Ningyi Chen is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with two years of industry experience. Chen holds a Series 66 designation and has prior experience at Merrill and Bank of America. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients through a non-discretionary program focused on asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research to develop model asset allocations and incorporates ESG frameworks where applicable.

Georgia Daly is a financial advisor at Edelman Financial Engines in Kirkland, WA, holding a Series 65 designation. She joined Edelman Financial Engines in 2026 and has prior experience running Sunshine Coffee LLC. Daly also has a background in agriculture, having worked at Copper Ridge Farm and Wildwood Ranch. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm employs a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment management with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Tina Sharick is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Bothell, WA, with four years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has worked at Edward Jones since 2022. Prior to her career in financial advising, she was employed at Chick-fil-A and Wagly Pet Campus. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of investment advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a large network of advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Jonathon Johns is a CFP® professional with over 21 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2004. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. His outside activities include managing rental properties in Seattle through property managers. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of over 23,000 financial advisors.

Wasan Al Mohamad is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Merrill with eight years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill and Bank of America since 2015 and is also involved with Blanco Designs, LLC, a business he has operated since 2016. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, offers managed account services for Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, providing model-based and discretionary strategies for a range of individual and institutional investors.

Maria Eickelmann is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing eight years of industry experience. Her prior work includes roles at JPMorgan Chase Bank and Capital Partners Group. Outside of finance, she is involved in a sole proprietorship related to arts and crafts, where she sells displayed butterflies at local farmers markets on weekends. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice and investment manager searches. The firm’s advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates an ESG eligibility framework within a non-discretionary program where clients retain final decision-making authority.

Ashley Baerwaldt is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with a Series 66 credential and four years of industry experience. She has worked at City National Bank and RBC Capital Markets, and previously held roles in educational and nonprofit organizations. Ashley serves as a committee member of The Junior League of Seattle and is on the board of directors for the West Seattle Food Bank. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, provides advisory and brokerage services to individual investors, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers customized portfolio management and financial planning, leveraging both in-house and third-party investment resources.

Michael McMurray is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. based in Edmonds, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 22 years of industry experience. He has operated McMurray Group Inc., an S corporation supporting his advisory business operations, since 2014. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm provides tailored, non-discretionary financial planning and investment consulting using risk profiling and analytical modeling, supporting implementation through advisory programs or external providers.

Sean Kelly is a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management Advisor at Merrill Lynch, where he leads The Kelly Wealth Management Group. He has been with Merrill since 1993 and is a second-generation advisor. Sean and his team work with a broad range of clients, including individuals, families, and nonprofit organizations, helping them develop customized financial strategies tailored to their distinct goals. With expertise in portfolio design, tax-sensitive wealth transfer, and charitable giving strategies, Sean supports his clients in managing diverse objectives such as family wealth management, philanthropic planning, retirement income, and socially responsible investing. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics and European History from the University of Pennsylvania and maintains professional designations including Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA), and Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). He is also affiliated with the Investments & Wealth Institute®. Beyond his professional commitments, Sean is active in community service as a member of the Rotary Club of Everett and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Snohomish Education Foundation. He enjoys outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hiking, and nature photography, and resides in Snohomish with his wife and three children.

David Steininger is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Everett, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 25 years of industry experience. He has been with Primerica Advisors and Primerica Financial Services since 2000. Outside of advisory work, he is involved in sales of loan products and home security and automation services through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-delivery strategies and discretionary separately managed accounts. The firm utilizes third-party asset managers and provides a tiered wrap-fee structure rather than fixed fees.

Stephanie Cumming is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2007. Outside of her advisory role, Stephanie is an author of the book *Go Fund You* and participates as an assistant instructor in avalanche safety. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of approximately 23,701 advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Kirk Balin is a ChFC®-credentialed financial advisor with 23 years of industry experience, currently serving clients through LPL Financial in Seattle, WA. His career includes roles at Gateway Wealth Partners, LLC, Householder Group, and Collier. Since 2025, he has also provided advisory services through Gateway Wealth Partners, an independent registered investment adviser. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser offering financial planning, asset management, and retirement services to individuals, institutions, and plan participants. The firm supports a broad network of advisors who use a mix of proprietary models, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies.

Harald Kohl is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Seattle, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. He has been with Edward Jones since 2006. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee programs, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, and manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of over 23,700 advisors.

John Ochsner is a financial advisor at LPL Financial with 36 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Cetera and various insurance companies prior to joining LPL Financial. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with Platinum Advisory Group, LLC, a non-variable insurance business. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers advisory and brokerage services including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Eric Wilson is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 17 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked at firms including MUFG UnionBank and Key Investment Services. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services to plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients, focusing on written asset allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. Their advisory process combines quantitative and qualitative research supported by a centralized manager solutions team, with offerings that may include ESG considerations.

Juliana Van Buskirk is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Edmonds, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 17 years of industry experience. She has been with Edward Jones since 2008. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, with approximately $1.01 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, operating under a fiduciary standard and supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Olivia Ragusa is a financial advisor at Merrill with one year of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Bank of America, N.A., Dicks Sporting Goods, North Shore Community College, and PartyCity. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program. The firm offers model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Necia Fuller is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with 22 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has been with UBS since 2015. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, combining institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services. The firm provides fee-based financial planning, portfolio management, and access to proprietary research and capital markets resources.

Jack Winter is a CFP®, ChFC®, and Series 63 credentialed advisor with 38 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise since 2005, currently serving at their Woodinville, WA office. Outside of his advisory work, Winter owns and operates a tax preparation business. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large, diversified firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning that includes written recommendation reports and tax-aware withdrawal strategies designed for clients approaching or in retirement.

Zachary Sweeny is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Lynnwood, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He previously worked for Waddell & Reed, Inc. and various insurance carriers for W & R Insurance Agencies from 2011 to 2021. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supporting over 22,800 advisors and more than $819 billion in discretionary assets.