Joel Soltero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 designations and has been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. starting in 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jarren Mc Niesh is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Avantax and Hillard Wealth Service, where he has provided income tax preparation and financial consulting services. In addition to his advisory work, Mc Niesh is involved in tax preparation and annuity sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

Ryan Harrigan is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 25 years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has been with Morgan Stanley through various roles since 2009, including positions at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer providing a wide range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored financial planning services supported by a structured discovery process and firm-approved tools, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Lynn Syler is a financial advisor at Stifel with 31 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and has worked at Stifel since 2019. Her prior experience includes roles at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets LLC. Outside of her advisory work, she serves as a council member for the City of Ruston and participates in fundraising efforts for the local humane society. Stifel serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, institutional investors, and municipal entities, offering brokerage and investment advisory services supported by proprietary investment analysis and asset allocation methodologies developed by its Investment Strategy Group.

Zachary Baggenstos is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Kent, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. He worked at Bellevue Healthcare II for six years prior to joining Edward Jones in 2018. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment strategies supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Justin Watkins is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding CFP® and Series 66 designations with 12 years of industry experience, all with Edward Jones since 2014. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Anthony Raugust is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with 27 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Raymond James since 2009. He is also involved with The Commerce Co. in a support capacity. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional investors, using analytical tools and tailored advisory programs.

Jennifer Geisler is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with five years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Light Brigade. Outside of her advisory work, she owns and operates a sole proprietorship focused on art and culture. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs and financial planning services, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm utilizes structured planning tools and offers both direct and corporate financial planning arrangements.

Benjamin Willey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 12 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Joseph Valdivia III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and AIG Capital Services, Inc. He is based in Tacoma, WA. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Kendra Riconosciuto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2015, with a break during which she was affiliated with Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and technology-driven strategies, across discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Jonathan Edmonds is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Edmonds serves as a board member of the Good Samaritan Foundation, participating in meetings and fundraising activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm offers planning alongside managed-account programs without accepting discretionary trading authority for planning clients and does not provide portfolio management for institutional clients.

Cole Forde is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC for one year and has experience in custom kitchen design. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew White is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. Matthew provides guidance on a range of areas including investing, retirement planning, tax minimization, and wealth management strategies, with access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Matthew specializes in corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income planning. As a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he leverages the global investing resources of Merrill and the financial services of Bank of America to support his clients' evolving needs. He holds an Associate's Degree from Tacoma Community College. Outside of his professional role, Matthew enjoys adventure sports such as mountain biking, snowboarding, kayaking, as well as activities like billiards, boating, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, rock climbing, and spending time with his family.

Jennifer Dewater is a financial advisor at OSAIC with six years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at multiple firms, including Woodbury Financial Services and LPL Financial. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as a trustee for an irrevocable trust benefiting a family member and is a 25% shareholder and secretary of RDI Financial Services Inc. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers, providing integrated brokerage and advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers and wrap programs. The firm employs asset-allocation tools, risk-tolerance assessments, and automated rebalancing to manage diversified portfolios tailored to client needs.

Dean Matz is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Matz is a Series 63 and Series 65 license holder and is involved in a business ownership role with Tacoma Advisor Group, sharing office space with other advisors. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning services that include written recommendation reports and ongoing annual advice focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies.

Avery Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Primerica Advisors, Avery has roles that include working with Shannon Smith RVP and involvement with Primerica Financial Services. Avery also has experience in educational roles spanning from elementary to high school levels. In addition to advisory work, Avery participates in part-time sales of home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors sponsors a wrap-fee asset management program primarily serving individual investors, including high-net-worth clients, as well as corporate and charitable clients. The firm operates at scale with thousands of advisors and offices and uses model-delivery strategies managed by third-party asset managers.

Nicolas Boulton is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill, he held roles at DoorDash and Central Casting. Merrill provides managed account services through its Select Portfolio Solutions program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Dustin Hocking is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2018 and previously worked for 15 years at The Home Depot. Outside of his advisory role, he is employed part-time at Walmart in Yelm, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices.

Mark Champoux is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Kent, Washington, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials with 15 years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2026, he worked at Primerica Financial Services/PFS Investments Inc for 15 years and spent over two decades in educational roles within the Kent and Tahoma School Districts. He also engages in the sale of loan products and home-related services through affiliates of PFS Investments Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory programs and affiliated investment products. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and maintains a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the United States.