Paul Adams is a financial advisor with Sound Financial, LLC, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 27 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Sound Financial, he worked at Guardian Life and Park Avenue Securities. He is an author and co-hosts a podcast focused on organizational leadership, and he serves on the board of Gold Creek Community Church while also teaching financial stewardship there. Sound Financial serves individual and high-net-worth clients as well as business entities, providing financial planning and portfolio management primarily through third-party advisers. The firm emphasizes model portfolios and modern portfolio theory, generally recommending mutual funds and insurance products while overseeing third-party managers and wrap programs.

Joel Maher is a financial advisor at Madrona Financial & CPAs with 10 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at Madrona Advisory Group, Madrona Insurance Services, Madrona Financial & CPAs, and Bauer Evans, Inc. P.S. He is also an owner/member of a real estate sales company, Maher Group LLC, where he assists with administrative tasks, bookkeeping, marketing, and property research. Madrona Financial & CPAs serves individual and high-net-worth clients, charitable organizations, and businesses through discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and consulting. The firm uses model-based investment strategies and offers tailored account placement, combining core ETF portfolios with alternative and real estate-related investments.

Thor McIlrath is a CFP® professional with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving at McIlrath & Eck, LLC since 2007. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and practices in Arlington, WA. McIlrath & Eck provides financial and estate planning, investment management, and portfolio research services to individuals, trusts, and pension plans. The firm manages approximately $1.15 billion on a discretionary basis and uses a combination of active and passive management guided by Modern Portfolio Theory, incorporating both fundamental and technical analysis in its customized portfolio strategies.

Andrew Amoroso is a financial advisor at Abraham & Co., Inc. in Lynnwood, WA, holding a Series 65 designation with four years of industry experience. Prior to joining Abraham & Co. in 2023, he worked at Thomas Consulting for six years and operated Amoroso Enterprises LLC, where he serves as a notary public. Abraham & Co., Inc. provides discretionary private asset management and related advisory services primarily to individual and high-net-worth clients, employing client-specific investment profiles and a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis to construct diversified portfolios that include mutual funds, ETFs, options, and selective small-cap holdings.

Maranda Blackwell is a Series 65 licensed financial advisor with six years of industry experience. She has been with Sound Financial, LLC since 2016. Sound Financial, LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser with seven advisors managing approximately $170 million for individuals, high-net-worth clients, and business entities. The firm uses a Modern Portfolio Theory approach, relying on model allocations and third-party money managers, and provides tailored financial planning alongside portfolio management primarily through mutual funds and insurance products.

Sean Bolen is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with seven years of industry experience. He currently works at Simplicity Wealth and Harbourview Advisors, where he is also an owner and insurance agent selling primary principal protected products. His prior experience includes roles at Leverage Planners Wealth Management, Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., and Edelman Financial Engines. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, offering model portfolios managed with ongoing monitoring and optional overlays such as tax optimization and customized screening.

Joshua Mason is a financial advisor at The Mather Group, LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has worked at Charles Schwab and Charles Schwab Bank prior to joining The Mather Group in 2020. Outside of his advisory role, he is a partner and owner of BugClub LLC, a retail business focused on strategy and technology development. The Mather Group serves high-net-worth individuals, family offices, trusts, corporations, and other entities by providing integrated financial planning, investment management, tax and estate planning guidance, and family office services. The firm employs an evidence-based investment approach with risk-based allocation models and offers customization options such as direct indexing and ESG portfolios.

Lauren Michael is a financial advisor with Sequent Planning, LLC and holds a Series 65 designation. She has been with Sequent Planning and UAG LLC since 2026 and has additional experience at United Life and Casualty beginning in 2021. Lauren’s prior background includes roles at the University of Washington and in the automotive licensing sector. Sequent Planning, LLC (doing business as Futurity First Wealth Management) is an SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan sponsors, small to medium-sized businesses, endowments, and nonprofits. The firm offers asset management, financial planning, access to third-party model managers, and comprehensive retirement-plan services through a structured risk framework and diversified investment approach.

Logan Olsen is a CFP® and Series 65-licensed financial advisor with eight years of experience at Plante Moran Financial Advisors. He has been with the firm since 2013, working in their Monroe, Washington office. Plante Moran Financial Advisors, LLC provides investment advisory, financial planning, and estate planning services to both private and institutional clients, including high-net-worth individuals, banks, insurance companies, not-for-profits, and sovereign wealth funds. The firm employs a combination of fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis alongside proprietary valuation models, using both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies.

