Alexander Williamson is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Pacific Crest Financial Advisors, LLC since 2010 and serves as president and board member of Avenal Land & Oil Company. Pacific Crest Financial Advisors is a fee-only registered investment adviser serving individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic core-and-satellite asset allocation approach with globally diversified portfolios, combining passive index and ETF core holdings with selective active funds.

Paul Szilassy is a financial advisor at Cornerstone Alternatives with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 credential and also serves as a senior manager in sales and market support at Philips Healthcare, where he has worked for over 25 years. Cornerstone Alternatives primarily serves individual and high-net-worth accredited investors, focusing on private market offerings such as private placements, closed-end funds, structured notes, and special-purpose vehicle private funds. The firm emphasizes tactical allocation using fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and provides a mix of trade execution, non-discretionary recommendations, and discretionary management services.

Henry Schliiter is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor at Sila Financial, LLC with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Sila Financial, he worked as a real estate broker at Metropolitan Park, where he held open houses and represented clients. Sila Financial provides fee-based portfolio management and wealth-management services to individuals, businesses, retirement plans, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations. The firm builds custom portfolios using a mix of mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, and individual securities, favoring low-cost index options and actively managing portfolios without relying on technical security analysis.

Aaron Terwedo is a financial advisor with TFS Advisors, LLC, holding the ChFC® designation and Series 65 and 63 licenses, with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with TFS Advisors since 2014 and also serves as a board member for the Foundation for Edmonds School District. Additionally, he is an editorial board member for the peer-reviewed journal of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors. TFS Advisors, LLC serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses by providing investment management, financial planning, third-party adviser selection, and tax preparation services. The firm employs a long-term, risk-based approach with diversified portfolios and offers a mix of discretionary and non-discretionary account management, along with in-house tax preparation performed by qualified Enrolled Agents.

Thomas Over is a CFP® professional with 24 years of experience, currently serving at Capital Investment Services, LLC since 2002. He also has a longstanding affiliation with Vine Dahlen, PLLC, where he has been involved since 1991. Capital Investment Services, LLC provides fee-only financial planning and investment management to individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and small businesses. The firm employs a strategic asset-allocation, core-and-satellite approach with globally diversified portfolios and focuses on delivering non-discretionary advice complemented by comprehensive financial planning and tax-preparation services through affiliated CPA professionals.

William Swayne is a financial advisor at WMS Wealth Management LLC with 23 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at several firms including Integrity Brokerage, LLC, Cabot Lodge Securities LLC, and Independent Financial Group. He is also involved with WMS Consultants, LLC, where he provides insurance consulting services. WMS Wealth Management LLC offers discretionary investment management and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies and conducts regular portfolio reviews, serving clients on a fee-only asset-under-management basis.

Neil Fenning is a CFP® with 10 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at A5 Financial LLC in Bothell, WA. His prior roles include positions at Charles Schwab, Ameriprise Financial Services, and Decker Retirement Planning. In addition to his advisory work, he is also an insurance agent affiliated with A5 Assurance LLC. A5 Financial provides discretionary asset management and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, utilizing a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis. The firm conducts public seminars and workshops and maintains close business ties with insurance and accounting affiliates.

Keith Campbell is a financial advisor at Smart Portfolios, LLC with 11 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has been with Smart Portfolios since 2012. Smart Portfolios serves retail clients, including high-net-worth individuals, by providing model-based portfolio management, signal subscription services, and standalone financial planning and consulting. The firm uses a proprietary Dynamic Portfolio Optimization engine informed by Dynamic Risk Theory to adjust asset allocations and offers both discretionary management and non-discretionary signal services.

Jedediah Sires is a financial advisor at Sound Investment Strategies, Inc. in Bothell, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Sound Investment Strategies since 2006. Sound Investment Strategies provides discretionary portfolio management and integrated financial planning services to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combined fundamental and quantitative investment process, focusing on valuation-driven equity analysis and quality-fixed income, and offers specialized services such as option-income strategies.

Trent O'neal is a financial advisor at Wayfinding Financial, LLC with 16 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC since 2013. O'neal is based in Lynnwood, WA, and has been with Wayfinding Financial since 2020. Wayfinding Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients, as well as foundations, trusts, estates, and employer-sponsored retirement plans. The firm provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement plan advisory services, managing over $350 million in client assets with a planning-driven, consultative approach that incorporates disciplined asset allocation and a range of investment options.

