Deborah Gianelli is a CFP® professional with 29 years of industry experience. She has worked at Whole Family Financial Services, Inc. since 2018 and previously spent 13 years at KMS Financial Services, Inc. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses. Whole Family Financial Services, Inc. is an independent, single-advisor registered investment adviser serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, and small business owners. The firm provides financial planning, investment consultation, and portfolio management, with a focus on non-discretionary accounts and customized asset-allocation models based on Modern Portfolio Theory and a combination of fundamental and technical analysis.

Kassondra Dykema is a financial advisor at Family Retirement LLC in Seattle, WA, with nine years of industry experience. She holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked at Adams Financial Concepts, LLC, and R and R Retirement Services. Outside of advising, she operated a family restaurant business for four years. Family Retirement LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and small business owners, providing investment management, financial planning, consulting, and educational retirement classes. The firm focuses on technical analysis for investment strategy and manages portfolios with mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, ADRs, and publicly traded equities, excluding derivatives and certain other securities.

Eric Linger is a financial advisor at Sherwood Investments with 14 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has worked at Madrona Financial & CPAs since 2026, alongside his long tenure at Sherwood Investment Services dating back to 1999. Sherwood Investments is an independent, fee-only fiduciary firm offering personalized financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm emphasizes asset allocation and security selection using mutual funds, ETFs, and individual bonds, and maintains formal continuity arrangements through external associates and succession agreements.

Alyse Clark is a financial advisor at Northshore Wealth Management with 17 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at LPL Financial Corporation and WSECU Investment Management. Clark also writes books about personal finance which may be published in the future. Northshore Wealth Management is a solo independent advisory firm serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, charities, and business entities. The firm provides ongoing portfolio management with a focus on customized Investment Policy Statements, employing a variety of analytical methods and trading strategies. It features a performance-based fee arrangement and detailed reporting practices uncommon among firms of its size.

Emanual Kahsai is the sole advisor at Aksum Wealth, LLC in Lynnwood, WA. He holds a Series 65 designation and has four years of experience as a financial advisor. In addition to his advisory role, Mr. Kahsai is employed full-time as a pharmacist, a position he has held for over ten years. Aksum Wealth provides hourly financial planning services for individuals and high-net-worth clients, focusing on retirement, estate, education, and cash-flow planning. The firm emphasizes passive, broadly diversified investment strategies and does not manage portfolios on a discretionary basis, with client implementation arranged through outside managers when requested.

Fan Teng is the sole principal of US Fund Manager LLC, an independent investment advisory firm. He holds a Series 65 credential and has seven years of industry experience. In addition to his advisory role, Teng works as a mortgage broker loan officer at Xpro Mortgage Inc and is co-owner of Lincoln & Lyndon LLC, where he manages IT, programming, data analysis, tax filings, and real estate brokerage activities. US Fund Manager LLC provides discretionary portfolio management to individual and high-net-worth clients, focusing on equity and bond investments through a value-based, long-term approach grounded in intrinsic-value analysis and margin-of-safety principles. The firm maintains concentrated holdings, minimizes turnover, and occasionally uses put options to manage downside risk.

Michael Thompson is the sole advisor at Thompson Financial LLC in Kenmore, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with 20 years of industry experience. He founded Thompson Financial in 2014 and is also a licensed insurance producer in Washington State since 2011. Thompson Financial offers financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individual investors and sponsors of employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm manages approximately $74 million across about 225 client relationships, using a tailored planning process with primarily no-load mutual funds and exchange-traded funds, and provides both ERISA fiduciary and non-fiduciary consulting services.

