Dennis Pierre is a CFP® professional with 26 years of industry experience and has been with Edward Jones since 1999. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and is based in Maple Valley, Washington. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients, including households of varying net worth, pension plans, corporate clients, and charitable organizations. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs and investment options under a fiduciary standard.

Russell Darneille is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Fircrest, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 30 years of industry experience. He has been with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2005. Outside of his advisory role, he serves on the Board of Directors and the Long Range Planning Committee of the Fircrest Golf Club. Ameriprise offers retirement-income planning services primarily for individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports on income, Social Security, and tax strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis, with a focus on managed accounts and algorithmic automation to support its advisory process.

Rebecca Meyers is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and bringing 19 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2016 and previously operated her own business, Rebecca J Faught PLLC. Outside of advisory work, she engages in pottery as a personal interest. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a large network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a wide range of financial planning and advisory programs, supported by research and technology, and provides both discretionary and non-discretionary management options.

Cale Robinson is a financial advisor with Merrill based in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and bringing 20 years of industry experience. He has worked with Bank of America and Merrill since 2011. 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 a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, pension plans, corporations, and charitable organizations.

Robert Aceves is a financial advisor with Edelman Financial Engines in Federal Way, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and 16 years of industry experience. He has worked with affiliated firms including Financial Engines Advisors L.L.C., EF Legacy Securities, LLC, and Edelman Financial Services LLC since 2015. Edelman Financial Engines provides technology-enabled investment advisory and financial planning services to individual investors, retirement-plan participants, and institutional clients. The firm combines a proprietary modeling process with planner delivery and online tools, offering diversified portfolios with a long-term orientation and operates as a fiduciary under ERISA and applicable Department of Labor guidance.

Kari Gervais is a financial advisor with Cetera who holds a Series 66 designation and has 18 years of industry experience. Gervais has previously worked with VOYA Financial Advisors and Pilkey Hopping & Ekberg, Inc. In addition to advising, Gervais is a partner and CPA at Fullaway Lamphear & Suave PLLC, an accounting firm. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients. The firm offers a multi-manager platform featuring discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, access to third-party managers, and various program structures, managing over $256 billion in assets with more than 10,000 advisors nationwide.

Elizabeth Botts is a financial advisor at Edward Jones in Tacoma, WA, holding a Series 66 designation with two years of industry experience. She previously worked at World Vision for 11 years before joining Edward Jones in 2023. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving more than four million individual and institutional clients. The firm manages approximately $1.01 trillion in assets and offers a range of advisory strategies, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee options, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Carl Hessel IV is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 credential and has previously worked at Bank of America, Merrill, Allstate Insurance, and Nampa Insurance Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving both individual and institutional clients with over $1 trillion in assets under management. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds, operating under a fiduciary standard.

Annette Howze is the Vice President, Wealth Planner at Fidelity Investments, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she partners with families to create comprehensive plans designed to simplify financial planning and strategic decision-making. Her professional experience spans over two decades in the financial services industry. Prior to her current role, Annette worked as a Financial Consultant at Fidelity Investments from 2007 to 2018. She also served as Vice President Financial Consultant at Charles Schwab between 2004 and 2006, and as a Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley from 1999 to 2002.

Justin Brandt is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63, 65, and 66 licenses and nine years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at First Command Brokerage Services and First Command Financial Planning. Outside of advisory work, he is an independent contractor serving clients at Ark Wealth Management and owns Burning Mage LLC. Ameriprise Financial Services is a diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering specialized retirement income planning focused on dependable income sources and tax-aware withdrawal strategies. The firm’s approach combines proprietary investment research and third-party data to produce detailed Recommendation Reports, implemented in collaboration with advisors and clients within a structured product and fee framework.

Mickey Portnoy is a financial advisor with UBS Financial Services in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and possessing 38 years of industry experience. He has been with UBS Financial Services since 2010. In addition to his advisory work, he serves as an advisory board member for the Home of Peace Cemetery. 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 employs proprietary capital market assumptions and research to tailor client plans and provides a broad range of financial products and services.

Artell Whitaker III is a financial advisor at Edward Jones with 8 years of industry experience. He holds the ChFC® designation and the Series 66 license. Before joining Edward Jones in 2017, he worked at Family Christian Stores for three years. 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 through a nationwide network of more than 23,700 financial advisors and offers a range of advisory programs, including discretionary and non-discretionary wrap fee strategies, separately managed accounts, and affiliated mutual funds.

Pui Szeto is a financial advisor at Merrill with a Series 66 designation and two years of industry experience. Prior to joining Merrill in 2022, Szeto held positions at Bank of America and Paragon Asia Holding Limited, among others. 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, and institutions.

Michael Skagen is a CFP® with 26 years of industry experience, currently serving at Cetera since 2024. He is also president and owner of Skagen Insurance Agency, Inc., a health insurance agency he has led since 2018, and provides tax preparation services through Skagen Tax Services. Cetera is an SEC-registered adviser with a large nationwide network of independent advisors, serving a diverse client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with various program options and custodial relationships.

Merry Dooley is a CFP® certificant with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving as an advisor at Raymond James Financial. She has previously worked with Cetera and Columbia State Bank. In addition to her advisory role, she is associated with Columbia Wealth Advisors as a Wealth Planning Manager. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base, including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using risk profiling and modeling tools, and supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Robert Bruce is a CFP® and holds a Series 66 license with Edward Jones, where he has worked since 2013. He has 12 years of industry experience. Outside of his advisory role, he owns and operates Fuimus21 LLC, a property management business based in Puyallup, WA. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving over four million clients, including individual and institutional investors. The firm offers a range of advisory strategies and affiliated investment products, supported by a large network of financial advisors and branch offices nationwide.

Scott Hurst is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Sumner, WA, holding the CFP® designation and Series 63 license, with 34 years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2018, he worked at Securities America Advisors and Securities America Inc from 2013 to 2018. In addition to his advisory work, he is involved in tax preparation and accounting through Scott P. Hurst & Associates. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations nationwide. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management and integrating research from multiple sources.

Dustin Vance is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Maple Valley, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. He worked at USI Insurance Services, Inc. for three years before joining Edward Jones in 2018. Outside of his advisory role, he is involved in landlord activities, handling tenant selection and coordinating repairs. Edward Jones is a wealth management firm serving over four million individual and institutional clients. The firm offers a range of investment advisory programs and strategies, managing approximately $1.01 trillion in assets with a large nationwide network of financial advisors and branch offices.

Danxia Zhen is a Senior Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management in Boston. She provides personalized wealth management strategies, drawing on the investment insights of Merrill and the banking and lending solutions of Bank of America, to help clients pursue their long-term financial goals. Her client focus areas include college education planning, family wealth management strategies, legacy planning, philanthropic planning, portfolio management services, and tax minimization, among others. Danxia holds a Bachelor's Degree from George Washington University and a Master's Degree from the University of Massachusetts System. She carries professional designations as a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA). Fluent in English, Mandarin, and Yue (Cantonese), she follows the Merrill tradition of community involvement through volunteer work. Outside of her professional activities, Danxia enjoys boating, cooking, hiking, traveling, and practicing yoga.

Jace Kasteler is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and seven years of industry experience. Prior to joining LPL Financial in 2023, he worked at Bank of America and Merrill from 2019 to 2023 and was involved with Sundance Catalog from 2013 to 2019. He is a co-owner of CBLK LLC, a business entity used for tax and investment purposes. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, credit unions, corporations, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, retirement plan consulting, and brokerage services, leveraging model portfolios, research, and technology-driven solutions.