Stephen Scheer is a financial advisor at Fidelity with one year of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation. Prior to joining Fidelity, Scheer worked at Carpet Liquidators and held various positions in other industries. Fidelity’s Strategic Advisers LLC provides investment management and advisory services to retail and institutional clients, including discretionary portfolio management, fund advisory, and model portfolio delivery. The firm integrates proprietary research, quantitative analysis, and algorithmic portfolio construction, and serves as an advisor to multiple registered investment companies and fund-of-funds.

Heather Odegaard is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tukwila, WA. She holds a Series 66 designation and has one year of experience with LPL Financial, following over a decade at BECU Investment Services. 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 portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Heidi Strom is a financial advisor at OSAIC with 13 years of industry experience. She holds a Series 66 designation and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Securities America Advisors, and KMS Financial Services. Outside of her advisory role, she is a vice president and 25% shareholder of RDI Financial Services, Inc., a partnership focused on financial services, and also sells life and long-term care insurance as a sole proprietor. OSAIC serves a broad range of retail and institutional clients through a large network of affiliated advisers and offers integrated brokerage, advisory services, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers. The firm utilizes various asset-allocation and portfolio management tools and supports multiple advisory platforms.

Min Sul is a financial advisor with LPL Financial holding a Series 66 designation and 19 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, Min worked at Key Investment Services and Citigroup Global Markets. 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 financial planning and investment services through a large network of advisers, with access to model portfolios, third-party asset management, and institutional platforms.

Sarah Cecil is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with 15 years of industry experience, all at Edward Jones since 2011. She is based in Seattle, WA. Outside of her financial advisory role, she owns several rental properties in the Seattle and Issaquah areas. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, including high-net-worth households and corporate entities. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Duane Wangler is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. He has been with Merrill since 2011 and previously worked at Bank of America for eight years. 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. The firm offers a range of model-based and discretionary investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Spencer Hill is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding a Series 66 license and nine years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2021 and previously at Voya Financial Advisors from 2017 to 2021. In addition to his advisory role, he operates as an independent insurance agent. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered adviser that serves a broad range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with various portfolio management options and access to third-party money managers.

Callalily Ferguson is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Merrill, based in Tacoma, WA, and has three years of industry experience. She previously worked at BDO USA, LLP for ten years and also spent time with Windermere Liberty Lake and Beauty Barrage LLC, where she represented and sold skincare, haircare, and makeup brands. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, serving individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations with model-based and discretionary investment strategies.

Michael Fettig is a financial advisor with J.P. Morgan Securities in Seattle, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 registrations and 27 years of industry experience. He has been with J.P. Morgan Securities and JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2018, and previously worked at TD Ameritrade and Scottrade in various roles dating back to 2003. J.P. Morgan Securities primarily serves institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors through its Institutional Consulting Services, providing asset-allocation advice, investment manager searches, and customized performance reporting. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence and applies an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Susan Swope is a financial advisor at Merrill with 42 years of industry experience. She holds Series 63 and Series 65 designations and has been with Merrill since 1984, concurrently working with Bank of America since 2009. 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 investment strategies for individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension and profit-sharing plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Jennifer Trent is a financial advisor with Merrill in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation. She has one year of industry experience, with prior roles at Bank of America, Equitable Advisors, Builders Capital, and several real estate firms. Outside of finance, she operates the Jennifer Trent Piano Studio, a business she has managed for over 25 years. Merrill, along with its affiliate Managed Account Advisors LLC, provides managed account services through the Select Portfolio Solutions Program, offering model-based and discretionary investment strategies to individuals, high-net-worth clients, and institutions.

Nicolas Stoner is a financial advisor with Charles Schwab who holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has eight years of industry experience. His career includes roles at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab & Co., Inc., as well as earlier positions in university campus recreation and the food service industry. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves a large client base, primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm offers both non-discretionary and discretionary investment options, combining centralized supervision and custody with multi-asset model portfolios and a formal alternative-investment process.