You've worked hard to build a successful career and create financial opportunities for yourself and your family. You enjoy managing your investments and making your own decisions. But as your financial life becomes more complex, having someone you trust to offer perspective, challenge assumptions, and help you see the bigger picture can make a meaningful difference. That's where Synergos Advisory comes in. I'm an independent, advice-only financial planner who specializes in helping self-directed technology professionals navigate financial complexity while remaining in control of their investments. For almost two decades, I've helped entrepreneurs, executives, technologists, researchers, and other professionals make important financial decisions. My background in finance, combined with a lifelong interest in people, technology, and strategy, shapes how I approach my work. I enjoy solving complicated financial problems, but what I find most rewarding is helping people move forward with greater clarity and confidence. After all, financial planning isn't just about numbers. It's about the opportunities those numbers create, the people who matter to you, and the life you want to lead. What We Can Work On Together - Comprehensive Financial and Retirement Planning - Investment Portfolio Analysis and Strategies - Tax-Efficient Investing and Roth Conversions - Equity Compensation (RSUs, ISOs, NSOs, ESPPs) - Cash Flow and Education Planning - Risk Management and Estate Planning Strategies How We Work Together We begin by understanding your financial situation, priorities, and aspirations. Together, we explore alternatives, evaluate risks, and develop practical strategies tailored to your circumstances. You'll have access to collaborative financial planning tools, ongoing guidance, and independent recommendations without having to surrender control of your investments. Our fees are transparent and based on a flat monthly installments, not a percentage of your investments. Your money. Your decisions. A trusted partner to help you make the most of both.

Hans Berkenhoff is a CFA charterholder with 35 years of industry experience. He serves as the sole advisor at Parkside Family Office LLC, an independent firm he joined in 2025 after a 34-year career at Harbour Investment Management. Parkside Family Office LLC is a fee-only registered investment adviser providing discretionary investment management and personalized planning primarily for high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and retirement plans, with select service to non-profits and small businesses. The firm employs a blend of Modern Portfolio Theory, asset allocation, and various analytical methods to manage concentrated, long-term portfolios on a discretionary basis.

William Mcelroy is a financial advisor with Guardian Plus Inc. in Mill Creek, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and accumulating 46 years of industry experience. He has been with Guardian Plus Inc. since 2005. Outside of advisory work, he serves as secretary and treasurer for Samantha Anne Person Inc., a retail and wholesale business. Guardian Plus Inc. is an independent, fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, financial planners, corporations, and non-profit organizations. The firm focuses on asset allocation and active rebalancing using ETFs, bonds, equities, and limited option strategies, managing a range of portfolios including proprietary Plus+ tiers with income and covered-call enhanced strategies.

Dana Twight is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience in financial education and planning. She is the principal of Twight Financial Education, LLC, an independent firm located in Edmonds, WA. Prior to founding her firm in 2011, she held positions at Citigroup Global Markets and UBS Financial Services. In addition to her advisory work, she serves as a personal financial counselor for military service members through Zeiders Enterprises, providing counseling on budgeting, credit management, and retirement planning. Twight Financial Education offers financial education, written plans, and consulting services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits. The firm focuses on education and planning, using seminars, workshops, and one-on-one engagements, and does not provide discretionary asset management or custody of assets.

Frank Gallo is the sole advisor at Gallo Lupo LLC in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 40 years of industry experience. He worked at UBS Financial Services for 25 years before retiring in 2020 and subsequently founding Gallo Lupo LLC in 2022. Gallo Lupo LLC provides retirement-focused financial planning and retirement plan sponsor services, serving individuals, families, and plan fiduciaries. The firm emphasizes retirement readiness, Social Security and Medicare guidance, and participant education through group sessions, operating on a fee-only, hourly basis without managing client assets.

Are you part of Generation X and feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of saving for retirement while balancing family responsibilities and career demands? Unleashed Financial LLC specializes in providing tailored financial solutions for Gen Xers like you to help ease those burdens. We understand the unique challenges you face, and we're here to help you navigate them: • Caring for aging parents? We factor that into your financial plan. • Supporting children? We'll help you balance their needs with your retirement goals. • Preparing for longer life expectancies and rising healthcare costs? We'll help you plan for these increasing expenses to ensure a comfortable retirement. That's why we offer a comprehensive suite of services designed to address these challenges head-on and benefit you directly: • Retirement Planning: Get a personalized roadmap that confidently guides you toward your financial goals. • Investment Management: Benefit from tailored strategies to grow and protect your assets, ensuring alignment with your financial goals. • Wealth Management: Experience complete financial well-being through our holistic solutions that integrate investment, financial planning, and risk management. As a fiduciary advisor, Unleashed Financial LLC is ethically bound to put your interests first. We operate with a transparent fee structure and no hidden costs, so you can trust that our advice is always in your best interest. Schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation to discuss your needs and how we can help you secure your financial future. Let's work together to navigate the complexities of retirement planning and build a solid financial foundation for a comfortable and secure retirement.

