Marcus Knauss is a financial advisor at Decker Retirement Planning Inc. in Bellevue, WA, with 12 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Joslin Capital Advisors, LLC, Independent Financial Group LLC, and Comprehensive Wealth Management. Decker Retirement Planning provides personalized retirement and comprehensive financial planning, along with discretionary investment management, serving individuals, plans, trusts, estates, charities, corporations, and other entities. The firm uses primarily quantitative, computer-driven models and third-party trading signals, offering portfolios that include ETFs, alternative exposures, and a client financial planning process prior to asset management.

Ralph Chiocco is a financial advisor at Elliott Cove Capital Management in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Elliott Cove Capital Management since 2003. Elliott Cove Capital Management provides fee-based portfolio management to individuals, trusts, corporations, and pension and profit-sharing plan sponsors. The firm emphasizes disciplined asset allocation and diversification through index-type mutual funds and ETFs, following an efficient-market, factor-oriented investment philosophy, and offers specialized retirement-plan advising including ERISA 3(21) co-fiduciary and 3(38) discretionary investment-manager services.

Ali Memaran Dadgar is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Elite Wealth Management, Inc. with two years of industry experience. He is also the principal owner of Elite Accounting & Financial Services, a full-service accounting firm he has operated since 2009. Elite Wealth Management provides discretionary investment advisory services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as other financial firms through model portfolios and white-label arrangements. The firm employs a variety of investment strategies, including dynamic option overlays and tactical long/short approaches, and maintains an operational affiliation with Lattice Capital Management, which manages affiliated private funds.

Luke Collova is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently serving at Bear Mountain Capital Inc. in Seattle, WA. He has been with Bear Mountain Capital Management, Inc. since 2013. Bear Mountain Capital provides wealth management and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, small businesses, and select institutional accounts, primarily through discretionary portfolio management and separate hourly financial planning engagements. The firm employs a long-term investment approach based on Modern Portfolio Theory, focusing on diversified, tax-efficient portfolios with index ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed-income securities.

Keaton Dean is an Investment Consultant at Fidelity Investments, where he works closely with clients and their families to develop financial plans tailored to their individual goals and preferences. He focuses on understanding each client's financial situation to implement effective retirement and investment strategies. Keaton began his career at Fidelity Investments as a Financial Representative in 2022 before advancing to his current role in 2023. His experience centers on creating comprehensive financial plans that address clients' unique needs. Outside of his professional work, Keaton engages in board games, fitness activities, reading, and volunteering.

Jordan Tuchek is a financial advisor at Comprehensive Wealth Management with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked with firms including Saturna Capital Corporation and Integrity Financial Corporation. Tuchek is based in Lynnwood, WA. Comprehensive Wealth Management provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, and pension accounts. The firm uses a proprietary Performance Targeting System® and combines passive and active strategies with an emphasis on downside protection and target returns.

Thomas Swoffer is a CFA® charterholder with 26 years of industry experience. He has been with Talbot Financial, LLC since 2018 and previously worked at RW Baird and Asset Planning and Management. Talbot Financial provides discretionary investment supervisory services primarily to individuals, trusts, and pension plans, focusing on value-oriented, fundamental analysis and portfolios composed mainly of individual equities. The firm manages approximately $1.34 billion in discretionary assets and offers specialized unregistered real estate SPVs to qualified accredited investors.

Stanley Woodrome is a financial advisor at Paul R. Ried Financial Group, LLC in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with five years of industry experience. He has been with Paul R. Ried Financial Group since 2015. Paul R. Ried Financial Group offers investment advisory and standalone financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm’s investment approach centers on a dynamic asset allocation process informed by long-term fundamental valuation and behavioral finance, with an emphasis on client education and personalized reviews.

Kory Lackey is a financial advisor at Cloud Capital with 19 years of industry experience and holds a Series 65 designation. His prior experience includes roles at Columbia Pacific Wealth Management and CI Columbia Pacific Private Wealth. Cloud Capital serves individuals, families, and business owners by providing discretionary investment management and financial consulting. The firm employs both quantitative and qualitative analysis in its investment process and offers services including portfolio construction, monitoring, and alternative investment due diligence.

Daniel Gill is a financial advisor at Greene Wealth Management, LLC in Seattle, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 credentials with six years of industry experience. Before joining Greene Wealth Management in 2025, he worked at The Vanguard Group for six years and held other roles including positions at Isagenix and Gonzaga University. Greene Wealth Management provides financial planning, consulting, and investment management services to individuals, trusts, businesses, qualified retirement plans, and charitable organizations, typically managing portfolios over $1,000,000. The firm employs a disciplined, research-based investment process with global asset allocation, independent managers, and periodic plan reviews.

