Matthew Weber is a CFP® with 19 years of industry experience and has been with Thrivent Investment Management and Thrivent Financial since 2016. He serves as the treasurer for Celebration Lutheran Church in Puyallup, WA, overseeing the church’s financial operations and budget. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofits, offering goal-based analyses across diverse planning areas without discretionary trading authority. The firm allows clients to combine planning with managed-account services under a consolidated billing option while maintaining separate service structures.

Daniel Ortiz Rivas is a financial advisor at Fidelity with four years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has previously worked at Robinhood Financial and several other firms. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional investors, employing a combination of fundamental research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction. The firm is notable for its use of systematic methodologies, AI-driven research, and its role as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and model portfolio provider for Fidelity Institutional Wealth Adviser.

Phillip Ussery is a CFP® with 17 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2017. He previously worked at Symetra Securities, Inc. and Symetra Investment Services, Inc. from 2010 to 2017. 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 broad range of advisory services, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of roughly 23,701 financial advisors and 15,121 branch offices.

Jack Ly 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 worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. since 2013. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides institutional consulting services to corporations, foundations, and defined contribution plan sponsors, offering asset allocation advice, investment manager and fund searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines large institutional advisory operations with affiliated brokerage and investment management capabilities, delivering services on a non-discretionary basis.

James Nelsen is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 35 years of industry experience. He has been with LPL Financial since 2001. His other business activities include acting in a fiduciary capacity related to his late father’s investment interests. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm provides a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary management alongside model portfolios and third-party research.

Nhat Bui is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors and holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses. He has nine years of industry experience and has worked at firms including Mainspring Wealth Advisors LLC, First Tech Federal Credit Union, and Bank of America. Outside of his advising role, he is the CEO of Julia Bui LLC, a business selling shampoo, clothes, and fruit. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a broad client base including individual investors, charitable organizations, and municipal entities. The firm offers tailored, primarily non-discretionary advisory services and maintains a notable presence in municipal and public finance through its affiliate network.

Erik Johnson is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and possessing 32 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Merrill for 23 years before joining Morgan Stanley in 2017. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as a board member for Team253 Racing, a sports organization based in Federal Way, WA. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer offering a range of advisory programs to individuals and institutional clients, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and research.

John Carty Jr. is a Series 65-licensed financial advisor with nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Edelman Financial Engines since 2025 and previously held roles at Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C. and TMFS Advisors, LLC. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm uses a committee-driven modeling process combined with planner delivery and online tools, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary investment solutions with an emphasis on diversified portfolios and long-term strategies.

Matthew Parrish is a CFP® professional with over 32 years of experience in the financial industry. He has been with Edward Jones since 1993. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a wide range of advisory programs and investment options, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices across the country.

Ronald Gubelman is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Burien, WA. He holds the Series 66 designation and has 23 years of industry experience. His prior work includes seven years at Key Investment Services and ongoing roles with Boeing Employee Credit Union and LPL Financial since 2022. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by research and model portfolios.

John Robertson Jr. is a CFP® professional with 16 years of industry experience, currently serving as a financial advisor at Edward Jones since 2009. He holds a Series 66 registration and is based in Maple Valley, WA. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved with vacation club and timeshare businesses including Diamond Resorts and Hilton Grand Vacations. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients with a broad range of advisory services and investment options, supported by a large national network of advisors and branches. The firm offers discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, access to managed accounts and affiliated funds, and operates under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew Philichi is a financial advisor at UBS Financial Services with two years of industry experience. Prior to joining UBS, he served five years in the United States Air Force. He is also involved as a committee member in a real estate investing LLC. UBS Financial Services serves individual, corporate, and institutional clients through brokerage and investment advisory offerings, including financial planning and portfolio management. The firm combines institutional trading capabilities with wealth management services and delivers advisory work tailored to clients’ goals using proprietary research and model-based asset allocations.

Julia Dyess is a CFP® certificant and Series 66 license holder with seven years of industry experience. She has worked at Edward Jones since 2018 and previously spent three years with PhysAssist Scribes, Inc. Julia is based in Gig Harbor, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, supported by a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Robert Andrews is a financial advisor at RBC Capital Markets with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and has prior work experience at Dow Jones, Tally Technologies, and Carvana, LLC. RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, serves a diverse client base including individual investors, institutional clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations. The firm offers various advisory programs providing portfolio management, financial planning, custody, and brokerage services tailored to clients’ risk profiles through a combination of in-house and third-party investment managers.

Jorge Gordillo Jr. is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and four years of industry experience. He has worked at Bank of America, Merrill, and Mutual of Omaha. Merrill provides managed account services to Bank of America fiduciary clients through the Select Portfolio Solutions program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to a broad client base that includes individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, and charitable organizations. The firm integrates its services with Bank of America’s broader corporate platform, providing access to a wide range of investment products and services.

Don Holt is a financial advisor at Cetera with Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and 42 years of industry experience. He has held roles at Principal Securities and Principal Life Insurance Company, and has been involved with AIM Tax Group, LLC and AIM Investment & Tax Services LLC for several decades. Holt also serves as an enrolled agent providing tax consulting services and represents clients before the IRS. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that supports a nationwide network of independent advisors serving individual, retirement plan, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary program options.

Adam Epperson is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with two years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at Wells Fargo Bank for 20 years. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and manages short-term and long-term rental properties jointly with family members. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions, supported by a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branches.

William Pickles is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 30 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has worked at Ameriprise since 2018, following prior roles at Financial Advocates Investment Management and LPL Financial. He is also the managing partner of Directional Decisions LLC, an advisory business he owns. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service targeted at individuals approaching or in retirement who meet specific asset criteria, providing written Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to support clients, with a focus on assets managed within Ameriprise accounts.

Arnie Bergman is a financial advisor with Mass Mutual Investors Services in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 credentials and bringing 41 years of industry experience. His career includes 15 years at Metlife Securities, Inc. and Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. before joining Mass Mutual Investors Services in 2017. Mass Mutual Investors Services is a broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, business owners, trusts, estates, charitable organizations, and employers. The firm offers financial planning, asset management, and educational seminars, using firm-approved software tools to deliver written recommendations in collaborative annual planning engagements.

Alison Eggers is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with 11 years of industry experience. Her prior roles include positions at State Farm Investment Management and operating the Alison Eggers Insurance Agency. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management provides a range of advisory programs and tailored financial planning services to both individual and institutional clients, managing approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets. The firm emphasizes a structured financial planning process supported by proprietary tools and research but generally serves in an advisory capacity without providing individual security recommendations.