Michael Smolko is a CFP® professional affiliated with Raymond James Financial, with 12 years of industry experience. He previously worked at USA Financial Securities and Edgecombe & Coplin Wealth Strategies. He is also the owner and operator of Tahoma Advisory Group, LLC, which provides insurance and annuities sales. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. offers financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm uses analytical tools to tailor non-discretionary planning to client goals and supports municipal and public finance work through a unique affiliation with a municipal advisor.

Nikolette Mc Roberts Legg is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Federal Way, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with six years of industry experience. Her prior experience includes positions at Edward Jones and Fullaway Lamphere & Suave, as well as a role with the ASWSU Senate. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment strategies, operates under a fiduciary standard, and maintains a large nationwide advisor and branch network.

Samuel Snow is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked previously at Evergreen Market, Comc, CPCM Holdings, and Security Sam. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering advisory programs to both individuals and institutional clients. The firm employs structured financial planning tools and serves clients through direct and corporate financial planning agreements, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets.

Joshua Collier is a CFP® professional with eight years of industry experience, currently affiliated with LPL Financial in Tacoma, WA. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Global Business Resources and Youth For Christ USA. Outside of his advisory role, Collier serves as a Master of Ceremonies for fundraising events and is a notary public. 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 services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms, supported by technology and a large network of investment adviser representatives.

Hung Nguyen is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at JP Morgan Chase, Merrill, and Bank of America. Nguyen is also affiliated with Seattle University. 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, and institutional investors. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains unique capabilities in municipal and public finance.

David Sienkiewich is a financial advisor at Merrill with seven years of industry experience and holds the Series 66 designation. His work history includes roles at Bank of America, Merrill, and Wells Fargo Bank. Merrill, together with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Kevin Warren is a CFP® professional with 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has worked at Wells Fargo Clearing since 2016 and was previously with Wells Fargo Investments, LLC from 2003 to 2011. Wells Fargo Advisors is a national securities firm providing investment advisory services, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting to individual, corporate, and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $671 billion in assets and offers both brokerage and advisory solutions supported by research and analytics from Wells Fargo Investment Institute and third-party sources.

Guy Ellison is a financial advisor with Thrivent Investment Management in Puyallup, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and 37 years of industry experience. He has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Ellison serves on the board of the Auburn Public Schools Foundation, a nonprofit supporting teachers and students in the Auburn School District. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on holistic, goal-based financial planning without discretionary portfolio management. The firm offers a consolidated billing option called “WealthPlan” that combines planning with managed-account services while maintaining separation between the two.

Thomas Janicki is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in University Place, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. since 2005. Janicki has a business ownership role in Tacoma Advisor Group, an LLC based in Tacoma, WA. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm employs a centralized consulting team to deliver non-discretionary, research-driven recommendations combining modeling, asset bucketing, and tax-efficiency analysis.

Sarah Manley is a financial advisor at Primerica Advisors in Tacoma, WA, with 28 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1997 and Primerica Financial Services since 1995. Outside of her advisory role, Manley is involved in referrals for home security and automation products through Primerica Client Services, Inc. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, offering model-delivery strategies and a limited number of discretionary separately managed accounts to individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm curates third-party asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Mark Richter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 41 years of industry experience. He has worked with LPL Financial since 2009 and was previously with Mutual Service Corporation from 2002 to 2009. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolio programs, and institutional platforms, supported by both proprietary research and third-party subadvisors.

Cynthia Cannon is a CFP®-certified financial advisor with LPL Financial in Federal Way, WA, bringing 17 years of industry experience. She also operates the Law Office of Cynthia J. Cannon, providing legal services in estate planning, contracts, and business law. In addition to her financial and legal work, she pursues fine art photography as a side activity. 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 wide range of advisory and brokerage services through its extensive network of investment adviser representatives.

Joel Soltero is a financial advisor at J.P. Morgan Securities with 11 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has worked with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015 and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities provides institutional consulting services focused on written asset allocation advice, investment manager selection, and customized performance reporting for plan sponsors, corporations, endowments, and other institutional clients. The firm’s advisory process integrates quantitative and qualitative research and incorporates ESG criteria, with implementation services offered through affiliated entities.

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.

Joseph Dinelt is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 33 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Citigroup Global Markets before joining Morgan Stanley in 2009, where he has worked within both Morgan Stanley Smith Barney and the Morgan Stanley Private Bank. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individuals and institutions with a broad range of advisory programs, including personalized financial planning supported by firm-approved tools and methodologies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and offers services through both direct client relationships and corporate financial planning agreements.

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.

Beverly Cox is a CFP® with 40 years of industry experience. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and previously worked with SCF Investment Advisors, SCF Securities, B. Cox Planning, and Walnut Street Securities. Outside of her advisory role, she operates B Cox Planning as an insurance broker. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, trust companies, and institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, including financial planning, model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

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.