Michael Brooks is a CFP® with nine years of industry experience, currently serving at Corient in Seattle, WA. He has worked at Corient and its related entities since 2023 and previously was with Columbia Pacific Wealth Management and Cornerstone Advisors, Inc. from 2014 to 2023. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a wide range of clients, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension plans, charities, and corporations. The firm uses a goals-based investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party managers, employing risk management tools and incorporating alternative investments and private fund options where appropriate.

Katrina Van Rensum is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with 18 years of industry experience. She currently works with Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services, LLC and has prior experience at LPL Financial and Equitable Advisors. In addition to her advisory role, she is a commissioned notary providing notarization services for clients. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services manages over $122 billion in assets and serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and retirement plans. The firm uses a diversified, risk-class based investment approach that combines passive and active management, supported by an internal Investment Committee.

Shawn Kennedy is a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a position he has held since 2022. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2017, progressing through various roles including Investment Consultant, Planning Consultant, Relationship Manager, Financial Representative, and Full Trader. His experience spans multiple facets of financial services, focusing on helping clients achieve their financial goals and providing peace of mind through the financial planning process. Shawn is dedicated to delivering service and an exceptional client experience, aiming to be a trusted advisor and add value to client relationships with Fidelity. Outside of his professional work, Shawn has interests in cars, fitness, military service, and soccer.

Nolan Wenger is a CFP® professional with four years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Commonwealth Financial Network. He has worked at Premier Wealth WA and Commonwealth Financial Network since 2021. Prior to his financial advisory career, his background includes roles at organizations such as the Seattle Aquarium and Oregon Coast Community College. Commonwealth Financial Network serves a national network of nearly 3,000 advisors and their clients, providing a variety of advisory programs and back-office support. The firm offers discretionary model portfolios and multiple program structures, supporting advisors with operations, technology, investment management, and compliance services.

Drew Serres is a financial advisor at Corient with three years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Merrill and held various roles outside finance, including positions in primary education and at Kens Pool & Patio. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to a diverse client base, including individuals, trusts, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines internal strategies with third-party managers and uses advanced risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Stephanie Hammell is a financial advisor with Independent Advisor Alliance, LLC and holds the Series 66 designation. She has 11 years of industry experience, including prior roles at Provence Wealth Management Group and LPL Financial. Hammell also founded Opus Consulting LLC, a business entity unrelated to investment advisory. Independent Advisor Alliance serves a broad range of clients, providing asset management, financial planning, wealth coaching, and retirement plan consulting. The firm employs both discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management strategies and utilizes technology platforms to support comprehensive planning and asset aggregation.

Brittany Winkelman is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 15 years of industry experience. She previously worked at RBC Capital Markets and has been with TIAA-CREF since 2010. Winkelman serves as Co-Chair of the Seattle Chapter of Women in Pensions Network (WIPN), organizing industry events and managing chapter communications. She also designs and sells printed materials on the Etsy marketplace. TIAA-CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs to individuals, trusts, estates, and small retirement plans, often serving clients with existing employer retirement plan relationships. The firm offers both point-in-time planning and ongoing portfolio management, utilizing a fiduciary standard and various investment approaches including model and customized portfolios.

Allison Sweeney is a financial advisor with Commonwealth Financial Network, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 12 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at AMS Financial Network, Elliott Cove Capital Management, Coastal Community Bank, Wells Fargo, and J.P. Morgan Securities. 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 roughly $212.7 billion in client assets. The firm provides a comprehensive adviser-support platform with discretionary and nondiscretionary managed-account programs, access to third-party asset managers, and custody and clearing services.

Yong Chang is a financial advisor with Independent Financial Group, LLC in Kirkland, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 25 years of industry experience. He has worked at Independent Financial Group since 2008 and previously at PRUCO Securities, LLC from 2004 to 2008. Outside of his advisory role, Chang is involved in teaching business workshops for Korean small business owners in Pierce County and holds leadership positions in several insurance and real estate consulting businesses. Independent Financial Group, LLC provides investment advisory and brokerage services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutional entities. The firm employs a combination of strategic asset allocation, multi-manager portfolios, and ongoing due diligence, offering services through multiple platforms and third-party managers.

Zachariah Robinson is a financial advisor with Eagle Strategies (NY Life) based in Mountlake Terrace, WA, holding a ChFC® designation along with Series 63 and 65 licenses. He has 11 years of industry experience and has been affiliated with New York Life Insurance Company and NYLIFE Securities LLC since 2014 and 2015 respectively. Outside of his advisory work, he is a freelance theatre director for a community theatre. Eagle Strategies serves a diverse client base, including individual and institutional investors, offering financial planning, investment management, and retirement plan advisory services through a large network of affiliated representatives. The firm emphasizes tailored advice delivered primarily on a non-discretionary basis and operates within an integrated New York Life affiliate structure.