Robert Kemper is a financial advisor with Snider Financial Group in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 credential and over 22 years of industry experience. He has worked at Snider Retirement Strategies since 2009 and previously with LPL Financial. In addition to his advisory role, Kemper operates a CPA practice offering tax preparation and bookkeeping services and co-owns a septic and pumping service business. Snider Financial Group provides personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm manages approximately $550 million in assets, using a strategic asset-allocation approach with a tactical overlay and incorporating third-party money managers and custodial platforms.

Randall Buck is a CFA® charterholder with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving at The Institute in Seattle, WA. He has held roles at Institute For Wealth Management LLC since 2019 and previously worked at Institute for Wealth Advisors, Inc. and CONCERT Wealth Management, Inc. The Institute for Wealth Management provides discretionary and non-discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, retirement plans, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm employs a team-based investment approach combining fundamental and technical analysis to construct diversified model portfolios, and manages over $1 billion in assets with strategies ranging from ESG-focused ETFs to alternative-income and sector-rotation approaches.

William Schatz is a CFP® professional with 34 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has been with Elliott Cove Capital Management since 2003 and also has a long tenure at Lincoln Investment Planning, Inc. Since 2018, he has assisted with his wife’s cattle-raising farm and is involved in community organizations, serving as a board member of the Stanwood Camano Community Fair and as president of the Tacoma Swiss Sportsman Club. Elliott Cove Capital Management provides fee-based portfolio management to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plan sponsors. The firm uses a disciplined, factor-oriented investment approach centered on diversified index-type mutual funds and ETFs, with specialized services for institutional retirement plans including ERISA 3(21) and 3(38) fiduciary engagements.

Henry Wurst is a CFP® with six years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Garde Capital, Inc. He has held roles at several firms including Coldstream Wealth Management, Paracle Advisors, and The Vanguard Group. Garde Capital provides investment management and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm employs a portfolio approach based on modern portfolio theory and behavioral finance, primarily using low-cost exchange-traded funds tailored to client risk profiles.

Randy Lundy is a financial advisor with PracticeCFO Investments in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and five years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Hightower Advisors and Highland Private Wealth Management, as well as a five-year tenure at Downtown Cornerstone Church. PracticeCFO Investments serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, retirement plans, trusts, and institutional accounts, offering investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm employs a long-term, Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using low-cost ETFs and a blend of passive core exposure with tactical asset allocation.

Nikolas Grosch is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Elliott Cove Capital Management since 2019. Prior to that, he worked at Dimensional Fund Advisors from 2016 to 2019. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Elliott Cove Capital Management provides fee-based portfolio management services to individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and government entities. The firm follows a disciplined asset-allocation investment approach centered on index-style, allocation-based model portfolios primarily using Dimensional Fund Advisors mutual funds and ETFs.

Paul Misleh II is a CFA® charterholder with 12 years of industry experience. He is currently with Fortis Capital Management LLC in Bellevue, WA, where he has worked since 2014. Prior to focusing full time on Fortis Capital Management, he was a senior manager at Ernst & Young LLP in the transaction advisory group, specializing in big data analytics. Fortis Capital Management serves individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, foundations, charities, and private fund investors with financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and access to affiliated tax and accounting services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies across multiple asset classes, manages pooled private funds with performance-based fees, and offers model strategies alongside held-away account management.

Ashok Ramji is a financial advisor with Insight Folios in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and possessing 12 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Insight Folios in 2019, he worked at Virtue Capital Management, Blue Duck Wealth Management, and Transamerica Financial Advisors. Outside of finance, he operates a tutoring business focused on K-12 math and exam preparation, as well as a warehousing and logistics enterprise. Insight Folios serves a diverse individual client base, including high-net-worth households, ERISA retirement plans, and other registered investment advisers. The firm offers discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning through its proprietary Simplicitree platform, integrating long-term trading strategies, artificial intelligence tools, and multi-disciplinary planning services.

Robert Mac Rae is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of industry experience. He has worked at Robinswood Financial LLC since 2017 and previously held a position at VMware, Inc. from 2013 to 2017. He also operates a personal holding company, Fortitude LLC, for his independent contractor work as a Registered Investment Advisor Representative. Robinswood Financial serves individual investors as well as trusts, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing fee-only portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement distribution guidance. The firm employs a globally diversified, long-term asset allocation strategy using low-cost institutional index funds, Vanguard products, and Dimensional Fund Advisors, with discretionary portfolio management and periodic reviews.

Ashley Fancher is a financial advisor at Garde Capital, Inc. with 11 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has been involved with Veritas Development, Inc., a real estate development company, where she serves as president overseeing development projects. Garde Capital provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, families, trusts, charitable organizations, and pension and retirement-plan clients. The firm employs a customized investment approach combining modern portfolio theory and behavioral finance, managing diversified portfolios primarily through low-cost ETFs and other securities tailored to client risk profiles.