Marlon DeLeon is a Vice President and Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments. In this role, he partners with clients to build and implement personalized financial plans aimed at helping them work towards their financial goals. He has been with Fidelity Investments since 2022, progressing through roles including Financial Representative, Investment Consultant, Financial Consultant, and currently Vice President, Financial Consultant. Prior to joining Fidelity Investments, Marlon worked at J.P. Morgan Chase from 2019 to 2022, where he served as a Relationship Banker and later as a Private Client Banker. His experience spans financial consulting, investment advising, and client banking, providing a broad foundation in financial services.

Douglas Jonson is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with two years of industry experience. He holds the Series 66 designation and has worked at Thrivent Financial and Thrivent Investment Management since 2023. Prior to his financial advisory roles, he was involved with Tacoma Area Youth for 15 years. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, offering comprehensive, goal-based financial planning without discretionary trading authority. The firm integrates planning with managed-account programs through a consolidated billing option under the "WealthPlan" service.

Tinh Vu is a financial advisor at OSAIC with over 12 years of industry experience. He holds the CFP® and ChFC® designations and has previously worked at Woodbury Financial Services, Hornor Townsend & Kent, Penn Mutual Life Insurance, and Principal Financial Services. Outside of his advisory role, Vu is a master tax advisor at H&R Block during tax season and operates an insurance brokerage under Cascadia Capital Management LLC. OSAIC serves a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth investors, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of advisers. The firm offers comprehensive brokerage and advisory services, employing asset-allocation tools, risk assessments, and multiple investment options including stocks, bonds, and alternative investments.

Joey Smith is a financial advisor at Ameriprise with 22 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2010. Outside of his advisory role, he serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for Little Viks Hoopsters, a community organization in University Place, WA. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, combining research-driven, algorithm-assisted recommendations with personalized financial advice.

Tiffany Kocher is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 14 years of industry experience. She holds the Series 63 and Series 66 designations. Her prior experience includes roles at Valic Financial Advisors and Agia, where she worked for a combined total of 11 years before joining Edward Jones. 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 and affiliated services, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors.

Shannon Smith is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors in Auburn, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and with 30 years of industry experience. She has been with Primerica Advisors since 1995 and Primerica Financial Services since 1994. Outside of advising, she is involved in the sale of home security and automation products through an affiliated company. Primerica Advisors offers discretionary asset management through its Lifetime Investment Program, which provides model-delivery strategies and a limited selection of discretionary separately managed accounts for individual and high-net-worth clients. The firm uses an independent due-diligence consultant to evaluate asset managers and delegates trading responsibilities to BNY Mellon Advisors.

Rakesh Chopra is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and bringing 29 years of industry experience. His prior experience includes roles at Charles Schwab, TD Ameritrade, Merrill, and J.P. Morgan Securities. He serves as an advisory board member for the Salvation Army Tacoma and works as a casual longshore worker at the Port of Tacoma. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser that provides services to individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions through a broad network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers financial planning, model portfolio programs, third-party asset management access, and institutional platforms, utilizing a range of investment strategies supported by research and technology.

Benjamin Witten is a Wealth Management Advisor with the Lantow Witten Group at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Olympia, Washington. He holds the Chartered Financial Consultant® designation awarded by The American College of Financial Services, along with other professional designations including Certified Plan Fiduciary Advisor® and Retirement Accredited Financial Advisor. He is also a Senior Portfolio Advisor in the Merrill Investment Advisory Program and maintains the Series 7 and 66 FINRA registrations and Washington State life and disability insurance licenses. Ben focuses on helping clients articulate and pursue their unique financial goals through estate and retirement planning strategies, investment management, and risk management. His expertise includes divorce transition planning, family wealth management strategies, institutional investment consulting, services for endowments and non-profits, personal retirement planning, portfolio management, and socially responsible investing. He uses a goal-based approach to simplify the financial landscape for clients and aligns portfolios with clients' values and objectives. Born in the Bay Area and raised in Amsterdam, Ben moved to the Puget Sound area in 1989 and began his tenure with Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in 2015. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys boating, cooking, hiking, music, rock climbing, spending time with his family, and traveling.