Heike Lautenschlaeger is a CFP® and Series 65 credentialed advisor with two years of industry experience, currently serving at Chicory Wealth. Prior to joining Chicory Wealth, she worked for seven years at the International Labour Organization. She volunteers with Savvy Ladies Inc., providing free financial education for women. Chicory Wealth delivers financial life planning and discretionary portfolio management to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and charitable organizations, along with tax preparation, estate planning assistance, and business consulting. The firm employs a comprehensive investment approach incorporating fundamental analysis, modern portfolio theory, quantitative methods, and ESG metrics to construct diversified, long-term portfolios.

Sabine Koenig is a financial advisor at Martin Nelson & Co., Inc. in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations with 26 years of industry experience. She has been with Martin Nelson & Co., Inc. since 2002. Martin Nelson & Co., Inc. provides discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management primarily to individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and businesses. The firm offers tailored investment programs using a combination of charting, fundamental, technical, and cyclical analysis and manages client assets held at Hilltop Securities and Charles Schwab without imposing a firmwide account minimum.

Stanislav Vorobets is a financial advisor at Fortis Capital Management LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Royal Eagle Inc. and Equitable Advisors, LLC. His background also includes roles outside finance, such as positions at Doordash and the University of Washington. Fortis Capital Management serves individuals, families, small businesses, trusts, foundations, charities, and private fund investors by providing financial planning, discretionary portfolio management, and related insurance and tax referral services. The firm employs a combination of active and passive investment strategies across various asset classes and manages pooled private funds with performance-based fee arrangements.

Jacob Richards is an advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC with three years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 63 licenses. Prior to joining The Retirement Solution, Richards worked at Nationwide Investment Services Corporation and Capital Recovery Systems INC. The Retirement Solution LLC provides financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a range of clients including individuals, trusts, and corporations. The firm employs model allocations tailored to client objectives and risk tolerance, incorporates tax-aware strategies, and integrates estate-planning coordination and third-party options programs into its services.

Zachary Cleveland is a CFA® charterholder and holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses with one year of industry experience. He currently works at Parcion Private Wealth LLC and has prior experience with firms including Cresset Asset Management and CH Investment Partners. Parcion Private Wealth serves high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and corporations, providing comprehensive wealth management and consulting services. The firm employs a combination of fundamental and technical analysis to tailor asset allocation, managing approximately $2.95 billion across about 165 clients.

Arlie Skurdal is a CFP® with 20 years of experience in the financial industry and is affiliated with Fortis Capital Management LLC in Seattle, WA. He serves as the club secretary for the University Kiwanis Foundation and provides professional consulting, including conducting Goals & Money seminars. Fortis Capital Management serves individuals, families, and institutional clients by offering financial planning and discretionary portfolio management across a wide range of investments. The firm employs both active and passive investment strategies, combining low-cost index allocations with concentrated equity approaches and thematic strategies.

Janet Welcher is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Fulcrum Capital, LLC since 2015. She is based in Seattle, WA, and works within a team of seven advisors at the firm. Fulcrum Capital, LLC provides tailored investment advisory and portfolio management services primarily to high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a mix of fundamental and technical analysis with both long- and short-term strategies, incorporating equities, fixed income, ETFs, and occasionally illiquid investments, while focusing on serving affluent households.

Peter Lee is a financial advisor at Alongside, LLC with 20 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 66 designations. His prior roles include positions at Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments, and Oakwood Capital Securities. Outside of advising, he owns PLEE, LLC, an entity used for managing payroll expenses related to his business activities. Alongside, LLC provides investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan consulting to institutional clients, plan sponsors, and high-net-worth individuals. The firm employs a disciplined, long-term diversified asset allocation strategy and is notable for its role in selecting and supervising other advisers and model providers, including outsourced CIO and model services.

Eddy Su is a financial advisor at Mainsail Financial Group in Bellevue, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Mainsail, he worked at Equitable Advisors and Blue Raven Solar, and has also been involved in tutoring AP Physics courses. Mainsail Financial Group provides portfolio management, individualized financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to a diverse client base, including high net worth individuals and charitable organizations. The firm uses model portfolios and a variety of analytical strategies, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services.

Amy Burry is a financial advisor at Tschetter Group in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 65 and Series 63 licenses with five years of industry experience. She has previously worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and KMS Financial Services, Inc. before joining Tschetter Group. Tschetter Group provides asset management and investment consulting services to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities through portfolio management, financial planning, and sub-advisory relationships. The firm manages discretionary accounts and a private pooled fund, using proprietary asset-allocation models and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis across diverse investment strategies.