Kevin Smith is a financial advisor with Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc., holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked with Mutual of Omaha and its affiliated entities since 1985. In addition to his advisory role, he is licensed as an insurance agent, working extensively in health, life, annuities, long-term care, disability income, critical illness, and property and casualty insurance, and operates under the name Smith Insurance Services. Mutual of Omaha Investor Services, Inc. provides advisory services to individuals, corporations, and qualified retirement plans through managed account programs, third-party money manager relationships, and retirement plan consulting. The firm delivers solutions via Envestnet’s platform and integrates broker-dealer and insurance distribution businesses within the Mutual of Omaha group.

Calvin Heck is a financial advisor with Wedbush Securities Inc. in Everett, WA, holding a Series 63 designation and 44 years of industry experience. He has worked at Wedbush Morgan Securities since 2003 and previously at UBS Financial Services from 1999 to 2003. Wedbush Securities serves individual, high-net-worth, and institutional clients with a range of investment advisory and broker-dealer services, including wealth management, fixed income, commodities, and securities lending. The firm offers tailored portfolio management strategies and supports various account types while also providing custody, clearing, and prime services.

Ron Kirkpatrick is a financial advisor at Accelerate Retirement with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and has worked at Kestra Advisory and Kestra Investment Services prior to joining Accelerate Investment Advisors. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a varsity basketball coach for a high school team. Accelerate Investment Advisors serves individuals, trusts, corporations, and employer-sponsored retirement plans, providing discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement consulting. The firm offers customized portfolio construction and comprehensive plan services while managing approximately $315 million in client assets and consulting on billions in retirement plan assets.

David Harry is a financial advisor at Simplicity Wealth with 15 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked previously with DTM3 Advisors and Dtm3 Corporation. Simplicity Wealth serves a diverse client base, including individual and high-net-worth investors, retirement plans, corporate and institutional investors, and other financial firms. The firm offers a range of advisory services and employs a fund-of-funds approach using ETFs, mutual funds, and individual securities, supported by technology and operational tools for advisers.

Kara Mitchell is a financial advisor with Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC, holding a Series 65 credential and having eight years of industry experience. She is also the president and owner of GoldenCrest Consulting, a business consulting and lead generation firm serving small business owners in various fields. Advisor Share Wealth Management, LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, professional advisers, and retirement plans. The firm offers portfolio management, alternative investment options, and a web-based practice platform, typically implementing client strategies through third-party sub-advisers and model portfolios.

Jan Larsen is a ChFC® credentialed financial advisor with 38 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Eagle Strategies (NY Life). He has worked at multiple firms, including Larsen & Warren Financial Group LLC and Larsen Christopher Benefits Group. Larsen also owns and operates Larsen & Warren Financial Group LLC, which sells New York Life products. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individuals and institutions, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services. The firm offers multiple program types tailored to client objectives, with a significant portion of assets managed on a non-discretionary basis.

Jeffrey Decker is a financial advisor with D.A. Davidson & Co. in Everett, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and having 34 years of industry experience. He has been with D.A. Davidson & Co. since 1999. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including retirement plans, individual and high-net-worth investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm operates under the Advisers Act fiduciary standard and offers specialized services such as ERISA retirement plan advisory, equity research, and a Private Wealth program for clients with more than $20 million in net worth.

Brett Bly is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Lake Stevens, WA. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has two years of experience in the financial industry. Prior to his current role, he worked at New York Life Securities and Westwood Mortgage. Eagle Strategies serves a broad mix of individual and institutional clients, providing financial planning, investment management, and retirement-plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated investment adviser representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored recommendations and offers multiple program types, including non-discretionary asset management and co-advisory relationships.

Eric Jacobsen is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. He has worked at Commonwealth since 2017 following a year at Signator Investors, Inc., and has also served as Owner and President of Seaway Financial since 2003. Commonwealth Financial Network is a dual-registered broker/dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a national network of approximately 2,900 advisors and managing around $213 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive platform including managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, retirement consulting, and custody services.

John Mckeon is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC, where he has worked since 2009. He has 19 years of industry experience, including two years at Pacific West Financial Consultants Inc. Outside of his advisory role, he is a 50% owner of Tradewinds Beagles, a business involved in raising, showing, and breeding AKC-registered beagles, and volunteers with Snohomish County Volunteer Search and Rescue as well as The Rock Church safety/security team. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning, portfolio management, and retirement plan services using a combination of firm and third-party models, integrating strategic asset allocation with ongoing due diligence.

Fred Sirianni is a financial advisor at D.A. Davidson & Co. with 32 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has been with D.A. Davidson since 2008. D.A. Davidson & Co. provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a broad client base, including retirement plans, individual investors, charitable organizations, and corporate clients. The firm offers various advisory services under fiduciary standards, including ERISA retirement plan advice and comprehensive financial planning, and is notable for its involvement in municipal advisory and underwriting activities as well as its private wealth planning program.