Ngoc Thuy Vy Nguyen is a financial advisor at Private Advisory with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Private Advisory Group LLC in 2022, Nguyen worked at GSLabs and Emirate. Private Advisory provides personalized financial planning and ongoing investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a discretionary implementation model using firm-generated model portfolios that combine equities, fixed income, and alternative exposures, and incorporates strategies such as structured notes, options, and private placements.

Sean Closson is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with the firm since 2021. Prior to joining The Retirement Solution LLC, he worked at The Silver Cloud Inn Lake Union from 2015 to 2021. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $573 million in discretionary assets and uses model-based portfolio allocations that combine fundamental and technical analysis with strategic asset allocation.

Craig Watkins is a financial advisor at Highland Capital Advisors, LLC with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and has worked previously at Merrill Lynch, Prudential Investment Management, and CONOVER Securities Corporation. Highland Capital Advisors primarily serves institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, foundations, and endowments, offering non-discretionary investment consulting focused on retirement plans. The firm uses institutional analytic techniques to develop investment policy statements and strategic asset allocations, with an emphasis on non-covered securities and periodic reviews rather than ongoing portfolio management.

Jason Falk is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with eight years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Mutual of Omaha Insurance Company and Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, among others. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a broad client base including individuals, trusts, and corporations. The firm utilizes model portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, incorporates tax-aware strategies like direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, and coordinates estate planning through third-party platforms.

Levi’s a member of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde and proud of his Native American heritage. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, basketball, video games, and watching the latest binge-able Netflix shows with his wife. Levi founded Millennial Wealth in 2018. He works directly with clients in developing holistic financial plans. He oversees the development, implementation, and ongoing oversight of clients’ financial plans. Professional Designations & Certifications: Levi is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER®, CERTIFIED PRIVATE WEALTH ADVISOR®, CERTIFIED EXIT PLANNING ADVISOR® and BEHAVIORAL FINANCIAL ADVISOR™ professional. He’s also earned his Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets® from the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals. CFP® professionals are held to strict ethical standards to ensure financial planning recommendations are in your best interest. What’s more, a CFP® professional must acquire several years of experience related to delivering financial planning services to clients and pass the comprehensive CFP® Certification Exam before they can use the CFP® designation. The CPWA® certification is an advanced professional education and certification for advisors who provide the breadth of specialized skills required to meet the needs of high-net-worth clients. This certification requires advisors to develop advanced knowledge and skills to address the wide range of complex issues faced by wealthy individuals and families, including portfolio strategies, wealth transfer, family dynamics, risk management, asset protection, closely-held business ownership, charitable giving, estate planning, retirement planning, and more. Fewer than 1% of financial advisors have achieved the CPWA® certification. The CEPA® is a unique designation for financial professionals who advise business owners on how to prepare to sell or transition their business successfully, a strategy referred to as “exit planning”. The BFA™ (Behavioral Financial Advice program) integrates traditional finance practices with psychology and neuroscience to improve emotional competency and decision-making behavior that increases effective usage of the financial plan. The Certificate in Blockchain and Digital Assets course is the only certificate program designed for financial professionals. Graduates of the program gain the essential knowledge and understanding of blockchain and digital assets.

David Mann is a financial advisor with Highland Capital Advisors, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations and possessing 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Highland Capital Advisors since 2017 and previously worked at LPL Financial LLC from 2015 to 2017. Highland Capital Advisors primarily serves institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, foundations, and endowments, offering non-discretionary investment consulting and implemented solutions focused on pooled investment vehicles and third-party separate account managers. The firm employs institutional analytic techniques to develop investment policies and asset allocations and emphasizes ERISA fiduciary consulting without providing ongoing portfolio management or comprehensive financial planning.

Reagan Smith is a CFP® professional with two years of experience at Millennial Wealth. Prior to joining the firm, he spent four years at Taylor University and thirteen years at Bridgman Public Schools. Millennial Wealth is a team of five advisors that provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses a primarily passive investment approach supplemented by strategies such as direct indexing and tax-sensitive techniques, and offers flexible engagement and pricing models tailored to client needs.

James Black is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC. He has worked at Absolute Return Insurance Solutions, LLC and Retirement Income Solutions Inc. He is also the manager of Geldboom, LLC, an administration business. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and various organizations. The firm employs model-based portfolio construction using mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on fundamental and technical analysis and strategic asset allocation.