Jesse Deason is a CFP® and holds a Series 65 license with nine years of industry experience. She is the principal of Serene Wealth Planning, LLC in Everett, Washington, and also owns Serene Divorce Planning LLC, a divorce financial consulting firm. Her work history includes roles at HDR Engineering Inc., Madrona Financial Services, LLC, McDevitt & Duffy CPAs, and Finn Street Financial, LLC. Serene Wealth Planning LLC is a fee-only advisory firm serving individual clients with comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management. The firm creates personalized Investment Policy Statements and manages portfolios considering goals, risk tolerance, and tax factors, offering defined services such as divorce retirement projections and hourly engagements.

Hon Ching Lai is a financial advisor with Albatrox Capital in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 65 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Albatrox Capital, he was involved in real estate investment and management. Outside of advisory services, he owns Albatrox Holdings, LLC and its subsidiary Albatrox Woodlands, LLC, which manage his real estate portfolio in Wisconsin. Albatrox Capital provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management and advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, family offices, institutional clients, and other advisers. The firm employs a mix of fundamental, quantitative, and market analysis, and is registered as a commodity pool operator with the NFA, offering both traditional securities advice and a systematic futures trading pool.

Amanda Chang is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with 20 years of industry experience. She has been with Adele Brady Bolson CPA PS since 2001. Adele Brady Bolson CPA PS is a licensed CPA firm that provides accounting, tax, and related business services alongside investment advisory and financial planning for individuals, trusts, estates, and corporate accounts. The firm emphasizes tailored investment policy statements, broad diversification, and a fee-only approach, with most of its workload focused on accounting and tax services.

Rongke Lin is the sole advisor at Jar Advisor, an independent firm based in Seattle, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has six years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at InVisionApp and Spider.AI. Jar Advisor primarily serves individual and high-net-worth clients with discretionary portfolio management and investment consulting focused on goal-based outcomes. The firm employs a systematic, proprietary approach using a universe of ETFs and mutual funds, managing portfolios along glidepaths with algorithmic monitoring and periodic reviews.

Scott Caufield is a financial advisor at Sophos Wealth Management with 14 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked at Pacific Value, LLC for 10 years before founding Sophos Wealth Management in 2021. Sophos Wealth Management provides discretionary portfolio management and comprehensive financial planning to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts. The firm uses fundamental analysis and an asset-allocation framework incorporating equities, fixed income, alternatives, and cash, with regular account reviews and a willingness to hold elevated cash or short-term Treasuries when market valuations are high.

Robert Lockyer is a financial advisor with Business Wise Insurance, PLLC in Snohomish, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 25 years of industry experience. He has led Business Wise Insurance entities since 2004, focusing on health insurance and financial advisory services. Outside of his advisory role, Lockyer serves as a board member of the Navy League of the U.S. Business Wise Insurance, PLLC is a state-registered independent advisory firm serving a small client base with services that include portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory. The firm primarily uses third-party investment advisers and custodian platforms to provide tailored investment solutions, and it also operates as a licensed insurance producer offering group and personal lines within business-benefit and estate planning contexts.

Rizwan Rizwi is a financial advisor at SAR Wealth Management with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at several firms including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup Global Markets, Ameriprise, and Waddell & Reed prior to founding SAR Wealth Management in 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages non-investment businesses involved in business consulting and rug importation. SAR Wealth Management serves individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, foundations, and other entities, providing discretionary investment management and financial planning. The firm works with international clients, including Royal Families and sovereign wealth funds, and specializes in Sharia-compliant and socially responsible investment strategies.