Shelby Miller is a financial advisor at Helmsman Financial Group, LLC with 22 years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has been with Helmsman Financial Group since 2004. Helmsman Financial Group primarily serves individual clients as well as trusts, estates, and other non-individual entities, offering portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm employs a value-oriented, longer-term investment approach focused on current income, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual stocks and bonds.

Brandon Springer is a financial advisor at Helmsman Financial Group, LLC in Woodinville, WA, holding a Series 65 credential with 11 years of industry experience. He has been with Helmsman Financial Group since 2012. Helmsman Financial Group primarily serves individual clients, as well as trusts, estates, and other non-individual entities, providing portfolio management and financial planning services. The firm follows a value-oriented, long-term investment approach with an emphasis on current income, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, and individual stocks and bonds.

Donald Creech is a CFP® with 35 years of industry experience, currently serving at Investor Resources Inc. since 1990. He is also the President and Owner of Donald Creech Consulting, providing investment consulting and pre-market analysis to advisors nationwide. Investor Resources Inc. offers discretionary investment advisory services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, and pension plans, with a focus on momentum-based investment strategies using mutual funds, ETFs, equities, and bond funds. The firm also provides qualified retirement plan trustee support and manages small, concentrated portfolios alongside formal retirement plan services.

Philip Murphy is a CFA® charterholder with 22 years of industry experience. He is affiliated with Smart Portfolios, LLC and has worked at PLM Investment Advisers, Inc. since 2006. Smart Portfolios serves retail clients, including high-net-worth individuals, by providing model-based portfolio management, signal subscription services, and standalone financial planning. The firm uses a proprietary Dynamic Portfolio Optimization engine and combines in-house modeling with third-party research and sub-advisory relationships to manage discretionary and non-discretionary assets.

Stephen Guss is a financial advisor at Sound Investment Strategies, Inc. in Langley, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses with 20 years of industry experience. He has been with Sound Investment Strategies since 2007. Sound Investment Strategies provides discretionary portfolio management and related financial planning to individuals, pension plans, trusts, estates, and corporate clients. The firm employs a combined fundamental and quantitative investment process, focusing on valuation-driven equity analysis and a quality-oriented fixed income approach, and offers option-income services such as covered-call writing.

Cameron Reed is a financial advisor at Anchor Financial with six years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses and has worked at Anchor Financial since 2020, with prior roles at Gradient Securities, Covenant Senior Life, and Packerland Brokerage Services. Reed is also the owner of The Medicare Exchange, an insurance sales organization specializing in Medicare products. Anchor Financial serves primarily individual, non-high-net-worth clients through discretionary asset management focused on mutual funds and ETFs. The firm offers retirement plan services and third-party manager referrals, tailoring investment strategies to clients’ goals, time horizons, and risk tolerances.

Benjamin Englund is a financial advisor at Ceva Advisors with a Series 65 designation and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Ceva Advisors, he worked at SLC Management for 16 years and held roles at several other firms including Aberdeen Capital LLC and NWAM, LLC. Ceva Advisors is a state-registered advisory firm that provides comprehensive financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and trusts and estates. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach, using diversified, low-cost funds and bespoke portfolio adjustments, and offers private investment recommendations and direct digital-asset allocations as part of its services.

Mark Lalich is a financial advisor at GreenRock Asset Management LLC with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Ameriprise Financial Services Inc and Edward Jones. Outside of his advisory role, Lalich is CEO and board chairman of Rust Gym Inc., an educational subscription service teaching computer programming, and he owns Lalich Principle Consortium, a holding company with interests including an optometry business. GreenRock Asset Management provides discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services to individuals, trusts, companies, and institutional clients. The firm employs active, tactical portfolio management with the use of derivatives and may enter into performance-based fee arrangements, distinguishing itself among independent advisers.

Kyle Weisbrod is a financial advisor at One Day Wealth in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with three years of industry experience. His work history includes roles at Savvy and One Day LLC, as well as self-employment and a period as a homemaker. One Day Wealth serves individual clients—including both high-net-worth and non-HNW households—as well as charitable organizations and businesses. The firm offers portfolio management and financial planning with a primarily passive investment approach, supplemented by deeper analytical methods, and provides educational seminars and workplace presentations on personal finance and related topics.

Jeffrey Kauffman is a financial advisor at Summit Family Office Services, LLC with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has worked at Snider Retirement Strategies, Inc., CrescitAl Capital LLC, and Le-Vel Brands, LLC. Summit Family Office Services provides portfolio management and financial planning to individual clients, including high-net-worth individuals. The firm uses a client-tailored approach with fundamental and cyclical analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, offering access to a broad range of investment types and both performance-based and asset-based fee arrangements.