Matthew Moser is a PFS™ credentialed financial advisor at Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC with 28 years of industry experience. He previously led Moser Wealth Advisors, PLLC and Moser & Company, PLLC, managing financial planning and tax operations as a Certified Public Accountant. He is president of Moser & Company, CPAs, where he oversees financial planning and tax services. Beacon Pointe Advisors, LLC provides wealth advisory, consulting, standalone financial planning, retirement-plan platform services, and outsourced chief investment officer services to a diverse client base including individuals, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm employs a mix of active and passive strategies and combines proprietary asset allocation with third-party managers selected through ongoing due diligence.

Dana Lashbaugh is a financial advisor at Integrated Wealth Concepts LLC with a Series 65 designation and no prior industry experience. She has worked at Integrated Wealth Concepts since 2026 and concurrently with The CPA Group PLLC since 2019. Previously, she was employed at Arnie's Restaurants NW Inc and Vine Dahlen PPLC CPAs. Integrated Wealth Concepts serves individuals, high-net-worth clients, families, trusts, estates, businesses, and retirement plans through a network of independent advisors. The firm offers discretionary investment management, financial planning, consulting, family office, and retirement plan advisory services, utilizing customized portfolios with a primarily long-term investment approach.

Craig Tasa is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments, a role he has held since 2018. He collaborates with clients to leverage Fidelity's resources and assist them in building strong financial plans that adapt to changes in life or goals. Craig's professional experience spans over a decade in the financial services industry. Prior to his current position, he served as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2013 to 2018, and as an Investment Consultant there from 2012 to 2013. He has also held roles as a Licensed Banker II at Key Investment Services (2010-2012), a Financial Advisor at Chase Investment Services (2009-2010), and a Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial (2006-2009).

Merissa Jackson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with one year of industry experience. She currently works at Farther and has held prior roles at Modern Woodmen of America, Mass Mutual, Northwestern Mutual, and in consulting and project management positions. Farther provides discretionary investment management and advisory services primarily to individual investors, trusts, and estates through both digital platforms and in-person meetings. The firm employs a Modern Portfolio Theory-based approach using proprietary models, algorithmic rebalancing, and a mix of ETFs, mutual funds, equities, and fixed income.

Adrian Garcia is a financial advisor at Allworth Financial, L.P. with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has previously worked in financial wellness and educational roles at California State University - Sacramento and related institutions. Allworth Financial serves a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, trusts, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers comprehensive financial planning and portfolio management services, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative analysis to implement customized investment strategies across multiple asset classes.

Warren Stickney is a financial advisor with Integrity Alliance, LLC in Bellevue, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He is also the owner of The Well Planned Companies, a planning firm, and Stickney Research, focusing on insurance sales. Outside of advisory roles, he is involved in music promotion management through Rock This Production and has authored a book titled *Increase Your Worth* that discusses charitable giving and planning strategies. Integrity Alliance serves a broad client base including individual investors, corporations, and qualified retirement plans, managing approximately $5.4 billion in assets through a network of over 300 independent advisers. The firm offers a range of services such as portfolio management, financial planning, and third-party manager referrals, utilizing various investment approaches and platforms.

Lisa Graham is a CFP® and Series 66-licensed financial advisor at Wealthspire Advisors with seven years of industry experience. She previously worked at Wells Fargo Clearing and Morgan Stanley Private Bank, N.A. Outside of her advisory work, she is involved in leasing farm land in Montana. Wealthspire Advisors is an SEC-registered firm managing approximately $34.3 billion in assets for nearly 9,700 clients, including individuals, corporate and pension plans, nonprofits, and foundations. The firm employs an institutional-style asset allocation approach, utilizing mutual funds, ETFs, private investments, and separate account managers, supported by centralized due diligence and investment-committee oversight.

Quentin Hubbard is a financial advisor at Corient with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 65 designation and has worked at firms including Russell Investments and Columbia Pacific Wealth Management. Prior to his advisory roles, he held positions at the University of Puget Sound and Nordstrom. Corient provides investment advisory and financial planning services to individual and high-net-worth clients, trusts, pension and profit-sharing plans, charitable organizations, and corporate entities. The firm employs a goals-based, team investment approach that combines in-house strategies with third-party manager solutions and uses risk management tools to align portfolios with client objectives.

Yug Milinic is a financial advisor with TIAA-CREF, holding a Series 66 designation and eight years of industry experience. His prior work includes roles at Morgan Stanley, Harrisdirect LLC, E*TRADE Securities LLC, Bank of America, and Merrill. TIAA‑CREF Individual & Institutional Services, LLC provides financial planning and discretionary managed account programs primarily to individuals associated with TIAA-administered employer retirement plans, as well as trusts, estates, and corporate entities. The firm uses a fiduciary advisory model that separates planning services from ongoing portfolio management through customized and model-based strategies.

Ying Yin is a financial advisor at Transamerica Financial Advisors with 12 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has been with Transamerica since 2014. Outside of her advisory role, she owns Breakthrough Service LLC, which provides tax preparation services. Ying has also been involved with Fincoach Services LLC and the Interlake High School PTSA. Transamerica Financial Advisors serves a broad client base including individual investors, pension and profit-sharing plans, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and corporations. The firm offers both advisory and broker-dealer services with a range of proprietary and third-party investment programs designed to accommodate discretionary and non-discretionary management.