Thomas Black is a Series 65 licensed advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA, bringing 11 years of industry experience. He has been with The Retirement Solution since 2015. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm uses model portfolio allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, incorporates tax-aware strategies such as direct indexing and tax-loss harvesting, and provides coordinated estate-planning services through third-party platforms.

Angelina Bulbotka is a financial advisor at Private Advisory with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. She has worked at Private Advisory Group LLC since 2020 and previously held positions at Builders Capital, Columbia Bank, and Starbucks. Private Advisory serves individual clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses discretionary, model-driven portfolios and offers performance-based fee options for qualified clients, along with specialized strategies and concierge services for larger relationships.

Amanda Dixon is a financial advisor at Private Advisory in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with two years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at American Seafoods and the University of Alaska Southeast. Private Advisory serves a diverse client base including high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses, providing investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses discretionary, model-driven portfolios with customization options, and is noted for offering performance-based fee arrangements and concierge services for larger clients.

Shane Perry is a Series 65-licensed advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC, based in Redmond, WA, and has seven years of industry experience. He has been with The Retirement Solution in its various forms since 2014. Outside of advisory work, he provides tax return processing and filings for a small group of family and friends. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and organizations. The firm manages approximately $573 million in discretionary assets and utilizes model-based portfolios focused on mutual funds and ETFs with fundamental and technical analysis.

Jared Kowalske is a financial advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. His work history includes multiple roles within The Retirement Solution entities since 2021, along with prior positions in employment services and logistics. The Retirement Solution LLC offers comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and corporate entities. The firm employs model portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk profiles, incorporates tax-aware strategies, and integrates estate-planning coordination and third-party options-based programs into its services.

We provide comprehensive financial planning & wealth management services for busy families and retirees. Our areas of expertise include building long-term investment portfolios, goal planning, tax reduction strategies, retirement income planning, employee stock options, and homebuying guidance. Our financial planning mission is to empower you and change your life for the better. Planned or not, your finances will play a significant role in your life. We believe with the right guidance, your financial resources can be tools to help you reach your life's goals. I am a Certified Financial Planner™, Retirement Income Certified Professional®, Behavioral Financial Advisor™, and Certified Tax Specialist™. I received my degree in Finance from the University of Washington and my financial planning education from Northwestern University. I am very active in the financial planning community. I am a member of the East King County Estate Planning Council, serve as a CFP Board Mentor, and participate on the Seattle Children’s Financial Advisory Committee. In my free time, I enjoy following the Washington Huskies and playing tennis with friends and family.

Wesley Mc Bratney is a financial advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Edward Jones, Equitable Advisors, and Axa Advisors. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, corporations, and other entities. The firm uses model-based portfolio allocations with mutual funds and ETFs, combining fundamental and technical analysis to balance upside potential with downside risk.

Cynthia Mueller is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 16 years of industry experience. She has worked at The Retirement Solution Inc. since 2013 and currently serves at The Retirement Solution LLC. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $573 million in discretionary assets and uses model-based portfolios that incorporate mutual funds and ETFs with fundamental and technical analysis.

Richard Wyman is a financial advisor at Highland Capital Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He has been with Highland Capital Advisors since 2006. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Highland Capital Advisors primarily serves institutional clients such as retirement plan sponsors, foundations, and endowments, while also working with a limited number of retail investors. The firm focuses on non-discretionary investment consulting using institutional analytic techniques and restricts its advice to non-covered securities without providing continuous portfolio supervision.

Mark Chin is a Series 65-credentialed financial advisor with The Retirement Solution LLC in Redmond, WA. He has prior experience at Portlock Labs, Squishy Squad, Inc., and the University of Hawaii. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a variety of clients including individuals, trusts, and corporations. The firm uses model portfolios tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, offers tax-aware strategies, and integrates estate-planning coordination and third-party options programs into its services.

Eric Penz is a financial advisor with Private Advisory in Redmond, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and bringing 21 years of industry experience. He has been with Private Advisory Group LLC since 2014. Outside of finance, he is the owner of Authorgate LLC, where he writes novels and screenplays. Private Advisory provides personalized financial planning and investment management to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a discretionary implementation model using firm-generated model portfolios and a range of investment strategies including structured notes, options, and derivatives.

S Bean is a financial advisor at Private Advisory with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 credentials and has worked at Private Advisory Group LLC since 2013, while also maintaining involvement with Bean Financial Advisors since 2007. Private Advisory serves individual clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses with investment management and comprehensive financial planning. The firm uses discretionary, model-driven portfolios that combine equities, fixed income, and alternative investments, allowing advisors to tailor allocations or select third-party managers as needed.