John Gould is a financial advisor at Gould Capital, LLC with 29 years of industry experience. He has held positions at Gould Capital since 2019 and previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for eight years. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations. Gould Capital serves individuals, foundations, charities, institutions, estates, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs proprietary strategies combining value-based fundamental analysis and asset-allocation guidelines, and it provides ERISA 3(38) discretionary services for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Danielle Moody is a financial advisor at Meridian Wealth Management in Gig Harbor, WA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Moody has been with Meridian Wealth Management since 2022. Meridian Wealth Management serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities, offering investment management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm focuses on diversified asset allocation across traditional and alternative investments, with a client-servicing model tailored to a small number of clients.

Saket Sengar is a CFP® professional at Better Financial Services, LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Ameriprise and UBS Financial Services, along with Aging Options. Better Financial Services, LLC provides investment management and financial consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages portfolios on a discretionary basis using quantitative and qualitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory, and offers specialty planning services including retirement, estate, and elder-care planning.

Patrick Fletcher is a CFP® with five years of industry experience, currently advising at GenSphere Private Wealth, LLC. His prior experience includes roles at D.A. Davidson & Co., Parcion Private Wealth, and Russell Investments. GenSphere Private Wealth provides discretionary and non-discretionary asset management and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals across wealth levels, business owners, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a range of investment strategies including fundamental and momentum analysis, option writing, and derivatives within separately managed accounts, with distinctive features such as the use of margin and private-market administration.

Melissa Johnson is a financial advisor at Prentice Financial Planning, LLC in Olympia, WA. She holds a Series 65 designation and has one year of industry experience. Johnson has been with Prentice Financial Planning since 2023. Prentice Financial Planning is a team-based registered investment adviser that serves individual and high-net-worth households as well as retirement plan sponsors. The firm employs a process-driven, long-term investment approach with an emphasis on tax efficiency, behavioral coaching, and client-specific portfolio options including ESG and faith-based strategies.

Garrett Dastrup is a CFA® charterholder with 20 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Opportunus Wealth Management, LLC. His prior work includes roles at Principal Securities, INC and Waterfront Financial Management LLC. In addition to his advisory work, he gathers pricing data for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics related to the Consumer Price Index. Opportunus Wealth Management provides personalized financial planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, professionals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and retirement plans. The firm emphasizes fiduciary responsibility, diversified model portfolios often utilizing low-cost ETFs, and offers both standard and performance-based fee arrangements.

Gary Gould is a financial advisor with Gould Capital, LLC in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 20 years of industry experience. He worked at Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network LLC for eight years before joining Gould Capital in 2019, where he continues to serve clients. Gould Capital advises individuals, institutions, and trusts, offering portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting services. The firm employs proprietary strategies combining value-based fundamental analysis and Game Theory, and provides ERISA 3(38) discretionary services for employer-sponsored retirement plans.

Ruchi Sengar is a financial advisor at Better Financial Services, LLC, holding a Series 65 designation with one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Better Financial Services, she spent six years at Life Point Law, PS. Better Financial Services provides investment management and financial consulting to individuals, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and business entities. The firm manages approximately $110.8 million in discretionary assets and offers services including portfolio construction, retirement planning, and estate and trust planning, using both quantitative and qualitative analysis alongside modern portfolio theory and charting techniques.

Scott Smith is a financial advisor with Northern Monarch Capital LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 31 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Sabin Investment Management, Inc., KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., and Fidelity. Northern Monarch Capital LLC is a state-registered investment adviser providing asset management, retirement-plan advisory, and hourly financial planning services to individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities. The firm manages portfolios primarily on a discretionary basis using exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, and common equities, and emphasizes documented client objectives alongside regular account reviews.

Andrew Prentice is a CFP® professional with 20 years of industry experience. He founded Prentice Financial Planning, LLC in 2017 and has held roles at several firms, including Columbia River Advisors and Prentice Wealth Management. He is also a one-third member of PTS Holdings, LLC, which owns the building housing his firm. Prentice Financial Planning provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting services to individuals, trusts, estates, and plan sponsors. The firm employs a long-term, globally diversified investment philosophy with an emphasis on tax-sensitive implementation and behavioral coaching, offering values-based portfolio options such as ESG and portfolios aligned with United States Conference of Catholic Bishops guidelines.

