated seven years of experience at Berthel Fisher. Strategic Advisers LLC, a Fidelity Investments company, provides investment management and advisory services to both retail and institutional clients. The firm employs a combination of proprietary fundamental research and quantitative analysis, including algorithmic portfolio construction, to manage a broad range of investment portfolios and model strategies.

Franklin Newton is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2018. Prior to joining Edward Jones, he worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency for one year. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory services, including discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and proprietary mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Shea Sullivan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Eaton Vance Distributors, Inc. and Parametric Portfolio Associates. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management offers a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutions, providing tailored financial planning supported by structured discovery processes and advanced modeling tools. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and provides services through both direct client relationships and corporate agreements.

Kyle Theodorescu is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, with eight years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Morgan Stanley since 2019, following prior roles at J.P. Morgan Securities, Pacific Capital Resource Group, and Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company. His background also includes positions outside finance, such as at Uber and Lyft. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves both individual and institutional clients, offering a variety of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services. The firm’s planning process uses structured tools and modeling techniques, with an emphasis on advisory rather than fiduciary responsibility unless separately agreed.

Jordan Karlous is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America NA, Merrill Lynch, and Fisher Investments. 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 large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.

Samuel Aldrich is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Waddell & Reed Inc and various insurance carriers with W & R Insurance Agencies. Outside of his advisory role, Aldrich has been involved in insurance sales as an agent since 2011. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving a broad client base, including individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and nonprofits. The firm offers financial planning, advisory programs, retirement consulting, and brokerage services, with access to model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

Caleb Hasslinger is a financial advisor at Charles Schwab with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Schwab, he worked at Country Financial and has held various roles in education and retail. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth clients through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services, combining non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separate managed accounts and a centralized operational structure.

Heather Hafner is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones in Arlington, WA since 2005. She holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. 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 programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Mallory Barnum is a financial advisor at Fidelity with nine years of industry experience and holds a Series 66 designation. She previously worked at UBS Financial Services from 2016 to 2018 before joining Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC and Fidelity Investments. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC offers investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including charitable funds and registered investment companies. The firm employs a blend of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and is noted for its use of AI and systematic methodologies in managing model portfolios.

Daniel Matthews is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Morgan Stanley since 2017 and previously worked at Specialty Finishes/Vigor in 2016. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving both individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Edward Agoglia is a financial advisor with Merrill, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. His professional background includes roles at Bank of America, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Equitable Advisors, among others. Merrill, along 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 a variety of model-based and discretionary investment strategies supported by internal and third-party managers, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Sharon Morganti is a financial advisor with Merrill in Everett, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Merrill since 2013 and concurrently works with Pier 1 Imports. 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 and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Marianne Hepper is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2017 and previously worked at Delta Marine Industries. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including a range of high-net-worth and non-high-net-worth households, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages over $1 trillion in assets and offers a variety of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Justin Allen is a financial advisor at LPL Financial in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2022, he worked as a self-employed advisor and spent nine years at the Seattle Times. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, with both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by in-house and third-party research.

Jordan Vicent is an Investment Consultant currently working at Fidelity Investments. In this role, Jordan focuses on collaborating with clients to build financial plans that address both short-term and long-term goals, aiming to instill greater confidence and understanding in their financial future. Jordan's professional experience includes positions at Fidelity Investments as a Financial Representative from 2023 to 2024 and as a Relationship Manager from 2024 to 2025. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Jordan worked as an Agent at New York Life in 2022. Outside of work, Jordan has personal interests that include movies and pets.

Hannah Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with three years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience in caregiving and retail. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that focus on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Frank Busichio is a financial advisor at Osaic Wealth with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® designation and has worked previously at Royal Alliance Associates, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, Hornor Townsend & Kent, and Pacific Capital Resource Group. Outside of his advisory role, he is a minority owner in a clothing and closet cleanout business operated by his wife. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of clients including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers integrated brokerage and advisory services through a large network of advisers, utilizing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage portfolios with various investment types on discretionary or non-discretionary bases.

Jamie Lynn Ambrose is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Edward Jones with one year of industry experience. Before joining Edward Jones, she was involved in entrepreneurial and business roles including managing FIT4MOM Eastside and working as a business broker and insurance agency associate. 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 large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Gina Humphries is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing four years of industry experience. She previously worked at Edward Jones for five years and has diverse professional experience including roles at Molen Orthodontics and Fleet Feet Sports Bonney Lake. Outside of her advisory work, she has a minor involvement as an affiliate in a multi-level marketing vitamin company. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large advisory firm that serves both individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning through its Premier Retirement Income service. The firm’s approach integrates proprietary investment research and algorithmic tools to provide personalized, tax-aware retirement recommendations.