James Black is a CFP® with 22 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at The Retirement Solution LLC. He has worked at Absolute Return Insurance Solutions, LLC and Retirement Income Solutions Inc. He is also the manager of Geldboom, LLC, an administration business. The Retirement Solution LLC provides comprehensive financial planning, investment management, and insurance assessments to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and various organizations. The firm employs model-based portfolio construction using mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on fundamental and technical analysis and strategic asset allocation.

Grayson Unger is a financial advisor at Auxano Advisors with three years of industry experience. He holds the Series 65 designation and previously worked seven years at F1 Consultancy before joining Auxano Advisors. Auxano Advisors provides comprehensive Family Office Services and investment advisory solutions to individuals, high net worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm manages approximately $1.78 billion across around 724 client relationships, employing both fundamental and technical analysis in tailored investment strategies and maintaining the ability to utilize derivatives and borrowing within separately managed accounts.

Tyler Proffitt is a financial advisor at Aspire Capital Advisors LLC with 18 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at Pacific Life Insurance for 13 years. In addition to his advisory role, he is a licensed insurance professional involved in the sales of fixed and traditional insurance products. Aspire Capital Advisors LLC provides discretionary investment management, financial planning, and retirement-plan advisory services to individuals, trusts, estates, businesses, charities, and employer-sponsored plans. The firm emphasizes a long-term investment approach grounded in fundamental analysis, utilizing low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, and operates multiple offices with approximately $1 billion in client assets.

Dakota Cryer is a Series 65-licensed advisor with WaFd Wealth, Inc. in Seattle, WA, and has one year of industry experience. Prior to joining WaFd Wealth, Cryer held positions in various retail and service roles, including at Westchase District and CycleGear. WaFd Wealth, Inc. serves a diverse client base including individuals, high net worth clients, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm offers financial planning, consulting, and wealth management services, utilizing a range of investment strategies and ongoing account monitoring tailored to client objectives.

Travis Bomgardner is an advisor at Tschetter Group with 21 years of industry experience. He holds Series 65 and Series 66 licenses and previously worked at Transamerica Capital, Inc. for 16 years and Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments for 2 years. In addition to his advisory role, he serves as Chief Business Development Officer at Tschetter Group. Tschetter Group provides asset management and investment consulting to individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, and business entities. The firm employs proprietary asset-allocation models combined with fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis, offering customized portfolios and managing a private fund with exposure to venture capital, private equity, and real estate managers.

Aaren Strand is a CFP® and Series 65-registered advisor with 11 years of experience. He currently works at Avier Wealth Advisors and has been with Paracle Advisors, LLC since 2008. Outside of his advisory work, Strand is a co-owner of Strand Industrial Group LLC, a construction business. Avier Wealth Advisors provides investment management and financial planning services for individuals, families, and business entities. The firm focuses on diversified portfolios using low-cost mutual funds and ETFs, incorporates academic factor research into its equity strategies, and maintains ongoing due diligence and client reviews.

Eric Williams is a financial advisor at Goldbloom Wealth Management LLC with four years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked in various roles including at Farther and Ohana Fiduciary Corporation. Goldbloom Wealth Management LLC is a team-based registered investment adviser managing approximately $100.8 million for around 145 clients. The firm provides portfolio management, financial planning, and retirement-rollover guidance, using a documented Investment Policy Statement and a combination of fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis.

Madison Williams is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with five years of industry experience. She is currently with Avier Wealth Advisors and previously worked at Kaizen Financial Advisors, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Ameriprise Financial Services. Outside of her advisory roles, Madison has experience with community-focused organizations such as the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Avier Wealth Advisors provides financial planning and discretionary investment management to individuals, families, and various business entities. The firm emphasizes broad asset-allocation strategies using primarily mutual funds and ETFs, with a focus on low-cost institutional share classes and factor-based equity selection.

Jennifer Weaver is a financial advisor at Hohimer Wealth Management, LLC with 26 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and previously worked at RBC Capital Markets, LLC for 10 years. She joined Hohimer Wealth Management in 2025 as part of their team of 10 advisors based in Seattle, WA. Hohimer Wealth Management advises a diverse client base including individuals, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, and charitable institutions. The firm employs a team-based approach to investment and wealth management, utilizing both active and passive strategies across various asset classes while incorporating alternative investments and private funds.

Charles Scheinbaum is a financial advisor with Aspire Capital Advisors LLC in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at M.S. Howells & Co., Arbor Point Advisors, Securities America Advisors, and Valic Financial Advisors. Outside of his advisory work, he serves as president of a condominium association, involving decision-making and meeting coordination. Aspire Capital Advisors LLC provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individuals, trusts, businesses, charities, and retirement plans. The firm employs a primarily long-term, fundamental investment approach, constructing customized portfolios with low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, individual securities, and occasional trading, while serving clients through a multi-team advisory structure.