Mark Richter is a financial advisor with LPL Financial in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 40 years of industry experience. He has worked at LPL Financial since 2009. 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 advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement plan consulting, providing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by proprietary and third-party research.

Yvonne Lopez is a financial advisor with Primerica Advisors, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 14 years of industry experience. Her work history includes roles at Uber, Fantasy Casino Dealing Service, and PFS Investments Inc., alongside long-term positions with SEIU Healthcare 775NW and the Department of Social and Health Services. She also engages in sales of loan products and home-related service referrals through affiliated companies. Primerica Advisors provides discretionary asset management primarily through its Lifetime Investment Program, serving individual and high-net-worth clients with model-based strategies and selective separately managed accounts. The firm employs third-party asset managers vetted via independent due diligence and utilizes a tiered wrap-fee structure distinct from fixed-fee billing options.

Cynthia Cannon is a CFP® professional with 17 years of experience at LPL Financial in Federal Way, WA. She has been affiliated with LPL since 2009 and also engages in legal services related to estate planning, contracts, and business law, as well as fine art photography. LPL Financial is a national SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and retirement consulting, supported by various model portfolios, research, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Joel Soltero 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 been with J.P. Morgan Securities since 2015. Prior to that, he worked at JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. starting in 2012. J.P. Morgan Securities LLC provides investment consulting and advisory services primarily to institutional clients and retirement plan sponsors. The firm combines quantitative asset-allocation modeling with centralized due diligence, applying an ESG eligibility framework in its recommendations.

Jarren Mc Niesh is a financial advisor at Cetera with a Series 66 credential and three years of industry experience. He has worked at multiple firms including Avantax and Hillard Wealth Service, where he has provided income tax preparation and financial consulting services. In addition to his advisory work, Mc Niesh is involved in tax preparation and annuity sales. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a broad client base including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers a multi-manager platform with discretionary and non-discretionary portfolio management, financial planning, and access to third-party money managers, managing over $256 billion in assets through more than 10,000 advisors.

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 in Gig Harbor, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. He has worked at Morgan Stanley Private Bank and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney since 2009, and previously at Citigroup Global Markets beginning in 1998. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate strategies. The firm employs a structured planning process supported by firm-approved tools and offers investment advice through both direct 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® professional with 40 years of experience in the financial services industry. She is currently affiliated with LPL Financial and previously worked for SCF Investment Advisors, Inc., SCF Securities, Inc., and operated her own firm, B. Cox Planning, from 2013 to 2025. In addition to her advisory work, she has been involved as an insurance broker with B Cox Planning since 1987. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, banks, corporations, and charitable organizations through a broad national network. The firm offers a range of advisory programs, financial planning, and brokerage services, utilizing both discretionary and non-discretionary management supported by model portfolios and research from multiple sources.

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.

Heidi Smith is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Lakewood, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2005. Outside of her advisory role, she serves as Treasurer on the board of the Harrison Preparatory School Parent Teacher Organization. Ameriprise provides a retirement-income planning service targeting individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary recommendations primarily for clients maintaining accounts within Ameriprise.

Benjamin Willey is a financial advisor with Morgan Stanley in Tacoma, WA, holding Series 63 and Series 65 designations. He has 12 years of industry experience, with prior roles at Morgan Stanley Private Bank, National Association, and Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management serves individual and institutional clients with a variety of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and uses structured planning tools and modeling techniques as part of its financial planning process.

Joseph Valdivia III is a financial advisor with Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc., holding a Series 66 designation and 21 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Edward Jones and AIG Capital Services, Inc. He is based in Tacoma, WA. 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, corporations, and institutional entities. The firm employs tailored, non-discretionary planning using risk profiling and analytical tools, and it supports municipal and public-finance work through a municipal advisor affiliation.

Kendra Riconosciuto is a financial advisor with LPL Financial, holding a Series 66 designation and 18 years of industry experience. She has worked at LPL Financial since 2015, with a break during which she was affiliated with Capital Analysts and Lincoln Investment. LPL Financial is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals, retirement plans, financial institutions, and charitable organizations through a national network of investment adviser representatives. The firm offers a range of financial planning and advisory programs, including model portfolios and technology-driven strategies, across discretionary and non-discretionary management services.

Jonathan Edmonds is a financial advisor at Thrivent Investment Management with 33 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 credentials and has been with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Thrivent Investment Management since 2002. Edmonds serves as a board member of the Good Samaritan Foundation, participating in meetings and fundraising activities. Thrivent Investment Management provides Dedicated Planning Services to individuals, families, businesses, and nonprofit clients, focusing on goal-based analyses and written recommendations across various financial topics. The firm offers planning alongside managed-account programs without accepting discretionary trading authority for planning clients and does not provide portfolio management for institutional clients.

Cole Forde is a financial advisor with Edward Jones, holding Series 63 and Series 66 designations and three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2023, he worked at Northwestern Mutual Investment Services LLC for one year and has experience in custom kitchen design. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving a broad client base, including individual and institutional investors, with over $1 trillion in assets under management and a nationwide network of financial advisors. The firm offers a range of advisory programs and investment solutions under a fiduciary standard.

Matthew White is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He works closely with clients to understand their financial goals and develop strategies to pursue short-, mid-, and long-term objectives. Matthew provides guidance on a range of areas including investing, retirement planning, tax minimization, and wealth management strategies, with access to specialists in banking, credit, home financing, and small business solutions through Bank of America. Matthew specializes in corporate benefits, divorce transition planning, family wealth management, legacy planning, managing new wealth, socially responsible and ESG investing, and retirement income planning. As a Merrill Financial Solutions Advisor and a Personal Investment Advisor (PIA), he leverages the global investing resources of Merrill and the financial services of Bank of America to support his clients' evolving needs. He holds an Associate's Degree from Tacoma Community College. Outside of his professional role, Matthew enjoys adventure sports such as mountain biking, snowboarding, kayaking, as well as activities like billiards, boating, camping, fishing, golfing, hiking, rock climbing, and spending time with his family.

Brandon Arenas is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in Lakewood, WA, holding a Series 66 designation and one year of industry experience. Prior to joining Edward Jones in 2024, he worked at Comcast for 16 years. He is a board member of Waller Road Home Inc. Edward Jones is a full-service wealth management firm serving individual and institutional clients, offering a range of advisory programs and investment solutions supported by a large nationwide network of advisors and branches.