Andrew Mirkovich is a financial advisor at Portfolio Strategies Inc in Tacoma, WA, with 34 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 63 designation and has been with Portfolio Strategies since 2014. Portfolio Strategies, Inc. provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $50.2 million in discretionary assets. The firm uses a variety of model programs that may trade frequently and employ a range of investment vehicles, operating on a discretionary, custodian-neutral basis.

Allen Woodard is a financial advisor with Northern Monarch Capital LLC, holding a Series 65 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He worked at Sabin Investment Management, Inc. for 14 years before joining Northern Monarch Capital in 2024. Northern Monarch Capital LLC is a state-registered investment adviser serving individuals, small businesses, trusts, estates, and charities. The firm manages discretionary portfolios using exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, and equities, and offers asset management, retirement-plan advisory services, and financial planning.

Derek Dzingle is a CFP®, CFA®, and Series 65 credentialed advisor at Stolz & Associates, PS with four years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Mercer and Gonzaga University, as well as entrepreneurial experience with Dzingles Landscaping. Stolz & Associates, PS serves individuals, families, and retirement plans, providing wealth management, comprehensive financial planning, and retirement plan consulting. The firm manages approximately $282 million in client assets and emphasizes long-term investing through diversified, lower-cost portfolios with regular reviews and rebalancing.

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Jean Pierre Pedinielli is a financial advisor at MKT and Associates LLC with 13 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and previously worked at Moser Wealth Advisors for 10 years. His advisory services are also offered under Watermark Wealth Partners LLC in Gig Harbor, WA. MKT and Associates LLC provides discretionary portfolio management and investment advice to individuals, trusts, corporations, and retirement plans, including fiduciary 401(k) and retirement plan consulting under ERISA. The firm uses client-specific strategies supported by a range of analytical approaches and employs various investment vehicles, managing significant assets with a focus on both individual and institutional clients.

Cassidy Stevick is a financial advisor at Columbia River Advisors in Olympia, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with 10 years of industry experience. Stevick has worked at Columbia River Advisors since 2015 and has been with Prentice Wealth Management LLC dba Prentice Financial Planning since 2017. In addition to advisory roles, Stevick has been associated with St. Martin's University since 2015. Columbia River Advisors provides investment advice and portfolio management primarily to individuals, including high-net-worth clients, as well as pension and profit-sharing plans, private funds, and pooled investment vehicles. The firm employs customized asset allocations based on internally developed model portfolios and utilizes a buy-and-manage approach informed by multiple analytical methods.

Klaudia Anna Conradt is a financial advisor at Conestoga Wealth Partners with 29 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at UBS Financial Services Inc and Commonwealth Financial Network. Conestoga Wealth Partners is a team-based firm serving clients with comprehensive wealth management and investment advisory services.

Michelle Huffman is a financial advisor at Portfolio Strategies Inc in Tacoma, WA, with 11 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Portfolio Strategies Inc since 2016. Portfolio Strategies Inc provides discretionary portfolio management to individuals and institutional clients, managing approximately $50.2 million in discretionary assets. The firm employs a variety of model programs that may trade frequently and use diverse instruments, serving clients on a discretionary, custodian-neutral basis.

Jacqueline Degideo is a financial advisor at Anchor Financial in Tacoma, WA, with four years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Anchor Financial since 2021. In addition to her advisory role, she is involved with The Medicare Exchange and Sound Medicare Advisors, LLC, both insurance-related businesses she has operated for over a decade. Anchor Financial manages discretionary asset portfolios for individual investors and qualified retirement plans, emphasizing mutual funds and ETFs. The firm provides tailored investment programs and ERISA 3(38) fiduciary services, and maintains a referral relationship with a third-party manager.

Thomas Ryan is a financial advisor at Hawkins Investment Counsel, LLC with 15 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has worked previously at Stolz & Associates, Bernstein Private Wealth Management, BNY Mellon Wealth Management, and UBS Financial Services. Hawkins Investment Counsel provides investment management and financial planning to individuals, families, businesses, trusts, and institutional clients. The firm emphasizes a non-discretionary approach to portfolio management, combining top-down economic analysis, quantitative screening, and fundamental research to construct diversified portfolios tailored to client goals.